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2005 Kia Spectra Base 4dr Sedan LX Manual

2005 Kia Spectra
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Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sdn, Midsize
25 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
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October 27, 2012, 8:39 pm

DOROTHY G
 

Question: MY LIGHTER IN THE CAR IS NOT WORKING AND I DONT KNOW WHY...

THE LIGHTER IS NOT WORKING, IS IT DUE TO A FUSE NOT WORKING, OR HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT IT IS, I USE IT TO CHARGE MY IPHONE IN THE CAR BUT NOW ITS NOT WORKING ANYMORE... CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THIS MATTER


November 3, 2012, 9:17 am

Ron W
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Sounds like it popped a fuse.

Sometimes cell phones overload the circuit. You'll have to check the fuse for the lighter to see if is is bad. If it is still good, the circuit has an issue and a shop should look at the electrical circuit.


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