cigarette lighter question please help
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Burning Brakes
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cigarette lighter question please help
ok my fuse is good but no power to things i plug in. So I took out the ashtray to see under there, looks to be hooked up. I dont wanna pull my entire console out? is there any ideas as to what's broken and how to fix it.
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two possibilities
On my 69, there is a power wire attached to a terminal at the base of the lighter socket with a clip. You may be able to pop out the ash tray and veryify that the wire is connected to that terminal. If you can't see it, you'll need to lift the shifter console up for a peek. Mine had fallen off at one point and was a simple fix.
Also, since there is no Ground wire attached (at least on my 69), verify that the console / shifter plate is securely attached, ie. grounded, to the metal brackets. This is your ground and the lighter will not function without it.
Good luck.
Mark
Also, since there is no Ground wire attached (at least on my 69), verify that the console / shifter plate is securely attached, ie. grounded, to the metal brackets. This is your ground and the lighter will not function without it.
Good luck.
Mark
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Lighter in my '68 would not work until I ran a separate ground wire from the case to the system ground under the console. Has worked like a charm ever since. Ditto for the clock. A separate ground from the clock case did the trick.
Burning Brakes
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I have an 82 and have removed/replaced my shifter console. Sounds like you removed the screws to the shifter boot. Try removing the trim piece first (someone else suggested that). Can likely get access to the plug/socket if needed. It's a very simple device. Trim has three screws. Might need an offset screwdriver to get to one of them or really mash the seat cushion down.
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Good luck
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The cig lighter is on the left side of the consol isn't it? I would remove the side panel off the console and access it from there. The single pin contact on the bottom is a pos and they frequently fail, the socket gets full of junk too.
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