What kind of Fuse does a cigarette lighter use?

You can buy a small supply of fuses in various sizes very cheaply these days so you may as well buy a mixture and just keep the ones you don’t use. The cigarette lighter fuse the same as any fuse can blow when the circuit draws more amperage than the fuse is supposed to handle. So, a 10-amp fuses drawing 15-20 amps will blow.

What causes a cigarette lighter to not work?

Five causes of a faulty car cigarette lighter when the fuse tests Ok, include: 1 Faulty power consumer plug/lighter 2 Debris in socket 3 Dirty/faulty fuse 4 Damaged socket 5 Disconnected or broken wire More …

Can a cigarette lighter be plugged into a car?

As a 12v DC power source you can plug almost any suitable accessory into the cigarette lighter in your vehicle, and it should work perfectly fine. When your cigarette lighter stops working. There are a few reasons why it might stop working and the fuse blowing is the most likely.

Is there a socket for a 12V cigarette lighter?

Cigarette lighter sockets and most 12v accessories are designed to have some play in them as many have a spring-loaded contact and this ensures a snug fit.

Which fuse is used for the cigar lighter?

Some panels include several spare fuses. If this is the case, pick out a spare that is an exact match in size, color, and labeling-cigarette lighters, for example, usually use 20 amp fuses that have “20A” printed on top. If there aren’t any spares, bring the dead fuse with you to an auto parts store and buy an exact replacement.

What causes a cigarette lighter fuse to keep blowing?

Cigarette lighter fuses, like all car fuses, blow when the circuit draws more amperage than the fuse is designed to handle . If the cigarette lighter fuse is 15 amps, then a draw of more than 15 amps will cause it to blow.

Does a car cigarette lighter have it own fuse?

Like many other electrical components of your car, the cigarette lighter has a fuse. You should check this first. Many fuses break after several years of use and must be replaced.

Why would a cigarette lighter not work?

Even after replacing the fuse and cleaning the lighter, your cigarette lighter is not working, this means the cigarette lighter is itself at fault. Pull the lighter’s portion out of the socket and check for burned areas or any debris issue.