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Nissan Terrano (3rd generation, D10): Finding and Replacing the Cigarette Lighter Fuse

The Terrano, which is built on the Duster platform, came with two versions of the electrical system: pre-facelift and post-facelift. The cigarette lighter circuit (12 V socket) is protected by a fuse in the interior fuse box. On a 2018 car, it is most likely the facelift layout. The slot number depends on trim level and market, so check it against the diagram on the fuse box cover.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 10-15 minutes Steps: 8 Tools: fuse puller (usually stored in the fuse box), flashlight, multimeter or test lamp (optional)

Part

🔩 Blade fuse ("mini/standard" size) with the rating shown on the diagram on the fuse box cover. For the cigarette lighter circuit on facelift versions, a 20 A fuse is expected. Earlier versions may use a different rating. Always install a fuse with exactly the same rating as the original

There's a full repair manual for this car Every system, wiring diagrams and torque specs — not just this job. Haynes AutoFix (online). See manuals →

Step by step

8 steps

Turn off the engine, remove the key, and switch off all electrical loads. Unplug any charger or dash cam from the cigarette lighter socket.
Find the interior fuse box. It is at the driver's-side end of the dashboard, behind a side trim cover that you can reach when the driver's door is open. Pry the cover off with your finger or a plastic trim tool. It is held in place by clips.
Look at the diagram on the back of the cover or in the owner's manual. Find the cigarette lighter or 12 V socket symbol. On facelift versions this is usually slot 33 at 20 A. Pre-facelift versions use a different layout (slot 38 appears in it). Don't rely on a number from memory. Check it against the diagram for your car.
Pull the fuse out with the fuse puller. Hold it up to the light. On a blown fuse, the thin element inside the clear housing is broken.
If the fuse looks intact, test it for continuity with a multimeter. If it tests good, check for power at the cigarette lighter socket and for a good ground connection. Also check the socket itself for debris or a coin that has shorted it.
If the fuse is blown, find the cause before replacing it. Usually it is a faulty charger, an adapter, or a foreign object in the socket. Install a new fuse with the same rating and color.
Turn the ignition on and check that the cigarette lighter works. If the new fuse blows right away, there is a short circuit in the circuit. Look for damaged wiring or a faulty socket assembly.
Reinstall the fuse box cover.

Common mistakes and warnings

Do not install a fuse with a higher rating, and do not use makeshift wire "bypasses." The wiring can overheat and catch fire. If the fuse blows again, take the car to a repair shop to have the wiring diagnosed. The fuse layout differs between trim levels and markets, so always check the diagram on the fuse box cover of your own car.