Cigarette lighter

The cigarette lighter in my Stilo dynamic 02 has never worked since I got it, which as far as smoking goes does not bother me. However it would be nice to be able to charge various accessories.

Would anyone have any ideas for a quick remedy.

Carol

Have you checked the fuse for it ?

Carol, have you tried another plug other than the lighter? My lighter didn't work until I bent one of the contacts in the socket but I'm pretty sure I had been able to run my air pump before I did that. Of course, that could just be my failing memory!

I don't know if it's a problem with all Stilo lighters, but mine's really temperemental. I had to tape the plug for the splitter in there to hold it in a place where it worked. Same with all plugs.

I must admit it's a good thing my adapter has an led on it as I often nudge it with my elbow and lose power. Just takes a quick glance to check it

The switches for the splitter (now wired into wiring loom) light up the cabin on mine...so i'll always know if they're on! (also on a master switch if the boys in blue are about)

I sorted out the ciggie lighter problem thanks, and sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Got another problem now, I can remember what oil the car takes and I don't want to put the wrong type in - can you help out please. Don't tell me to look in the manual because I've lost it, well I think my dh did really.

mines never worked and keeps popping fuses and i couldnt find the fault so i leave it as is

for anyone interested its fuse F44

Carol, we'll need to know what car you drive to answer that.

...or simply use Search to get the answer

OOPs sorry, its a Stilo 1.6 dynamic. I really hope I have bought the right oil

I don't drive the 1.6 buy I gather the best oil you can buy for it is 5W-40 fully synthetic but 10W-40 should be OK.

Best to keep to a well known make too rather than buying anything cheap

Thanks very much for that info, it was just what I needed to know. What Fiat have you got? and are you happy with it.

Oh that's the wrong question to ask me

I've had mine nearly 3 years and just love it

You just need to read my sig to see what Stilo I drive and pictures are in my Gallery if you're interested

What he really means is that he wishes he'd got the 3 door version instead.

You've got to be joking

Did you not see my post on collecting all my son's stuff from Uni It took 2 loading attempts to get it all in the 5 door - even had to open the sky-roof to get access to the last remaining spaces.

You wouldn't have a hope in hell with a 3 door