Electrical problem with ciggy lighter

[andrew1608]

I have a problem with the ciggy lighter and it's back light. Recently on fitting a phone kit i followed the cars manual to find the mute wire, and then used a tester pen and on putting the pen to the ISO but could not get the stereo to mute by touching either wire, however i since discovered my car does not have a mute function. But in the process of doing this the ciggy lighter has stopped working the fuse is fine. Previously i could leave the sat nav plugged into to charge whilst i was away from the car. But now the ciggy lighter will only work when the ignition is turned on. I recently had the car into the garage to get the fuel filter changed and asked them to check it and they told me that i should only get power from the lighter when the ignition is on they advised me to speak to an autoelectrician. Can anyone advise me better on this.

[teamster1975]

You can fit the fuse in 2 positions; ignition switched or permanent live. If you have a look at the fuse you'll see an extra slot next to it; just shift it over.

[andrew1608]

can advise me of which slot number it is, i have a rapier 2001, i have already checked the book for this which was of no help, it's like the stereo i does not power down if i remove the fuse for that either.

[andrew1608]

i have now resolved this problem, i went to my local peugeot dealer who sorted it in minutes

[mjb]

how much did they charge?

[andrew1608]

thetyy did not charge anytrhing and that was Verve at motorway cars in bathgate, west lothian

[teamster1975]

thetyy did not charge anytrhing and that was Verve at motorway cars in bathgate, west lothian

Blimey! You're a lucky man! They're penny pinching swine down here!