Thank you for the video. From my experience I recommend buying the original tool. My after market one was tiny bit wider and got stuck in the socket. It took me about half an hour of swearing to get it out, unfortunately with few bruises around the socket. Spending few more bucks is definitely worth it.
I bought the Dorman which is not the OEM tool as suggested in the comment below and I contacted Dorman first and they said it was the tool. It's now stuck. Socket won't come out and tool won't come out. Doesnt even make sense to me. Unless the tool bent in there? Aluminum not steel like the OEM. Plan B.
Nicely done - you totally nailed it and that was extremely helpful. I didn't know what to do and I have three to pull out in my Yukon in order to put in replacement USB charge ports. No amount of prying is going to remove those sockets. Thanks for talking me down!😅
Wow! I think this is gonna save me alot of hassel! Appreciate it! I have a 2001 Tahoe and it keeps blowing fuses! Its gotta be one of the three outlets gone bad and I'm tryna figure out if I gotta tear the console out!
Unless the Dorman 56457 (OEM Part Number 25776667; J42059) tool was too wide; 2018 Chevy Traverse does not seem to use a tool even though the socket accommodates one. DrShock told me some cars require removing the black bezel plastic ring/retainer ring with a tab on each side (east and west) that are depressed and then by pulling out the bezel the socket came with it. My Dorman tool got stuck in the lighter socket in the plastic bezel housing. I could not remove the tool until I was able to push the socket back into the bezel a fraction (after I had it at a vise). I don't see how the tool works on this car because when removing the bezel the socket came out with it. Thank you DrShock for the tip.
same here...replacing it in a 2002 astro van after yearsd of waiting for a mechanic friend to do it for me. getting impatient so i'll now do it myself - it seems simple enough...thanks for this video!
Any tips on how to upgrade the DC male head sockets to where they can tolerate more heat whether from car dc outlet or other dc outlet with more power?
How do you get the bezel back in? I'm replacing a dash panel and I have to use the old bezel on new panel for cigarette lighter and it don't want to go back in. It looks like it should snap back in, but I keep pressing it, but it's not snapping back in. Do I need a special tool to get the bezel back in? It's a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. Thanks for your time
No special tool for the models with a bezel. But there will be tabs on the bezel, both that secure it to the dash panel, and to the socket. Either you haven't got those aligned, or they may have broken off due to age requiring replacement of the plastic bezel.
I imagine this could only happen due to either corrosion, or a defective design aftermarket part encountering some physical obstruction with the OEM socket. Either way, you'll have to apply _sufficient force_ to undo this bond in order to get the tool in that's required to remove the socket. Care is needed to avoid cracking or otherwise damaging the dash when doing so. For corrosion some penetrating fluid can be helpful (put down plastic to avoid staining the carpet below). And you definitely want to *pull the appropriate fuse to remove power* when going this route.
How do I get the other half out? I see yours came out all in 1 piece with wires attached. Just the front piece came out of mine that just holds the truck lighter
Some GM vehicles have a decorative plastic bezel around the socket where it meets the dash/console plastic. So sounds like you just removed this snap on bezel. What year/model GM vehicle?
This video is for GM vehicles. Your Ford may differ in design. I have come across GM cars (e.g. J body models) where you have to pull the dash panel to remove the power socket. The Ford may be similar.
It will vary by model year and model, GM uses the same part across many models for this but they do change over the years to match the interior design changes. Your local GM dealer should be able to hook you up with just the VIN.
Hi, I bought the Dorman tool (I messaged Dorman they said it was the right tool) for a 2018 Chevy Traverse and it went into the socket fine, however the socket will not pull out. I can't get the tool out either. Any thoughts? Thank you.
If the socket on that model and year has the two opposing square cutouts for the tool, then you should be able to remove the tool by moving one peg of the tool all the way out of one square cutout on the socket by rocking it at an angle. If it went in, it can come out. ;-) Some models may have a snap on retaining bezel going into the dash trim that you may have to remove first, before the socket can be extracted. The service manual for the model and year is going to be necessary to determine if that's the case with your vehicle.
