I assume you mean the fuse keeps blowing? It's certainly possible for the lighter element itself to go bad as well as the socket you plug it into. Also, there are often other circuits that use the same fuse.
how come my cigarette lighter keeps blowing fuses in my 2000 ranger
A short.
Yes the new style of 12v outlet has replaced the conventional cigarette lighter.
Wrong amp of fuse
check your fuse, if fuse is good most likely the socket, or if the lighter is used often it can also fail.
If a Chevy Cavalier cigarette lighter doesn't work, check the fuse. The fuse may be blown and will need replaced.
have replaced fuse for lighter and still doesn't work
You might be pulling too much power through the cigarette lighter. Also the cigarette lighter may grounding out for some reason or another. If the car has an aftermarket stereo, whoever installed it may have miswired it.
i have a 2001 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 fuel injected vortex and my cigarette lighter keeps blowing out. i replaced it with 15 amps fuses but it keeps burn it out. i just want to no if that the right amps for this car
To remove the cigarette lighter socket in a 2006 Dodge Stratus, first, disconnect the negative battery cable to ensure safety. Then, use a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry off the trim surrounding the lighter. After removing the trim, you can access the socket and disconnect the wiring harness attached to it. Finally, unscrew the socket from its mounting and pull it out.
The circuit has a short or is overloaded.
If you can charge a cellphone in the lighter socket, then the lighter is no good. If a cellphone won't charge, then the lighter cylinder is no good. Both are available at any autoparts store.