Freel2.com - View topic - 12v Cigarette Lighter Low Voltage


Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors « Advertise on Freel2.com

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > General > 12v Cigarette Lighter Low Voltage

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

ds342342342

Member Since: 01 Jul 2025
Location: UK
Posts: 1

12v Cigarette Lighter Low Voltage

Hi, I have a 2010 Freelander 2

The most forward 12v cigarette lighter port / socket (the one live on ignition).

Randomly it runs at 7 to 8v for a few mins before going back up to normal voltage. Does not happen every journey.

The other cigarette lighter port which is always live always has the correct voltage.

I have changed the 45 fuse under the bonnet.

Anyone else had this or any suggestions.

Thanks

1st Jul 2025 2:16 pm

Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 5028

2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Probably dodgy connection, not directly commenting on voltage, but may help narrow down the issue: https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic33954.html

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic38610.html

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic34833.html

My car is 2013 so electrical network is totally different. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

2nd Jul 2025 11:14 am

IanMetro

Member Since: 11 Sep 2017
Location: Somerset BS21
Posts: 3376

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

Re: 12v Cigarette Lighter Low Voltage

ds342342342 wrote:
Hi, I have a 2010 Freelander 2

The most forward 12v cigarette lighter port / socket (the one live on ignition).

Randomly it runs at 7 to 8v for a few mins before going back up to normal voltage. Does not happen every journey.

The other cigarette lighter port which is always live always has the correct voltage.

Are these voltage readings with or without a load on respective circuits?

That is, are you using a modern (high resistance) meter, and do you have anything plugged into these sockets when measuring voltage. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 82k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

Last edited by IanMetro on 2nd Jul 2025 10:47 pm. Edited 1 time in total

2nd Jul 2025 5:24 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5403

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

Re: 12v Cigarette Lighter Low Voltage

ds342342342 wrote:
Hi, I have a 2010 Freelander 2

The most forward 12v cigarette lighter port / socket (the one live on ignition).

Randomly it runs at 7 to 8v for a few mins before going back up to normal voltage. Does not happen every journey.

The other cigarette lighter port which is always live always has the correct voltage.

I have changed the 45 fuse under the bonnet.

Anyone else had this or any suggestions.

Thanks

High resistance somewhere - eg corrosion, damaged lighter socket, poor earth , damaged wire.
No easy way to find out - have to test along the circuit.
Has something been spilt into the lighter socket. Jules

2nd Jul 2025 8:19 pm

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT + 1 Hour

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum