Cigarette Lighter Plug Circuit

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10-03-2011, 10:43 PM

beckler

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Cigarette Lighter Plug Circuit

When I use the cigarette lighter plug, the Aux fuse blows. It happens when I have my stereo on and try to use the cigarette lighter plug. The stereo is aftermarket. Right now, I believe the Cigarette plug, stereo and interior lights are all on this one circuit. Is there something incorrect here? The previous owner must've did this when installing the stereo.

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10-03-2011, 10:47 PM

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Re: Cigarette Lighter Plug Circuit

That's the way they are.

Stereo batt, dome lights and cig lighter are on the same fuse.

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10-03-2011, 11:00 PM

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Re: Cigarette Lighter Plug Circuit

Thanks for the reply. What can I do to fix this issue? I think it calls for a 20A fuse, and I already have it bumped up to a 30A.

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10-04-2011, 07:02 AM

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Re: Cigarette Lighter Plug Circuit

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Thanks for the reply. What can I do to fix this issue?

The lighter itself is generally the culprit (a search will provide more info). Replace it and use the correct fuse.

http://www.moderndaymuscle.com/inc/sdetail/160/24041

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