Todd-O

Hey guys,

Bought a tire inflator for a tire that got a screw in it. Used it one day and it worked fine.

Tried it 4 days later and it didnt work. Took it back and got another, same thing. Got a 3rd one, same thing.

Is it an easy fix or a PITA? Is this common for this to go on the fritz? i dont smoke so i dont care. But, id like to use the port if I get another screw or nail and im on the side of the road.

Thanks!

Gator6977

Start with a check of the fuse. Not uncommon to blow one. If it's the actual cylinder/lighter/portion you plug into, they're really easy to replace. One hot wire on the bottom, with the ground on the side. Hardest part would be removing it from its housing, which would take a total of 3 minutes to figure out.

Todd-O

Got it. Thanks. Will this be on the passenger side foot area where the fuse was for my NPP exhaust?

Thanks

Gator6977

That's where she's located. Labeled LTR, see below...

Todd-O

Beautiful! Thank you.

SouthBaySurfer

Your car should also have a 12v PowerPoint in the center console.

dr_gallup

Yeah, I blew the cigarette lighter fuse with my compressor the second time I used it too. There is a high in rush current when an electric motor starts, evidently enough to blow the fuse after a couple starts. A smaller compressor may never do it.

madsonp

You may be tempted to replace the fuse with a higher amp rated one, but as we all know, that's not a good idea. I'd suggest getting an adapter, and come directly off the battery such as this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Car-Bat...YAAOSwMgdXzBud

Landru

I'd actually bought extra fuses, happened that often.
Stopped using car's 12V, bought a 120VAC compressor.
Worked fine but hated dragging a cord around, ultimately bought a digital handheld inflator from Sharper Image.
Small powerful lightweight NiCad battery charges fast & good for 8 tires. Like $50. Well spent, IMO.

I've had enough of that damned fuse.

Old Ben

I've always used the receptor in the center glove box with no problem.

Todd-O

Ok. Thanks guys. Ill look for the port in the glove box. Also like the idea of the hand held unit from sharper image...

Thanks!

ruenvs

OP states that 3 different inflators stopped working after one use. No mention of changing fuse between uses. Sounds like POS inflators tome.

Todd-O

That is correct. I did not replace fuses between units.

Iceaxe

More high quality Chinese craftsmanship I'm guessing.

irok

As far as I know the center console 12 volt plug is fused higher and will not blow when you plug your compressor into it.My compressor blows the lighter fuse but never an issue with the console plug

Kenny94945

See post 10.

Using the cigar lighter, under the AC module on the dash, will consistently blow the fuse under the passenger side foot well in the fuse box located there.
The cover to that fuse box can be frustrating to remove and reinstall.
This fuse "popping" is a known issue if the cigar lighter is used for accessories.

The "cure" is to use the, in center console under the console lid, accessory port for your tire inflator as mentioned in post 10.

Good luck.

Todd-O

Understood. Thanks for the help guys....