Fuses That "Blow" Repeatedly
Without being able to "hands on" troubleshoot the circuit served by the repeatedly blowing fuse, none of us can identify the specific defect which is causing your problem.
Therefore, the following generic answer can be applied to any electrical circuit, whether in a vehicle, or in a building, whether direct current [DC], or alternating current [AC].
It sounds like you should first concentrate on the contacts inside the power outlet itself. Look for misalignment of the positive [center] and negative [perimeter] of the outlet, or possibly a piece of stray wire or metallic material that shorts when a plug is inserted.
Fuses [and Circuit Breakers] are safety devices designed and installed in electrical circuits TO PROTECT the conductors [wires] and other components from short circuit conditions and/or overload conditions which cause an extremely large flow of electrical current [measured in Amperes], which causes overheating of the conductors that results in damage to the insulation and the conductors.
And in a worst case scenario, the probability of a FIRE which could destroy the vehicle, house, or other structure in which the circuit is located.
When a fuse or Circuit Breaker [and replacement fuses, or repeatedly "tripping" Circuit Breakers] "blow," especially if it happens repeatedly, is an indication of an UNSAFE CONDITION in that circuit, usually a short.
The fuse or circuit breaker is doing what it was designed, intended, and installed to do; that is to protect the conductors and components of the circuit which it serves.
The proper "fix" for this issue is for a qualified technician, who knows what he or she is doing, to troubleshoot the involved circuit, find and identify the defect, and make proper repair [s], BEFORE replacing the fuse again [with the properly sized fuse or before resetting a circuit breaker].
Some ignorant few people will suggest installing a larger fuse or breaker to solve the problem, BUT that will only increase the hazard, not correct it.
Do not follow "bad" advice by installing a larger fuse in a misguided attempt to correct the problem. To install an oversized fuse would almost guarantee damage to the wiring and the probability of an electrical system fire.
We use a 3-outlet extension from the cigarette lighter outlet to drive a Nuvi GPS, a cellphone charger, and a thermionic drink/food cooler concurrently. It has not blown any car fuses. [2002 Subaru Outback LLBean] The outlet in the cargo compartment most likely is designed as a power outlet.
Find out why the fuse is blowing. You have a short or the circuit is overloaded.
The fuse box for the 2000 Chrysler Town & Country should be located under the hood next to the battery. Inside the lid of the box is the schematic for the fuses, and it should identify the location of the proper fuse for you.No, the fuse box for the 2000 Chrysler Town & Contry is located inside on the driver side under the dash to the left of the steering wheel. There are two quarter-turn screws to open to reveal the panel. However the power outlet fuse is not on of the labeled fuses (and I am still trying to find which fuse is for the power outlets).
A fuse blows when the current in the circuit passes what the fuse is rated at. If you are blowing the ECM/starter fuse, the starter is probably bad.
it is fuse 36
There is an electrical short to ground in the fan switch or in the blower motor itself.
The 50 ampere engine fuses is blowing because more than 50 amperes of electricity is passing through it.
All fuses on a 2003 Chrysler Town and Country are in the fuse box under the hood next to the battery.
All fuses are under the hood next to the battery on a 2003 Chrysler Town and Country.
could be that the regulator in the alternate is failing and causing power surges in the electronics and the fuses are blowing to prevent damage to the device and vehicles wiring.
Check the outlet by plugging in a 12v accessory (radar, gps, phone charger). If it has power, then the problem is the lighter itself. The are only a few dollars.
All fuses are under the hood, next to the battery.