06 ford fusion Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Hi, can anyone help??? my cigarette lighter has power and my phone charger works through it but when i plug my (brand new) cigatette lighter in it blows the fuse! its driving me bonkers please help :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Hi, can anyone help??? my cigarette lighter has power and my phone charger works through it but when i plug my (brand new) cigatette lighter in it blows the fuse! its driving me bonkers please help :( I have a similar problem my fuse keeps poping and also when i use my cigarette lighter it shoots right out at me hot!! Would have bin very dangerous if i did it whilst driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I have a similar problem my fuse keeps poping and also when i use my cigarette lighter it shoots right out at me hot!! Would have bin very dangerous if i did it whilst driving. already answered on the other post simple fix take the lkighter out the socket look inside youll see two metal clips that hold the lighter in use something suitable not metal to slightly bend them in the way not into the barrell but so that they are pushed further open then try if they are too tight either the lighter pops out onto the floor or it sticks till the fuse pops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 already answered on the other post simple fix take the lkighter out the socket look inside youll see two metal clips that hold the lighter in use something suitable not metal to slightly bend them in the way not into the barrell but so that they are pushed further open then try if they are too tight either the lighter pops out onto the floor or it sticks till the fuse pops Nice1 artscot worked like a treat now it holds in when its hot enough. Fuse seems to have held so far well see how long for. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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