Replacing the cigarette lighter and its backlight lamp Lada Priora in pictures

How to change the cigarette lighter on a Priora

First, disconnect the minus terminal from the car’s battery, and then remove the cigarette lighter cylinder, since it will interfere with this repair. Next, using a screwdriver or the blade of a sharp knife, pry off the inside of the clip, as shown in the photo below:

It is possible that everything will not be so simple in practice. If the internal part does not pry, then we look inside to see what is preventing this action. Most likely, you will have to slightly bend the case so that it does not catch on the plastic edging. This is shown more clearly in the photo below.

Once the metal core is pulled out, it will all look something like this.

The plastic edging, which is green in the top photo, remains in the floor tunnel, and we do not touch it for now. Next, disconnect the power plug from the Priora cigarette lighter module by first pressing the connector latch:

And by pulling to the side, we remove the block from the connector, as shown in the photo below.

VAZ 2110: replacing the cigarette lighter yourself

If necessary, replace this part with a new one, installing everything in the reverse order. This socket has a catalog number that is identified as Sherole Niva, but there is nothing to worry about, since these models have some interchangeable parts.

If you need to fix a problem with the backlight, then we’ll talk about it below.

Removing the cigarette lighter

To diagnose the Priora cigarette lighter, it must be dismantled. Removal must be done with the fuse removed, so as not to cause an accidental short circuit during operation. We remove fuse F13 from the mounting block and get to work.

Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the hole on the cigarette lighter and lightly press on the plastic retainer, as shown in the picture. Then turn the metal part of the cigarette lighter counterclockwise.

We take out the metal part up and disconnect the connector.

Use your finger to pry up the green outline of the cigarette lighter illumination and remove it as shown in the picture.

We perform assembly in reverse order.

Cigarette lighter

This arrangement of the device was not chosen by chance. It is always in sight, you can reach it with your right hand without bending, it does not interfere, and it is impossible for your pant leg to get caught on it. For greater convenience, it is also equipped with a backlight, which makes it easier to find in the dark.

It is worth noting that the Priora’s cigarette lighter differs from previous models not only in location, but also in configuration: its socket is somewhat smaller than that of other VAZs.

Design and operating principle

The cartridge is equipped with a plastic button, when pressed, the “plus” is connected to ground through the spiral. The principle of heating the coil here is exactly the same as in an electric stove or iron, but unlike the latter, the Priora cigarette lighter does not have a thermal relay. Its task is performed by bimetallic “ears” inside the cartridge, which, when heated, expand, and the spring ejects the cartridge, setting it to its initial position.

Malfunctions

Like any other electromechanical device, the Priora cigarette lighter tends to break. Sometimes this can be caused by design defects, sometimes by malfunctions in the machine's on-board circuit, and sometimes by the fault of the user himself. Common cigarette lighter malfunctions include:

sinking of those same bimetallic “ears”;
burnout of the spiral;
broken contact in the connector;
fuse blown.

Malfunctions can also include the burnout of a backlight lamp, however, this is more related to a decrease in the level of comfort than to serious breakdowns. In addition, it does not in any way affect the operation of the device itself and can be easily eliminated by replacing the lamp.

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The sinking of the lugs is characterized by the lack of fixation of the cartridge in the pressed position. It can be caused either by the low quality of the metal from which they are made, i.e. defect, or high intensity or long period of use of the cigarette lighter.

The problem is solved by bending the “ears” inward using a thin screwdriver, naturally after de-energizing the on-board circuit. If after a short period of use the problem occurs again, it is better to replace the cigarette lighter.

When the spiral burns out, the cartridge is fixed when pressed, but does not heat up. The fault is diagnosed by ringing it using a car tester. It is not recommended to restore the spiral, as this may lead to a decrease in its resistance, which will make unwanted adjustments to the operation of the on-board circuit. In this case, the cigarette lighter also needs to be replaced.

Contact failure can be easily determined by removing the tunnel lining and checking the condition of the connector. This malfunction is not critical and can be fixed independently in a few minutes.

But as for the fuse, it makes sense to consider this malfunction separately, since its malfunction is most often caused by the human factor.

Replacing the cigarette lighter and its backlight

The cigarette lighter itself is not difficult to replace, you just need to pry the antenna inside the cigarette lighter with a screwdriver and pull out the inner part, and then we take out the plastic itself with the lamp, prying it with a thin screwdriver on both sides and pressing on the antenna. In principle, if you have already purchased a new cigarette lighter, you can simply look at how it works and everything will become clear.

