Passthrough and Lighter adapter

[Joe Joe]

I tried to use my 901 manual passthrough from Ruyandirect today in my car with a wicked lighter adapter charger to no avail. Why didn't this work and what do I need to be able to use my passthrough in my car?

Thanks

[nitewriter]

Make sure your adapter is 5v and 1000 Mah output. If it's not, it won't work.

[Joe Joe]

thanks. Now how do I check that? LOL

[framitz]

I tried to use my 901 manual passthrough from Ruyandirect today in my car with a wicked lighter adapter charger to no avail. Why didn't this work and what do I need to be able to use my passthrough in my car?

Thanks

Does the lighter socket work? (mine did not, due to fuse blown, fixed)

Is there a power light on the adapter? Does it light?

I'm assuming there is power to the socket, some cars need the key turned to accessory. . . just in case you're just checking it while parked.

And of course assuming that the pass through does work on USB.

The answers should lead you to the problem and hopefully correction.

If it's the adapter they should be readily available. I got one from a vendor on Amazon for 1¢ plus 2 or 3 $ for shipping. I would think Best Buy, Walmart, and Target type stores probably carry them as well.

[Joe Joe]

All the components work. I think nitwriter is right, I just have to find a lighter adapter with high enough amps. I just assumed they were all the same. sigh

[Adeem]

I ordered an adapter that was rated 1000ma max (from Monoprice) didn't work to heat the atomizer (the led worked), I then ordered another from Ebay that claimed 1000ma it came but was rated 500ma max and needless to say didn't work, that one is on the way back (after some strongly worded emails ).I need a link to something that's known will work on a m401 atomizer. Any help would be appreciated. I would like something inexpensive of course...

[happily]

I ordered an adapter that was rated 1000ma max (from Monoprice) didn't work to heat the atomizer (the led worked), I then ordered another from Ebay that claimed 1000ma it came but was rated 500ma max and needless to say didn't work, that one is on the way back (after some strongly worded emails ).I need a link to something that's known will work on a m401 atomizer. Any help would be appreciated. I would like something inexpensive of course...

I got one of these in like 3 days with free shipping..........although I would like to say they work. I have'nt got off my lazy butt and tried it, and with the rechargeable battery in line in my passthru(already charged)
I can't just run out and check. I'll try to run it down and go try, but for 1.99 it's probably worth it ..Black Universal USB car charger(1000mA) for iPhone/Cell phone/PDA/MP3/MP4

[breakfastchef]

thanks. Now how do I check that? LOL

Read the label or engraving on the device.

I have two 12VDC cigarette lighter to USB adapters: 300mA and 500mA. Neither works well at all. Don't know why the 500mA device does not create decent vapor when a good USB port on a computer comes in with the same specifications. It is all a mystery to me.

Alternatives include a portable power pack or maybe an inexpensive inverter to run an AC/USB wall wart.

[vaporize me]

I have the one that Happily posted in white and it works great with my 401 PT. BTW, my PT doesn't have an in line battery.

[Joe Joe]

so does anybody have a lighter adapter that works with a 901 passthrough?

If not, I guess the only other solution is to plug in the passthrough to the kensington back up battery and the battery to the lighter adapter.

somebody has to have found a lighter adapter that works.