First check the fuse, if the fuses are all good, take the lighter out and replace it with another one.Simple.
One can view videos on how to fix a car lighter on YouTube. There is even more than one video to choose from on YouTube. They are titled How to Fix a Cigarette Car Lighter.
If the fuse is good, take the lighter out and check it in another car to see if it is good. If it is, then replace the recepticle. If it is bad, replace the lighter.
you have to replace the appropiate fuse labeled "cigarette lighter" in the fuse box inside your car around the driver dash side.
check for the fuse in the fuse box located in the engine compartement
check socket for power, if power perhaps lighter element is burned out, if no power check fuse check to see if power getting to lighter receptacle if so, replace receptacle
you dont fix the lighter. you fix your smoking problem. get those patches or the gum
the cigarette lighter, which he had just thrown out of the window
To fix the cigarette lighter on a Chevy Cavalier, check the fuse first. Next check the wiring and the cigarette lighter itself for a problem.
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check your fuse for the cig lighter
If the lighter worked in the first place, check the fuses in your fuse panel. In some model vehicles, the lighter was never connected in the first place. In this case, it might be wise to have a mechanic check the wiring to see if everything is in place.
If the serpentine belt is worn and slips it can cause the gauges to mis read info, also, it may be the alternator is in need of replaceing.