Cig lighter stuck

Pujon · Post by **Pujon** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:38 am

Hello new to the board and am having trouble with my cigerrette lighter not ejecting. I don't smoke, but need it for my cell and navigation. It will light and pop back, but then the little sleeve it is in tries to come out with it and neither releases.Any suggestions?

NibCrom · Post by **NibCrom** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:55 am

Do you have an actual cigarette lighter? Mine just came with a little cover that snaps onto it. Does yours have this? Otherwise it sounds like you could just leave the lighter out all the time?

Houston · Post by **Houston** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:14 am

The same thing happens with my cigarette lighter. With some trepidation, I pull it out anyway. The enclosure comes out about 1/4 inch, but stops there. I've done this a zillion times with no problem as of yet (knock on wood).

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:14 am

Quote, originally posted by Pujon Â»It will light and pop back, but then the little sleeve it is in tries to come out with it and neither releases.Any suggestions?i've had the same problem...after a couple years, haven't fixed yet its seems like the one of the dye cuts in the lighter openned or bent and is lodged in the sleeve or something. its frustrating... do a search on this website. someone suggested i think taking a pair of pliers and just breaking the cap to pull it out if i remember...if you figure it out keep us posted. good luckdon't forget, you've also got that extra plug on the inside bottom of the center arm rest

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:06 am

i beleive there is a TSB for this issue on the '03's

engineertwin2 · Post by **engineertwin2** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:11 am

My plug is loose as well and always feels like it wants to come out when I pull out any chargers. I wouldn't worry a great deal about it. Shouldn't be that much of a problem. Worst case, you buy a replacement at Radio Shack or from 'Yota/GM.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:14 am

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 Â»i beleive there is a TSB for this issue on the '03'sbut what about the o4... mine's an o4

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:35 am

Mine does the same when I pull my GPS out,stupid thing comes out like Houston said.Oh and I have an 04.I wouldn't stick a pair of pliers in when the battery is hooked up though.

Pujon · Post by **Pujon** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:06 am

mine is an 07 and it is an actual lighter. I didn't know there was another adapter I will look for that tonight. I wouldn't mind the insert coming out, but the problem is that the lighter is in it and I can't it out so basically the outlet can not be used

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:09 am

Is the lighter actually pushed in,like to heat it up.And can you twist it.

Houston · Post by **Houston** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:15 am

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 Â»i beleive there is a TSB for this issue on the '03'sAnybody here have the TSB number or know where we can get it?

altimar · Post by **altimar** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:50 am

Quote, originally posted by Pujon Â»mine is an 07 and it is an actual lighter. I didn't know there was another adapter I will look for that tonight.I think ramenboy assumed you had an older Vibe. Pontiac removed the cig. adapter from the console between the seats in '05, I believe. I don't have an actual cig. lighter, just a little flip cap over it, but from what everyone else has said, it looks like you just need to pull harder on the thing.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:45 pm

Quote, originally posted by altimar Â»...Pontiac removed the cig. adapter from the console between the seats in '05, I believe. I don't have an actual cig. lighter, just a little flip cap over it, but from what everyone else has said, it looks like you just need to pull harder on the thing. i didn't know they got rid of the center power outlet in the console!!! anyways, with my stuck lighter, it feels if i really pull, the lighter will take the dash with it! and it actually won't twist or turn in the socket. its stuckanwyays, whoever gets their lighter unstuck first, tell us howQuote, originally posted by kevera Â»I wouldn't stick a pair of pliers in when the battery is hooked up though.

Houston · Post by **Houston** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:06 pm

Quote, originally posted by ramenboy... Â»with my stuck lighter, it feels if i really pull, the lighter will take the dash with it! and it actually won't twist or turn in the socket. its stuckanwyays, whoever gets their lighter unstuck first, tell us howMine felt the same way. I took a chance pulling real hard, anyway. It worked for me, so good luck to you if you try it.

Pujon · Post by **Pujon** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:44 am

the only other outlet i have is 115 volts....not sure if i can run the gps or charge the phone with that I know the gps would need a different plug anyone have any idea where to get that?

Pujon · Post by **Pujon** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 1:04 am

being that mine is not quite ayear old yet, I really don't want to risk pulling the dash apart what is the tsb that was mentioned earlier?

Pujon · Post by **Pujon** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:33 am

I tried to just pull reall hard slowly and tried to just yank it, but niether worked. I also tried to hould the sleeve in with a screwdriver while I pulled the lighter, but no results there either. I think this is somehow wearing out my battery also as I had a hard time rolling up the windows and the radio went out just as I was going back in from lunchAny thoughts or suggestions

Pujon · Post by **Pujon** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:29 am

I got the cig lighter oput this morning. I realized I wasn't getting a goo angle on it with the shifter and everything there and thought maybe wd40 would work. I was a bit worried about getting it inside the outlet thoguh so before I did it i grabbed a pair of pliers. I just gave it a little tug to see if the dash was going to come apart like i thought it would when i was just using my handthat little tug endde up bringing the lighter and the pliers into my stomach. it didn't feell good, but it was well worth having the lighter out. now I just need to test the outlet, but it was lighting the lighter during this fiasco so it should be okay., now we should be able to get to the honeymoon and back without getting lost

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:32 am

hey good job!!!! maybe i can borrow your lucky pliers congrats on the marriage! enjoy the honeymoonand by the way, welcome to gen vibe!post pics

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:45 am

I had this issue when I first got the car in 2002. I can check at school if I can find the TSB for you and I can fax it if you want. Otherwise I think the way they fixed it was twisting the inside of the outlet to kind of tighten it. I tried but got electrocuted (removed)...wise idea right?Take it to the dealer and they should fix it. If not, I'll get the TSB out of the database and send to who ever wants it.

Houston · Post by **Houston** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:52 am

I'd appreciate your posting the TSB right here so we'll have it and thereby avoid possible hassles with the dealers. Thanks.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:15 am

Ten Four. Only problem is that I have to get it from the database in my shop class so I don't know if I can get it on my computer. I'll bring a zip drive and try that

Houston · Post by **Houston** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:23 am

Thanks. Maybe an easier way would be to simply bring it up and write down the TSB number. Whatever works!

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:20 am

The Link will let you search for any TSB just put in year/make/modelhttp://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/c...h.cfm Make : PONTIAC Model : VIBE Year : 2003 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Service Bulletin Number : 05062004 Date of Bulletin : MAY 06, 2004 NHTSA Item Number : 10013213 Component : EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Summary : CIGARETTE LIGHTER HOUSING PULLING OUT OF THE DASH. And for the 2004:Make : PONTIAC Model : VIBE Year : 2004 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Service Bulletin Number : 05062004 Date of Bulletin : MAY 06, 2004 NHTSA Item Number : 10013213 Component : EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Summary : CIGARETTE LIGHTER HOUSING PULLING OUT OF THE DASH.

Houston · Post by **Houston** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:47 am

Thanks a million!

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:57 am

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 Â»Make : PONTIAC Model : VIBE Year : 2003 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Service Bulletin Number : 05062004 Date of Bulletin : MAY 06, 2004 NHTSA Item Number : 10013213 Component : EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Summary : CIGARETTE LIGHTER HOUSING PULLING OUT OF THE DASH. And for the 2004:Make : PONTIAC Model : VIBE Year : 2004 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Service Bulletin Number : 05062004 Date of Bulletin : MAY 06, 2004 NHTSA Item Number : 10013213 Component : EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Summary : CIGARETTE LIGHTER HOUSING PULLING OUT OF THE DASH. dude you rock!and merz thanx for the effort!

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:53 pm

Ha there you go

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