Hi Folks,
I know it's a long shot, but I thought I'd reach out to the experts on here to see if anybody has run into this problem before. I figure if there's a bad spot in this model where a wire chafes through, then mine shouldn't be an isolated incident.
My 2006 A5 Jetta has dead 12v charging sockets (cigarette lighter), etc. All three are dead, and there is obviously a dead short to ground as the 20a fuse blows instantly when the ignition is turned on.
The three sockets all look like new, and even with all three of them pulled and unplugged, the short is still there.
I've checked the 12v+ wire from the trunk outlet all the way to the a-pillar on the right hand side, and it is OK.
That leaves the center console wiring, and deep inside the dash, unless there is something that I'm missing.
I have the Bentley book, but there's nothing to see there. No plugs or connectors in the circuit other than the 3 outlet plugs. I'll run a new dedicated 12v+ wire from the battery if I have to, but I'd prefer to fix it properly if possible.
Rem
I know it's a long shot, but I thought I'd reach out to the experts on here to see if anybody has run into this problem before. I figure if there's a bad spot in this model where a wire chafes through, then mine shouldn't be an isolated incident.
My 2006 A5 Jetta has dead 12v charging sockets (cigarette lighter), etc. All three are dead, and there is obviously a dead short to ground as the 20a fuse blows instantly when the ignition is turned on.
The three sockets all look like new, and even with all three of them pulled and unplugged, the short is still there.
I've checked the 12v+ wire from the trunk outlet all the way to the a-pillar on the right hand side, and it is OK.
That leaves the center console wiring, and deep inside the dash, unless there is something that I'm missing.
I have the Bentley book, but there's nothing to see there. No plugs or connectors in the circuit other than the 3 outlet plugs. I'll run a new dedicated 12v+ wire from the battery if I have to, but I'd prefer to fix it properly if possible.
Rem