But before replacing it, take a flashlight and look at the bottom end of the cigarette lighter. Maybe there's some debris or broken/twisted tab in it, If there is, you could remove it and if you're lucky it will work again. In doubt, replace it.

On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 9:39 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RqXjXs7w0o > > On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 9:35 AM Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I have an 1988 Vanagon GL. I use the cigarette lighter socket for >> charging my phone, and have also used it to power an Engels fridge which it >> does well. Recently I had to replace the fuse, which was a 25 amp. A few >> days later it blew again and this time I heard it snap, exactly at the >> moment when I plugged in the USB adapter. I’m guessing the wires are >> shorting behind the lighter socket but I don’t know what’s the best place >> to start on this. I am _not_ good at electrical stuff! >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Steve Edwards, ’88 Titian Red Vanaru in Chicago. > >