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Why is the cigarette lighter socket of the Fiat 500 not working?

Model: Fiat 500 312 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Cigarette lighter

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The cigarette lighter socket of the Fiat 500 stops working when the relevant fuse blows, so you will need to check and replace it. The cigarette lighter socket is located on the central dashboard near the gear lever. The fuses for the cigarette lighter socket are located in the fuse box in the engine compartment.

The relevant fuses are labelled F85 at 15 amperes and T91 at 30 amperes. To check the fuses, open the engine compartment and remove the cover from the box, then use the diagram on the cover to locate and replace the blown fuse.


Updated on 4 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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