Fused Cigarette Lighter Male Plug, 12-24V 15A Cigar Plug Adapter with Leads & LED Light, Heavy Duty 16 AWG Fused Cigarette Lighter Socket Cord Replacement for Most Vehicles

Running a fridge, an inverter or a dash camera off an accessory socket usually means cutting into a lead you would rather not modify. A ready-made plug with a fuse already inside it, bare wires at the other end, and an indicator that shows the socket is live saves the soldering iron and a good deal of guesswork.

Fifteen amps, and where that number has to be checked

The current rating published for the plug is 15 A, the voltage range is 12 to 24 V DC, and both figures are reproduced exactly as the supplier gives them. The fuse sits inside the barrel, so the protection travels with the plug rather than living somewhere back along the loom. What the supplier does not publish is the fuse type or its physical size — no glass or blade format, no length, no diameter. That matters the first time one opens, because a replacement has to match, so open the plug and check what is inside it before you need a spare.

An LED that tells you the socket is live

The indicator lights whenever the plug has power. On a car where the accessory socket switches off with the ignition, or one where it is live all the time and quietly flattening a battery, that lamp answers the question at a glance instead of by dragging out a multimeter. Useful too in a dark camp site, where a lit plug is easier to find than a dead one. The shell is PVC for insulation and the conductor is stated as pure copper, with the lead given as 16 AWG in the product title.

Key features

• Fuse built into the plug: protection at the socket end rather than further down the lead.
• 12 to 24 V DC: the supplier's stated range, covering car and truck systems.
• LED indicator: confirms the socket is live without a test light.
• 16 AWG lead: the gauge published in the product title.
• Bare-wire tails: red positive, black negative, ready to terminate into your own accessory.

Specifications

• Current rating: 15 A
• Voltage range: 12-24 V DC
• Fuse: 15 A, fitted internally; type and physical size not published
• Conductor: stated as pure copper
• Wire gauge: 16 AWG, per the product title
• Shell material: PVC
• Polarity: red positive, black negative
• Lead length: not published
• Ingress or weather rating: none published; nothing here is described as waterproof

Sizing the fuse and reading the socket

• A fuse has to suit the load on the end of it and the socket it plugs into. Matching those is the installer's job, and nothing on this page recommends a fuse value for any particular accessory.
• A 15 A plug can be pushed into a socket wired for far less. The socket's own rating and the wiring behind it govern what may safely be drawn, not the rating printed on the plug, and exceeding it is a fire risk. Check what your socket and its circuit are rated for before connecting a heavy load.
• No weather or ingress rating is published, so treat the plug as a dry-cabin item rather than something for a tray, a wet locker or an exposed mount.
• Confirm the fuse type fitted inside before you need to replace one. It is not stated anywhere in the supplier's data.

A tidy way to power an accessory from a socket without butchering the accessory's own lead.

Returns, Refunds, and Replacements

Products that are received faulty, damaged, or not as described are eligible for a return, refund, or replacement in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). We are committed to ensuring all products meet the standards of quality and reliability expected by our customers. However, please note that we do not accept returns or provide refunds for change of mind. We encourage you to carefully consider your purchase to ensure it meets your needs and expectations.

Delivery Timeframe

Please note that we cannot guarantee the exact date of arrival, and the delivery timeframes (excluding weekends and public holidays) are as follows:

For customers in Victoria, approximately 7-10 working days;
For customers in NSW, SA, ACT, and QLD, approximately 9-12 working days;
For customers in WA, NT, and TAS, approximately 9-12 working days.