Thank you the retaining ring might be the issue. I have the tool in right I watched your video and others, etc. I pulled so hard I injured my intercostal muscles pulling on that tool. I lubed the sides with silicone to no avail as well. So. I'll try the tabs on the sides of the black plastic ring with hinged cover. I appreciate you getting back to me so quickly. When I get this out I'll have to buy a DrShock t-shirt.@@DrShock
I have a 2006 GMC Sierra It has the single piece lower dash assembly I used the DIY tool and I’ve wiggled Pulled Strained Tugged And bent the shit out of my tool with zero progress on getting the original non working socket out
Maybe you can help me ? My cigarette lighter is stuck in the socket and won't come out, no matter how hard I pull on it. When I bought my car used, the previous owner removed all cigarette lighters, so I used one from another car, and it's "stuck" in there. Should I drill it out ? or really pull hard ? If I pull too hard it may tear out the wiring harness. You seem to be very good with your hands, so what would you do ? I'm thinking just to drill it out ?? What do you think ?? Good video BTW.
If I'm following you, this is a situation where you forced the installation of a outlet from a different model vehicle into this current vehicle. As a result, the fitment is wrong so now it's wedged into the dash. Well in this sort of situation I'd be concerned with damage to the plastic dash face/bezel, so what I would suggest is removing that from the vehicle and work on extracting the incorrect sized socket from behind.
There's a reason GM designs special tools to service these parts. You don't have to use the genuine GM one, there's plenty of knock-offs of this tool available in your corner parts store for less (links in the description). Personally I could never damage someone else's vehicle/part by bending it like that. This particular video is about a power outlet part that only services back to the 1996 model year. I don't know if this specific tool supports older model years than that, there have been several different GM designs over the years.
Thanks, the fuse is going out from a short circuit most likely. That could be in the socket (the part this video covers), or the wiring harness connecting to the socket in the back of the dash. The easiest way to tell is a visual inspection after removing the socket from the vehicle. Check for some debris inside first, sometimes that's all it is. Sockets that are obviously rusted/corroded, appear burnt, or otherwise damaged at that center terminal at the very bottom of the socket are likely shot (what blows the fuse is _direct_ electrical contact being made from that center terminal with the sides of the socket instead of a lighter element or phone charging plug). The best way is to test the socket with a voltmeter, which a local auto parts store should be able to do if you do not own that kind of tool.
I have a 2002 Chrysler Sebring and a penny dropped down the cigarette lighter socket and there was a small spark and now I don’t have power to my sockets. What should I do to fix this? Thanks for any help given in advance it’s greatly appreciated
The coin would have created a short circuit, which would then blow the fuse. You'll need to extract the coin by removing the socket and disconnecting it before you replace the fuse. The socket may still be serviceable, or it may need to be replaced. You would judge that based on signs of burns or heat damage, as well as corrosion.
@@DrShock out of curiosity, what would happen if I disconnected the fuse before the battery? I’m very new to this so every little information helps. Thanks
@@LongHairedTurtle If you remove the correct fuse (the one actually for the accessory power socket), it's the same outcome as disconnecting the vehicles battery negative cable.
@@DrShock So i hv pulled the two fuses front and back. So if i use metal, I'm ok fr blowing any other fuses or fry the whole electric in my vehicle? I dont hv anything plastic. Sorry, I just don't know about this basic fuse or electrical stuff exactly.
@@ALSILVERU2 Hey sorry for delay responding, I missed these two comments earlier. So yeah just pull the negative cable from the battery. Then remove the socket and replace it. Put in a new fuse as well after you do that. Reconnect the battery and give it go. With the battery negative cable removed, it's all safe to work on electrical short wise. Just be sure you get the correct replacement socket part for your make/model/year and be sure it's plugged in correctly and you should be good to go.
I'm reading this as your 12V accessory socket is burning out the element on your removable cigarette/cigar lighter. Not sure what else you could mean by _portable lighter_ here. So if the fuse is good to the socket, and the 12V socket is not corroded, then you want to look at the cigarette lighter element itself. Are you plugging in a genuine GM cigarette lighter element into the socket, or an aftermarket one here?
@DrShock mehn I just used a Swiss army knife saw to remove mine. Seemed like I pressed both side deep and it was able to come out. Problem is I couldn't get the plugin base out and not it doesn't work at all 😭
You won't be able to disconnect the wiring harness until you get the socket removed as the connection is in the back as shown. But if you feel you might let the tool slip and make contact with the bottom of the outlet, definitely pull the fuse for the accessory power. If you accidentally touch something metallic between the shell of the outlet, and the connector and the very bottom then that will cause a short circuit.
