Demetri Xenidis

I'm having an issue here with my fuse box in the engine compartment.

I saw that one of the fuses needed replacing, the 20 amp 9 Maxi fuse, which is labeled the Auxiliary Power Point.

Replacing a fuse normally wouldnt be a problem, but when I insert it into the fuse box, it automatically pops.

I used a tester, and only one of the two holes the fuse goes into is testing positive for electric current. I don't know how this could be possible, I'm not having any issues with the other fuses, so I'm not sure what to do here.

Thanks for your help

Demetri Xenidis

Sorry to double post, I was also curious what that particular fuse does?

cliffyk

That fuse, in the battery junction box, supplies power only to the auxiliary power port--I.e. the cigar lighter socket in the center console compartment. That it blows on replacement indicates a short to ground in the wiring to that socket, or in something connected to that socket...