Where is the cigarette lighter fuse located in the CRV?
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Honda CRV's cigarette lighter is located in front of the center console gear shift. Press the handle to start heating the lighter. Below is an introduction to the Honda CRV cigarette lighter fuse: 1. Location: One is located under the control console on the driver's side, and the other is inside the right-side panel in the trunk. Although the fuse box clearly records the position of each component's fuse, it is protected by a cover plate. 2. Precautions: Different components are controlled by fuses of different specifications. Automotive electrical equipment has high requirements for current and voltage. Random replacement may cause the fuse to blow, and in severe cases, it may lead to serious accidents such as explosions and fires.
I've been driving this CRV for eight years and remember the cigarette lighter fuse location perfectly. Under the left side of the driver's seat, on the dashboard side, there's a small plastic cover with clips. Gently pry it open to reveal two rows of fuse arrays. The cigarette lighter fuse is usually an orange-yellow 15A mini blade fuse labeled 'CIG' or 'LIGHTER'. I recommend preparing needle-nose pliers and spare fuses before operating, and turn off all power before removing or installing. Remember to check if there are any coins or metal objects causing a short circuit in the cigarette lighter socket. Last time, it was because a car key fell in that caused repeated fuse burns. After cleaning, there haven't been any more problems. It's still necessary to develop a cleaning habit for daily car use.
Just helped my neighbor fix a cigarette lighter issue on their CRV last week. The fuse box is located on the left side of the steering column, slightly forward of the knee position. After removing the plastic cover, you'll see densely arranged fuses. Look for the 3rd row, 7th position or check the diagram on the back of the cover - it shows corresponding icons. My personal suggestion is to first pull it out and check against light - a blown fuse will have its central metal filament broken. If replacing yourself, a 15A fuse from auto parts stores costs just a few bucks, but be careful not to get counterfeit products. By the way, this fuse controls all cigarette lighter sockets in the vehicle, including the rear air vent one. If your phone won't charge, this could be the culprit too.
Last year during a road trip, the cigarette lighter suddenly lost power, so I specifically researched the CRV fuse locations. There's a rectangular box with grooves near the driver's left foot area - just pry open the cover with a key. Inside, you'll find small dark blue or yellow square blocks which are the cigarette lighter fuses, located in the middle-lower section. Once I overloaded it using a portable air pump and burned it out, so now I always keep three different amperage fuses in my car. When replacing, never let metal tools directly touch the contacts to avoid short-circuit or overload risks - I recommend getting a set of plastic fuse pullers. The layout varies slightly across model years - for 2009 models they're on the right side, while 2017 models have them all on the left.
