When did they stop putting ashtrays and cigarette lighters in cars?
The ashtray and cigarette lighters were popular in cars from the ’50s and ’60s and became a staple for the interior for years after that. It wasn’t until the ’90s that automakers started phasing them out altogether.
How do you remove a light from a cigarette lighter?
Take the light housing off to remove the cigarette lighter. A second metal cylinder, the light housing, covers the back end of the lighter socket. All you have to do is slide it off to remove it. Removing it leaves the lighter socket exposed, so simply pull it out of the hole in the plastic.
Is the cigarette lighter still attached to the car?
The cigarette lighter socket may still be attached to the rest of the car, so don’t rip the panel off as soon as you detach it. This is especially true if the socket is near the radio, since the radio and climate control wires most likely also attach to the panel.
What should I do if my cigarette lighter socket stops working?
If your cigarette lighter socket stops working, check the fuse first. Fuses are more likely to blow out than the socket and are also cheaper and easier to replace. Replace a cigarette lighter socket by buying a new one, then sliding it into the slot that holds it in place on your vehicle.
Where can I get a lighter socket out of my car?
Then, you can get a socket out of the dashboard or the lower half of your vehicle by removing interior panels. Remove a lighter socket to replace it with a new one or an alternative to charge any device you need while driving.
What’s the best way to remove a cigarette lighter socket?
Use the removal tool to loosen the socket by spinning it in place. When the socket is loose, it turns freely and may even pop out of the dashboard. The socket is often a little stubborn at first, so put some force into turning it. You may need to get a pair of pliers to turn the socket by hand.
The cigarette lighter socket may still be attached to the rest of the car, so don’t rip the panel off as soon as you detach it. This is especially true if the socket is near the radio, since the radio and climate control wires most likely also attach to the panel.
Is there a way to test a cigarette lighter?
A multimeter is a handheld device that detects electrical currents. To test the lighter, you have to first find an exposed piece of metal in your vehicle, such as a bolt on the door. Hold the black probe to the piece of metal, then touch the red probe to the cigarette lighter socket.