Why Your Car’s 12V Socket Fails and How to Fix It
One of the most common causes of cigarette lighter and 12v accessory socket problems is when a coin falls into the socket ...
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Making A 12V Bulb Work In A 6V Socket
Enter this light bulb replacement project. His brake light needed a new bulb, and he managed to make this 12V LED bulb work in the 6V socket. An LED is a really great choice for this application ...
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What charges your phone faster, a USB port or 12v cigarette lighter socket?
Most modern cars offer at least two ways to charge up a smartphone, in the form of a 12V lighter socket and a USB port. The latter could be more convenient for many, as it uses the same cable you ...
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Are car chargers safe for iPhones?
Secondly, the 12V socket of your car (also known as the lighter socket) is overspecified for an iPhone, which normally receives power at 5V when using its own charger. This could also cause damage ...