cigarette lighter blow the fuse

1993 BUICK LESABRE
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CUTESTUFF59
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My husband put in a new cigarette lighter housing and lighter.But when he tried to use it, it would blow the fuse. What can be causing this problem.
Jan 24, 2012 at 4:11 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You have to have a short. Check the wiring from the lighter back to the power supply.
Jan 24, 2012 at 7:46 PM
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