I was on my way to work this morning when I realized that my car’s lighter wasn’t working. I assumed that it was just a fluke, but when I got to work and tried to use the lighter there was no light. I was really starting to panic at this point because I knew that if I didn’t have a lighter I wasn’t going to be able to make it through the day.
Luckily, after a little bit of Googling I found out that it was probably just the battery in the lighter going dead. Now that I know how to fix it myself, hopefully this won’t happen again in the future!
Causes of a Lighter Not Working
There are a few reasons why a lighter may not work in a car. One common issue is a blown fuse. If the lighter is plugged into an outlet, and the outlet is overloaded, the fuse may blow. In addition, if the lighter is not properly grounded, it may not work. A car’s ignition system also plays a role in whether or not a lighter will work. Lighters that use a magnet to ignite the fuel tend to be less reliable than lighters that use an electric spark. Finally, some lighters require certain voltages to work, and if the voltage is not present, the lighter will not work.
How to Fix a Light Not Working
The most common light problems are caused by faulty wiring or broken bulbs. Here are some steps to take if you’re experiencing trouble with your car’s lights:
1. Check the fuse box for blown fuses. A blown fuse can cause all sorts of electrical problems, so it’s worth checking just to be on the safe side. If the fuse box is clean and there are no blown fuses, then move on to step 2.
2. Test the individual light bulbs if they seem to be working fine. Replace a bulb that appears to be burnt out or has lost its brightness. Make sure the new bulb is tightly fitted into the socket and wriggle it around a bit until it’s secure. If one or more of your car’s lights don’t turn on when you hit the switch, then it’s likely that the wire connecting the light fixture to the switch has come loose or been damaged in some way. In this case, you’ll need to replace the entire light fixture.
3. Check for power issues by plugging in your car battery and turning everything on, starting with your headlights first. If everything else works but your headlights.
Conclusion
If your car’s lighter is not working, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the issue. First, make sure that the wire is connected to the lighter socket properly. If it is not, you may need to replace the light socket. Next, check to see if there is anything blocking the flint from igniting the lighter. This could be something as simple as some dirt or wax on top of the flint mechanism. Finally, try using a different kind of lighter or inserting a new piece of paper into the lighter holder in order to get it going again.