Date:         Mon, 1 Nov 2021 09:43:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
Comments: To: Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist@gmail.com>
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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
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> 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.
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