Cigarette Lighter outlet

1997 JEEP WRANGLER
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Several months ago I replaced the emergency flasher. I had not plugged anything into the cigarette lighter outlet since then. However a couple of days ago I plugged an air compressor into the lighter outlet and the power pulsed with the flasher. I also plugged in a GPS and the power pulsed with the flasher. It seems to be a ground problem but I'm not sure and if it is where do I start checking?

Thanks.
Oct 22, 2009 at 12:28 PM
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JDL
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Welcome

If you unplug fuse 5 -- 20 amp, does the cigarette outlet work okay? this guide will help us if okay there is an accessory relay that needs to be checked here is the location for that as well.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Accessory Relay At left kick panel.


Check out the diagrams (Below). Please run this test and get back to us.
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Oct 22, 2009 at 12:57 PM
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The accessory relay replacement fixed it. thank you.
Oct 22, 2009 at 1:04 PM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
Oct 22, 2009 at 2:06 PM