Cigarette Lighter

[willowbob]

Morning all and apologies as this has likely been asked (many times) before, but, the cigarette lighter has no power at the moment. Fuse likely or get a replacement unit (if not fuse)? If replacement any recommendations for units used would be much appreciated. In case you are wondering why I haven't checked already, the car is now 200 miles away, with my sons girlfriend the proud keeper, so just trying to scope things out before I take the next step. Thanks. 

[willowbob]

If it isn't the fuse, thoughts on the below please. Has anyone used one? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-OEM-CIGARETTE-LIGHTER-ASSEMBLY-FOR-FORD-FOCUS-MK-I-MK2-MK3-MK4/282189970067

[Robhonda]

On 1/18/2021 at 8:14 AM, willowbob said:

Morning all and apologies as this has likely been asked (many times) before, but, the cigarette lighter has no power at the moment. Fuse likely or get a replacement unit (if not fuse)? If replacement any recommendations for units used would be much appreciated. In case you are wondering why I haven't checked already, the car is now 200 miles away, with my sons girlfriend the proud keeper, so just trying to scope things out before I take the next step. Thanks. 

If the fuse is intact and you have no power to the cigarette lighter . Have you checked the earthing of the cigarette lighter holder or checked the live supply in the holder to a different earthing point ?

[willowbob]

4 hours ago, Robhonda said:

If the fuse is intact and you have no power to the cigarette lighter . Have you checked the earthing of the cigarette lighter holder or checked the live supply in the holder to a different earthing point ?

Will get that checked thanks; as the car is away I am trying to get all bases covered before (I am allowed to) look at it, with this Lockdown etc.,

[Robhonda]

1 hour ago, willowbob said:

Will get that checked thanks; as the car is away I am trying to get all bases covered before (I am allowed to) look at it, with this Lockdown etc.,

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[Henryge]

Hi There, Had similar problem on 2011 fiesta after changing over battery, And cigeratte lighter no longer worked.

Found fuse No 6 called J type time delay fuse 20amp had blown. shape of fuse is like 2 suger stuck together

with Green body and blue facia.

[willowbob]

Thanks, I think when (I am allowed) I inspect the car, the fuse box is first port of call.

[willowbob]

Finally got to view the car again on the weekend. It was just the fuse; foxed me initially though (so tip for anyone else doing this) as I looked at the fuse diagram and saw the cigarette lighter symbol on the bottom row. When I came to fit the fuse, there were no 'connectors' in that slot! Figured out though that this was a spare socket in case the car was fitted with an optional rear cigarette lighter. On closer inspection of the diagram, the fuse for the front lighter was near the middle/top of the diagram. Fuse fitted, job done, all working. Lesson learnt!