97 subaru - cig-lighter - power port "died"

[Josh Assing]

the power port up front on the dash died. We plugged something in & it acted
like the fuse blew.. later we checked the fuse for the cig lighter and it was
good --- then we checked ALL the fuses -- all good

We took a volt meter to the port -- and it has no volts.

is there another "inline" fuse somewhere or another fuse box hidden?

thanks
-josh

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

ya know - I get a feeling I've read about this issue. Prolly at
www.usmb.net or ? 'maybe' it's in line under the console? Don't go
looking til you can confirm it. Also try www.scoobymods.com . Hope
someone knows for sure.

Carl
1 Lucky Texan

 

[Edward Hayes]

Someone up there doesn't want you to smoke???

ya know - I get a feeling I've read about this issue. Prolly at
www.usmb.net or ? 'maybe' it's in line under the console? Don't go
looking til you can confirm it. Also try www.scoobymods.com . Hope
someone knows for sure.

Carl
1 Lucky Texan

 

[Florian Feuser /FFF/]

the power port up front on the dash died. We plugged something in & it acted
like the fuse blew.. later we checked the fuse for the cig lighter and it was
good --- then we checked ALL the fuses -- all good

We took a volt meter to the port -- and it has no volts.

Are your electric mirrors working?

florian

 

[Del]

the power port up front on the dash died. We plugged something in & it acted
like the fuse blew.. later we checked the fuse for the cig lighter and it was
good --- then we checked ALL the fuses -- all good

We took a volt meter to the port -- and it has no volts.

is there another "inline" fuse somewhere or another fuse box hidden?

thanks
-josh

Good question and I had the same problem in my 91 Legacy till about 10
minutes ago there is a fusable link and its on the lighter housing!!
remove the unit by detaching the block connector and spade terminal then
unscrew the collar at the back of the unit at this point the outer part of
the housing will pull free remove the centre part of the unit and look at
the rear face. You will see the link which appears like a thin insulated
wire crimped at either end check for continuity between the ends and you
have an answer - I replaced mine with 15amp fuse wire so now I can plug in
my phone or portafridge
Derek

 

[Charlez]

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Good question and I had the same problem in my 91 Legacy till about 10
minutes ago there is a fusable link and its on the lighter housing!!
remove the unit by detaching the block connector and spade terminal then
unscrew the collar at the back of the unit at this point the outer part of
the housing will pull free remove the centre part of the unit and look at
the rear face. You will see the link which appears like a thin insulated
wire crimped at either end check for continuity between the ends and you
have an answer - I replaced mine with 15amp fuse wire so now I can plug in
my phone or portafridge
Derek

Same Setup for my 2000 Impreza, I plugged a small air compressor and it
burned the fusable link in the housing of the power outlet.

I was recieving current by the wires but it wasn't transmilling to the
outlet properly. Re-soldered it and it has been working for the past two
years.

Charles Leblanc
2000 Impreza

 

[Josh Assing]

Yes... they do -- nothing else seems to be dead..

 

[Josh Assing]

Excellent. thanks.

Good question and I had the same problem in my 91 Legacy till about 10
minutes ago there is a fusable link and its on the lighter housing!!
remove the unit by detaching the block connector and spade terminal then
unscrew the collar at the back of the unit at this point the outer part of
the housing will pull free remove the centre part of the unit and look at
the rear face. You will see the link which appears like a thin insulated
wire crimped at either end check for continuity between the ends and you
have an answer - I replaced mine with 15amp fuse wire so now I can plug in
my phone or portafridge
Derek

 

[Josh Assing]

Thanks. I'll poke around those sites.. .didn't find anything "right away" but
I'll keep lookin'.

 

[Josh Assing]

Same Setup for my 2000 Impreza, I plugged a small air compressor and it

Then I bet that's what's up with mine. Thanks.