CNStars17

Greetings fellow second gen Lexus IS owners,

I recently picked up a 2007 IS 250, and in the past month I've already put about 5,000 miles on it. So far i love the car. However, immediately i noticed my power outlets or cig lighters didn't work. I checked my repair history on the lexus website and found that the fuses had recently been replaced, so I checked the fuses and they were both blown. I went ahead and changed them out of course and they worked with one of my buddy's phone charger. But, the next time i tried them they both blew out again.

I'm wondering if this is a common issue that any of you have experienced or if it possibly has something to do with my phone charger or if there is some insight you have for me.

Thanks in advance!

bob4256

iTrader: (17)

Is your phone charger a cheap one off eBay? Ive had experiences with cheaper ones that dont use the correct ammount of power and ends up blowing the fuses.

CNStars17

i've always used this type of phone charger. Perhaps the USB port functionality pulls an incorrect amount of power and blows through the fuse. I wonder what the implications would be of putting a 20 or 25 amp fuse in the fusebox would be?

bob4256

iTrader: (17)

I cant really comment too much because I dont really know lol

Based on my past experiences, Ive blown some fuses and it was because I got a cheap charger. I got a legit one (like $10 more) and I havent had a problem since

KillaIS250

iTrader: (1)

Changing the fuse for a higher rating to try and fix an issue is never a good idea.
There's a reason they are rated and set the way they are

CNStars17

rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools

carlos3366

Are the right fuse amps rating installed in the car? Check against the manual.

tex2670

Why would they BOTH blow out?

jasonart

I am using a Griffin dual port usb charger and have not had any issues. I used it in a 2005 Corolla S and now my 2007 IS 250 and have not had any fuse or electrical issues. I have an HTC Amaze 4g and if I am using Bluetooth and GPS at the same time, my phone will say it is not getting enough power and doesn't charge.

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