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weird fuse problem

Old Feb 13, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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weird fuse problem

My one fuse blows everytime my cigarette lighter gets pushed in. I don't smoke, but I use my cigarette lighter to power my portable cd. Sometimes when I put the lighter back in and push it in, I'll push it in too far. It blows a fuse.

What could cause this? How do I fix it?

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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Try removing the cigarette lighter assembly and checking the connector on the back as well as cleaning the assembly.
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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Sounds like the lighter heater element is shorted. Try a differant one from another car.
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