Dumb Cigarette Lighter Question
 

Haven't had this car all that long and I don't smoke, but I do like everything working the way it should.

Should the lighter light up like the knobs next to it? Doubt it but I thought I'd ask.

Second question, do you push the lighter in, click it into place, and then the lighter pops out when it gets hot?

Mine will depress in, but it doesn't lock into place till it gets hot like any other lighter I've ever used. If you press it in, it will just pop right back out.



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Take a look at a generic replacement lighter at a parts store. There are flaps that are spread and hook up with the receptacle. You should be able to DIY the lighter. It should work if you have power and a good element.

Here you go :D

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/612310-dr-bulczynski-3-2-cigarette-lighter-mod-5-99-a.html

Yes there light bulb with lighter and should pop-up when hot.

Is it supposed to light up all the time or just when depressed?

So what's wrong with mine then where it doesn't click into place and get hot? Is the inner sleeve shot out?

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The element may be burnt out or corroded, put a volt meter to it and check the voltage or resistance on the lighter itself, that could be faulty. 31+ years probably worn out. 80's we use to smoke allot :D

Lol. I was around 12 years old in 82 and my mom would send me to the local convenience store on my bicycle together her cigarettes.

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I have a lighter for sale in the classifieds, should you want another one. It's never lit a cigarette, so it's probably not worn out...

JR

How much?

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I'd take $30, plus $7 to ship it in a USPS small flat rate box.

JR

I may take it off your hands. Let me see what's up with mine first. Thanks!

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The light is activate by light switch

I have no idea how a lighter stays pushed in, so I can't tell you how to test one. Photos of what I have:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1474587214.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1474587223.jpg