Markup Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Can anyone help me with some advice on an issue I have in my generation 6 Celica please? I didnt post in the specific forum because I imagine that Toyota wont have much differences regarding cigarette lighters throughout most of their cars. Mine doesn't work, and hasnt from the day I bought her. I have checked the fuse - its fuse No 24 behind the under-dash panel, passenger side and sits at the bottom of the 2nd row from the left as you look at it. The fuse is fine and as it also runs my clock and music, I am sure of this because I pulled it and both stopped working until I replaced it. I removed the gearstick gaiter and surrounding panel and all looks well with the connections, the little green LED that surrounds the lighter was dislodged but once I plugged it back in it lit up the rim of the lighter just fine. If you look at the photo you will see a little piece that I found in the glovebox and it is obvious it goes over the lighter because of its shape. But I cant see anyway to get it onto the lighter without breaking the plastic. My question is though, does anyone know whether the metal collar inside this bit of plastic creates some kind of connection or earth that enables the lighter to work. I can't tell by fiddling with it because as I say, it looks like the only way to get it on is to break something. If I have to I will replace the lighter but I am trying to keep everything as original as possible on the car so any advice from anyone would be helpful please? Thanks Mark This is the part, it definitely doesnt go on from the front and there seems to be no way for it to remain fast once it goes on part way from the rear. Edited August 18, 2015 by Markup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 That bit just clips to the rear of the lighter socket and keeps the bulb n stuff tidy. Have you checked the power supply at the plug that goes onto the lighter socket AND the earth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markup Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 That bit just clips to the rear of the lighter socket and keeps the bulb n stuff tidy. Have you checked the power supply at the plug that goes onto the lighter socket AND the earth? Thanks pal, I just borrowed a voltmeter so I will pop out at lunch time and check it. The bulb functioned ok when I flicked on the headlights and the connectors are two spade connectors hhoused inside a plastic block connector. Is one of those the earth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 The bulb is not powered from the lighter, is just on the same circuit as dash/sidelights. The earth should be white with black trace (I think) and yes it is one of the spade connectors in an L shaped plug. Of course this based on the general way Toyota do things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markup Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks again, I'll head out now and see if I can sort it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheltGirl Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Can anyone help me with some advice on an issue I have ... I think you need some handcream on those hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markup Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I think you need some handcream on those hands! Ha Ha, those hands me deeeeeer have done it all. Even to the extent of giving Toyota 53 £ today to replace a cigarette lighter that could be bought on ebay for 12 £... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 One of our breakers would have supplied one much cheaper than that. Did buying a NEW one sort out the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheltGirl Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Ha Ha, those hands me deeeeeer have done it all. Even to the extent of giving Toyota 53 £ today to replace a cigarette lighter that could be bought on ebay for 12 £... The hands did the talking instead of the head then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markup Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 One of our breakers would have supplied one much cheaper than that. Did buying a NEW one sort out the problem? Yes, after reading up much about Ams on the forum here, I realise now that I should have gotten in contact with him first. I'll know if its sorted tomorrow or Sunday, I havent had the time to fit it yet but I will let you know. The hands did the talking instead of the head then As is the case with myself more often than not Love the color of your car, probably the best Toyota color ever - in my own opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheltGirl Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 What, mine?? Hooray - at least someone ellse likes it besides me . Most of the Gen 5 guys, especially the ones who also have CS's, tend to prefer the white ones or red ones. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markup Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 What, mine?? Hooray - at least someone ellse likes it besides me . Most of the Gen 5 guys, especially the ones who also have CS's, tend to prefer the white ones or red ones. Thank you!! I absolutely love that colour. I sat down with a guy toninght whio is going to take my wheels next week and refurb them with a finish not dissimilar to your car color. I'll say it again, I think its the loveliest colour Toyota have done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheltGirl Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 You'll have to come to the next Cheltenham meet and see it in the flesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markup Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 You'll have to come to the next Cheltenham meet and see it in the flesh Yes, I will keep my eye on happenings here. Its not often that I am busy these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markup Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks for your advice Old Red Celica. It was much more of an issue than I would have thought it would be but at least I have power to that socket now. Its a little big though and to be honest I preferred the unobtrusive look of my little original lighter. But, when I plug that in - its brand new still, having never been used, When it heats up it doesnt just pop out, it shoots out and bounces around the interior. Also, when I remove the sat nav the whole unit comes with the lead as it will not seat securely AND I had to cut two of the plugs to make it compatible with my existing wiring set up. so, I think I am going to contact ams on the forum and ask him to supply me a genuine OLD Toyota part. This is my original part and its obvious its never been used so I am assuming its original... You were right about the white flash going through the cable to identify it as earth. The same goes for green with a white flash so I am assuming its throughout the whole electrical system - without taking that for granted. Thank you again friend, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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