(off topic) question about vehicle a/c adapter

[alwaysforyou]

I was trying to install my satellite radio and i fucked up my a/c adapter and it no longer works although the other one in my vehicle does. Does anyone know any way I can fix it? thanx to all with relevant replies.

[youcancallmeclaire]

How exactly did you "fuck up" the adapter? Do you mean smoke came out of it, or you like snapped it in half?

[alwaysforyou]

It is intact but there seems to be no power supply coming through it anymore.

[youcancallmeclaire]

What were the events leading up to it not working?

And you are talking about the actual adapter and not the power outlet itself, right?

[alwaysforyou]

The power supply. sorry thats what i mean. There seems to be no power coming out of it anymore. before i tried installing my satellite radio it worked just fine.

[youcancallmeclaire]

Did you try plugging in something besides the satellite radio to make sure?

I don't know a lot about vehicle electronics, but my first assumption would be a blown fuse if there's no power coming from the outlet.

[alwaysforyou]

thanx i will check that

[BeardedOne]

Yah, I vote with Claire on this: Check the fuse first. Make sure the ignition is OFF when you do your initial hookup, while there may be a spike at first, it may not be constant, so after hookup turning the ignition on may not have the same effect. I work with electric/electronic machinery every day and they pop fuses like you wouldn't believe. Changing them on the fly, while the system is charged, just means that we change more fuses.

[alwaysforyou]

thanx for everyone that said to check the fuse. It works fine. thank you

[youcancallmeclaire]

I am so awesome.