XC60 12v outlet

savutimarsh · Aug 13th, 2012, 13:16

Hi all,

Wondered if anyone can help with my query?

All of my 12v outlets in my XC60 have stopped working so I suspect it's a fuse issue. I know where to access the fuse but the manual states it must be replaced by a qualified technician - does it? Surely it can be done without taking it to a garage? A trip to Halfords for a fuse was all I was thinking.

I last used a socket on Saturday for my Sat Nav but when I unpluged it to plug in an air pump everthing stopped working.

I'm rubbish with stuff like this so if any of you can point me in the right direction it would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

jimbg · Aug 13th, 2012, 13:44

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Originally Posted by savutimarsh

Hi all,

Wondered if anyone can help with my query?

All of my 12v outlets in my XC60 have stopped working so I suspect it's a fuse issue. I know where to access the fuse but the manual states it must be replaced by a qualified technician - does it? Surely it can be done without taking it to a garage? A trip to Halfords for a fuse was all I was thinking.

I last used a socket on Saturday for my Sat Nav but when I unpluged it to plug in an air pump everthing stopped working.

I'm rubbish with stuff like this so if any of you can point me in the right direction it would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

I think it means if it blows again?

savutimarsh · Aug 13th, 2012, 14:00

Thanks, I did see that but i'm sure there's another page in the manual that says that an qualified technician needs to do it as the fuse is in a group associated with circuit breakers?

jimbg · Aug 13th, 2012, 14:09

Not sure what you have read, but I would replace it once and if OK then it was probably your air pump drawing too much power.

savutimarsh · Aug 13th, 2012, 16:08

Thanks, will give it a try.

copperknob · Aug 13th, 2012, 20:57

cem fuse box under nsf glove box poss f7 there 2 fuse boxes take of covers and look which one its it job done

XCeed · Aug 14th, 2012, 09:13

Both my 12v outlets died - probably as a result of using a 12v tyre inflator - and I changed fuses myself. The tricky bit is that they are fiddly to pull out; long-nosed pliers help. No problem since...

wimorrison · Aug 14th, 2012, 10:37

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Originally Posted by XCeed

Both my 12v outlets died - probably as a result of using a 12v tyre inflator - and I changed fuses myself. The tricky bit is that they are fiddly to pull out; long-nosed pliers help. No problem since...

There should be a plastic tool in the fuse box to help you pull the fuses out - certainly is in my fuseboxes

tem · Aug 14th, 2012, 10:52

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

There should be a plastic tool in the fuse box to help you pull the fuses out - certainly is in my fuseboxes

Correct.

tem.

exasperated · Sep 21st, 2012, 18:36

I think there must be a design flaw in this 12v socket. Mine has gone twice in 9 months of ownership and in my old xc90 it never went once!
I'm female, but hate taking the car back to the garage all the time...I like to get on and do what I can myself. Is this easy to change the fuse in this car? Any tips?

Aug 13th, 2012, 13:16	#1
savutimarsh New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2012 13:13 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ayr	XC60 12v outlet Hi all, Wondered if anyone can help with my query? All of my 12v outlets in my XC60 have stopped working so I suspect it's a fuse issue. I know where to access the fuse but the manual states it must be replaced by a qualified technician - does it? Surely it can be done without taking it to a garage? A trip to Halfords for a fuse was all I was thinking. I last used a socket on Saturday for my Sat Nav but when I unpluged it to plug in an air pump everthing stopped working. I'm rubbish with stuff like this so if any of you can point me in the right direction it would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Aug 14th, 2012, 09:13	#7
XCeed Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 21:50 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Territories	Both my 12v outlets died - probably as a result of using a 12v tyre inflator - and I changed fuses myself. The tricky bit is that they are fiddly to pull out; long-nosed pliers help. No problem since... __________________ Volvo XC40 B3 mild hybrid 2023. Previously Plug In Hybrid 2021 XC40 Recharge 2021, and XC40 2019, V60, two XC60s, various BMWs and Mercs.

Sep 21st, 2012, 18:36	#10
exasperated Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2021 14:01 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cheltenham View Photos By: exasperated	I think there must be a design flaw in this 12v socket. Mine has gone twice in 9 months of ownership and in my old xc90 it never went once! I'm female, but hate taking the car back to the garage all the time...I like to get on and do what I can myself. Is this easy to change the fuse in this car? Any tips? __________________ XC40, Red, 2018 plate, First Edition

Aug 13th, 2012, 14:00	#3
savutimarsh New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2012 13:13 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ayr	Thanks, I did see that but i'm sure there's another page in the manual that says that an qualified technician needs to do it as the fuse is in a group associated with circuit breakers?

Aug 13th, 2012, 14:09	#4
jimbg Master Member Last Online: May 10th, 2022 13:27 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: By the Sea	Not sure what you have read, but I would replace it once and if OK then it was probably your air pump drawing too much power.

Aug 13th, 2012, 16:08	#5
savutimarsh New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2012 13:13 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ayr	Thanks, will give it a try.

Aug 13th, 2012, 20:57	#6
copperknob Senior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2012 07:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: scotland	cem fuse box under nsf glove box poss f7 there 2 fuse boxes take of covers and look which one its it job done

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