Ok, so I searched the forums to no avail... Recently the power from the cig lighter stopped working, the one in the back doesnt work either...
a) Is it a fuse that is the problem? (I already checked the fuses in each of the devices I use and they are all fine)
b) if it is the fuse, which one is it so I can replace it... Ive seen that it is a 15A fuse, and according to http://www.murmini.com/pages/electrical, it is F32, but I have no idea which one that is as there are several 15a fuses in the box.

 

First guess would be a fuse problem. Look in your owners manual. There is a diagram of the fuse box with the fuses numbered. If 32 is the fuse for the lighters, replace it. If that doesn't fix it, go see the dealer.

 

Ok, so I replaced the fuse it should be and nothing... any other suggestions?

 

I'm not familiar with the wiring in a MINI, but it is possible that having power isn't really the problem, but not having a good ground to the sockets is the problem.

I don't know how you tested the sockets, but if you have a volt meter, set it on DC volts. Put the red probe to the center electrode of the socket and the black probe to the socket exterior. If you don't see a voltage, take the black probe and touch a known ground (such as a chassis bolt etc..) if you then do have voltage you'll have to track down the grounding wires to the sockets and find where the fault lies. A simple 12 volt test lamp will work in place of the voltmeter.

One further point, I don't believe either socket is energized until the key is turned in the ignition. Good luck.

 

Thanks for the help guys Ill try that out next... any other suggestions would be great thx.