Every modern car nowis completed with a cigarette lighter. This detail is good in that it can be connected to absolutely any electronic mechanism, whether it is charging for a mobile phone or a portable compressor. The mechanism is a kind of "outlet", which connects an additional device up to 12 volts. Also, for safety reasons, many car enthusiasts purchase a special cigarette lighter fuse. But what kind of protection does he give to this mechanism, and how effective is it?
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As we have already noted, the cigarette lighter itself -this is a small "socket", in which you can connect any device. However, if their voltage exceeds the maximum permissible standards, then a threat of breakage of the entire mechanism is created. To prevent this from happening, there is a fuse in the cigarette lighter. In case of increased risks, it stops the supply of current to the electronic device. Both mechanisms in this case remain unharmed.
What devices should not be connected so that the cigarette lighter fuse does not work?
There are no secrets.The main thing is that too powerful devices, such as a coffee maker, an electric kettle and a mini-washer, are not connected to the system. When these devices are in use, the cigarette lighter's fuse can fire after a few seconds, turning off the power of the instrument. It's good, if everything ends this way. When such elements are connected to the cigarette lighter without a fuse, it is possible that the part will simply close or burn. Therefore, the maximum that can be connected to similar "sockets" - is the chargers of a cell phone or laptop (that is, low-current devices).
Where is the cigarette lighter fuse?
This element must be locateddirectly in the relay and fuse block. For the convenience of diagnosis and repair, some motorists put it in a small plastic box in the cabin under the steering column. In general, this element can be placed in any part of the car: in the trunk, under the hood and even under the rear row of seats. The main thing is that the mechanism itself is in the relay unit.
What if the cigarette lighter stopped working?
First of all, pay attention to the fuses.Often they provoke the failure of the entire part. But what kind of fuse does the cigarette lighter have to install in order to eliminate the breakdown? It's simple. First, open the box box and on the back of the cover find the corresponding part number, following the instruction manual. He is alone, so it's pointless to look for other details. If you have visually determined that it has burnt out, replace this part. In time it will take no more than one minute.
However, if the cigarette lighter fuseserviceable, do not panic. Look at the condition of similar parts located near the "outlet" itself. These fuses can also fail. But if this did not work either, you should look for a breakdown in the wiring or in the cigarette lighter itself.