The tool pulls the socket housing which is the metal portion of the aux port. The cigarette lighter plugs into the socket housing. After you pull it out, just like in the vid, nothing left but the retaining bezel and that unsnaps from the dash trim once the housing is removed (the housing exerts pressure on the tabs that keep the retainer held into the dash).
Once the tool is in the socket notches, you're kinda _committed_ to pulling it out in order to remove the tool if nothing else. Have you tried to give it a twist first? Sometimes the plastic bezel can get melted onto the barrel of the socket.
It _should_ fit anything from GM up thru around 2020. But you should take a peek inside the socket to be sure it looks like what you see in the photo - for the presence of the square cutouts the tool fits into.
One fuse on my 2003 Nissan Murano is blowing all my power sockets. I keep replacing the fuse. I bought the double usb power socket. Or do you think it is a relay and which one?
I bought one and did this and it got stuck! I couldn't get anything out. I had to pry the side of the retainer to get it out, broke a clip, then the tool was still stuck in the socket It took forever to get it out - what a GD disaster. I could have done that without buying the tool. It ended up be totally useless
Hi Tony. The same happened to me with my 2000 Camaro. I bought Dorman lighter at Amazon and the tool was included. Where did you get yours? To make it more interesting, the plastic part of the lighter was missaligned with the steel one so I couldn’t get it in the socket. I am planning to buy the lighter at rock auto. Any experience there? Thank you for any information.
While this video is specific to GM, some models may have a retaining bezel or clip that has to be removed first even if they use the same type of tool. Just something to keep in mind. The least expensive of these removal tools will be made of aluminum, most likely Chinese, as I mentioned in the video. These are OK for relatively younger vehicles but _may_ bend if you have a socket that is stuck in there from many many years (over a decade or more). The more expensive steel version of the tool will not have this problem. Also, be sure you are not trying to _pry_ out the socket as this will more more stress on the aluminum version of the tool. Rock the "T" into the square holes in the socket barrel, straighten the tool up, and pull directly outwards. If there's still resistance, your model likely has a retaining bezel or clip that will need to be removed first.
@@DrShock Thank you for your time in answering this. Yes, I might have to buy one made out of steel. My car is a Chevy Tracker, they don’t even make these cars anymore. Struggling to keep my devices charged at the moment. I’m in a homeless situation right now, and only my car is my source for power. Good day to you
Sure, more than is required but certainly will still render the circuit safe to work on. Just verify you have no power before proceeding with the repair.
Well, they still ARE cigarette lighters! They come with an element that heats up to light your smoke (or a camp fire in case of an emergency 😉) and many cars come with both a lighter and a USB port. 😀 So give us old timers and those chronic smokers who insist upon lighting up in the car a break, don't take us out of the equation before our time. 😆
Thank you for the video. From my experience I recommend buying the original tool. My after market one was tiny bit wider and got stuck in the socket. It took me about half an hour of swearing to get it out, unfortunately with few bruises around the socket. Spending few more bucks is definitely worth it.
Agreed, I bought the socket and tool for 20 bucks.
I bought the Dorman which is not the OEM tool as suggested in the comment below and I contacted Dorman first and they said it was the tool. It's now stuck. Socket won't come out and tool won't come out. Doesnt even make sense to me. Unless the tool bent in there? Aluminum not steel like the OEM. Plan B.
@@sweetiepienumber1 the same thing is currently happening to me. Stuck inside
@@anthonyg9389 how did u ever get it out? Mine is stuck 😭
Nicely done - you totally nailed it and that was extremely helpful. I didn't know what to do and I have three to pull out in my Yukon in order to put in replacement USB charge ports. No amount of prying is going to remove those sockets. Thanks for talking me down!😅
Thank you so much saved me a couple of hundreds from the vist to the dealership
Thanks!
Wow! I think this is gonna save me alot of hassel! Appreciate it! I have a 2001 Tahoe and it keeps blowing fuses! Its gotta be one of the three outlets gone bad and I'm tryna figure out if I gotta tear the console out!
Short , on point, informative the way it should be, good tutorial!
I love it, no bs straight to the point. Thank you.
I was today years old when I found out there was a tool for those chingaderas🤯
It comes with the socket when you buy it at autozone, but I don’t know how they make it look so easy, I bent mine.
