2001 BMW 330 cigarette lighter

2001 BMW 330
65,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LOU S.
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my cigarette lighter has developed a short. when i plug anything in, the 20amp fuse blows. i've never had this problem before. this just started
nothing visible apparent.
Feb 8, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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You may need to replace the cigarette lighter.
Feb 8, 2009 at 9:17 PM
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LOU S.
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thanks. that is an option.
Feb 9, 2009 at 8:07 AM
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