jimmer!

ok, here's a tip: don't stick a screwdriver into the
lighter camber to fiddle with the 'fins.'

after replacing the 15 amp fuse, I used a long,
wooden golf tee to bend the fins.

now, the lighter element heats to a nice red glow
and ejects fully out of the camber onto the center console.
with some practice, I can time it to launch into my waiting palm.
now that's a real mod for ya!

at least the new, after market lighter element will arrive mid-week.

talwang

iTrader: (4)

dude, that really tells me your skill level. lol
I learned that trick from my mechanic friend and I usually got it right the first time when I fixed mine and my friends'.
If I didn't get it right the first try, I played it around till I got it right.

Maybe you have better luck on the ebay lighter and I hope it doesn't requires wire cutting/splicing.

BTW, this is the tool I use to bend the metal tabs inside the housing.

PHXSC

Maybe change your handle to "Sparky"?

jimmer!

yuk, yuk to all.

actually I do get the contrast of skill levels and the joke.

next project: wide body 430 with media center and wet bar.

gentouru

I can't find mine. Is this the right part number? 85520-28010 from ebay below.... Or can someone take a picture of their cigarette lighter.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-O...Q5fAccessories

rcroller

Yes, there is a compatibility chart on the ebay ad page...says compatible with SC430. Thanks for the link...Just ordered one myself.

gentouru

Yeah i know, but just don't trust it since I have bad experiences on ebay motors several times and would like to get the exact thing.

redliner8

iTrader: (1)

I haven't seen these in the hardware department before haha

mandyfig

Guys, I should know this but where is the CIG lighter fuse located? Thanks.

VVTiBob

The 15 amp fuse for cigarette lighter is located in the passenger side junction box. Labeled as "CIG" in the center column, 2nd from the bottom.

With only 27, 26, 25...now only 15 more posts to make until you the reach magical 5,000 count. ..

mandyfig

LOL! Thanks Bob.

mandyfig

My Cig Lighter is not working but I have not used my tester to check if the lighter is out or there is no power.

I need to check the fuse tonight.

rcroller

I received my lighter repalcement from this seller. Supposed to be OEM but it was a little different than the original in that the indented picture of the cig wasn't filled in white as it is on the original. Other than that it fits and works fine. Just thought I'd pass that along for others that may need a replacement.