Unless the Dorman 56457 (OEM Part Number 25776667; J42059) tool was too wide; 2018 Chevy Traverse does not seem to use a tool even though the socket accommodates one. DrShock told me some cars require removing the black bezel plastic ring/retainer ring with a tab on each side (east and west) that are depressed and then by pulling out the bezel the socket came with it. My Dorman tool got stuck in the lighter socket in the plastic bezel housing. I could not remove the tool until I was able to push the socket back into the bezel a fraction (after I had it at a vise). I don't see how the tool works on this car because when removing the bezel the socket came out with it. Thank you DrShock for the tip.
Thanks. This is exactly what I needed. I’m removing a lighter from an ‘05 F250. 👍😎
same here...replacing it in a 2002 astro van after yearsd of waiting for a mechanic friend to do it for me. getting impatient so i'll now do it myself - it seems simple enough...thanks for this video!
Nice, short, and simple.
short and simple great video
Thanks very helpful and with a lot detail a like when you show up with details
Any tips on how to upgrade the DC male head sockets to where they can tolerate more heat whether from car dc outlet or other dc outlet with more power?
Thanks for a great video !
Im trying to change the cap only, the socket wont fit through the cap??
Thank's por su tutorial tan exelente,Feliz año..
How do you get the bezel back in? I'm replacing a dash panel and I have to use the old bezel on new panel for cigarette lighter and it don't want to go back in. It looks like it should snap back in, but I keep pressing it, but it's not snapping back in. Do I need a special tool to get the bezel back in? It's a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. Thanks for your time
No special tool for the models with a bezel. But there will be tabs on the bezel, both that secure it to the dash panel, and to the socket. Either you haven't got those aligned, or they may have broken off due to age requiring replacement of the plastic bezel.
Thanks!!!@@DrShock
Excellent Doc. Thanks.
Great stuff! ... Now then, how do u remove it if the cigarette lighter itself is stuck(pushed in) inside the socket & doesn't want to budge?
I imagine this could only happen due to either corrosion, or a defective design aftermarket part encountering some physical obstruction with the OEM socket. Either way, you'll have to apply _sufficient force_ to undo this bond in order to get the tool in that's required to remove the socket. Care is needed to avoid cracking or otherwise damaging the dash when doing so. For corrosion some penetrating fluid can be helpful (put down plastic to avoid staining the carpet below). And you definitely want to *pull the appropriate fuse to remove power* when going this route.
How do I get the other half out? I see yours came out all in 1 piece with wires attached. Just the front piece came out of mine that just holds the truck lighter
Some GM vehicles have a decorative plastic bezel around the socket where it meets the dash/console plastic. So sounds like you just removed this snap on bezel. What year/model GM vehicle?
@DrShock didn't remove it, came out when taking lighter part out and not the whole thing just half. 97 explorer xlt
This video is for GM vehicles. Your Ford may differ in design. I have come across GM cars (e.g. J body models) where you have to pull the dash panel to remove the power socket. The Ford may be similar.
@DrShock hope not lol. I seen your video hoping just to pull whole piece out then replace
Very good video. Well done. Helped me .
Thank You. I just purchased from ebay!
You are a genius and a lifesaver. Thank you!
Great video! THANKS!
I accidently busted the "bezel". Is there a specific model number for the bezel that goes to the outlet? Or are they universal?
It will vary by model year and model, GM uses the same part across many models for this but they do change over the years to match the interior design changes. Your local GM dealer should be able to hook you up with just the VIN.
Hi, I bought the Dorman tool (I messaged Dorman they said it was the right tool) for a 2018 Chevy Traverse and it went into the socket fine, however the socket will not pull out. I can't get the tool out either. Any thoughts? Thank you.
If the socket on that model and year has the two opposing square cutouts for the tool, then you should be able to remove the tool by moving one peg of the tool all the way out of one square cutout on the socket by rocking it at an angle. If it went in, it can come out. ;-)
Some models may have a snap on retaining bezel going into the dash trim that you may have to remove first, before the socket can be extracted. The service manual for the model and year is going to be necessary to determine if that's the case with your vehicle.
Thank you the retaining ring might be the issue. I have the tool in right I watched your video and others, etc. I pulled so hard I injured my intercostal muscles pulling on that tool. I lubed the sides with silicone to no avail as well. So. I'll try the tabs on the sides of the black plastic ring with hinged cover. I appreciate you getting back to me so quickly. When I get this out I'll have to buy a DrShock t-shirt.@@DrShock
I have a 2006 GMC Sierra
It has the single piece lower dash assembly
I used the DIY tool and I’ve wiggled
Pulled
Strained
Tugged
And bent the shit out of my tool with zero progress on getting the original non working socket out
Have you removed it yet ?
