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Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
I have found out why mine has kept blowing. The Cig lighter after its years would turn slightly and make the inward and outer casing touch causing the short and thus blowing the fuse. I have unplugged my lighter and haven't had an issue again with it blowing. I hope this helps other people.
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
I have 2 power connectors (1 for my cell phone and 1 for my GPS) I never have an issue with my GPS one... but with the cell phone I've blown 4 fuses.
Something about pushing it down too far makes it blow... or inserting it down hard rather (spring like) for longer than a second will blow it. I'll have to see if this is similar as to why it's happening but doesn't make much since why it would only do that on the cell phone charger...
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
After 17 years my cig lighter decided to separate at power supply connection. The only thing I used it for was to charge the cell phone, well, I now charge it in the house. It looks like the way to reconnect the power wires to the lighter is to remove the console, no thanks.
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
You might be able to reach behind it if you take the ashtray out but not sure. I have the actual lighter in mine just to plug the hole, I don't smoke but even if I did I sure as sh*t wouldn't smoke in my car, not just cuz of the gagging old smoke smell, but also the risk of melting or burning holes in the interior, and that icky film that builds up on the windows. (I've worked on cars that I've had to spray deodorizer in before I could even get in them to move them into the shop they smelled so bad)
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
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I smoked for 28 years, quit 20 years ago. I couldn't believe how bad my clothes & car smelled after my nose started working normally.
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
so I thought I had the problem solved... It back and with a vengeance... I am very irritated now because with that fuse takes the AC and clock and damn it I want my AC. I had my lighter completely unplugged. I removed the clock and AC fuses to see if that would cause the fuse to stop blowing it didnt. What happens is I can put a new fuse in and turn to on. The clock lights up for about 2 seconds and then pop the fuse blows... I'm ready to pull my hair out I recently got a GPS which I'd like to use the Light power also with it. Anyone have any advice ?
I can only assume that it would be the mirrors shorting somewhere... Can I disconnect those or can someone spot some light on this issue of mine?
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
Check the wiring to your radio, I had the same problem and after I put the stock radio back in it went away.
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
I cant seem to find it... Is there a way to disconnect the mirrors? I really want my ac back and I have completely disconnected the lighter. I am getting very upset not finding why its blowing.
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
I have disconnected it and have even removed it from the spot. I pull the power mirror switch nothing new. I have noticed if you pull the clock fuse the beeper stop if you leave your keys in the ignition. I'm really going crazy.
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
Its weird. I'll put a new fuse in and turn the ignition and the the clock lights up for 2 - 3 seconds and then it blows. It doesnt blow right away. I remove the clock. AC , and Radio fuse and it still blows. I don't know tomorrow I will pull apart my radio but I don't get why it would keep working or not blow the Radio fuse. Any had a problem like this?
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
it might be the constant power supply wire for the radio is causing this problem. When I installed my radio I had an almost idenetical problem. the constant power supply is not linked to the radio fuse( that I am aware of) as when I pulled it back out and reconnected the wire differently it hasen't happened since
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Re: Blowing of 20AMP fuse for Cig Ligther
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So far: The lighter is disconnected. I checked the wires for radio and as far as I could tell It was fine. (did fix another problem with some static) I tried pull all the fuses (Radio, AC and Clock) Still blew. I am going insane .
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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