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Hello everyone,
I just purchased a 2002 Hyundai Accent GSi and there is a small issue I need to fix.
There is no power at the cigarette lighter plug. My first thought was that the fuse for it must be blown. I checked the fuse box Under the Hood but I see nothing that looks like a fuse for the cigarette lighter… Under what description would it be?
Also, if it’s not a fuse problem, any guess on what is usually the cause for this type of problem?
I did a search on Youtube and Google for this problem and found nothing at all, so I am guessing it’s not a common problem OR it’s always a fuse problem. Anyway, hope you can give me a few pointers.
Thanks!
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Check for another fuse box in the car…
Look on the left side of the steering wheel…. Try removing the little drawer to the side and look behind it… If not, check under the dash and in the general area…
Worst case, check the owners manual… If you don’t have one you can download one here…
http://www.hyundaimanuals.org/hyundai-1.html
-Karl
If you can’t find a fuse marked for it, check ALL the fuses. That’s usually the best policy when dealing with electrical issues like this. If you have a test light, you can check the fuses more quickly simply by grounding the light and probing the metal tabs in the backs of the fuses. If one is bad only one side will light up. More info on solving electrical issues can be found here.
http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-electrical-problems
Some lighter sockets of long ago had the fuse built into the base of the socket. You had to pry out the socket to get to the fuse.
See if you can get your hands on a wiring diagram and see where the power flows in the circuit. Start with the lighter and move backwards. (After checking the all the fuses of course)
If a previous owner had some aftermarket electrical device in the car one place people often go for power is the wire to the cigarette lighter. You may find it chewed up.
My first guess would be fuse . .. if that checks out, some cars use a relay for the lighter outlet, which could be the problem.
Thanks for the replies. There is a cable comming out of the console very close from the cigarette lighter. The cable is for the controller of the CD Changer so I am guessing they used the power that usually goes to the cigarette lighter to power the CD Changer. Can’t know unless I remove the console (which I am not gonna do). I will still check all the fuses once températures are more acceptable.
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