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Where is the cigarette lighter fuse in a 2000 Chevy Silverado?

Where is the cigarette lighter fuse in a 2000 Chevy Silverado?

There should be a 15 or 20amp fuse in the box near the battery for the cig lighter. There may also be one for “power outlet” or accessory outlet.

How do you remove a fuse from a cigarette lighter?

You can usually remove a fuse box cover by hand, but you may also need a Phillips head screwdriver for yours. Once you locate the fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter, use needle-nose pliers to pull it out of the box. Set the small fuse aside in a safe location until you’re ready to put it back.

How can I get a cigarette lighter out of my car?

Remove the side panel to access the back end of the lighter. If the lighter is near the gear stick in your vehicle, reach into the chamber underneath the stick to get to the socket. Move the seats back as far as possible, then pull off one of the plastic panels in the center part of your car.

What should I do if my cigarette lighter socket stops working?

If your cigarette lighter socket stops working, check the fuse first. Fuses are more likely to blow out than the socket and are also cheaper and easier to replace. Replace a cigarette lighter socket by buying a new one, then sliding it into the slot that holds it in place on your vehicle.

What are the plugs on a cigarette lighter?

It is often gray, but it might be a different color in your car. The plug always has a pair of wires, green and black, that make it recognizable. Some cigarette lighter sockets have 2 different plugs. One plug on the side holds the green ground wire while the other plug in the center holds the black power wire.

You can usually remove a fuse box cover by hand, but you may also need a Phillips head screwdriver for yours. Once you locate the fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter, use needle-nose pliers to pull it out of the box. Set the small fuse aside in a safe location until you’re ready to put it back.

Remove the side panel to access the back end of the lighter. If the lighter is near the gear stick in your vehicle, reach into the chamber underneath the stick to get to the socket. Move the seats back as far as possible, then pull off one of the plastic panels in the center part of your car.

If your cigarette lighter socket stops working, check the fuse first. Fuses are more likely to blow out than the socket and are also cheaper and easier to replace. Replace a cigarette lighter socket by buying a new one, then sliding it into the slot that holds it in place on your vehicle.

How do you disassemble a Dorman cigarette lighter?

Inserting this tool through the two square windows in the metal socket to depress the plastic tabs retaining the socket took an uncomfortable amount of force. Once the tabs were depressed the socket moved forward a couple of millimeters and I attempted to remove the tool to complete the disassembly. This is where the trouble started.

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Ruth Doyle