The 12V power outlet in my car keeps blowing its fuse. I tried connecting a 12V vacuum cleaner and a phone charger. I could try something else, but I'm running out of spare fuses and I don't see any point in it, because both appliances worked fine with my previous car. What could be causing this?

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The 12V power outlet in my car keeps blowing its fuse. I tried connecting a 12V vacuum cleaner and a phone charger. I could try something else, but I'm running out of spare fuses and I don't see any point in it, because both appliances worked fine with my previous car. What could be causing this?

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Hi,
probably a faulty socket, but could be a trapped wire. When the plug of the accessory applies spring pressure to the socket something is moving and causing a short circuit. If it's new car or recent trade purchase take it back and get them to change the socket. It's important that it's done as it could develop into an arcing fault that might start a fire before the fuse blows.
If private purchase then buy a new socket and DIY If nothing else pull the fuse until it's sorted.


Robert G8RPI.

Thanks, Robert! I've pulled out the blown fuse and will be sorting this out with the local service.

g8rpi said:

probably a faulty socket, but could be a trapped wire.

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So, here's the update: Today I finally got to the service about it and it turned out to be a US one-cent coin trapped inside.

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