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HELP!! One of my metal fuses just burned my finger!!


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I have a 1994 2.3 2WD Supercab 5spd and the number 12 fuse or circuit breaker is HOT AS H*LL! Anyone have any ideas why this is. Additional info ( If you don't already know ) That's the fuse that controls the Ash tray cigarette lighter and the Flash to pass. Fuse number 12 :icon_confused:
 


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That wasn't the fuse. That WAS the cig lighter, and they're supposed to be hot :thefinger:


On a more serious note, I have absolutely no idea why it's doing that.
 

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Thank you captain obvious! Seriously though...
 
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IIRC, 12 is a blower motor fuse, 30 amps. This is under the dash you are talking about, correct?
 
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Here is what I am going off of:

 

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Excuse me, I think I read the location wrong. It's the 20.0 amp CB for the flash to pass and the cigarette lighter. It was hot and I was freaking out! I disconnected the battery and reset it ( temporarily I'd imagine ) But I'd still like to know what you guys think happened. I've never known a Circuit Breaker to get that hot. I thought when they tripped they lost current flow. I also thought the thing wouldn't have any power with the key off.
 

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check that there is nothing in the cig. lighter, kids like to put dimes in there.
 
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Good call Martin. I popped a couple fuses before I figured out the kids had put a penny in the socket on my Escape. Most older vehicles are not switched power on the lighter socket.
 
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