mightymikee

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Hi guys,

I have a brand new radar detector that keeps blowing the fuse. I see the fuse blowing as soon as the I plug it in. I try this on another vehicle and it works fine.

I think the plug just creates short as soon as it is inserted. Sadly it works fine on other cars!!!!


I see that video and it seems like only Mazda cigarette lighter works on the that Pontiac without blowing the fuse.

I suppose not all cigarette lighter socket is created equal?

Am I the only one with this problem with FD?

Love to hear if anyone had this issue and rectified it?

Thanks...

IRPerformance

iTrader: (41)

Have you tried plugging something else in like a phone charger to see if it blows?

mightymikee

iTrader: (4)

They work fine...

Upon some googling it seems like these sockets and plugs aren't the same and by design it can short this particular socket.

http://atlanticmotorcar.com/tech-tip...i-and-volvo-2/

Now how do I keep it from shorting the pos to neg on this socket when I put my Escort in it?

IRPerformance

iTrader: (41)

Sounds like your particular radar detector is drawing more amps than the circuit is rated for. I would just hard wire it to a switched 12v power source. Make sure you fuse it.

mightymikee

iTrader: (4)

Not sure if that is the case because I plug it in with it turned off. Still pops the fuse as soon as the plug goes in without it connected to the detector.

I think I know what the problem is. Will post the solution if it works.

mightymikee

iTrader: (4)

Spot the problem in this picture.



The positive was grounding straight to the negative. Moved the tap a little and problem solved.

Who would have thought..