Electrical problem with radio,horn,cig. lighter

1989 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
90 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NEWMOMMY
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i bought a cig lighter it worked a couple of times than it blew out my horn and my radio. I checked the fuses and there all fine? Does anyone know what the problem could be? Please let me know if anyone else has had the same problem i would greatly appreciate it.
Jan 17, 2014 at 7:17 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Was this an aftermarket replacement lighter element that plugged into the original socket? If so, they have safeguards built in to prevent overheating if the element sticks in, and some elements short out that safety terminal resulting in a blown fuse. You overlooked a fuse or there's a burned-open fuse link wire under the hood. Those are in a bundle going around the left strut tower. To test them, you pull on them. If they act like a wire, they're good. If they act like a rubber band, they're blown.
Jan 17, 2014 at 10:50 PM
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