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Old May 4, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Somehow the plug part on my Radar Detector came apart and the metal pieces were in the lighter socket. Now the lighter outlet won't work at all. Is there a diagram, which tells which fuse is which, or do I have to take them all out to check for a blown fuse.

Any other Ideas, maybe it is something other than a fuse?

I need the radar detector back, I feel naked without it.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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Any help?
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Its definately the fuse. I think its the one near driver dead pedal. Theres also an extra fuse in there to replace it with.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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IIRC, there should be a diagram on the inside of the fuse box cover.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Master Shake
IIRC, there should be a diagram on the inside of the fuse box cover.
Doh! Now don't I feel stupid, I'm not sure how I missed it. Thanks, the fuse was blown, all better.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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guys, this is a really dumb question. where the hell is our interior fuse box!!!?? i have the same problem, blown lighter socket. The car manual has a bad pic of its location
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Driver side kick panel.

Remove the side trim, then remove the plastic kick panel.

Fuse box is under there.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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awwww...guys. I need help on mine too. I'd look behind the fuse box cover but it's missing so can somebody point it out to me. please... i need it so bad. I've been lost for awhile now because my GPS is no good without it.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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Would the dealer charge me just to point out the fuse??? I'm thinking they would...
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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I have the same problem with my 12v power supply. Pretty sure it's a blown fuse. I thought it was my car charger at first. I'm going to look at it tonight. If I can, I'll take a pic of it's location (on my 2003) to help you other guys out.
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Here is the fuse panel cover removed. Notice the white clip in the middle to be used for removing the blown fuse.


Fuse Box Diagram on my 2003 350Z Touring


Here is what it looks like w/o the cover. The fuse you need to replace is the 15 directly to the left of the white clip in the middle.



Here I have the fuse removed already. And I'm removing the spare 15 on the far right to use.


Here it is right before pushing the blue 15 fuse all the way in. And also before putting the white clip back.


I know this is extremely easy, but hopefully it helps someone in the future. My fuse was blown from my car charger. From now on, I'm only going to plug in the charger when the car is off.
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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DUDE!, those pictures helped out so freakin' much!!!
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Glad I could help :-)
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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Sorry to re-boot a year old thread, but by any chance could someone repost an image of the diagram on in inside of your fuse box cover? I also lost mine, and I've been through all the manuals I have...with no success at finding the same diagram.

thanks in advance.
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