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I have a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. My cigarette lighter has ...

Sent to Car Experts April 23, 2006 9:56 a.m.

I have a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. My cigarette lighter has burned out. It is not the fuse. I have tried, without success to remove the old lighter assembly. What do I do??

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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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Popping out the and unscrewing the assembly

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April 23, 2006 10:14 a.m. (17 minutes and 54 seconds later)

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There is a round housing on the backside that threads off the inner element after you remove the wires.You may need pliers to turn it but don't crush it with them.

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Reply to Hammer Time
Sent April 24, 2006 8:47 a.m. (22 hours and 33 minutes later)

I have tried to unscrew it but it didn't work. Should I just keep trying that??

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Reply to Hammer Time
Sent April 24, 2006 8:51 a.m. (3 minutes and 53 seconds later)

Do I have to take that panel off under the radio.Is that where the wires are??

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April 24, 2006 11:57 a.m. (3 hours and 6 minutes later)

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