Blown fuses ??

[a4retome]

Anyone experienced a blown fuse when using a cell phone charger in the center console on my '05? I've gone through two 15 amp fuses in the last two weeks and would like to upgrade to a 20 amp, but I have come concerns that I could fry some of the wiring?

Anyone tried it?

Any idea where I can get the little buggers??

Thanks!


Chris

[cmwade77]

Originally posted by a4retome@Mar 18 2006, 10:04 AM
Anyone experienced a blown fuse when using a cell phone charger in the center console on my '05?  I've gone through two 15 amp fuses in the last two weeks and would like to upgrade to a 20 amp, but I have come concerns that I could fry some of the wiring?

Anyone tried it? 

Any idea where I can get the little buggers??

Thanks!
Chris

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Sounds to me like your Cell Phone charger has a short in it, also make sure that the fuse in the charger is less than 15 amps (usually they are 5 amps, but you never know until you look). I woudl try a different brand of Cell Phone charger and/or try using the other socket.

[a4retome]

Originally posted by cmwade77@Mar 18 2006, 09:23 AM
Sounds to me like your Cell Phone charger has a short in it, also make sure that the fuse in the charger is less than 15 amps (usually they are 5 amps, but you never know until you look). I woudl try a different brand of Cell Phone charger and/or try using the other socket.

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Good suggestions. As I recall I have used the other socket by the passenger's feet with the same result. As I recall the one 15 amp fuse powers both the center console and the passanger sockets.

[cmwade77]

Originally posted by a4retome@Mar 18 2006, 10:25 AM
Good suggestions. As I recall I have used the other socket by the passenger's feet with the same result. As I recall the one 15 amp fuse powers both the center console and the passanger sockets.

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Then it doesn't sound like a wiring issue with the car, I would guess that each lighter is connected to the fuse box individually rather than in serial, so I would tend to bet more with the car charger, I found the cheapest place ot buy them is at AutoZone, for $5.99 I just bought one last night for my Fiancee's cell phone there, I would suggest that first, much cheaper than redoing the wiring or fuses on the car.

[Rick Grahn]

Originally posted by a4retome@Mar 18 2006, 11:04 AM
Anyone experienced a blown fuse when using a cell phone charger in the center console on my '05?  I've gone through two 15 amp fuses in the last two weeks and would like to upgrade to a 20 amp, but I have come concerns that I could fry some of the wiring?

Anyone tried it? 

Any idea where I can get the little buggers??

Thanks!
Chris

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Agreed. Sounds like your charger is broken.

[cmwade77]

Keep us posted as to what you decide and how it works for you.

[Frank Hudon]

My Audiovox cell charger has a 3 amp fuse in it.