Q: My cigarette lighter nor my console 12v outlet are working
I first checked the fuse in question and it looked to be in working order. I then proceeded to replace the fuse anyway. Still nothing. Could there be another fuse causing this to happen? The fuse was a 20 amp yellow and it was in cavity 9 in the interior fuse box. Thank you in advance.
My car has 228338 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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