WomanNeedsJeepExpertise

Good Morning Fellas--

I need help, that is crucial to my well-being, because 1) I function well with music and 2) I must charge my phone.
My radio and lighter are out and I need to know how to TROUBLESHOOT (I'm all ears-I promise I won't take out the engine ;-) and FIX THIS ISSUE ASAP.

Thank you!

SteveMongr

When you replaced the fuse, did it immediately blow when plugged in? Or does it blow when the radio/lighter is turned on/used.

WomanNeedsJeepExpertise

Hang on...going outside to see the exact ones I replaced. I used a multimeter to test them and 2 were out a 5-all the way to the right and a 15-all the way to the left.

WomanNeedsJeepExpertise

2 and 19 were out and when I replaced them the lighter and radio continued not to work so I returned the fuses. I didn't test them afterwards. Which would've been a great way to go. What next?

SteveMongr

Fuse #2 is 15 amp. Radio/Cigar Lighter
Fuse #19 is 5 amp. Insrument Panel Lamps/Radio Illumination.

When these 'blade fuses' blow it is visible between the blades. Pull the fuses and look..

WomanNeedsJeepExpertise

Sorry for the delay went to my daughter's school to eat lunch with her. Looks like #2 is toast but #19 looks fine.

I used the multimeter to test them…now what? Thanks.

WomanNeedsJeepExpertise

Also, how come the dome light is working fine?

SteveMongr

Turn off radio and unplug lighter.
Replace #2 fuse with a good one, 15 amp.
Does it blow right away? If not continue. One thing at a time.
We want to find out when it blows and maybe what did it. Listen for it to pop.
Turn on ignition.
Turn on/off radio.
Plug in lighter.
Did the fuse blow again doing any of this?

SteveMongr

It is on a separate circuit.

WomanNeedsJeepExpertise

Okay, I returned the fuses on Sunday. On the way to buy some more.

SteveMongr

As a general rule, always keep a few assorted fuses in the glove box. There may still be some hiding in there.

WomanNeedsJeepExpertise

There actually are done hiding in here but they are the wrong ones. I bought these...

WomanNeedsJeepExpertise

Hey! It's doing well now. It's not shutting off. Should I replace #2 now?

SteveMongr

Do you mean the radio is working now?

WomanNeedsJeepExpertise

Yes and the lighter. Insanely magical!