What would cause a cigarette lighter not to work?

What would cause a cigarette lighter not to work?

When a cigarette lighter socket stops working or seems to malfunction, there are a few things that can go wrong: The cigarette lighter socket is blown – This just means that there’s no power getting to the socket at all. The fuse could be blown, or there could be another problem with the wiring.

Which fuse powers the cigarette lighter?

In most cases, cigarette lighter circuits use 15 amp fuses, but you can check the fuse box in your vehicle to be sure.

Why is the power outlet in my car not working?

If you determine that what you’re plugging in isn’t the problem, check to see if the fuse for the car’s power outlet has blown. You may need a fuse puller to check it, though some vehicle manufacturers thoughtfully include one in the fuse panel. If the fuse is bad, replace it with one of the same amperage.

Can a fuse be blown and not look like it?

Due to the way fuses are engineered, the likelihood that a fuse would become faulty without blowing is pretty slim, but there are rare instances in which a fuse might appear completely fine, even though no current runs through it.

Why is the fuse on my cigarette lighter not working?

But if both don’t work, I doubt that’s the issue. If you were using the upper one that usually has the cigarette lighter in it, that’s powered off the ACC fuse. Most likely the fusible link. I removed mine and replaced it with a short piece of wire.

What should I do if my cigarette lighter goes out?

I was airing up my truck a little while back using the cigarette lighter adapter to power my truck air pump, (which I had done many times before), when it went out. The cigarette lighter fuse is OK.

Is there a relay for a cigarette lighter?

I can’t find any relays for the cigarette lighter socket –if there are any for my model (late 95) . Every fuse in the truck seems to be OK. Take the socket out and see if there is 12V at the plug (connector). Now that you have the socket out, use your meter and find out where the continuity stops.

Where are the spade lugs on a cigarette lighter?

There is indeed a fusible link (very small) where the 2 spade lugs are located. The washer I speak of is non conductive and between the one spade lug and the center part of the socket (not the washer immediately after the nut).

But if both don’t work, I doubt that’s the issue. If you were using the upper one that usually has the cigarette lighter in it, that’s powered off the ACC fuse. Most likely the fusible link. I removed mine and replaced it with a short piece of wire.

Is there a way to get constant power from a cigarette lighter?

However, the relay could be bad… you can check by jumpering the 2 wider terminals of it with a pair of 1/4″ spade terminals on a couple inches of 12-ga wire. You can also leave it like that to get constant power even with the truck off. There is also a non-replaceable ‘fusible link’ type thing on the back of each outlet, or so I’ve heard.

I can’t find any relays for the cigarette lighter socket –if there are any for my model (late 95) . Every fuse in the truck seems to be OK. Take the socket out and see if there is 12V at the plug (connector). Now that you have the socket out, use your meter and find out where the continuity stops.

There is indeed a fusible link (very small) where the 2 spade lugs are located. The washer I speak of is non conductive and between the one spade lug and the center part of the socket (not the washer immediately after the nut).