Cigarette lighter does not work?

Hi,

We need to determine if the unit is getting power. There is a 3 pin connector that connects to it. Remove it and check if there is both power and a ground. If you look at the attached picture, it shows which pins to check.

Here are a few links to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Do this and let me know what you find.

If you find there is power and it has a good ground, here are the directions for replacing it. The remaining pictures correlate with the directions.

2005 Buick Century V6-3.1L VIN J
Procedures
Vehicle Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Cigarette Lighter Service and Repair Procedures
PROCEDURES
CIGAR LIGHTER HOUSING REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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1. Remove the lighter fuse.
2. Remove the lighter housing by placing one side of the "T" portion of J 42059 into the housing opening. Angle the other side into the opposite opening. Pull the lighter housing straight out.

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3. If the standard method fails to remove the housing, use the following alternate method:
1. Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the housing.
2. Remove the plastic latches in the 3-mm (0.11-in) square windows.
3. Use J 42059 as directed above to remove the housing.

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4. Remove J 42059.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector. Make sure the connector remains routed through the opening.
6. Remove the housing.
7. Remove the lighter housing retainer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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1. Route the connector through the retainer. Align the lighter housing retainer to the slot in the opening.
2. Install the retainer by pressing into place until fully seated.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the housing.
4. Align the tabs on the housing to the slots in the retainer. Install the lighter housing by pressing into place until fully seated.
5. Install the lighter fuse.

Let me know if I can help.

Joe

I found the above info on removing the lighter housing. I didn't see anything about the ashtray. That special tool that is listed, looks like the letter T, the horizontal head is what goes into the cavities. I've never used one.

So how did you check for power at the socket?Did you use a multi meter and check the power and ground wires seperate to see which you were missing?

Have checked fuse? Here is a guide and the fuse location.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please run this test and get back to us.

Your welcome

15 amps. If you want to do all that, have someone install a port wired from the battery with the correct gauge wire for your needs. It is worth the money you will spend instead of blowing fuses from overloads.

Roy

Take a fresh pencil and put crazy glue on the eraser head and hold against the penny til it sets up and then you can pull it out.