cig lighter fuse problem

[pen-cap-chew]

The car's cig lighter's wire were cut. I hooked them back up and when I use the lighter it blow's the fuse. i have a 25 in there now. should i use a higher amp fuse or is there something i'm over looking. It's for a 94 firebird. thanks

[Tom Rs]

Re: cig lighter fuse problem

what kind of litghter is it ? if its not an oem one it will usually blow the fuse. also do not put a bigger fuse in it.

[pen-cap-chew]

Re: cig lighter fuse problem

it was the one that came with the car. I went to the junk yard to get the plug in for it. Everything plugged in right so i'm sure the lighter is the right one. What is oem?

[nascar24jd]

Re: cig lighter fuse problem

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer

[pen-cap-chew]

Re: cig lighter fuse problem

ok, I think I figured out what was going on. Since the c/l won't stay down when it is pushed in this means the lighter is worn out. I think since it is worn out this is causing the fuse to overload. Does this sound reasonable?