Cigarette lighter outlet stopped working

2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
115,000 MILES • 3.8L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOCHANO3875
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Was using air compressor connected to cigarette lighter and compressor stopped. I plugged in cell phone to check and it didnt charge. I checked all 10amp, 20amp, 25 amp fuses but none were popped. I was told to check fuse # 10 so I extra checked that one but it looked intact.
Sep 18, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I attached the fuse box diagram for you to view. Check the fuse I circled. Use a test light and verify power to both sides with the fuse installed.

It is a 25 amp fuse.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Roy
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Sep 18, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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BOCHANO3875
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I don't have a test light so I pulled the 25a fuse at #10 and saw it was not popped. I even put in another 25a fuse and still no power. My manual says #10 is "Aux" so is that the right fuse location?
Sep 18, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Correct, you need to test for voltage at the fuse with either a voltmeter or test light. You may have a bad fuse box.

Roy
Sep 18, 2020 at 10:44 AM