Recently the front cigarette lighter socket stopped working for two of the cords I have (radar/dashcam) but still works for my one other cord (FM transmitter). The rear slot works for all 3 (radar, dashcam, and FM transmitter). Any idea what could be causing this? Pics below. All 3 cords work in every other car I've tested them in.

2005 continental GT

Cord 1 (FM transmitter) in front slot


Cord 1 (FM transmitter) in rear slot


Cord 2 (Dashcam) in front slot


Cord 2 (Dashcam) in rear slot


The cord for the radar exhibits the same behavior as the dashcam cord, just not pictured.

Thanks.

 

Could be different amperage on the front cigar lighter.

 

Use a wood stick or something INSULATED (read: not metal/conductive) and push out the inner tab CAREFULLY just a bit! Basically, sounds like the inner positive tab is suffering metal 'fatigue'.