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cigarette lighter / power outlet probs

Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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This problem is really frustrating me. I have looked through this forum via search and still can not find a solution.

The cig lighter on my 2002 dodge stratus sedan stopped working. I used a cheap cell phone charger in it, which eventually caused it to die. Then, in a stupid move, I used that same charger in my wifes tibureon. That also disabled her lighter... however hers was an easy fix as it blew a fuse.

Now, back to my stratus. The owners manual says the lighter is attached to fuse #8. That fuse also runs the radio amp and horn. That fuse is fine and those other items work fine (replaced the fuse and same thing... horn+radio amp, but no lighter). I went to the auto store and bought a replacement lighter receptacle. Attached the ground and power to it, and still not working... so returned the replacement to the auto store.

Now I am at a loss for what is wrong. Please help me!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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I am having the same problem....
 
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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Check ALL the fuses in the inside panel. It may not be the same one as listed.
There is also the possibility that there is an in-line fuse somewhere inside the wire harness.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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We have the same problem with our '04 stratus, horn works, fuse #8 all fuses seem to have power. Is there a wiring schematic for this? I have the haynes and cannot locate anything to assist with the repair. HELP!
 
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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check fuse #2 in power distibution box ,the fuse box under the hoodi don't know if diagram will work right but here it is cigarette lighter / power outlet probs-108874377.jpg
 
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BillS
check fuse #2 in power distibution box ,the fuse box under the hoodi don't know if diagram will work right but here it isAttachment 17698

It worked! You are wonderful. Thank you!
 
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