Help...blown fuse???

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  1. Nov 10, 2011 #1
    RockyWI

    RockyWI Medium Load Member

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    Don't know what just happened, but where I plug in my gps (cigarette lighter) doesn't work. I hope it's a quick fix...please help! :(
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2011 #2
    Mark Kling

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    Several things -

    1- the Cigarette lighter has a fuseable link build into the connector.

    2- The fuse is blown, but this is usually a 20a or 30a fuse. It should be on the main fuse board. On a Freightliner it is on the passenger side on the dash.

    Hope this helps.

    Mark
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2011 #3
    keepitsimple

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    mine quit, took off dash, wire was off on back of ligher
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2011 #4
    RockyWI

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    Thanks much! Popped in a 20a. All fixed. :biggrin_25514:
     
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