The cigarette lighter VAZ-2110 does not work: possible malfunctions and their elimination

The car cigarette lighter has long ceased to be used only for its intended purpose. Today, its nest is actively used by drivers as an on-board outlet, from which additional electrical appliances work. Because of this "popularity" cigarette lighter often breaks. We can talk about possible reasons for its failure in this article.

What is a cigarette lighter

Structurally, the cigarette lighter consists of two main parts: a glass and an insert. The first element is made of metal and has a shape in the form of a cylinder. In its lower part there is a contact to which voltage is applied from the positive terminal of the battery. The body of the glass is connected to the "mass" of the car.

The insert is also made of metal and has a cylindrical shape. Inside it there is a special spiral, which is heated when current passes through it. The upper part of the insert is equipped with a plastic cap.

In order for the cigarette lighter to be easily detected in the dark, the glass is equipped with a transparent plastic rim, under which is a light bulb. It lights up when the parking lights are switched on.

How the cigarette lighter works

The principle of the cigarette lighter is quite simple. When we click on the insert, it deepens into the glass and is fixed inside it with the help of specially designed bimetallic plates. Through the spiral begins to flow electric current, heating it. When the temperature reaches a certain value, the plates are decompressed by heat and the insert returns to its initial position. Taking it out of the glass, we have the opportunity to light a cigarette from the red hot spiral. But this is for those who smoke. And those who use the device as an outlet, it is enough simply to plug a plug of any of the additional electrical appliances into the glass, and it will be powered by a battery (generator) when it is working.

What can happen with a cigarette lighter

? Does the cigarette lighter VAZ-2110 not work ? The reasons for this phenomenon may be several:

• Fuse blown;
• Oxidized (burned) contacts;
• There is a breakage of the electrical wiring;
• Burned spiral insert.

Consider the listed problems in more detail.

Fuse

, первым делом необходимо проверить предохранитель. In a situation where the VAZ-2110 cigarette lighter is not working , the fuse must first be checked. This is the device that most often fails. расположен в основном монтажном блоке, который находится в моторном отсеке. The cigarette lighter fuse VAZ-2110 is located in the main assembly block, which is located in the engine compartment. On the electrical diagram it is designated as F-18 and usually has a rating of 25 A.

By the way, it is not necessary to climb under the hood. , исправность предохранителя можно проверить включением вентилятора отопителя. If the cigarette lighter VAZ-2110 does not work , the fuse can be checked by switching on the heater fan. Just press the start button in any mode. исправен, не заработал – открываем капот. Earned - fuse cigarette lighter VAZ-2110 is working, not working - we open the hood.

You ask: "And here is the fan?" The fact is that the protection of its electrical circuit is also responsible for the fuse F-18, and also for lighting the glove box. To make sure, turn on the dimensions and open the glove box. The light is off - go find a fuse!

Check the fuse-link F-18 with a multimeter connected in the tester mode. Remove the fuse from the seat and call it. In case of a malfunction, replace the insert, observing the nominal value.

We disassemble the central console

Further diagnostics of the device requires its removal. ? But how to get the VAZ-2110 cigarette lighter ? Some experts manage to extract it from the facing panel without dismantling, picking with a screwdriver, but why deform the plastic, if it takes no more than five minutes to remove it? And you only need a Phillips screwdriver for this. The order of work is as follows:

1. We unscrew screws of fastening of the left and right facing of the central console.
2. We disconnect the connecting pads of the cigarette lighter's wires and its backlight (it is recommended to disconnect the minus terminal from the battery in advance).
3. We squeeze forward overlay (under the lever ручника). Remove the overlay.
4. We remove the handle of the gear lever, and after and its cover.
5. Unscrew the central screw securing the tunnel liner.
6. We shift the front seats up to the stop forward.
7. We turn away the screws of the rear fastening of the upper lining and dismantle it.

Check the status of the wiring and contacts

Having removed the panel of the central console, first of all it is necessary to examine the contacts of the pads connecting the cables of the cigarette lighter's power and its illumination. If they are all right, put the terminal on the battery, turn on the ignition and check if there is voltage on them. His absence may indicate a break in the cigarette lighter's chain. In this case, you will have to check the wiring from the pads to the mounting block. This can be done by ringing the conductors.

Having found out, that contacts in колодках are oxidized or burned, clean with small emery cloth, then check up working capacity of the cigarette lighter. If they are all right, inspect the connectors on the device itself. It has three contacts: two "pluses" (for a lamp and a glass) and one common "minus". If necessary, sand contacts.

Spiral

If the cigarette lighter VAZ-2110 does not work, the cause can be covered in the helix of the insert. Its burnout is most often caused by malfunction of bimetallic plates. Over time, they lose their properties (bend and unbend under the influence of temperature), which leads to the fact that the insert does not jump out of the glass in a timely manner. Naturally, this leads to overheating of the spiral and its burning out. It is quite difficult to check the serviceability of this element, since a broken wire can close to a mass. Trying to repair a spiral is also an ungrateful task. It is better to buy a new cigarette lighter. Moreover, it costs within 300 rubles.

Replacement cigarette lighter VAZ-2110

If you decide to replace the cigarette lighter, you will have to perform the above described steps to dismantle the upper panel of the central tunnel lining. и установить его на место старого, стоит убедиться в его работоспособности. Before you connect the cigarette lighter to the VAZ-2110 and install it in place of the old one, you should make sure it's working. To do this, just connect the power connectors of the device and the backlight with their contacts, turn on the ignition and gently dump the insert into the beaker. Wait a little while the spiral warms up. If the insert "jumped", then the device is working.

должна выполняться при отсоединенной минусовой клемме АКБ! Replacement of cigarette lighter VAZ-2110 should be performed with the battery negative terminal removed! To do this, disconnect the non-working device from the power wires. Then use a screwdriver to press the latch of the cigarette lighter socket on the back side of the cladding panel and push the glass forward. Install the new cigarette lighter in the reverse order.