cozzo1000

My radar detector plug fell apart in the cigarette lighter port. I think something burned out because now the lighter doesn't work.

I checked fuses 1, 15, 38, 40, 41 according to previous listed threads here on DTR. Any insight from anyone?

michael/edge

measure voltage. center pin will be 12volts positive and go to grnd and see if it is getting voltage

cozzo1000

I started pulling each fuse and checking each for continuity with a volt meter. Fuse #29 was burned out. New fuse now installed, lighter has power.

verdesardog

With a volt meter or even just a test light there's an easier way to check fuses than pulling them out. Just touch the exposed metal posts at the top of the fuse with a test probe, measure for power at both posts to ground if one post shows no volts that fuse is open. If both posts show no power that circuit is not being powered.

michael/edge

Good deal, when I stated to measure voltage I meant by reading voltage in the ciggerate lighter..... Also make sure your meter is in DC volts