Why does the cigarette lighter in the Sagitar not pop up?
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The cigarette lighter in the Sagitar not popping up is usually due to poor contact. The reason is that when the heating element of the lighter is pressed down, it cannot reach the internal connector, thus failing to heat up. Fan Jie, a technician from Shuangdong Road FAW repair shop, explains that the poor contact of the cigarette lighter's heating element is mainly caused by frequent use. If it is pressed down too often, it can affect the internal fuse, causing it to shrink inward. Over time, this can also lead to premature aging of the fuse. More related information is as follows: 1. Cigarette lighter socket: The cigarette lighter socket is not just for lighting cigarettes; it also serves as a power interface for charging. Some can even connect to dedicated sockets, providing much higher power than the car's USB port. 2. Note: Many car owners are unaware of the power function of the cigarette lighter and only use it as a tool for lighting cigarettes, which is somewhat 'overkill' and can easily lead to rapid aging. When poor contact occurs, car owners should replace the internal fuse as soon as possible and reduce the frequency of using the cigarette lighter, avoiding smoking in the car whenever possible.
My car's cigarette lighter got stuck last time too, took me a while to figure it out. The most common issue is the aging spring inside—after prolonged use, it loses elasticity and can't pop up. Another possibility is small objects like coins or receipts falling in and jamming the metal contact. Also, if beverages or juice have been spilled into the socket, the sticky sugar residue can cause the lighter to stick. My own method is to first disconnect the power, then use needle-nose pliers to gently grip the lighter, twist it a few times, and pull it out. If that doesn’t work, you might need to remove the center console panel to check if any circuit connections are loose. A word of caution: never yank it forcefully, as breaking the plastic clips will make things worse. Generally, replacing the entire cigarette lighter assembly at an auto repair shop costs just around a hundred bucks—not worth the risk of DIY.
