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Vehicle Cigarette Lighters
A vehicle cigarette lighter is an electrically-heated lighter specially designed for use while inside or near a vehicle. The device can also be used as an electrical outlet for supplying electrical power to portable electronic accessories.
1,505 Questions
Where is the fuse to cigarette lighter in 1997 grand marquis?
In a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis :
( # 16 is a 20 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter and 4 way flashers )
* under the dash
Hiya! Open the drivers door on your Chevy Beretta. Look at the side of the dashboard. You will see a plastic panel set in the dashpad. Yank that panel off. Underneath that are your fuses. The panel is held on by velcro so just pull off no tools needed. If the panel is missing you'll see the fuses straight away. Good Wrench.
Fuses That "Blow" Repeatedly
Without being able to "hands on" troubleshoot the circuit served by the repeatedly blowing fuse, none of us can identify the specific defect which is causing your problem.
Therefore, the following generic answer can be applied to any electrical circuit, whether in a vehicle, or in a building, whether direct current [DC], or alternating current [AC].
It sounds like you should first concentrate on the contacts inside the power outlet itself. Look for misalignment of the positive [center] and negative [perimeter] of the outlet, or possibly a piece of stray wire or metallic material that shorts when a plug is inserted.
Fuses [and Circuit Breakers] are safety devices designed and installed in electrical circuits TO PROTECT the conductors [wires] and other components from short circuit conditions and/or overload conditions which cause an extremely large flow of electrical current [measured in Amperes], which causes overheating of the conductors that results in damage to the insulation and the conductors.
And in a worst case scenario, the probability of a FIRE which could destroy the vehicle, house, or other structure in which the circuit is located.
When a fuse or Circuit Breaker [and replacement fuses, or repeatedly "tripping" Circuit Breakers] "blow," especially if it happens repeatedly, is an indication of an UNSAFE CONDITION in that circuit, usually a short.
The fuse or circuit breaker is doing what it was designed, intended, and installed to do; that is to protect the conductors and components of the circuit which it serves.
The proper "fix" for this issue is for a qualified technician, who knows what he or she is doing, to troubleshoot the involved circuit, find and identify the defect, and make proper repair [s], BEFORE replacing the fuse again [with the properly sized fuse or before resetting a circuit breaker].
Some ignorant few people will suggest installing a larger fuse or breaker to solve the problem, BUT that will only increase the hazard, not correct it.
Do not follow "bad" advice by installing a larger fuse in a misguided attempt to correct the problem. To install an oversized fuse would almost guarantee damage to the wiring and the probability of an electrical system fire.
What number fuse do you change for a cigarette lighter on a Ford 2002 Expedition?
Check owner's manual. If you don't have one copy and paste link below; www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals
How do you wire an inline fuse?
Isolate the cicuit in question, or turn off power altogether. Remove the burned/fused section of the fuse wire in the fuse carrier and replace with the recommended fuse wire. Turn power back on.
Where is the fuse for the cigarette lighter on a 04 Dodge Neon?
The fuse for the cigarette lighter on a 2004 Dodge Neon is under the hood. It is fuse #14 in the power distribution center.
Where is the fuse for the cigarette lighter in a 2001 cougar?
behind the glove box which drops down when you push each side inwards.
you will see a white box which then drops down to reveal al the fuses by pulling on the plastic lever downwards.
Is fuse number 27 on the board which is 15amps. you can buy these at halford for about 50p
Where is the ignition fuse on a 1993 Cavalier?
it is in the fuse box right under your left leg up under the dash.
Where is the cigarette lighter fuse exactly located at on a 2000 Honda Civic?
should be under the steering wheel in all the fuses
Fuse blows on 2003 windstar lighter What could be the problem?
If the fuse blows even with nothing plugged into it, there is likely to be a dead-short in the lighter outlet itself.
Check a local auto parts or junk yard for a replacement - should be pretty inexpensive.
Where is the cigarette lighter fuse located on a 97 Jeep Wrangler?
== == On a 1997 Wrangler (as I have) there are two fuses to check. Both in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) under the hood. Fuse 3 supplies the accessory circuits through the ignition key and energises the coil of the accessory relay. If your radio works that fuse is OK. The other fuse, fuse 5 supplies the power to the accessory socket when the relay is energised. The relay is behind the glove box and mounted to a stack of multi-wire connectors.
This information can be found in your owner's manual. Don't have one, get one. Dealer or salvage yard is a source. There is a relay next to a harnes underneath the golve box...regular manuals dont show this ... I checked on a dealership service manual and found the location
Can someone please tell you which fuse controls cigarette lighters in 1993 Lincoln town car?
on the fuse panel it is fuse number 10 usually a 30amp fuse
A spark lighter is a tool used to ignite flammable gas appliances such as bunsen burners, welding torches, and gas grills. A spark lighter produces a spark having sufficient heat to ignite flammable gas vapor when a mechanical action causes a piece of flint to rub against a hard and rough metal surface. There are also solar spark lighters available which consist of a parabolic mirror that focuses sunlight on a flammable material at the focal point of the parabola. The heat at the focal point can reach several hundred degrees Fahrenheit, more than enough for lighting a cooking fire, etc.
What fuse number is the cigarette lighter in 2004 ford escape?
# 14 is a 20 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter
Where is the fuse for the cigarette lighter on a 2002 Lincoln town car?
On a 2002 Lincoln Town Car :
( # 23 is a 20 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter and Data Link Connector )
* in the fuse panel below and to the left of the steering wheel , by the brake pedal ( it has a cover on it )
Where is the fuse box on 2005 Ford E-250 Van?
On page 225 of the your Owner Guide. The passenger compartment fuse box is under the right hand side of the dash. If you don't have the Owner Guide, go to the Ford site and download it. However, this information in the Owner's Guide is not very helpful; because that's actually not where the fuse box is. It is actually on the passenger side of the truck. On the passenger side, remove the floor mat, you should see a split in the right kick panel, pry it out from the left side and you should see the cover, open from the bottom and fuse box is there. From there, you can use the Owner's Manual to describe the fuses and their purposes.
Use the following link to freely download the complete owners manual for your 2005 F150; courtesy of Ford's website:
http://www.ford.com/owner-services/vehicle-maintenance/manuals-warranties/manual-warranty-results?specificInfoBrands=Ford&specificInfoModel=F-150&specificInfoYear=2005&specificInfoButton.x=25&specificInfoButton.y=6
Which fuse do you change for the cigarette lighter in the 2002 Chevy Tahoe?
15 amp fuse under hood, labeled in diagram as "CIGAR"
Where is the fuse that works the cigarette lighter?
The fuse the works the cigarette lighter in a car in located in the fuse box. It is usually labeled with accessory or with cig.lighter.
How do you remove the cigarette lighter from a Toyota 4Runner?
To remove a cigarette lighter from a Toyota 4Runner, pull the lighter straight towards you. Pull gently until it becomes free.
Where is the fuse box for a 2001 Chevy Cavalier and what fuse controls the power windows?
It is on your left hand side of the Instrument panel, you have to open the driver door to see the fuse box, but it is easy to access.
