Power charger from car

mynach · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 16, 2004 Posts: 2

Hi.

I read in this forum about problems charging the TTG from a cigarette lighter in the car. I had no problems charging mine for some time, but I changed cars last week and have not used it in this car. This car does not have a cigarette lighter but a power outlet instead. It says on there 12v-10 amp. I contacted TTG support who said :

“The GO is intended to be powered via convential cigarette lighter socket .
We are not permitted to support or give advice on alternative methods of powering the unit. We suggest that you contact a qualified auto-electrician for further advice”

I telephoned an auto elec and he said what’s a TomTom Go ?

Can somebody help. It’s a Jaguar X type with a factory fitted power outlet in place of the cigarette lighter.

Thanks

Darren · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:18 pm Post subject:

That'll work just as well. The socket differs only slightly in that it won't actually accept a cigarette lighter, it is intended to accept 12v accessories that use a standard cigarette lighter plug.

It's becoming the norm now for cars to have a 12v accessory socket instead of a cigarette lighter socket, but for charging purposes they are one and the same.
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mynach · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 16, 2004 Posts: 2

Thanks for the reply. After reading through the forum I was afraid to try it in case it fried it. :D

gingernut777 · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:34 am Post subject:

SgtRock · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 31, 2005 Posts: 12

Gus607 · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:50 pm Post subject:

I use my TTG in a Mercedes truck Acc. socket 24v @ 12A without a problem.

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