1998 Dodge Stratus Repair Question
Topics covered: Fuse, Cigarette lighter, Smoke.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.
Asked on December 12, 2012
Dodge Stratus Fuse Problem
My cigarette lighter doens not work . i do not smoke, but use it for the gps. how can i fix the problem
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Replied on December 12, 2012
Check the fuses. Cigarette lighters have overheating safeguards built in that will cause the sockets to short and blow the fuse for protection. Very often cell phone chargers and other devices have contacts on the plugs that bridge those safety devices and cause the fuse to blow if they are plugged in just right. They use power outlets now to prevent that from happening. If the fuse is blown, replace it, then watch how you insert the GPS plug. Always be sure to insert it the same way that doesn't cause the fuse to blow.