# 12v socket works intermittently

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-socket-works-intermittently/171441>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** electrical-wiring, subaru\
**Created:** [October 21, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-socket-works-intermittently/171441 "2020-10-21T16:51:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Sammy-43](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Sammy-43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammy-43)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-socket-works-intermittently/171441/1 "2020-10-21T16:51:19Z")

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I use a Bluetooth plug-in in my car that allows USB chargers to plug into it to charge devices. About a week ago it started turning on and off on its own, and I figured it was probably time for a new one since I’ve had it for a few years. Bought a new one, still doing the same thing. After a lot of trial and error I found that it works perfectly fine if there is nothing plugged into the USB ports. Same thing happens with a normal plug adapter. I need to be able to charge my phone in my car at times and I’m just trying to figure out a solution.

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**Author:** ![Cougar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cougar/32/21348_2.png) [@Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougar)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-socket-works-intermittently/171441/2 "2020-10-21T23:52:51Z")

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It seems there is a faulty connection to the 12 volt socket. if so you will need to get access to the rear side of the socket to check the connections to it.