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    To use/not to use cigarette lighter to power Sat Nav/Mobile phone

    Thanks very much for your suggestion, I'll have a look at the adapter you've recommended.
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    To use/not to use cigarette lighter to power Sat Nav/Mobile phone

    Thanks, I think your guess that my adapter created a short-circuit, either inside the cigarette lighter socket, or inside the adapter itself is correct. Audi said that even though the adapter was 12v, it was a generic adapter and not as snuggly fitting as it could be! I like the idea of a...
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    To use/not to use cigarette lighter to power Sat Nav/Mobile phone

    Hi guys I’ve literally just bought an A3 TDIe SE 1.9, in PhantomBlack Pearl effect. Already hit a glitch:-( I plugged my 3.5 inch mobile phone adapter into the cigarette lighter to charge it and blew the fuse! Took it back to Cardiff Audi (fuse replaced free of charge) who informed me that...
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    A3 Tdi SE 1.9 (2009 - 59 plate)

    Thanks, I'll be sure to do that (with pleasure!) I was advised about the filter at the dealership....
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    A3 Tdi SE 1.9 (2009 - 59 plate)

    Hi, just bought my A3 last Saturday. Already had a small 'glitch'! I inserted my 3.5 inch adapter into the 12v cigarette lighter to re-charge my mobile phone, but blew the fuse :-( I took the car back to Cardiff Audi and they said the socket wasn't designed for that use? I have used my...
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    Hi, just joined site and reviewing threads... I bought an A3 Tdie SE 1.9 Sportback - 'Black...

    Hi, just joined site and reviewing threads... I bought an A3 Tdie SE 1.9 Sportback - 'Black pearl' (2009) on Saturday! Already had a glitch :-( I plugged my 3.5 inch mobile phone adapter into the cigarette lighter to charge it and blew the fuse! Took it back to Cardiff Audi and they...