I figured it out. The lighter was grounding out internally. Took it apart & reassembled & it works fine.

On a related issue, though, I don't plan to use the lighter but will hook up a GPS or charge my phone. 20 amps seems high for those purposes. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

~Denny
1953 Chevy 3100
w/1960 261 cid, 848 head | Weber 32/36 progressive 2 barrel carb. | Three on the tree & 3:55 torque tube | 12 V w/Gener-Nator & 6 V starter
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1998 Chevy Suburban 350 ci awd/4wd