Second Cigarette Lighter Outlet
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If none were blown, then I'd say you've shorted the wiring to it. It's a common aliment, and a PITA as well. When you use either plug for more than basically a heating element for a cigar, you run a risk of this happening.
For years (Including our rams), when Dodge engineers recommended a certain wire gauge, the financial side of Dodge would budget for a cheaper/smaller wire. Example- If an engineer recommended a 12 gauge wire, the end product would have a 14 gauge wire. Overall, this limits the overall amount of amperage allowed through. Course, this wasn't the only way Dodge cut corners as we all know. At least they had quit using weaker bolts where stronger ones were needed by the 90's.
I recommend you pull the dash bezel off and inspect the wiring for a short. If you can't see any signs from that angle, then always remember that you can test for shorting via the fuse box on the side of the truck to limit the issue's location. IE- Behind the dash, or firewall and beyond.
For years (Including our rams), when Dodge engineers recommended a certain wire gauge, the financial side of Dodge would budget for a cheaper/smaller wire. Example- If an engineer recommended a 12 gauge wire, the end product would have a 14 gauge wire. Overall, this limits the overall amount of amperage allowed through. Course, this wasn't the only way Dodge cut corners as we all know. At least they had quit using weaker bolts where stronger ones were needed by the 90's.
I recommend you pull the dash bezel off and inspect the wiring for a short. If you can't see any signs from that angle, then always remember that you can test for shorting via the fuse box on the side of the truck to limit the issue's location. IE- Behind the dash, or firewall and beyond.
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I can't remember what it was exactly since it has been awhile but I did hear a pop at the time. I'll have to go out and check my owners manual and see what I can find. My top outlet works fine but if all else fails I'll just go to Wally World and get one of those 1-2 outlet things for like $10.
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I can't remember what it was exactly since it has been awhile but I did hear a pop at the time. I'll have to go out and check my owners manual and see what I can find. My top outlet works fine but if all else fails I'll just go to Wally World and get one of those 1-2 outlet things for like $10.
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