Thanks in advance for any comments, thoughts or advice here. My 2013 Corolla ( base model ) runs okay, 139,000 miles. Properly maintained, but still some problems and breakdowns in its history. But here's my QUESTION:
My accessory power outlet WORKS. If I plug in my cell phone, it WILL charge it up. Slowly, but adequately. I happen to be a rideshare driver and recently bought an outlet box that can allow up to 3 devices at once. As soon as I plug in a second device : the other device either will not work, or in the case of a windshield mounted camera, it'll shut off. There seems to be enough power to operate just the camera, if plugged in directly, and by itself. Or, just the cell phone. I tried with an old Garmin GPS. It also shuts down if I try two devices at once.
New battery, new alternator just 3 months ago - This is an old problem, not a recent thing, but I never needed to have 2 devices at once until now.
I have tried with 3 different types of "multi-outlet adaptors." Same result. It appears to me there is not adequate POWER to keep more than one device going at once. And since it works for one device I know it's not a blown fuse. As an Uber driver, I need to keep my cell phone on, plugged in - it's your line of communication to get passengers, directions etc. The camera is now something STRONGLY recommended - by Uber AND by the insurance company. ( Yes - I have ride-share insurance too ! )
Anyone else run into this ???
Do I need to have a second accessory outlet added into the vehicle ? With its own line to its own fuse ..... or ??? Agian, thanks for your thoughts and advice.
My accessory power outlet WORKS. If I plug in my cell phone, it WILL charge it up. Slowly, but adequately. I happen to be a rideshare driver and recently bought an outlet box that can allow up to 3 devices at once. As soon as I plug in a second device : the other device either will not work, or in the case of a windshield mounted camera, it'll shut off. There seems to be enough power to operate just the camera, if plugged in directly, and by itself. Or, just the cell phone. I tried with an old Garmin GPS. It also shuts down if I try two devices at once.
New battery, new alternator just 3 months ago - This is an old problem, not a recent thing, but I never needed to have 2 devices at once until now.
I have tried with 3 different types of "multi-outlet adaptors." Same result. It appears to me there is not adequate POWER to keep more than one device going at once. And since it works for one device I know it's not a blown fuse. As an Uber driver, I need to keep my cell phone on, plugged in - it's your line of communication to get passengers, directions etc. The camera is now something STRONGLY recommended - by Uber AND by the insurance company. ( Yes - I have ride-share insurance too ! )
Anyone else run into this ???
Do I need to have a second accessory outlet added into the vehicle ? With its own line to its own fuse ..... or ??? Agian, thanks for your thoughts and advice.