Popping fuses in cup warmer - Honda Pilot

Sportymonk · 01-04-2011, 10:08 AM

Background: My wife bought me a pair (they came in twos) of electric cup warmers to keep my coffee and hot chocolate warm on the way to work. I plugged one in and took off to work. After a little bit I reached for the cup and it was cool! I looked and the red light on the cigarette plug in was off. Tried to reposition the plug but nothing worked. Took the fuse out and it was burnt out.

Took the second cup and was careful to start the engine and then plug the plug in. Red light on. Get about 1 mile from the house and the light is out. Check the fuse. It is burnt out.

Got a little better cup we had but never used and tried it yesterday. Same result. Within a mile of the house, the red light was out.

I can't say exactly when it burnt out or what was happening at the time as I was busy driving.

The specs on the two matched cups say they are 12 v, 24 W, 2 amp and have a 5 amp fuse in them. I assume the other cup is the same as it has a 5 amp fuse.

Each time I used the plug above the console.

I never have an issues using my Garmin or my iPod in that plug.

Since it occurred in two different brand cups, it appears to be a Pilot problem but why would the cup fuse blow instead of the Pilot fuse?

Any thoughts on what could fix the problem and allow me to have hot coffee on the way to work (50 minute drive) other than putting a 10 amp fuse in or putting a penny in (

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N_Jay · 01-04-2011, 10:10 AM

Is the cars or cup holders fuse blowing?

Sportymonk · 01-04-2011, 10:33 AM

It is the cup holder fuses that are blowing.

That is what makes it so puzzling. I could understand the inexpensive cups having a problem but for the other cup warmer which is a different brand and a little better made to do the same thing seems odd.

N_Jay · 01-04-2011, 11:18 AM

I would guess that they pull more than 5 amps, or you got a bad batch of fuses.

Unless you lights are REALLY bright, I doubt there is anything teh car could do to cause it.

cofetym · 01-04-2011, 12:02 PM

I'd return the cup holders and look for a better product.

samc · 01-04-2011, 05:13 PM

Are you sure those cup holders aren't more like 60+ watts? Also you might want to consider this instead? My brother tells me it really does keep the liquids hot.

Thermos NS100BK004 - Sipp Vacuum Insulated Travel Mug - Black

01-04-2011, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sportymonk Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 2,413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Popping fuses in cup warmer Background: My wife bought me a pair (they came in twos) of electric cup warmers to keep my coffee and hot chocolate warm on the way to work. I plugged one in and took off to work. After a little bit I reached for the cup and it was cool! I looked and the red light on the cigarette plug in was off. Tried to reposition the plug but nothing worked. Took the fuse out and it was burnt out. Took the second cup and was careful to start the engine and then plug the plug in. Red light on. Get about 1 mile from the house and the light is out. Check the fuse. It is burnt out. Got a little better cup we had but never used and tried it yesterday. Same result. Within a mile of the house, the red light was out. I can't say exactly when it burnt out or what was happening at the time as I was busy driving. The specs on the two matched cups say they are 12 v, 24 W, 2 amp and have a 5 amp fuse in them. I assume the other cup is the same as it has a 5 amp fuse. Each time I used the plug above the console. I never have an issues using my Garmin or my iPod in that plug. Since it occurred in two different brand cups, it appears to be a Pilot problem but why would the cup fuse blow instead of the Pilot fuse? Any thoughts on what could fix the problem and allow me to have hot coffee on the way to work (50 minute drive) other than putting a 10 amp fuse in or putting a penny in () __________________ Eagles may soar, but foxes dont get sucked into jet engines. 2005 Steel Blue Metallic EX-L with iPod P.I.E. X3 interface (keeps the cd changer!!), LED lights in doors and overhead, tow package, cargo shield, crossbars (self installed), WWongs stuff, cargo liner, extended warranty. All but the tow pkg at great saving through our sponsor hondacuraworld. 17 - 24 MPG with mileage removed for both the best and the worst atypical mileages. 183,000 miles since June 29, 2005

01-04-2011, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,544 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is the cars or cup holders fuse blowing? __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

01-04-2011, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sportymonk Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 2,413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It is the cup holder fuses that are blowing. That is what makes it so puzzling. I could understand the inexpensive cups having a problem but for the other cup warmer which is a different brand and a little better made to do the same thing seems odd. __________________ Eagles may soar, but foxes dont get sucked into jet engines. 2005 Steel Blue Metallic EX-L with iPod P.I.E. X3 interface (keeps the cd changer!!), LED lights in doors and overhead, tow package, cargo shield, crossbars (self installed), WWongs stuff, cargo liner, extended warranty. All but the tow pkg at great saving through our sponsor hondacuraworld. 17 - 24 MPG with mileage removed for both the best and the worst atypical mileages. 183,000 miles since June 29, 2005

01-04-2011, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,544 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would guess that they pull more than 5 amps, or you got a bad batch of fuses. Unless you lights are REALLY bright, I doubt there is anything teh car could do to cause it. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

01-04-2011, 12:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
cofetym Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 775 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd return the cup holders and look for a better product. __________________ ____________ 2005 EX-L 4wd WEATHERTECH* Floor liners, cargo liner, bug/wind deflector (Direct Order). CURTTrailer hitch /harness/Transmission and Power steering coolers (etrailer). OEM Crossbars and rear splash guard (HandA). OEM* Foglights (Ebay/yourkeylessremote). DEI * 452t Automatic Door Lock Modification (Sonixelectronics). MAXXIMAM09300 Side Marker LED light Modification (Partssystems). SEARS16009 Oil Catch Can Mod (Sears). Coffee ! Is The Planet Shaking or Is It Just Me ?

01-04-2011, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you sure those cup holders aren't more like 60+ watts? Also you might want to consider this instead? My brother tells me it really does keep the liquids hot. Thermos NS100BK004 - Sipp Vacuum Insulated Travel Mug - Black

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