When using an air compressor with my cigar lighter the fuse keeps getting blown, other accesories such as phone chargers dont have a problem. I'm wondering if this could be either a problem in the wiring, the air compressor calls for too much power, or a fault in the compressor? what do you guys think?
2006-08-10 10:03:00 · 6 answers · asked by dapperflapper 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No theres nothing wrong with your car, or wiring.
The fuse is there to protect your wiring; the problem is the compressor, it's pulling too many amps.
That compressor was not designed to work on all cars.
2006-08-10 10:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the label on the compressor to see how many amps is draws. Then check your fuse to make sure it is the correct size (check your owners manual) It is possible that the compressor has a bad motor that is drawing too much or you could have a fuse that fits the holder, but is the incorrect amperage. Check the compressor by plugging into a different vehicle. Same result....bad compressor.
2006-08-10 10:54:47 · answer #2 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The air compressor is pulling to many amps . Get your tire fixed .
2006-08-10 10:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by none 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you using a yellow 20 amp fuse? You should.
2006-08-10 10:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look on the compressor for amperage it probably too high for circuit or fault in compressor if it say is lower amperage for circuit
2006-08-10 10:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by treborg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are using to small amp fuse.
2006-08-10 10:14:15 · answer #6 · answered by legacygt23 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