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GMC Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuse, Battery, Cigarette lighter.
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Asked on January 29, 2006

Keeps blowing mini blade fuse

2000 Malibu blows fuse for lighter and aux. charger as soon as you install the fuse what could be the problem :?
Avatar Asked by irish53

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Replied on January 30, 2006

Disconnect the battery.Fuses sometimes blow when you shove the new fuse in there.If thats not the problem try a higher amp fuse.

Tiny Answered by GreaseMunke
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Replied on February 1, 2006

[quote="irish53"]2000 Malibu blows fuse for lighter and aux. charger as soon as you install the fuse what could be the problem :?[/quote]

dont use a higher rated fuse unless you want to burn up your vehicle. Simple things to check, are inside the cig lighter for metal object. Otherwise find what else is on the circuit and check for wires shorted to ground

Tiny Answered by fixmytruck94
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Replied on February 1, 2006

Did you do any modifications lately? Is anything connected to the Cig Lighter? Fuses will blow under a surge (that's why you have them!) make sure everything is disconnected from your cigarette lighters before putting the fuse in. Make sure you are using the proper rated fuse in the panel. Double check the cig lighter for items that may be shorting it out. Electrical problems are always the hardest to diagnose... :(

Tiny Answered by mvannessjr
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