Sonic

Nick97SE

iTrader: (14)

Do our cars even have cigarette lighters?

Sonic

I only have a power point and that plastic plug.

Nick97SE

iTrader: (14)

I think it's an optional accessory.

Slim

The lighter part doesn't work or the socket? If it's the socket, the plug probably got disconnected. In that case, all you have to do is remove the plastic shift cover and plug it back in...

thebigsadler

iTrader: (4)

this happened to me twice.. the plug slipped off.. it is such a short wire that if you hit a bump right it can slip off.. if you need details on how to get to it.. you are silly haha.. all you do is:

take a flathead screwdriver and "pry" the piece that covers the shifter up, be gentle and dont scracth anything.. pry from 4 ( 2 on left side [up and down] and 2 on right side [up and down] ) spots on and it lifts up and out.. the plug might have fallin down by the shifter.. if it is still connected.. something messed up in either the FUSE or the wiring.. check your fuses if it was plugged in.

Maxima Shine

try checking the fuse yet? mine blew twice, every time i tried to use a cig lighter i bought. switched to a 20 amp fuse and have had no problems yet

Sonic

Uh, the starter of the thread never posted what the actual problem was. I just added the smiley.

gtr_rider

iTrader: (50)

I love when that happens, we just come in and rape the post

Daniel B. Martin

Check fuse # 6 (15 amps). The passenger cabin fuse block is located behind a pull-out panel in the lower dashboard, to the left of the steering column. It has three columns of fuses.
Numbered from bottom to top....
- the left-hand column contains fuses 1 - 11
- the middle column contains fuses 12 - 26
- the right-hand column contains fuses 27 - 40

The numbers are molded into the plastic fuse block. They are not easy to read. A flashlight will be helpful.

Aftermarket accessories are often powered by this circuit. Do you have a radar detector, cell phone, etc.? If fuse #6 is blown and the replacement blows right away, check those accessories.

Sonic

Yup.

Daniel B. Martin

The factory fuse is 15 amps. It is always a mistake to upgrade a fuse. You are risking a "toasted" wiring harness and a big repair bill.

kickyoazzz

no, i havent checked it out yet. but i will tonight. i checked the plug already because i replaced the socket with a new one from courtesy but that didnt work. i also bought the oem lighter cuz i smoke, the one i stole from my dads camry just doesnt fit too well. but thanks for all the help and encouragement guys. ill keep you posted.
-dave