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Old 11-05-04, 12:14 AM
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I have a '94 LS400 and neither cigarette lighter works. According to the owner's manual, the fuse powers more than just the lighters and I haven't had any other problems (with the exception of the usual cluster light probs), so I don't think it's just a fuse.

Appreciate any suggestions.

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I had two burnt out cig sockets. Fuses were fine. I had to replace both the sockets. Unfortunately, because of the deisgn of the socket, only a Lexus socket will fit without modification, cost about $40 each. I got mine from advance auto for $5 each, and disassembled it and rewired it with some of the existing parts from the original sockets, then worked fine. There is a small wire in the original socket that can get burnt. Really speaking, you just have to resolder it.
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ychachad,
Thanks so much for that info. Of course, it couldn't be something easy like a fuse. I'll check out advance auto and see what I can find.
Thanks again.
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Great info .. I've the same problem w/my 91...I'll try my new "coldheat" wire less soldering tool...
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