Steve Laming Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 I wonder if anyone else has an issue with the plug in bit for a Tom Tom. I plugged my power lead in to the Cig lighter and the little power light didnt come on. The Cig lighter worked perfectly. I tried it in the centre armrest port and it didn't work there either. This was especially annoying as I was in France at the time and didn't know how to get to my destination ! Luckily, Ways came to the rescue on the mobile but that uses a lot of phone power, which I couldn't recharge in the car ! Now back home, I tried it in my BMW and it works as it should and powered up the Tom Tom. Then back into the Cayman and after a lot of faffing around got the adaptor to illuminate. The adaptor is a VERY tight fit and looks like pressing slightly to one side will power up the TT. However, one slight knock or going over a bump in the road will probably make it lose it's connection again. What do others recommend if they have had this problem? I borrowed my next door neighbours USB adaptor, but that one was far too loose and again, would not power anything up. It would be nice to get something sorted as off to Belgium next Sunday ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 I don’t think there’s anything special about the TomTom power supply, so you can use any high current USB charger. All three of my sockets work with connectors, so yours could be loose through wear? I have found some really cheap adaptors are loose in other cars, so it’s worth finding one that fits well. When using anything that requires power and is mounted on the dash I use the socket in the passenger footwell as it keeps the handbrake/gear stick area clear. You might find it works better is it hasn’t been used as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) @BBB is right. The power lead for a Tom Tom is a standard mini USB connector, so try another. More likely the lead than the cig socket in the car. Edited October 31, 2021 by Pinewood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Laming Posted October 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, BBB said: I don’t think there’s anything special about the TomTom power supply, so you can use any high current USB charger. All three of my sockets work with connectors, so yours could be loose through wear? I have found some really cheap adaptors are loose in other cars, so it’s worth finding one that fits well. When using anything that requires power and is mounted on the dash I use the socket in the passenger footwell as it keeps the handbrake/gear stick area clear. You might find it works better is it hasn’t been used as much. I had a quick look in mine before I went away. Couldnt find one. What side is it on ? Passenger footwell one that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Had a challenge in a different car in a similar way - the tomtom plug just wasn't reaching the bottom effectively - I solved it by getting a decent ( Anker )dual usb adapter and then just using the tomtom cable in the adapter - double adapter meant I could charge my phone as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Laming Posted October 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Pinewood said: @BBB is right. The power lead for a Tom Tom is a standard mini USB connector, so try another. More likely the lead than the cig socket in the car. It works perfectly in the 986 and the BMW but not the 987 Cayman. As I mentioned before, it is a very tight fit in both Cig socket and the one under the arm rest. I will have another look in the passenger footwell. You tube/google first ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Steve Laming said: I had a quick look in mine before I went away. Couldnt find one. What side is it on ? Passenger footwell one that is. Passenger footwell outlet isnt on every car- but if you have it it's on a side of the centre console - high up towards the back - you won't see it from the passenger seat but if you have one then from the passenger side with the door open squat down and look at the centre console - if its there - you will see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Laming Posted October 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Paul P said: Had a challenge in a different car in a similar way - the tomtom plug just wasn't reaching the bottom effectively - I solved it by getting a decent ( Anker )dual usb adapter and then just using the tomtom cable in the adapter - double adapter meant I could charge my phone as well. Yes, I will possibly go this way with a double adaptor Paul. I will pop down to Halfords and see if I can try a few different ones ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Steve Laming said: I had a quick look in mine before I went away. Couldnt find one. What side is it on ? Passenger footwell one that is. Right side of the footwell, so the wires are behind the audio/aircon area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Laming Posted October 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Nope, my car doesnt have this 3rd socket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 22 minutes ago, Steve Laming said: Nope, my car doesnt have this 3rd socket Perhaps it was a weight saving initiative in Caymans, to offset the extra mass of that tin top 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Laming Posted October 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, BBB said: Perhaps it was a weight saving initiative in Caymans, to offset the extra mass of that tin top 🤣 You have a good point there. Plus the extra weight of the rear tailgate/glass window ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Laming Posted October 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 UPDATE: Halfords ones are a much looser fit and although the light comes on it quickly goes out again if not held in position. The fitter chap then got an original Tom Tom one and it was the same as mine, that also had the issues above. I then put my one back in and if pressure was put on it (towards gear lever) then the light would stay on. So, just need to find something in the garage to keep the USB plug in the forward position, and Bobs your Uncle (or the chap in the blue Boxster!) Thanks for all your replies. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 10/31/2021 at 12:55 PM, Steve Laming said: Nope, my car doesnt have this 3rd socket I think they only appeared in the 987.2, my 987.1 doesn't have a socket in the footwell. The TomTom adapters I have fit okay in both my cigarette socket and the one under the armrest, very odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 I think the 3rd socket presence is related to BOSE or it may be if you have the aux input in the cubby hole then you lose the socket in there. I have seen reference to it in 987.1 manuals but I don’t know quite what the combo is to get it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 @Paul P, you could be right; mine is 987.1, no aux inputs, but Bose sound system and I have all three outlets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_R Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 My none Bose equipped 987.1 has the footwell socket and 2 in the centre console. Must just be luck of the draw. I leave a mini usb adaptor plugged into the footwell one so can charge the phone as required. Remember this one has a smaller fuse than the cigar lighter one in the centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 12, 2021 Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 7.1, Bose, footwell socket. Sports Chrono +, MY08 if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 The annoying thing i`ve found with the 987 is when you plug the tyre inflator pump (the one in the front boot) into the wrong 12v outlet in the car. It blows he fuse meaning your 12v outlet doesn`t work until you get a new fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 ^^ yup ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 2 hours ago, sa utah said: The annoying thing i`ve found with the 987 is when you plug the tyre inflator pump (the one in the front boot) into the wrong 12v outlet in the car. It blows he fuse meaning your 12v outlet doesn`t work until you get a new fuse. Been there done that.... I now have a sticky label on the Porsche inflator which says "use handbrake socket" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 That’s a great idea. Thanks !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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