Where is the fuse for the lighter?

It will be located in the interior fuse box, the exact location, fuse size and type is identified on the fuse box cover label or in the owners manual. The fuse for the cigarette lighter may be listed as: 12v Power point.

Where is the fuse for the cigarette lighter in a 2004 Dodge Stratus?

Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuse in the Dodge Stratus is the fuse №2 in the engine compartment fuse box.

Which fuse is for the cigarette lighter?

In most cases, cigarette lighter circuits use 15 amp fuses, but you can check the fuse box in your vehicle to be sure.

Why did my car lighter stopped working?

When a cigarette lighter socket stops working or seems to malfunction, there are a few things that can go wrong: The cigarette lighter socket is blown – This just means that there’s no power getting to the socket at all. The fuse could be blown, or there could be another problem with the wiring.

What does a fuse look like when it is blown?

Look at the fuse wire. If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced. A reading of OL (Over Limit) definitely means a blown fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with one that is exactly the same (see panel).

Why has my cigarette lighter stopped working?

Can I use a 20 amp fuse instead of 15?

The answer: It’s possible, but not advisable without an electrician evaluating the situation. You should never just upgrade from a 15-amp breaker to a 20-amp one just because the current one is tripping. Otherwise, you may burn your house down via electrical fire.

Why is the power outlet in my car not working?

A dead fuse for that circuit is the most likely cause, either because of age or because what was previously plugged in was faulty or drew too much current. If the fuse is good, you have more work to do. Check whether power is getting to the outlet by testing it with a voltmeter or circuit tester.