electrical problem

2001 FORD F-350
37,000 MILES • V10 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARON SWEDIN
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When I connected a diagnostic scanner to my 2001 F-350 to find out why check engine light was on,I discovered a blown fuse to the cigar lighter. When I stuck a new fuse in, it immediately sparked and blew. Now I don't know what to try next.
Feb 20, 2011 at 7:20 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Can you unplug the lighter, right behind the lighter....install a new fuse....if it does not blow.......Maybe there is a short in the lighter socket itself (mines done that before).......Then all you gotta do is hit the parts store, probably $12 or less, Replace the lighter and it's socket.

I hope that's it, I hope you can change it EZily!

Update me with good news!

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Feb 20, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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HECTORNMELISSA
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Where is the fuse for the OBD2 plug located?
Dec 6, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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