Cigarette lighter not working (fuse looks fine)

[silasramsbottom]

As per title, my cigarette lighter isn't working and the fuse looks fine. Fuse number 24 which is a white 25amp fuse seems fine. Swapped it with same type of fuse beside it which is for the rear window demister and it's still gubbed. 

 

What is the best solution, buy a replacement part or have an auto electrician look at it?

Edited 24 February, 2018 by silasramsbottom

[pikpilot]

This is a regular problem. First check that whatever you want to plug in works in a known good socket. If not, some plugs that use thin wire to the load have a fuse in the tip, accessed by unscrewing the end of the plug.

Next most likely problem is the socket itself. Look down it with a torch to check for bent or miss aligned contacts.

Finally, try turning the plug in the socket - some will make contact, but if that fails then replace the socket.

 

There are many posts on this subject which are worth reading. Go to the search box at the top and enter cigarette socket but before pressing search, check that drop down box at the left of the entry box is set to This Forum.

 

[silasramsbottom]

Thanks. Have searched the posts on this and want to try replacing it. Some people say you can pull the socket right out as opposed to removing fittings round about it. Can anyone confirm they've pulled the dud on right out? What did you use to do so?

[ijsporter24]

On 24/02/2018 at 23:14, silasramsbottom said:

Thanks. Have searched the posts on this and want to try replacing it. Some people say you can pull the socket right out as opposed to removing fittings round about it. Can anyone confirm they've pulled the dud on right out? What did you use to do so?

Hi did you fix this  if so how ?

Cheers