[Mk2] [NA] Cigarette Lighter Keeps blowing Fuse

[magic_alex]

So I bought my new Two a few weeks ago and immediately switched out the stock radio for my Clarion unit that was in my old car. Prior to doing this i noticed that the cigarette lighter wasnt working and sure enough on inspection I found its connector block taped up instead of being connected. I use my phone a lot of navigation so really need the lighter for the USB adapter that plugs in to it. Trouble is as soon as I had fitted the radio and reconnected the cigarette lighter the fuse in the footwell blew probably as I turned the key. I'm useless with electrics so need some pointers as to what the problem may be, is it an issue with the earth? if so what am I looking for in order to fix it. If its relevant the led for the ring around it still works as it should. Any help if possible is greatly appreciated

[Peter Gidden]

You have a short circuit.

Unplug cigarette lighter and try a new fuse. Does fuse blow?

[magic_alex]

You have a short circuit.

Unplug cigarette lighter and try a new fuse. Does fuse blow?

Yep after three fuses I gave up and taped the connector back up as I was short on time but I really need to sort this out, just havent got a clue where to start. I realise that the radio and dome light are also on same fuse but have no issues with them.

[magic_alex]

You have a short circuit.

Unplug cigarette lighter and try a new fuse. Does fuse blow?

Yep after three fuses I gave up and taped the connector back up as I was short on time but I really need to sort this out, just havent got a clue where to start. I realise that the radio and dome light are also on same fuse but have no issues with them.

No No No sorry the fuse doesnt blow when I disconnect the cigarette lighter - it ONLY blows when the cig lighter is connected which is why i taped it up. Sorry I missread the post!

[Peter Gidden]

If the fuse only blows when the cigarette lighter is plugged into the loom, then the short circuit is obviously in the cigarette lighter itself.

[magic_alex]

If the fuse only blows when the cigarette lighter is plugged into the loom, then the short circuit is obviously in the cigarette lighter itself.

Ok is this something I can fix or should I just find a replacement part? Like i say I know nothing about electrics

[Peter Gidden]

If the fuse only blows when the cigarette lighter is plugged into the loom, then the short circuit is obviously in the cigarette lighter itself.

Ok is this something I can fix or should I just find a replacement part? Like i say I know nothing about electrics

Get a replacement.

Try posting in Items Wanted forum.

[magic_alex]

If the fuse only blows when the cigarette lighter is plugged into the loom, then the short circuit is obviously in the cigarette lighter itself.

Ok is this something I can fix or should I just find a replacement part? Like i say I know nothing about electrics

Get a replacement.

Try posting in Items Wanted forum.

Awesome, thanks for your help Peter, youre a star!