Fuses Keep Blowing In 12v Outlet And Cigerette Lighter

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AmandaA

Discussion Starter · Aug 28, 2010

Just recently, my fuses both have blown for my 12v power outlet and my cigerette lighter. I use both frequently because I use them to charge my phone, to use my GPS, and for my IPOD. I've had this car for years and this problem just started happening. If I replace the fuses, as soon as I plug anything in, they automatically blow. I started taking off the panel... I'm thinking it may be a short. If it is or isn't... any suggestions?

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sbr711

· #2 · Aug 28, 2010

QUOTE (AmandaA @ Aug 28 2010, 04:00 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=352597

If I replace the fuses,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, . "as soon as I plug anything in", they automatically blow
Well, you have answered your own question... :thumbsup:

I started taking off the panel...
Don't

I'm thinking it may be a short.
Yes, likely in the plug for the device or load you is plugging into the socket..

If it is or isn't... any suggestions?

HEHEHEHEEEE --- customer comes in and says the power outlet does not work,,, has phone plugged into the cigar lighter...

So I goes and plugs the cord into the outlet, the lamp on the cord not work... so seeing kid seats in back, and trashy interior, I have a look into the power outlet socket... OOOOOOOOOOOOOp's,, copper thing makes a real nice conductor for a short -- SEE PIC :banana:

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sbr711

· #3 · Dec 26, 2010

See post #2 above...

supposed to be a quote and put here, but ended up as an edit ...

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