Cigarette Lighter Plug Circuit

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Oct 3, 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.

Oct 3, 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.

Oct 3, 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.

Oct 4, 2011 | 07:02 AM

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Re: Cigarette Lighter Plug Circuit

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Originally Posted by beckler

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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