4758nigel Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 after installing a working cigarette lighter my dash, centre console and shifter lights don't work when i turn my headlights on i checked the fuse and surprise surprise the fuses had blown so i replaced it with another equal value fuse tried again and it blew instantly have checked the wiring to the lighter and can't see any issues with that so anyone know what else could be causing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Somethings obviously overloading the system, Is there the correct fuse in place for the cig lighter under dash ? May be worth checking both boxes. If they are present and correct maybe see if it needs grounding ? Cluyching at straws here but worth a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4758nigel Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 have checked all fuses and all are correct amp how would i go about seeing if it needs grounding?( i don't have a multimeter ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 sounds like you have an earth somewhere - remove the lighter socket and just have the connector wires in place - see if it blows again, if not it is an issue with the socket - if so you need to check the wiring - you may have chafed some insulation causing a ground during installation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Do you have an aftermarket head unit or have any gauges been installed in the past ? Somone could have tapped into the live and may be overloading everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4758nigel Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 i've been very busy lately so sorry for not keeping updated i had my Stereo fitted from day 1 and all lights etc worked fine until i installed the lighter so will take a look over the weekend and let you all know how i get on :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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