Re: Cigar lighter,Brians 51

Posted by HH56 On 2009/6/16 21:30:50

It is a standard resistance heating element connected between the center pin or stud and the circumference which is ground. When you push it in, the center makes contact and element heats until hot enough to trigger release so it pops out.

First, check to make sure the elements look identical as to depth. There are different sizes and it is possible the one not working has been changed and isn't deep enough to make contact. If that looks OK, then clean the center contact area well and try again.

If still no luck, then suggest an ohmmeter and check the resistance between center and case. Don't know what it would be but should be very close to your working one. It may have broken under the rust or corroded at one of the connect points.