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Old 01-26-2010, 08:55 PM
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the front cigarette lighter port dosnt seem to be working, i plug my cell phone charger into it and it dosnt seem to have power, while the one in the back works fine... could it be a blown fuse?

any ideas how to fix it?
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Check for any corrosion in the socket. Use a DVOM and check the voltage. If nothing, check the fuse. If that'* good, you will need to check the wiring.
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okay, it might be the fuse or maybe corrosion. it was working, i unplugged my charger and put a different one in then it stopped working
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okay, it might be the fuse or maybe corrosion. it was working, i unplugged my charger and put a different one in then it stopped working
Sounds like you blew a fuse. Sometimes new adapter devices can short out when installed or uninstalled.
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okay, ill take a look at my fuse box tomorrow then, thanks
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the fuse for the lighters is in the underhood fuse block
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