dutchman express (chevy) cigarette lighter doesn't work

[chinatrain99]

the driver side cigarette lighter doesn't work. the "lighter" turns in the hole that it's supposed to be seated it. I can only assume that something happened when something didn't want to come out of the hole. anyway, it doesn't work. for the mechanically impaired, what should i do? It looks like the plug can be twisted and maybe pulled out. seems to be a knotch that i can turn it to and it gives a little more. it may take plyers for a better grip. would removing the plug even be usefull? a wire could be off or even a fuse blown. not sure where to even start. any ideas appreciated. i do not want to get into removing the dash section. that looks a little painful. jeff

[tenbear]

In my 2004 Chevy Express the fuse is in the engine compartment fuse block. It is fuse #30. There are 4 rows of 10 fuses, #30 is the bottom of the 3rd row.

Can't help with your mechanical problems.

[IAMICHABOD]

sch911 wrote:
The lighter socket itself is held on by a large cylindrical nut on the back. You must get behind it to remove
it.

Maybe on a ford but on a Chevy Express you need a tool to release it



Most times it is a blown fuse

[sch911]

The lighter socket itself is held on by a large cylindrical nut on the back. You must get behind it to remove it.

[snowdance]

Not knowing the year for sure but most are mounted on the cover mounted over the engine cover. It is easy to remove. Just a few screws. You can then pull it forward or remove it and tighten the lighter or replace it. It may not have been plugged in to the wire on the back.

[ronfisherman]

You can get a digital copy of your Owners Manual at this site. Fuses can be found on page 5-110 to 115. Fuse 38 should be for the cigarette lighter. If it blows it may not discolor.
There is a tool for removing the cigarette lighter J 42059.
If you do a Google search for the tool. You will find sites that show how to use tool or Dremel grinder to remove cigarette lighter.

[EMD360]

Happened to us. It was the fuse box under the dash on our Ford and a mini fuse. I found the "right" fuse by checking the truck user manual.

[chinatrain99]

i "think" the fuse box is under the good. a "blown" fuse should show discolor correct? also, can the lighter be removed by "pulling" it from the dash? i was wondering if when you twisted, there was a point that it could be "popped" out.

[sch911]

You start by checking for a blown fuse.
If all fuses are good check for 12V between the center pin inside the receptacle and the outer housing with a voltmeter.
If no voltage check the connector behind the center pin for a good connection.