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VT/VX Smokers Pack (Ashtray and lighter)

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by 97VTSS, Sep 1, 2012.

  1. 97VTSS

    97VTSS Guest

    I would like to bring your attention to a problem I had with the smokers pack. (VT/VX)
    If you purchase one, CHECK IT FIRST OR GET IT CHECKED FOR THE CORRECT POLARITY OF THE SOCKET.( + and - are correct)
    The positive side should be the centre pin and the negative should be the shell or outer part.
    I purchased one for my VT and found after blowing up a USB adaptor that the polarity was reversed. Check it first with a multimeter(Don't use a test light as these wont detect the polarity) or get an auto electrician to check it first.
    It is not a hard job to fix. Just a matter of changing the wires around.
    I can't stress this enough because it could start a fire and be costly if chargers or adaptors and the like are used.
    It wont make a difference to the lighter plug its self because it is not polarity sensitive. In sence the lighter plug is only shorting across + and - to heat the element so it doesn't matter which way around the + and - are in that case.
    I'm not saying they are all like this but it's worth checking. Even check the one already in your car just in case.
     
  2. c2105026

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    thanks for that, was wondering why I wasn't charging.....
     

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