How to remove/replace fuse in car adapter/dc plug in? the manual says you can "unscrew the tip", but i couldn't grab the notched part good enough
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Hello, It might be screwed in a bit tight for just fingertip pressure, but take a tool like pliers or needle nose, and it will come undone with just a little force applied.
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You have to take it all apart and then reattach all the wires. Too much trouble for me. I just bought a HD extension cord, without an end at Home Depot, and attached a new plug. Plus, I needed a longer cord anyway, to reach a plug. I did not want a cheap cord. Still under $10, and it's super safe too!
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I just used a thin screwdriver or an awl would work. Just push down on it, it breaks off pretty easily. The just turn it over and shake it so the piece fall out.
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My side electrodes were stuck too and would not fit into my cigarette lighter. I was angry. I then used a pair of channel locks to squeeze the side electrodes and now they are flxible and the unit works fine with my car's FM radio. If you don' have channel locks, use pliers. Squeeze the two side electrodes until they become flexible.
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I was replacing the exact same outlet, so I just unhooked everything and reconnected it exactly as it was before. There were instructions, but I would look for other sources for help if you are unsure. Youtube is a good place.
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If the sparkplug is still stuck in the head this tool wont get it out.but if the spark plugs blew out of the headthen this is the tool you will need to use to replace the threads allowing you to replace the plug. I hope this helps you
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anyone with the adapter, can you help? I need to know if the tip is center-positive? thank you for your time!
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First, make certain that the Adaptaplug you're using is Adaptaplug "B". Then make sure the polarity is correct. The inner part of the plug, or "tip" is negative. And if all of this checks and it still doesn't work then the socket on the radio bad in someway.
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I don't know about this one but I remember that I dropped the old on and when I took it apart I found a circuit breaker button the was no longer pressed in, I had broken the cap that held it depressed, I don't think there is s fuse. Be careful. Unplug an use a continuity tester.
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Insert a single edge razor blade behind the rear edge of the adaptor. Push it in 1/8" until it hits the lip. Push it backwards to pry the adaptor up. Push it in again, repeat, and the adaptor comes out unscathed!
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@brian there is a tiny release lever on the back of the adaptor which you push in.-vin
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Do you have one of the cars that require the key/engine on to power the cigarette lighter? Check and reset your auto fuse/breaker. If not tripped then bad contact/wire break somewhere. After that I have no suggestions.
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The tip from the factory is on extremely tight. Be patient, I found using a 6-pt wrench rather then the tool sent with it, to remove the tip worked. Good luck
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I don't see any place to replace the fuse. I would have to assume it is internal and not replaceable.
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Hi Bryan,So your car does not have a cigarette lighter socket? Whoops! Unfortunately I am not familiar with what new cars have and have not with regards to a 12V DC output. The item that you have bought requires either a USB or a cigarette lighter type connector. I guess that I would ask your car guy if you have such an output connector in the car or can one be installed. I have not heard of this before. Good luck.r
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Look closely at the back of the handle.. Small round item with voltages marked in black. You'll probably need a small or medium flat tip screwdriver. (I think Alicia might've misunderstood..)
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I had a fuse blow and simply checked it and replaced the fuse. It is on the back near the power cord. These power supplies are very rugged. I suggest you simply check out the fuse.