Akhafeez

Hey guys,
A penny dropped into my cigarette lighter (I know )and it doesn't work anymore. Normally when this happens I just change the fuse and its fine. This time i changed the fuse a couple times and still nothing. Anyone have any ideas what the next step would be?

Thank you!

Adi-Benz

Well, funny thing, I have the same "problem"

I say that the 1st owner didn't want anyone smoking in the vehicle - same as me, lol

But then I realized maybe I'd like to charge my phone one day...

So how do get it out/why would a penny damage the lighter?

MB Marko

pennys a good conductor because of the copper. I forgot to add It causes a short circuit and blows the fuse. you need to get it out, then change the fuse or it won't work. i'm unsure why it won't work after the penny is out and the fuse is changed lol.

michail71

Is it the lighter you are testing with? Many of the 12V plugs have fuses in them also.

I'm surprised Mercedes still puts lighters in their vehicles. My children had never seen one of these things before.

Akhafeez

yeah i used both lighter and 12v plug still nothing

JohnnyC300

Maybe you can use a tweezers or needle nose pliers? If it is stuck flat at the bottom maybe a sharpened pencil or thick needle can help you
unwedge it and aid in extraction of it.

Big Daddy

My 7 series BMW has humidors for cigars built into the doors

Badabing

Mines is stuck in the lighting position. Any tips on how to set it lose guys ?

Akhafeez

I took it out already and replaced the fuse and it still doesn't work