Ugh Another problem-- Cig Lighter
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 704
Likes: 0
From: NY, NY
2004 C240 4matic, 2009 C300 4Matic
Ugh Another problem-- Cig Lighter
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!
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!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 4,765
Likes: 567
From: Milwaukee, WI
2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
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?
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?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 120
From: London ON Canada
2012 C300 4Matic Sport Sedan
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.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 57
2013 C250 Sport
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.
I'm surprised Mercedes still puts lighters in their vehicles. My children had never seen one of these things before.
Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 166
Likes: 2
From: New York City
2009 C300 Sport 4Matic
Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 197
Likes: 1
From: Australia
C220 CDI SLK 200
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production
Verdad Gallardo
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look
Verdad Gallardo
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
