DOes anybody know where the fuse box is located?

[kungshoe]

I have a simple question hopefully someone can answer. My problem is tha tI accidentally blew out my radio, cigarette lighter and digital clock by placing a steel plier inside my cigarette lighte when the engine was idle. Did I just blow out the fuse or did I blow out the wiring? Can someone please help me and also if it's the fuse, then where is the fuse box located? I'm sure that the radio, cigarette lighter and digital clock are all from one central fuse. Thanks.

[jawberger]

those fuses are located underneath the steering wheel near the pedals near the door...only way to check is to look at every fuse and see if the tiny wire inside of each one is still one piece...

[kungshoe]

thanks...i'll check it out. Oh, do you know which fuse it'll be? Also, my car is a 2005 matrix.

[KimMG]

Read the box cover or use a test light to determine which one doesn't have continuity.