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No cigarette lighter socket to plug in ??????
Hi
Hope you can help me....... I have a 2018 Cadillac with no way to plug in the Garmin GPS..... Do I have any options ?
Ron
Hope you can help me....... I have a 2018 Cadillac with no way to plug in the Garmin GPS..... Do I have any options ?
Ron
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Anyway, have you tried powering the GPS directly with a USB cable (in other words, don't use the Garmin power adapter at all)? This has worked fine on my car with a couple different Garmin GPS'es. However, IIRC it did't always shut down or start up automatically, and I was concerned something might make it turn on all by itself and run down my battery, so I use the Garmin adapter now.
What is "IIRC" ?
You don't say what model Cadillac but https://www.cadillacforums.com/threads/2017-xt5-cigarette-lighter.940922/ suggests there likely is a socket
Never thought about trying the USB connection in the car. Don't know how much amperage it wants so if any USB connections in the car are designated for charging, those might be better to use so there is the possibility of keeping the units battery charged.
However, if I didn't have any cigar lighter or extra 12 volt power outlets as @OldGeezer describes, I'd add them. Easy to do, and they can be left hidden under the seat or dash if you don't care to mount them and put holes in the trim panels potentially devaluing your vehicles resale value. I have too many other things that will only use them.
Found it !!!!!!!!! a weird place, hidden from view , in the middle of the console. You really have to feel around for it...
This group saved my ass again.......... GREAT GROUP of Users here
Thanks all