What causes a cigarette lighter to blow a fuse?
2013 Honda CR-V Cigarette Lighter Blowing Fuses Maintenance/Repairs honda, cr-v TonyMan July 4, 2016, 9:58pm #1 My daughter plugged in an iPhone charger & blew the fuse. Before that I had a 3 socket adapter plugged in with no trouble. Now , anything I plug in, adapter or individual power plugs, blows the fuse.
How can I tell if my lighter has a bad fuse?
Hold it on if clipping seems difficult. Next, use the longer end of the tester and try to touch the back of the socket. If the light turns on, it means the lighter has power. In case it does not, the problem lies in the fuse. So, replace it. How to Know if the Alternator is Bad or Faulty? 2. Check The Lighter’s Inside
What to do if the fuse doesn’t blow?
Try using another device directly plugged into the outlet. If the fuse doesn’t blow, it’s the adapter. If it does blow, I bet the outlet is malfunctioning, and replacing it might solve your problem. TonyMan July 6, 2016, 3:42am #5 Whoops, my mistake, it’s a 2003 CR-V. I’ll check for debris in the morning, thanks.
What to do if your cigarette lighter fuse is not working?
Before testing, turn the ignition on, power outlets will only be powered when the ignition is switched on, this prevents your car battery draining away. This is a lot like the board game “Operation” – if you touch the outer ring with the test light, the fuse will blow, so keep that in mind.
Why is my cigarette lighter not working in my car?
It will typically activate a relay sending power to the passenger power points, but has the ability to turn off the relay (cutting power), if a fault is detected or the car battery is getting too low. Trunk power points are usually wired separately and direct, this allows for use when the ignition switch is powered off.
How do you test a car cigarette lighter?
At first, you need to test the lighter with the help of a circuit tester. Place the clip end of the test light to the outer frame of the socket. Hold it on if clipping seems difficult. Next, use the longer end of the tester and try to touch the back of the socket.
Where are the contact points on a cigarette lighter?
The phone charger type plug has 3 contact points, one in the center and two each side. All must be clean and free from debris. The contact points are spring loaded so that they contact the inside of the lighter socket firmly, go ahead and check that the contacts are working.