Lighter socket not working
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Lighter socket not working
The upper 12v power port is working fine, but the lower lighter socket is not working. I'm assuming its a fuse issue. Where is the fuse and what number is it? Can put a heavier duty fuse in so this won't happen (I assume the last owner plugged in something that blew it)?
Also, is there a way to make them switched with the ignition? The power port is always on, which is no good for my auto on/off satellite radio and GPS.
98 E250 5.4 cargo
Also, is there a way to make them switched with the ignition? The power port is always on, which is no good for my auto on/off satellite radio and GPS.
98 E250 5.4 cargo
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If this van is fairly new to you, or if you have any other electric options not working, i'd recommend getting under the dash with a flashlight and pulling all of them and visually checking them. Also, there is a 2nd fuse box under the hood which is easier to get to. I'd pull those too. Use a pair of needle nose pliers. This is time consuming but i do it usually when i get a new vehicle. You never know what you might find blown!
Also, i don't know what exact fuse you should pull but it's listed in your owner's manual if you have one. Sorry, mine is not close.
Also, i don't know what exact fuse you should pull but it's listed in your owner's manual if you have one. Sorry, mine is not close.
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Hey Mini1 another idea--it's helpful to have an EVTM (Electrical/Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual) for your particular year and model of van, especially if you do any sort of trouble shooting on your own. These are in book form and contain a lot of schematics along with fuse box layouts and vacuum routing as well.
I find mine on eBay, typically less than $20 each in nearly new or VGC---they're plentiful over there.
HTH
I find mine on eBay, typically less than $20 each in nearly new or VGC---they're plentiful over there.
HTH
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Replaced fuse 23 for lighter socket and its back online! I opened up the panel and was removing the fuses to swap 23 and 28 to see if the fuse was the issue and I didn't even notice that Ford actually installed a full set of back-up fuses on the rear of the panel door! All were there and new. Wow, thanks Ford!
Where would I find a set of these fuses besides the dealer? I need to replace the one I just took.
Also, does anyone have any ideas on who to make the power port switched with the ignition?
Where would I find a set of these fuses besides the dealer? I need to replace the one I just took.
Also, does anyone have any ideas on who to make the power port switched with the ignition?
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Any auto parts store, Walmart, even convenience stores have these fuses sometimes.
To make a power port switched (with ignition), find your switched power wire for your radio right beside the power port and splice in to that. You can find a radio wiring diagram at installdoctor.com
To make a power port switched (with ignition), find your switched power wire for your radio right beside the power port and splice in to that. You can find a radio wiring diagram at installdoctor.com
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