Foil in the Lighter / Power Outlet

anotheruser

Somehow I've discovered some foil in the lighter outlet in the car.
I tried to move it with a plastic pen but it just sparked.

I can't really be bothered to disconnect the battery so was thinking I could take the fuse out and thus it would be dead enough to use some plastic tweezers and grab it out?

Safe enough?

Thanks

consumers_revenge

You have probably already blown the fuse. Remove the foil then add another fuse

AdrianC

Your cig socket's permanently live, not ignition-switched?

Yes, removing the fuse will remove the +12v feed to the socket. But, tbh, you've probably blown the fuse anyway.

consumers_revenge

However don't be surprised if once you remove the foil and replaced the fuse it doesn't appear to work. I suspect the foil has been placed under one of the strips to make a contact. Old bodgers trick.

anotheruser

No, the fuse is still fine as I plugged something in to charge and it charged fine.

Will remove it and give it a look.

pappa_golf

vacum cleaner or small childs finger to remove it ,

yup use a child , they are more disposable than biro,s


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