Instrument console
I'm assuming this is the lighter in the center console by the beverage holder? If not I'll need more details.
.
First you have to make sure the power is cut to it, so either pull the fuse or disconnect the battery. Warning, disconnecting the battery WILL reset things like radio settings and clocks.
.
Now get yourself a flat-head screwdriver. You want to carefully unsnap the front of the beverage holder console, and once the front is unsnapped you can lift it to unsnap the rear of the beverage holder console and remove it.
.
.
Now grasp the top part of the cigarette lighter's panel and pull it straight out. Make sure you don't yank on the electrical connections. I'd suggest unplugging them so you can work on the lighter easier.
.
.
From there you simply have to unscrew the retainer from the socket and remove the lighter.
.
If you're installing a new one, just reverse the process.
When unsnapping the front of the beverage console you must use the screwdriver to carefully pry it up. You'll hear the little clasps "pop", signifying they've released, and the front of the beverage holder will begin to lift. Be careful not to put too much pressure when lifting it out to undo the rear clasps, or you can break it.
×
SOURCE: My cigarette lighter 1996 mercury grand marquis
Your thought that the end of something fell into the lighter fried something is likely true. I can't imagine that the wire could be fried and the fuse is still good. check to see if the fuse you checked was the right one. If it was and it is good, a wire on the back of the receptacle may have come lose. The end that fell into the receptacle, did it get hot or damaged? That could be a clue as to if the receptacle was shorted when the end fell into it or if not, then look for a lose connection.
SOURCE: 2005 sebring Convertible cigarette lighter not working
i had the same problem. the fuse box you need is located under the hood. my fuse was blue. if you take your car to autozone, they will check all your fuses for free and replace the correct fuse. you have to pay for you fuse though. its like $5. if it ends up not being a fuse, check to see if your lighter itself is worn out. ask the guys at autozone for there advice if the replacign the bad fuse doesn't work.
SOURCE: 1993 Mercury Tracer cigarette lighter
Your lighter should be on a twenty amp, assy fuse I believe. Have you checked to make sure you have no voltage at your lighter, if so it is the fuse. all assy on every car have fuses
430 views
Usually answered in minutes!
×