Maybe you can help me ? My cigarette lighter is stuck in the socket and won't
come out, no matter how hard I pull on it. When I bought my car used, the previous
owner removed all cigarette lighters, so I used one from another car, and it's
"stuck" in there. Should I drill it out ? or really pull hard ? If I pull too hard it may
tear out the wiring harness. You seem to be very good with your hands, so what
would you do ? I'm thinking just to drill it out ?? What do you think ??
Good video BTW.
If I'm following you, this is a situation where you forced the installation of a outlet from a different model vehicle into this current vehicle. As a result, the fitment is wrong so now it's wedged into the dash.
Well in this sort of situation I'd be concerned with damage to the plastic dash face/bezel, so what I would suggest is removing that from the vehicle and work on extracting the incorrect sized socket from behind.
Same tool for a '78 GM product or would you "bend" the clips with a small screwdriver like I've seen on other channels?
There's a reason GM designs special tools to service these parts. You don't have to use the genuine GM one, there's plenty of knock-offs of this tool available in your corner parts store for less (links in the description). Personally I could never damage someone else's vehicle/part by bending it like that.
This particular video is about a power outlet part that only services back to the 1996 model year. I don't know if this specific tool supports older model years than that, there have been several different GM designs over the years.
@@DrShock got it. thanks!
Great instruction... Will replacing that part of the lighter be enough to stop burning out the fuse. (I'm sure I'm not using the right language.)
Thanks, the fuse is going out from a short circuit most likely. That could be in the socket (the part this video covers), or the wiring harness connecting to the socket in the back of the dash.
The easiest way to tell is a visual inspection after removing the socket from the vehicle. Check for some debris inside first, sometimes that's all it is. Sockets that are obviously rusted/corroded, appear burnt, or otherwise damaged at that center terminal at the very bottom of the socket are likely shot (what blows the fuse is _direct_ electrical contact being made from that center terminal with the sides of the socket instead of a lighter element or phone charging plug).
The best way is to test the socket with a voltmeter, which a local auto parts store should be able to do if you do not own that kind of tool.
I have a 2002 Chrysler Sebring and a penny dropped down the cigarette lighter socket and there was a small spark and now I don’t have power to my sockets. What should I do to fix this? Thanks for any help given in advance it’s greatly appreciated
The coin would have created a short circuit, which would then blow the fuse. You'll need to extract the coin by removing the socket and disconnecting it before you replace the fuse. The socket may still be serviceable, or it may need to be replaced. You would judge that based on signs of burns or heat damage, as well as corrosion.
@@DrShock out of curiosity, what would happen if I disconnected the fuse before the battery? I’m very new to this so every little information helps. Thanks
@@LongHairedTurtle If you remove the correct fuse (the one actually for the accessory power socket), it's the same outcome as disconnecting the vehicles battery negative cable.
Is this the same way to do it for the 1 in the console between the seats ?
yep, here's a version for where I repaired that type - th-cam.com/video/TUb5aY-0DPU/w-d-xo.html
Do u need to disconnect car battery or just keep the key out of the ignition? 🤔
You have to pull the power fuse before inserting the metal tool like described in the video.
@@DrShock So i hv pulled the two fuses front and back. So if i use metal, I'm ok fr blowing any other fuses or fry the whole electric in my vehicle?
I dont hv anything plastic.
Sorry, I just don't know about this basic fuse or electrical stuff exactly.
My sockets are 5vrs old and look rusted corroded nasty inside.. I replaced the fuses twice but everyrtime I try to use lighter they've blown.
@@ALSILVERU2 Hey sorry for delay responding, I missed these two comments earlier. So yeah just pull the negative cable from the battery. Then remove the socket and replace it. Put in a new fuse as well after you do that. Reconnect the battery and give it go. With the battery negative cable removed, it's all safe to work on electrical short wise. Just be sure you get the correct replacement socket part for your make/model/year and be sure it's plugged in correctly and you should be good to go.
Just pull out the fuse
My 12 volt lighter keeps burning out my portable lighters help plz fuse is fine i checked voltage and its pretty steady 12-13 v
I'm reading this as your 12V accessory socket is burning out the element on your removable cigarette/cigar lighter. Not sure what else you could mean by _portable lighter_ here. So if the fuse is good to the socket, and the 12V socket is not corroded, then you want to look at the cigarette lighter element itself. Are you plugging in a genuine GM cigarette lighter element into the socket, or an aftermarket one here?
