1999 Ford Windstar Fuse, Dangerous Cigarette Lighter Issues

King · 08-13-2008, 09:03 PM

I believe that the #5 fuse has something to do with the cigarette lighter if I am mistaking. Here's the problem any 12 volt device I connect that draws moderate amperage ie, my Acer Aspire 5672 or my 12 volt air pump causes my Kensington mobile power supply to become extremely hot............hot as in it will burn the living shit outta me. It's already melted one 12 volt lighter tip and has nearly burned up my laptop & other items. That being said there is currently a 20amp fuse in that spot that I just replaced. I'm going to hope thats the right amp fuse because thats what I replaced it with.

What the heck is going on this thing is killing $100 Kensington power supplies...... and caused one to catch fire

Im not ruling out a notebook issue but this is insane.

Please tell me you guys can offer me some assistance

GraybeardAv · 08-13-2008, 09:57 PM

Maybe you could explain what a kensington power supply is, and why it is involved an air compressor or other devices.

rdr

King · 08-14-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraybeardAv

Maybe you could explain what a kensington power supply is, and why it is involved an air compressor or other devices.

rdr

For powering my laptop in my van

King · 08-14-2008, 07:05 PM

Anyone????

GraybeardAv · 08-14-2008, 08:32 PM

OK, you use that to charge your laptop. I have a similar one, but haven't used it in the Windy. What does that have to do with air compressor or other devices? You surely don't have the power supply and air compressor plugged in at the same time?

If there is so much load that the voltage drops, the power supply may overheat from trying to supply enough current to the laptop.