Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > Club and Speciality Forums > Forum Community Car Clubs > AU Falcon.com.au

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 26-10-2007, 11:48 PM   #1
JMO
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
JMO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 718
Default Cigarette lighter not working

My cigarette lighter isn't working which doesn't really effect me because i don't smoke, but i need to charge my phone while in the car and i was looking at the possibility of buying a gps. I haven't tried to use it until recently so I'm not sure how long it's been on the fritz.

what should i be looking at? Is there a specific fuse for the lighter (I doubt it) or does the whole thing have to be pulled out and replaced?

Thanks.

JMO is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 27-10-2007, 10:19 AM   #2
InfernoSR
Sales Representative
 
InfernoSR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Young
Posts: 5,322
Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: For research and posted write up on cooling system care and repair in AU.COM and offering help where possible 
Default

I'd grab a multimeter and test for power with the ignition on... then check all your fuses just incase. It could be as simple as just a wire fell off.
__________________
InfernoSR is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 27-10-2007, 10:32 AM   #3
F6 R-Spec
formerly PURSUIT-250
 
F6 R-Spec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MELBOURNE
Posts: 1,229
Default

Yeh check for power first at socket then all fuses, if still no go i would be removing the socket you will find on the back of it a looped wire ( fusable link ) 99% of the time that burns out. Wont be able to see it burnt but the wire within it will be burnt. cheers mick
F6 R-Spec is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 27-10-2007, 01:08 PM   #4
FGII-XR6
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
FGII-XR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Salamander Bay
Posts: 5,437
Default

also if you plan to run 2 things there id a hole for a second socket near the BEM on the right side so you can add a second one I belive the high series cars had a socket fitted here
FGII-XR6 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 27-10-2007, 02:14 PM   #5
Jokular
Regular Member
 
Jokular's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 87
Default

Sometimes the end part of the lighter can come off inside the socket if it were me i'd check that first if it is in there .
You should be able to remove it with a screwdriver if that is the problem.
Check the fuse it is a blue 15 amp one if its blown make sure you replace with same amp/colour.
It is the fourth fuse from the lefthand side on the top row which goes 10,15,5,15 (this is the one)
If those instructions don't confuse you nothing will
Good luck with it.
__________________
My Car
Jokular is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 27-10-2007, 04:47 PM   #6
Mihocek
Starter Motor
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Knoxfield
Posts: 23
Default

I had the same problem 2 weeks ago. When the gas was installed and the radio etc had to come out so that the dual fuel switch could be installed, the cig lighter wire was not re connected. You can get your hand in behind from the right hand side, and feel for any lose wires. Otherwise check the fuse. Little fiddly but do-able
Mihocek is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 28-10-2007, 10:48 AM   #7
JMO
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
JMO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 718
Default

I checked the fuse and it's fine.

I can't quite get my hand behind the centre console, so i can't tell if anything is loose.

How do i go about removing the socket through the front?
JMO is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 28-10-2007, 11:57 AM   #8
StealthAu
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,986
Default

just stick your thumb in the socket and twist it a bit anti-clockwise wilst pulling on it
StealthAu is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 05-07-2020, 11:19 AM   #9
lignum1966
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Munno Para , SA
Posts: 37
Default Re: Cigarette lighter not working

Excellent post, noticed yesterday the one in my Territorys rear cosole and the one right down the back dont work but the one in the dash does. Both the non working ones are getting power but didnt realise that was a fusible link on them. I guess its time for a couple of new sockets. Thank you for the excellent info
lignum1966 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 09:59 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL