cigarette lighter questions.
06-19-2008, 07:50 PM
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cigarette lighter questions.
this is one of those mechanisms i have absolutley no idea how it works. but my cigarette lighter keeps blowing the fuse when the lighter is depressed. anybody have any past experiences or something. is the lighter itself bad and drawing to much or what im lost.
06-19-2008, 07:56 PM
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Re: cigarette lighter questions.
The same thing is happening to me, I started a thread and got some suggestions. I haven't tried them yet, so I don't know if they work, but here is the thread that was started. Good Luck!!
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/elec...ml#post3440402
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/elec...ml#post3440402
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06-19-2008, 08:01 PM
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Re: cigarette lighter questions.
I had the same problem. But we also replaced the horn relay along with it since the horn didnt work. Does your horn work?
06-19-2008, 08:11 PM
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Re: cigarette lighter questions.
Doesn't matter. When it is depressed, it blows the fuse. Besides, couldn't it still rust?
06-19-2008, 08:40 PM
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Re: cigarette lighter questions.
heres an idea know what your talking about before you say something stupid
. i dont smoke never have never will. im working on an 100 point show car with EVERYTHING functional and working!!!! thank you...
hey 92 camaro. what do u mean rust???? no my horns are unplugged cause i screwed up my grant steering wheel button but that dosent matter what did u mean rust?
. i dont smoke never have never will. im working on an 100 point show car with EVERYTHING functional and working!!!! thank you... hey 92 camaro. what do u mean rust???? no my horns are unplugged cause i screwed up my grant steering wheel button but that dosent matter what did u mean rust?
06-19-2008, 08:41 PM
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Re: cigarette lighter questions.
Is your lighter rusty? Is your housing rusty?
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06-19-2008, 09:13 PM
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Re: cigarette lighter questions.
they may be the inside of the housing??? ill look but i dont know how thats gonna make it short out hmmm thanks though.
06-19-2008, 09:54 PM
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Re: cigarette lighter questions.
gentlemen i believe this maybe another discontinued gm part
06-19-2008, 10:15 PM
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Re: cigarette lighter questions.
The lighter? Nah http://moderndaymuscle.com/inc/sdetail/651
I got a housing around here though. I doubt you'll need a new one.
I got a housing around here though. I doubt you'll need a new one.
06-20-2008, 12:07 AM
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Re: cigarette lighter questions.
well what am i supposed to be sanding down. the housing. or the push in lighter itself
06-20-2008, 12:58 AM
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Re: cigarette lighter questions.
Take your lighter apart and clean it up. Be careful with the wrapped metal (cant think of the name;1:56 AM). Then, on the ride side of the lighter outlet, pull out the dash a little bit. Put your hand behind there and take off the connector. i think you also have to uncrew it, not sure. Anyway, sand off the rust on that.
06-20-2008, 06:08 AM
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i guess i'll take out my housing and try cleaning it up. It doesnt look all that dirty but i havent taken it apart yet. I dont have the lighter portion anymore, just the housing. SO i hope i can find a new housing if my stock one doesnt clean up well or continues to blow fuses. i'm sure any cig lighter housing will work tho
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