Lighter

2005 KIA RIO
85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TBURK66
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what causes the lighter to short out the fuse and how hard is it to replace?
Nov 26, 2010 at 10:24 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This may sound funny, but check inside of it. I can't tell you how many times I have pulled pennies and dimes out. If that isn the case, check the wiring to it to make sure nothing has melted down.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Nov 27, 2010 at 12:05 AM
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