Hi, The cigarrete lighter in my 98 Taurus SE keeps blowing fuses. I checked it with a meter and it appears there is a short to ground. I pulled the actual receptacle off and it seems ok so I think the short is in the wiring itself. The problem is the fuse box is a bear to get at and there is only a few inches of wire accessible at the lighter end. It is getting to be a pain not being able to charge my phone while in the car so I'd like to fix this if possible. So, here are a few questions:
- Any one seen this before and could maybe help narrow the problem down?
- Any suggestions on finding the short?
- Would it just be easier to rewire and if so how do I go about that? (Fuse box taps? splice into some other wire?) I'm pretty good with electronics but not very familar with auto wiring.
- Any place i can obtain a wiring diagram? Would Chilton's have it? I can access one of those at the local library?
- Any other suggestions or help?
Thanks!