12v Cigarette Lighter not working on Radar Detector

hsb100 · 06-08-2021, 02:49 PM

Hi, anyone know why my 12v charger in the center front doesn't work with my Escort Radar Detector? The detector works fine when tested with the trunk based 12v plug.

Weird that the front 12v isn't working and allot of hassle to get a hard wired install done as too busy to take the car somewhere.

Thanks

vpvasquez11 · 06-08-2021, 05:27 PM

It worked with my Uniden R7 plug but there are some posts here (and I think on the G20 board) about it being too deep for Escort plugs without modification to the plug.

themnmd · 06-08-2021, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vpvasquez11

It worked with my Uniden R7 plug but there are some posts here (and I think on the G20 board) about it being too deep for Escort plugs without modification to the plug.

Yes, same for my M340

hsb100 · 06-09-2021, 05:35 AM

Thanks, I wonder what needs to be modified to make it work?

vpvasquez11 · 06-09-2021, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hsb100

Thanks, I wonder what needs to be modified to make it work?

I believe this thread has a link to a solution that someone used for this issue

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&highlight=12v

hsb100 · 06-09-2021, 01:47 PM

Thanks! Found the resolution I hope now.

moproblems · 06-09-2021, 06:46 PM

I balled up aluminum foil and stuck it in the bottom.

csayad · 12-16-2021, 08:34 PM

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I balled up aluminum foil and stuck it in the bottom.

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Originally Posted by moproblems

I balled up aluminum foil and stuck it in the bottom.

How has this worked for you since then?

Patton250 · 12-16-2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by csayad

How has this worked for you since then?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N1LZ693...roduct_details

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

All will work in the G80

moproblems · 12-19-2021, 10:25 AM

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How has this worked for you since then?

I had the dealership replace the interior socket for the one that is used in the trunk. Works fine now.

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hsb100 Enlisted Member 30 Rep 30 Posts Drives: M3 MC Edition Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0)	12v Cigarette Lighter not working on Radar Detector Hi, anyone know why my 12v charger in the center front doesn't work with my Escort Radar Detector? The detector works fine when tested with the trunk based 12v plug. Weird that the front 12v isn't working and allot of hassle to get a hard wired install done as too busy to take the car somewhere. Thanks
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