89 Capri 12 volt Lighter Installation

gregmsr

Petty Officer 1st Class
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I'm trying to install a cigarette lighter / chart light on my 89 Capri but can't seem to ground it enough to keep from blowing fuses. I assume grounding is the problem. I mounted it to the left of the steering wheel in the small aluminum panel. The panel is fastened to the plastic dash with no metal to contact with.
How the heck does one get enough grounding? Where can I ground it to? What size fuse should I be using?
Any help?
 

glennrow

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Re: 89 Capri 12 volt Lighter Installation

with the exception of using a longer wire to get it metal, i would sugguest moving your question to the technical forum ( alot more people visit that )...best of luck
 

SpinnerBait_Nut

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Re: 89 Capri 12 volt Lighter Installation

greg, please ask your question in the electric question non engine forum.
Thanks
 
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