Took my 2008 Dodge Nitro to AutoZone to have them run a code test, my car wouldn't acknowledge the tester, the back power locks won't unlock or lock, and the cigarette lighter doesn't work.
Check relay K6, it should click when using the key-fob or lock switch.
The thing that has me concerned is the scan wouldn't see the vehicle which leads me to think it's a bad TIPM. Totally Integrated Power Module. Think of the TIPM like a command center for all the electrical functions of your car.
Check the fuses in it first!
here's a site on it.....
http://www.chryslerproblems.com/trends/tipm/
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SOURCE: Fuse to suburban cigarette lighter/power locks keeps blowing.
Unplug cigarette lighter, check circuit, unplug each door individualy at first, Don't forget the back doors, check circuit. Usualy the door wiring is damaged but there may be more then two cigarette lightes depending on the model.
SOURCE: need to replace fuse for cigarette lighter on 2007
if you look under your dash on the drivers side, you should find a little door or hatch. after you open it look on the back of the door for a diagram of the fuses...one should be labeled for the lighter, or accessory power outlet. use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the bad fuse and push in the new one.
SOURCE: front power outlet cigarette lighter
with a test light and the ignition key on test these two fuses. on the little metal that sticks out on the fuse on both sides please test both sides.
hi,
there must have been a weak connection somewhere in the line.
use a volt meter to trace from the lighter to the fuse box.
I have also seen the wire connection go bad during a short in the back of the fuse box itself where the wire goes in.
follow the 12 volts and you will find your problem.
chris...
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