ryjay7887

has anyone heard a reason behind this? many ppl dont know about it I assume but if you look in the owner manual of my 2006 it specifically says not to use the cigerette lighter on the center of the dash for a 12v plug. wtf? anyone have any ideas why? and does anyone use that outlet regularly and encounter any problems?

LovetheTide

Every time I try and use it it won't work so IDK what the deal is. That is my only complaint with the interior of these trucks, not enough 12V outlets!

Red Ryder

I have an 07 and used it for the GPS unit with no problems.

Heavywrecker

It has its own fuse. I have used it for power inverters, and everything else I can plug in. It has always worked fine.

transmaster

Don't you have a 12 Volt power plug? I have one on my 95. You are correct there is really nothing wrong with using the cigarette lighter plug. I have the caution about not using the cigarette lighter for power as well and I really don't know why.

obusnizzle

my truck has three..how many do you need?

HJDF150

I use my cigarette lighter for my radar detector but I once put my 12 vlt air pump there and it blew the fuse so I see what they say to not use it for anything else

ryjay7887

yea thanks everyone...I have 1 12v off to the saide of the dash and one for the backseats and the 1 cigerette lighter in the center...its just nice to have the radar and gps goin at the same time rather than using a splitter on 1.

kickinit

No problems using mine on the dash for 12v stuff, 2004 screw

ukjonese

why not hardwire one/more of your gadgets. Just splice into another powered wire on your truck. Like intereior lights or something