Cigarette lighter problem!

renovation · 04-18-2008, 09:32 PM

the lighter in my 2002 saturn vue stop working. its been out for a while i think the lead wire just came off it. but im just not sure how to get the panels off to check it. anyone know or have a Chilton's manual that may cover this ? this is the power outlet on the dash counsel on a 5 speed stick if it make a diffrent from the automatic.

DarkFury · 04-18-2008, 10:24 PM

Did you check for a burnt fuse first? I would.

renovation · 04-18-2008, 10:27 PM

no burned out fused !

DarkFury · 04-19-2008, 10:18 AM

BTW.. just make sure. The fuses for the cigarette lighter can be in more than one place (I know in my car there is a hidden fuse panel in the trunk as well as one under the hood.)

When my cigarette lighter blew, the guy located the proper fuse and replaced it. It worked after that.

renovation · 04-19-2008, 07:14 PM

Im 100% sure no blown fuse . i just need to know how to get the plastic inspection plates ( covers ) off. so i can check for a loose or unplug wired !

mechmike0034 · 04-23-2008, 04:36 PM

This is inserted T-end first into the lighter socket - the ends of the T fit into two square holes in the sides of the socket to release it. Once the tool is snapped into place it is used to pull the lighter socket and wiring harness up out of the mounting hole.

Kent-Moore wants a mint for this, but check with your local Murray's / AutoZone / etc. The HELP! line of parts may have a replacement lighter socket that comes packaged with a plastic removal tool. I know I bought one at Advance or AutoZone fairly recently.

04-18-2008, 09:32 PM	#1
renovation Admiral Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail Posts: 5,029	Cigarette lighter problem! the lighter in my 2002 saturn vue stop working. its been out for a while i think the lead wire just came off it. but im just not sure how to get the panels off to check it. anyone know or have a Chilton's manual that may cover this ? this is the power outlet on the dash counsel on a 5 speed stick if it make a diffrent from the automatic. __________________ You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail Last edited by renovation : 04-18-2008 at 09:35 PM.

04-18-2008, 10:24 PM	#2
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04-23-2008, 04:36 PM	#6
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04-18-2008, 10:27 PM	#3
renovation Admiral Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail Posts: 5,029	no burned out fused !

04-19-2008, 10:18 AM	#4
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,997	BTW.. just make sure. The fuses for the cigarette lighter can be in more than one place (I know in my car there is a hidden fuse panel in the trunk as well as one under the hood.) When my cigarette lighter blew, the guy located the proper fuse and replaced it. It worked after that.

04-19-2008, 07:14 PM	#5
renovation Admiral Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail Posts: 5,029	Im 100% sure no blown fuse . i just need to know how to get the plastic inspection plates ( covers ) off. so i can check for a loose or unplug wired !

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