Cigareet Lighter / Power Take-off
Cigareet Lighter / Power Take-off
Last week I posted a question about using the cigarette lighter as a power take-off for my GPS. I had tried it and it didn't work for the GPS or my phone charger. I thought this was a little strange as many of you said you do just that, and it works fine. So I checked the cigarette lighter itself and it didn't work. So, I checked the fuse. Expecting to see the accessory fuse burnt out, I was surprised to see the fuse labeled P&A was bad. I replaced it and everything works fine now, the lighter and my phone charger. I have looked in the manual and there is nothing that explains what P&A stands for. Can anyone clear this up???
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
From: Smithfield, NC
I don't know the direct answer, but I do know my owners manual on my 08 says not to use the lighter for powering anything like phone chargers etc. I don't know why they say this. I have been doing just that with no problems, but again, the manual says not to.
I have a friend with an 07 Ultra and he power's both his XM and I think his GPS from tapping into the wiring of the lighter just inside the fairing. He has had no trouble either.
I have a friend with an 07 Ultra and he power's both his XM and I think his GPS from tapping into the wiring of the lighter just inside the fairing. He has had no trouble either.
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 389
Likes: 3
From: Third Coast TX
I can't help but wonder if it is not a liability issue, you gotta know some knucklehead would attempt to power a welder from the lighter plug.
Perhaps a rain / moisture issue, as the lighter has a rubber collar to semi seal the outlet when it is in the plug.
Perhaps a rain / moisture issue, as the lighter has a rubber collar to semi seal the outlet when it is in the plug.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 7
From: Hoffman Estates, IL
I would think that when parked, the power adapter would come in contact with the tank, no?
You sir, are my new best friend. That's a brilliant idea.
i had wired a pig tail to plug the trickle charger to in the winter.I went down to the parts store and wired a lighter body usind this pictail,works great.
Power Outlet Installation 05 Road King
I just put the Harley Power outlet in my RH side cover. Was as easy as pie. It is switched to the aux power switch and plugs in under the seat.
Trending Topics
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 647
Likes: 5
From: Snohomish WA
On My 08 SG the cigarett lighter isn't working I looked for a fuse for it and there isn't one marked Cigareet lighter . I will check the one marked P&A . I don't understand why the owners manual says they don't want you use it as a power source for cell phones ,gps if they have there own inline fuse I can't see a problem.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,078
Likes: 6
From: Michigan
You can buy a socket that plugs into your battery tender cable for like 15 bucks
