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Why the Cigarette Lighter Isn't Working

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Cigarette lighter

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The cigarette lighter is an accessory designed to light cigarettes, but in most cases, its socket is used for other purposes: charging phones, powering sat-navs, or more. It often happens that it suddenly stops working.

The reason is simple: this component is meant to operate for only a few seconds, just long enough to heat the element and light the cigarette. Instead, we use it for hours, charging our smartphones or powering the sat-nav if it's not installed in the car. This inevitably leads to blowing the fuse, which is usually rated at 20/30 amps.

Always keep a spare fuse handy and know where it is located for easy replacement.


Updated on 14 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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