kc1174 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Haven't used it before, but yesterday I figured I'd check the pressure and top off if needed - set it up to air and as soon as I hit power, it blew the 20 amp fuse. Per the manual, the car was on, running in EV because the HV was around 50% and the 12V battery was 13.2 from the Scangauge. Btw it was dry outside and the kit looks ok. Has this happened to anyone else? Maybe it's gone bad somehow? It's not that good to use in an emergency if it blows fuses too... seems like the draw from it is too much for the 12V outlet. I didn't try again given the hassle that accompanies the task of replacing fuses :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Hmmm. I've used mine twice to air up a low tire with no issues. I used the front, exterior 12V outlet, ACC mode the first time, and Ready mode the last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 2 things 1. Have you ever used the 12v power point before? It could be bad, NOT likely2. A certain amount of tire mobility kits WILL BE defective from the factory, you should have your dealer check it. Now it's time for me to go check ours, it's never been out of the car. kc1174 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1336 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I`d suggest getting a late model Ford Taurus or Ford Escort 16`` Emergency Spare (donut) and buy a Campbell-Haufeld RPO650 12 Volt Tire Inflator on Amazon.com for $12.91 while they still have them. Its a small mini Tire Inflator that has a built in (cooling fan) and it won`t blow the 12 V fuse. Its been discontinued so you better hurry and purchase one while they are still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 2 things 1. Have you ever used the 12v power point before? It could be bad, NOT likely2. A certain amount of tire mobility kits WILL BE defective from the factory, you should have your dealer check it. Now it's time for me to go check ours, it's never been out of the car.Thanks! I think a trip to the dealer is in order. I've used that 12v point before for the GoPro and the cellphone (before I realized there was another in the armrest..) so figure it's ok. As you say, it may just be a bad one. Will ask if I can test mine out on one of their cars first and when the replacement comes in, test it on one of theirs again ;) Our passenger fuse panel is such a PIA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) I've used my household AC power plug on the end of the console to power my AC/DC inverter, didn't blow any fuse. I'll have to experiment with the factory pump. Never used it. Edited October 7, 2013 by mtb9153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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