SAE J563-2009
Standard for 12 Volt Cigarette Lighters, Power Outlets, and Accessory Plugs

Standard No.

SAE J563-2009

Release Date

2009

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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SAE J563-2009

Scope

This standard is intended to cover cigar or cigarette lighters as well as power outlets based on the form and dimensions of the cigar lighter, and accessory plugs for use in these devices. Components covered herein are designed to work in nominal 12 VDC systems. This standard is a full performance specification. It includes dimensional and operational parameters as well as performance characteristics which must be met when submitting a cigar lighter assembly, power outlet assembly, or plug for production approval. This standard constitutes an acceptance specification for these devices. This standard covers the operational, reliability, durability, acceptance, and testing requirements for a cigar lighter (also referred to as just "lighter") for installation in the passenger compartment of production vehicles. This standard covers power outlets that are based on the form and dimensions of the lighter receptacle intended for installation in the passenger compartment of production vehicles. This standard also covers plugs designed for insertion into the power outlet. Associated components supplied as part of, or with the lighter or outlet are also covered. Additional requirements may be added for these devices when mounted outside the passenger compartment of production vehicles. Testing shall be done on part families (i.e. lighter receptacles and related knob-elements), as opposed to separate piece-parts, as directed by the appropriate purchasing agreement. Lighter knob-elements and lighter receptacles are not intended to be interchangeable when manufactured by different suppliers.

SAE J563-2009 Referenced Document

• ISO 16750-3:2007 Road vehicles - Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment - Part 3: Mechanical loads
• ISO 16750-4:2006 Road vehicles - Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment - Part 4: Climatic loads
• ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems - Requirements
• SAE J1887-2007 Automotive Compacted Graphite Iron Castings

SAE J563-2009 history

• 2009 SAE J563-2009 Standard for 12 Volt Cigarette Lighters, Power Outlets, and Accessory Plugs
• 1990 SAE J563-1990 SIX- AND TWELVE-VOLT CIGAR LIGHTER RECEPTACLES
• 1978 SAE J563B-1978 SIX- AND TWELVE-VOLT CIGAR LIGHTER RECEPTACLES
• 1978 SAE J563-1978 Six- and Twelve-Volt Cigar Lighter Receptacles
• 1960 SAE J563-1960 6- AND 12-VOLT CIGAR LIGHTER SWITCH BASES
• 1953 SAE J563-1953 6- AND 12 VOLT CIGAR LIGHTER SWITCH BASES