Couple of small problems

[davidbaggett]

Hey guys, i don't post on here too often, but i have always gotten some good info! The questions i have are; for my 1998 XLT, the temperature readout on the overhead console/pod, is way off (30 or more deg.) and i was wondering if the ambient temp sensor needs to replaced or if it is something else. I read in another post that the sensor is close to the radiator on the right side? Also my other question is that how can i get the accessory power plug that is in the passenger side footwell to work again? Is it just a fuse? Is this is a fairly common problem? Thank you in advance!

 

[Eneurb]

Probably just a fuse. The cigar lighter and the power-point are on separate fuses. The power point is a 20 amp in position 22 in the passenger compartment fuse panel.

 

[Heavymentill]

The power point fuse is a 20 amp fuse under the hood at the power distribution box. Its the first row in front second one over on the right.

 

[TJM623]

i'd check the connection of it 2 if the fuse doesn't work, just tug gently on your center console and the whole hting will come out (2 pieces) then check n make sure it's still connected, I cut the connection on it because I don't use the plug and used it to hard wire neons to a switch...took them out and plug it back in though.

 

[davidbaggett]

thanks for the replies guys. so is the consensus that the fuse is underhood?

 

[Heavymentill]

Thats where mine is

 

[TJM623]

wait...i blew that fuse when i was cutting the wires...mine was in the fuse panel on the driver side. Look in the manual it'll say auxillary power fuse, it's one of the 20A fuses. I don't no who found it under the hood?