where is the other fuse box on wrx?

peter wrote:

> I blew the cigarette lighter's fuse by plugging in a bad adapter in a 2002
> impreza wrx.
> The main fuse box is on the driver side under the hood, but that is not
> where the blew fuse is. I believe it is in a separate fuse box, but I can't
> find it. Any ideas?
>
> Also, are these fuses generic parts I can get from auto parts store, or do I
> have to order from subaru? I checked two subaru parts web site and came up
> with nothing when I searched for "fuse".
>
>

Unfortunately you'll likely need to remove the lighter socket itself.
There is a fuse built onto the back of it I think.

The Soob replacement is $$$ but if you decide to use a generic or
re-wire the original somehow - I think it's advisable to have fuse (can
be in a spliced in holder i suppose) in that location.
www.subarugenuineparts.com is a discount dealer that might have a
replacement. email Jamie (of www.subiegal.com fame!) through the website.

This has come up before I think. Search the group here and search at
www.ultimatesubaru.org and maybe at www.nasioc.com

Carl


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In article , nospam RemoveThis @nospam.com says...
> I blew the cigarette lighter's fuse by plugging in a bad adapter in a 2002
> impreza wrx.
> The main fuse box is on the driver side under the hood, but that is not
> where the blew fuse is. I believe it is in a separate fuse box, but I can't
> find it. Any ideas?
>
> Also, are these fuses generic parts I can get from auto parts store, or do I
> have to order from subaru? I checked two subaru parts web site and came up
> with nothing when I searched for "fuse".
>
>
>

Look below the fog light & cruise control switches for a little door /
storage bin. Remove this door to reveal the other fuse block. Pretty
sure the "Cigar" fuse is a 20A on the top row. Standard part available
at any parts store, CircleK, Kmart, etc...

Brent.
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> In article , nospam RemoveThis @nospam.com says...
>> I blew the cigarette lighter's fuse by plugging in a bad adapter in a
>> 2002
>> impreza wrx.
>> The main fuse box is on the driver side under the hood, but that is not
>> where the blew fuse is. I believe it is in a separate fuse box, but I
>> can't
>> find it. Any ideas?
>>
>> Also, are these fuses generic parts I can get from auto parts store, or
>> do I
>> have to order from subaru? I checked two subaru parts web site and came
>> up
>> with nothing when I searched for "fuse".
>
> Look below the fog light & cruise control switches for a little door /
> storage bin. Remove this door to reveal the other fuse block. Pretty
> sure the "Cigar" fuse is a 20A on the top row. Standard part available
> at any parts store, CircleK, Kmart, etc...

You're the man!

Like you said, it is under the fog light cruise control switch. The fuse box
cover is disguised as a pull-out coin holder. You have to move it up to
separate it from the hinges, then tilt and remove it.

There is a spare 20A fuse in the main fuse box under the hood, so I use
that.
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