Heater keeps blowing my cigarette lighter fuse?
1455777
I installed the heater in my old 1976 beettle and it Works great. I don´t think that is necessary to put a new higher amps fuse. Plinio
1455778
No but the heater suuuucks - does not work , maybe if used in Barbies car !
1201176
I have used both heaters at the same time. I did replace a fuse once but it was because I left one plugged in. I think it's supposed to have an auto shut down but it didn't and burned out the fuse anyway. I have an adapter which I can plug both heaters into and I don't think it shorted out. hope that helps.
932946
I have never repaired one of these but basically there is going to be a thermal fuse in series with the heating element. Odds are that fuse has activated by open circuit /defect. It's a common problem with devices operating near the fuse threshold. You would take it out, read the rating marked on the side of it, order a replacement on an electronics supplier website like Digikey, then put a new one in. It needs to be brass crimped on due to the heat, not soldered.
99339
If you are plugging it into a properly wired cigarette lighter outlet, the unit is off, then you have a defective unit. If you have it connected as I describe, and you turn it on with nothing plugged into the AC outlet and the fuse blows, you probably also have a defective unit. Once you have plugged in a load, then you need to examine the device you have plugged in if it also blows the fuse. The power requirement also must take the startup current into consideration.
30221
You need to replace your fuse with a bigger amp fuse. Mine done the same thing when I put it in.
1055310
My alarm light came on and stayed on after couple months of use Doing a search on Google tells me that this is a very common problem for this heater. It is suggested that the problem is in the thermal shut-off fuse located behind the dish (underneath the cap with four screws). This fuse shouldn't cost no more than a few dollars but I haven't been able to find a matching replacement fuse.
2163349
Hi Willa,depress the knob counterclockwise to IGN and when the heater lights then turn to one of the 3 settings; IGN if you want heater to be able to easily light the next time, LO if you want medium heat, and HI if you want the full capacity of the heater. Works well for us.Hope that helps, Fondly, Richard
1502847
I'd suggest a circuit with a 20amp minimum. Preferably 25-30amp. Theses heaters draw a lot of power. (And no, its not a good idea to put a 25-30amp fuse in what was intended to be a 15amp circuit. The wiring is a smaller gauge and can't handle the current)
854205
I just blew a 10A fuse on my cigarette lighter. I have another that is 20A fused. No issues on that one.
1668178
no. You simply slide it into the cigarette lighter or accessory socket and all four of them turn on. I honestly do not recommend this product as it kept blowing fuses within itself and in the fuse box of my Jeep. I bought a replacement for this unit at autozone and never had a problem after that.
669524
Maybe you got one that has a broken wire. Return it and ask for a replacement. Mine worked the first time. Still powering my lighter I installed.Sorry I can't be of more help.
770138
Joanne, when I got my heater (also from Amazon), the C-cells for the igniter were very old and not very good. Have you tried replacing the batteries with new alkalines?
1459382
I have it plugged into standard house wall socket.... so happy to have it during this cold snap! I think whether or not the heater trips the fuses, would depend on the wiring in the house.
548377
try replacing the USB cigarette adapter with a different one - sometimes, car USB adapters can be problematic.
1750562
The instructions tell you to put an inline 30amp fuse between the battery and the heater. You can use this to break the power flow. You can get it at Walmart or any parts store.
1175780
Mine too. There is an electrical connection behind the control panel that overheats and starts to burn the wire insulation when the heater is on high. It is connected to the pendulum switch that would power-off the unit if it tipped over. I contacted Kaz (the actual mfgr) but they weren't interested in fixing or replacing the heater.
474143
Check the fuse for the cigar lighter. Believe it or not, on your vehicle the same fuse powers the OBD port and the socket for the lighter.