How do I get a stuck cigarette lighter out?
Remove the cigarette lighter fuse with a pair of pliers. Once you locate the fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter, use needle-nose pliers to pull it out of the box. Set the small fuse aside in a safe location until you’re ready to put it back.
Is the cigarette lighter on my Mercedes C class working?
For many drivers, a non-working cigarette lighter is more than a minor annoyance. Fortunately, the repair is quite simple in most cases of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. This article applies to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class w204 (2007-2014).
Why is my cigarette lighter not working in my car?
Check the fuse. Once you’ve replaced the fuse, you’ll need to activate your car’s ignition to activate it. Loose or stuck change could cause the cigarette lighter to stop working. You may need a small pair of pliers (or the sharp edge of an old credit card) to successfully retrieve the loose change.
What to do if your cigarette lighter is stuck?
You can then pull it out and use the end of cigarette lighter to light up your cigarette. If you push down the button on your cigarette lighter in your car and it doesn’t pop out after a couple of minutes, then it is likely to be a faulty spring inside it.
Why does my cigarette lighter spring keep breaking?
The cigarette lighters spring is probably broken or worn out, due to wear and tear over the years of it being used. This can also be a problem for non smokers because you can’t remove the cigarette lighter and insert your mobile phone or sat nav charger into it. Usually, replacing the broken cigarette lighter with a new one will fix this problem.
How do you remove the nut from a cigarette lighter?
Use a socket wrench to remove the nut holding the lighter in place. Removing the connectors exposes the back end of the lighter socket. The nut is a metal ring with an opening in the center and it fits over the back end of the socket. The easiest way to remove it is by fitting a 1 ⁄ 16 in (0.16 cm) socket wrench over it.
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.
How can I get a cigarette lighter out of my car?
Find the fuse box in the car and locate the fuse or breaker that services the cigarette lighter. Use a pair of needle-nosed pliers to remove the fuse or breaker completely from the fuse slot.
Why is my cigarette lighter stuck in my car?
The cigarette lighters spring is probably broken or worn out, due to wear and tear over the years of it being used. This can also be a problem for non smokers because you can’t remove the cigarette lighter and insert your mobile phone or sat nav charger into it.