Nice video, thank you
Amy alternatives for the tool?
Nope
@DrShock mehn I just used a Swiss army knife saw to remove mine. Seemed like I pressed both side deep and it was able to come out. Problem is I couldn't get the plugin base out and not it doesn't work at all 😭
Do you have to disconnect any power or anything?
You won't be able to disconnect the wiring harness until you get the socket removed as the connection is in the back as shown. But if you feel you might let the tool slip and make contact with the bottom of the outlet, definitely pull the fuse for the accessory power. If you accidentally touch something metallic between the shell of the outlet, and the connector and the very bottom then that will cause a short circuit.
I have the tool. It pulled the cigarette lighter but I can't get it to pull the aux port out
The tool pulls the socket housing which is the metal portion of the aux port. The cigarette lighter plugs into the socket housing. After you pull it out, just like in the vid, nothing left but the retaining bezel and that unsnaps from the dash trim once the housing is removed (the housing exerts pressure on the tabs that keep the retainer held into the dash).
Mine had the 2 notches but it wont come out no matter what and now my tool is stuck inside..
Once the tool is in the socket notches, you're kinda _committed_ to pulling it out in order to remove the tool if nothing else. Have you tried to give it a twist first? Sometimes the plastic bezel can get melted onto the barrel of the socket.
Were can you get Tham at
Links in the description for what I showed.
Will that tool work for a C5 Corvette?
It _should_ fit anything from GM up thru around 2020. But you should take a peek inside the socket to be sure it looks like what you see in the photo - for the presence of the square cutouts the tool fits into.
One fuse on my 2003 Nissan Murano is blowing all my power sockets. I keep replacing the fuse. I bought the double usb power socket. Or do you think it is a relay and which one?
I bought one and did this and it got stuck! I couldn't get anything out. I had to pry the side of the retainer to get it out, broke a clip, then the tool was still stuck in the socket It took forever to get it out - what a GD disaster. I could have done that without buying the tool. It ended up be totally useless
Hi Tony. The same happened to me with my 2000 Camaro. I bought Dorman lighter at Amazon and the tool was included. Where did you get yours? To make it more interesting, the plastic part of the lighter was missaligned with the steel one so I couldn’t get it in the socket. I am planning to buy the lighter at rock auto. Any experience there? Thank you for any information.
I bought mine in auto zone, and I bent the tool, the socket did not come out
How do I remove it without a tool
You don't. The extractor tool is mandatory for removal of the power socket from the trim.
I hear ya. This is stupid....stop with the special tools already...Great video though
I bent my T tool, it seems impossible
While this video is specific to GM, some models may have a retaining bezel or clip that has to be removed first even if they use the same type of tool. Just something to keep in mind.
The least expensive of these removal tools will be made of aluminum, most likely Chinese, as I mentioned in the video. These are OK for relatively younger vehicles but _may_ bend if you have a socket that is stuck in there from many many years (over a decade or more). The more expensive steel version of the tool will not have this problem. Also, be sure you are not trying to _pry_ out the socket as this will more more stress on the aluminum version of the tool. Rock the "T" into the square holes in the socket barrel, straighten the tool up, and pull directly outwards. If there's still resistance, your model likely has a retaining bezel or clip that will need to be removed first.
@@DrShock
Thank you for your time in answering this.
Yes, I might have to buy one made out of steel.
My car is a Chevy Tracker, they don’t even make these cars anymore.
Struggling to keep my devices charged at the moment. I’m in a homeless situation right now, and only my car is my source for power.
Good day to you
Gracias, directo al punto
Where's the link for the tool
Links in the description
👍
I can't find the goddamn fuse. Can I disconnect the battery instead?
Sure, more than is required but certainly will still render the circuit safe to work on. Just verify you have no power before proceeding with the repair.
Will this work on a Ford?
Can I do this on a 2008 jepp liberty ?
Well, they still ARE cigarette lighters! They come with an element that heats up to light your smoke (or a camp fire in case of an emergency 😉) and many cars come with both a lighter and a USB port. 😀 So give us old timers and those chronic smokers who insist upon lighting up in the car a break, don't take us out of the equation before our time. 😆
Mine is stuck
Nope. My s10 is nothing like this. Having to hard time removing it.
Of course it needs a special tool.
Thanks!