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How do I fix my car’s cigarette lighter plug?
My car cigarette lighter hasn’t been working correctly for a while now and I’ve finally figured out that it's the plug and not the socket that’s the problem—how do I fix my car’s cigarette lighter plug?
Andrew Biro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry to hear that! Luckily, fixing a car’s cigarette lighter plug is a relatively easy job—all you need to do is replace the plug.
Due to the fact that your issue isn’t with the fuse or socket’s wiring, there must be something wrong with either the electronics inside the plug or the springs inside the plug are worn out, preventing the plug from conducting electricity.
Provided you have the proper know-how, it might be possible to fix either issue with the plug, but it may also be too far gone.
If you don’t have the experience to repair the plug’s internal electronics or replace the springs, don’t worry! It will be easier to simply buy a new accessory outlet plug tha
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