Power outlet in car went bad - not sure what can cause this

[Marc Mulhern]

Good morning everyone, this isn't about my ST rather my 98 Accord. I am not the best with electronics so I am hoping some of you can point me in the right direction.

For some reason, I keep blowing the fuse in the power cord for my Sirius radio. I replaced the fuse, plugged it in the ST and it worked fine but when I plug it in the Accord, the fuse blows instantly. It worked fine Sunday, I went out to leave for work Monday and nothing.



What can cause this?

I appreciate your thoughts/insight.



marc

 

[Gary DiPietroSr]

Look inside the socket itself and make sure nothing is stuck in there. If it worked before it should still. If it never worked, you might need a different style plug to work in that car.



Sorry, just read it worked before. Check and see if you bent one of the prongs inside.

 

[Heather Kudela]

Hey not to jump the post or anything, but does anyone know which kind of adaptor is needed for the 12v outlet in the bed of the trac?

 

[Gary DiPietroSr]

Heather, it's a regular cig. lighter plug.

 

[Heather Kudela]

Thanks Gary, I actually never looked at it before and was too lazy to go outside and look so I figured I'd just ask! Thanks again!



Heather

 

[Marc Mulhern]

Thanks Gary. I'll have to look when I leave the office.



Thanks again,

Marc