Where is the fuse for the classic Focus cigarette lighter located?
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The fuse for the classic Focus cigarette lighter is located in the passenger compartment fuse box, which is inside the glove compartment on the passenger side. The cigarette lighter fuse has a current rating of 20A. If the cigarette lighter fuse blows, it will cause the cigarette lighter to lose power. The cigarette lighter automatically heats up when pressed, and it will automatically pop out after 5 to 8 seconds of heating. Once it pops out, it can be used to light a cigarette. Here are the steps for removing and installing the cigarette lighter: 1. Unscrew the shell: Some cigarette lighter sockets have a screw-on shell at the back, which can be unscrewed by turning it counterclockwise and then screwed back on by turning it clockwise. 2. Remove screws: Some cigarette lighter sockets are secured with screws at the back. Simply use a wrench to remove the screws to take it off, and then screw them back on to reinstall it. 3. Remove the panel: Remove the panel of the gear shift lever. This panel is held in place by plastic clips. You can pry one side up by hand or with a flathead screwdriver to remove the entire panel. 4. Remove panel screws: After removing the gear shift lever panel, the cigarette lighter panel door will automatically open. You will then see two black screws, which can be removed using an M4 hex key. 5. Remove the panel box: Simply pull out the plastic panel box of the cigarette lighter by hand. When it is pulled out about 10 centimeters, disconnect the wiring harness first. Only then can the entire box be pulled out. 6. Operate the inner and outer rings: The cigarette lighter consists of an outer ring and an inner ring. Press the inner ring in to use it. When it reaches a certain temperature, the inner ring will automatically pop back to its original position. At this point, you can pull it out by holding the outer ring.
I remember last time the cigarette lighter suddenly lost power was due to a blown fuse. In the classic Focus, the cigarette lighter fuse is located in the driver's side fuse box, specifically under the steering wheel on the left side—just crouch down and you'll see a small plastic cover. You can pry it open with a coin or key, and the back of the cover has a fuse layout diagram printed on it. Look for fuse number F39 or the small 15A fuse labeled with a cigarette lighter icon. Replacing it yourself is super easy: first turn off the engine and remove the key, then use a plastic clip to pull out the blown fuse and replace it with a new one. You can buy a bunch of spare fuses for just a few bucks at any auto shop. Just be careful not to overload it when using chargers—car vacuum cleaners are the most common culprit for blowing fuses.
When repairing a Ford Focus with a non-functional cigarette lighter, a common issue is encountered. The fuse is located in the fuse box on the left side of the dashboard, which is quite hidden and requires bending down to see. After lifting the black plastic cover, the cigarette lighter fuse is the one labeled F39 in the middle of the second row. Remember to prepare a pair of fine-nose pliers and a replacement 15-amp fuse of the same specification, and ensure the vehicle's power is turned off before proceeding. When testing the new fuse for conductivity, I usually use a phone charger for verification. Actually, this position is also connected to the dashcam wiring, which is particularly prone to burning out during hot summer days. It is recommended to switch to a dedicated cigarette lighter power outlet for the dashcam.
