2002 Toyota Corolla Cigarette Lighter

2002 TOYOTA COROLLA
103,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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The cigarette lighter/Radio fuse in my daughter's '02 Corolla keeps blowing. I think I have it narrowed down to the lighter. Is it necessary to remove the entire console & instrument panel to access & /or replace the lighter? Any other troubleshooting that can be done to determine the cause without dismantling the dash?
Oct 1, 2008 at 11:15 AM
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I would replace the cigarette lighter element first before tearing into the dash.
Oct 2, 2008 at 7:34 AM
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