lighter not working?

[dirtroad]

So my lighter has lost power and I can't find a blown fuse. Anyone know:
1. which fuse it would be, and
2. if it's not the fuse, what can I do to see what the problem might be (besides going to the dealer)?

I have a '97 SR5, and I've tried the power with 3 different phone/accessory chargers, none of them get power.

 

[drmorbius]

If you can get a voltmeter measure for voltage at the plug that plugs into the adapter.

 

[dirtroad]

If you can get a voltmeter measure for voltage at the plug that plugs into the adapter.

is that something you can get checked at Pep Boys or Checker?

 

[fishingt4r]

multi meter is an instrument that measures voltage, amperage, resistance, etc. You can pick one up at any electronics store like Radio Shack as low as $8. It has two probes, red and black. It comes with instructions on using it.

Since you tried to plug in other accesories without sucess, I recommend checking the continuity on your fuse with the meter. Sometimes, your eyes can not detect a blown fuse. If you have difficulty locating the fuse, let me know.

 

[dirtroad]

multi meter is an instrument that measures voltage, amperage, resistance, etc. You can pick one up at any electronics store like Radio Shack as low as $8. It has two probes, red and black. It comes with instructions on using it.

Since you tried to plug in other accesories without sucess, I recommend checking the continuity on your fuse with the meter. Sometimes, your eyes can not detect a blown fuse. If you have difficulty locating the fuse, let me know.

which fuse is it? if i know that, then i'll replace it.

 

[fishingt4r]

There is a junction (fuse) box in the driver side. I believe the fuse you're looking for is 'ACC', 15A fuse. You can pull out a good 15A fuse from other slot and check. Also there maybe assortment of spare fuses in the box, my Honda did. This is the best I can do at the moment since my 4R is in storage.

The reasons for blown fuse are overload or short in the lighter socket.

Good luck

 

[fishingt4r]

Just figured out how to attach PDF files.
Here is schematic.