Richardtr3a Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Hi, Is there a VW Passat owner who can tell me how to access the 12v outlet near the gear lever. I plugged the Tom Tom in today for the first time this month and there was no supply. The light on the connector did not show and the TT was not working at all. I plugged it into the TR3 and it was working immediately. The warning light on the screen lit up and TT searched for a nearby address. The cable , and the connector, are therefore in working order but the socket has no power. It looks as if I may have to remove some interior trim. What I really want is a small fuse box hidden away, so that I can try a fuse change. ??? It looks as if everything else is working. I have the handbook but the technical page shows all parts of the dashboard and mentions the outlet without any instructions. Please can anyone advise ? Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Hi Richard does this help Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 or this one Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Did you turn the ignition on ? Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heckler Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 If it’s like a similar aged golf estate it’s got a permanent live . Fed from the fuse box behind trim panel on end of dash by drivers door. This vid might help. Chris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa-2pTyAs3Q Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted September 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) Thanks to everyone for the uTube links. I will be out in the garage this morning and I am hoping that it is the fuse and nothing more serious. Thanks Richard & B PS ignition on Edited September 29, 2023 by Richardtr3a extra answer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted September 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 I was able to find the correct fuse and change it for a new one. The videos were very helpful but my car was a bit different. Anyway the unit is now working and the Tom Tom is charging. I sometimes have to move the plug slightly to make the connection. I think that a small mount of contact cleaning will improve it. How can I gat access to the actual socket which I would like on the bench ( kitchen table ) so that I can make it clean and accurate. It has an orange ring around the socket and maybe there should be a light as well. The forum is a great place for help. Thanks very much Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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