And not working as a ground. What could be causing this? Could the hot be shorting and cause it to become magnetized?
I'd appreciate some kind of advice as to where to start looking.
Cigar lighter
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amanda121287
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Cigar lighter
I replaced the lighter in my truck a while back. It's been working fine until a few days ago. It won't get hot or run a fan. I checked it with my tester and the hot is getting fire but the inside wall where it grounds seems to bee the problem. When I went to check it, I stuck the probe in there and it was magnetized. And not working as a ground.
What could be causing this? Could the hot be shorting and cause it to become magnetized?
I'd appreciate some kind of advice as to where to start looking.
And not working as a ground. What could be causing this? Could the hot be shorting and cause it to become magnetized?
I'd appreciate some kind of advice as to where to start looking.
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sargentrs
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Re: Cigar lighter
Might unscrew the casing, clean the back side of the dash and the end where they contact. Aftermarket replacements come with a grounding lug so you can run a wire to a consistent ground. The original ground concept always stunk to me, IMHO.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.