I use mine to charge my cell phone and to listen to my iPod, but now it's not working. It's not the chargers themselves, because they work in other cars. Also, my cigarette lighter which I never have used before is also not working. Does this happen to a cigarette lighter if it over heats or anything like that? Is there anywhere you can reset it?
I drive a 2001 Acura Integra.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2007-01-04 01:04:18 · 9 answers · asked by rajkumari 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
the fuse has blown youll need to buy another one they are only a few cents and put it in the fuse box either under the bonnet or under the steering wheel. gl
2007-01-04 01:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by luckydo6 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that the fuse for the cigarette lighter has been burnt out. All vehicles have an eletric panel somewhere in the interior. You can have the fuse replaced at any auto service shop or you can probably do it yourself, but would have to find the proper fuse and know where to put it.
2007-01-04 01:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by Alizah Sweet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely it is the fuse.
But...
Sometimes on older cars the wiring on the back of the socket itself can come loose. Has happened to me on 2 seperate older cars I have had. First check the fuse as that is the easiest to try. If the fuse is still in good condition and has not been tripped, you will have to take the Lighter Socket out and check to see if the 2 wires in the back are still connected to it. This can be hard and varies from car to car on how to get it out
Good luck with your repair!
2007-01-04 01:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by rdbn7734 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had this happen on a Pontiac Fiero.
It's probably a fuse (in the fuse block, check owner's manual).
2007-01-04 01:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless the item you plugged in is faulty and that's the one that's caused the short. The fuse box in the car is there to prevent damage to other components. Hope this helps.
2016-03-14 01:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cigagrette lighter can blow a fuse depending on what type of car you have you may be able to change it yourself if you find out which one it is.
2007-01-04 01:15:10 · answer #6 · answered by shayna63 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably a fuse. Do you know where your fuse panel is? If not, do you have someone who could look for you and see if any of the fuses are burnt? They are very cheap to replace.
2007-01-04 01:14:25 · answer #7 · answered by Firefighters Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your fuze box. The cigarette lighter often has its own fuze there and its probably blown.
2007-01-04 01:07:15 · answer #8 · answered by thomas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably needs a new fuse
2007-01-04 01:06:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