Eric Cheung Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 All of a sudden the 12V power to cigarette lighter socket of my 97 ES300 was cut off when I was using an electric air pump which was taking power from the cigarette lighter socket. I thought it was caused by a blown fuse so I took out the 15A fuse labelled "cigar lighter" to inspect. It looked intact. I replaced it with a new one anyway, but still no power to cigarette lighter socket. I looked inside the socket to inspect the metal contacts, they looked fine. Any suggestions on where else to look at? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk_on_blk Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Check the fuse with a continuity tester, or just switch it out with a new, good one. Even though a fuse may visually look good, they can burn out without visible signs.... stranger things have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cheung Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 Thanks for your reply. Yes, I changed the fuse, but it did not fix the problem. Check the fuse with a continuity tester, or just switch it out with a new, good one. Even though a fuse may visually look good, they can burn out without visible signs.... stranger things have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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