Replacing the cigarette lighter on a Priora and its backlight lamp

Cigarette lighter problem

The device may malfunction due to the following problems:

failure in electrical contacts;

malfunction in interior lighting devices;

fuse blown, etc.

How to remove the cigarette lighter

According to the vehicle instructions, the cigarette lighter is replaced after removing the tunnel. In some cases, to conveniently repair the cigarette lighter, you will need to remove the seat. A simpler method of work is performed after removing the terminals from the battery. Only after de-energizing the equipment can work be performed.

In order to remove the cigarette lighter, a flat-head screwdriver is inserted into the hole in the structure. Then you need to press the lock with a screwdriver and turn the sleeve. You need to pull the device towards you, and the metal structure of the cigarette lighter is carefully pulled out of the socket. Then the plastic elements and electrical wiring are separated. Finally, repair work is carried out and the structure is assembled in accordance with the reverse procedure.

If there are problems associated with burnout of backlight lamps, it is necessary to dismantle the socket. After pressing the light filter lock, the structure is pulled out, then you should remove the burnt out lamp and replace it with a new one. Assembly is performed in reverse order.

DIY repair

The following tools are required to perform the repair;

soldering iron;
a set of screwdrivers of different sizes;
side cutters;
electric drill;
a set of special drills for performing metal work;
rosin;
a metal crown, the diameter of which must correspond to the device;
files of different quality;
solder;
pliers;
wiring;
screwdrivers;
switch;
splitters;
pliers;
tweezers;
new fuse;
gloves, etc.

Priora cigarette lighter connection diagram

Some people consider the cigarette lighter a completely unnecessary thing in the car. But drivers who keep up with modern technical progress have been using it to their full potential for a long time.

Using it instead of an outlet, you can connect various useful devices and devices to the car's power supply. You can comfortably spend time in the cabin of your Lada Priora, relaxing on a massage cape and drinking coffee brewed in a portable car coffee maker.

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But sometimes little troubles happen: when you connect your favorite gadget to the cigarette lighter socket, you see that it does not work. In this case, an inexperienced car enthusiast may panic, not suspecting that a blown cigarette lighter fuse is most often to blame. Changing it is quite simple, but first let's figure out where the Priora's cigarette lighter fuse is located.

What fuses ensure the operation of the cigarette lighter?

In a Lada Priora car, the cigarette lighter fuse is installed in the mounting block. To find it, the driver sitting behind the wheel inside the car just needs to look down and to the left.

The unit is mounted at the bottom of the instrument panel, on the left side of the steering wheel, and is covered with a protective cover. Below it is the entire mounting block of this car. In its lower part there are two rows of fuses. The location for installing the cigarette lighter fuse is located in the top row, farthest to the right. It is marked F13 and is designed for a current of 15A.

In addition, in Priora cars, the cigarette lighter fuse is also located in the main fuse box. This element is responsible for the cooling system fan, but it also ensures the operation of the cigarette lighter. Its marking here is F3, the current limit is 60A.

The cigarette lighter fuse on a Priora has to be replaced quite often. The reason for this is incorrect use of the cigarette lighter itself. Many drivers are not interested in car repairs and are not electricians. Some people just don't have time. Therefore, they don’t even think about the fact that the cigarette lighter may have current and power limitations. Many of us plug an electrical device that is too powerful into a socket, or, using a splitter, several at once.

What devices can be connected to the cigarette lighter?

Knowing the current rating for which the Prior's cigarette lighter fuse is designed, you can calculate what power devices can be used. To do this, we multiply the current strength of 15 A by the rated voltage in the cigarette lighter - 12 V.

We find that the power of the connected devices should not exceed 180 W. And the list of devices is very wide, because technological progress does not stand still, making the life of the driver and his passengers much more comfortable. Here are some of them:

• Compressor; • Air purifier and ionizer; • Electric kettle or boiler; • Fridge; • Massage cape or pillow; • Navigator, video recorder, etc.; • Heater on the seat; • Lamp or lantern; • Fan; • Vacuum cleaner;

• Splitter.

New devices appear every year. You must be very careful when connecting them to the cigarette lighter. Heavy load can lead to short circuit and fire.

How does the fuse work for the Priora cigarette lighter?

The cigarette lighter fuses are made in the form of fusible elements. They are designed to open the electrical circuit in case of excess power or short circuit, and protect other machine systems.

Structurally, such a fuse is made in the form of a plastic case with a special thread or plate that conducts electric current. The body itself is a system for fastening a fusible plate (thread) to the contacts of a block connected to the main electrical circuit of the Priora. In addition, Priora fuses are usually installed in a protective housing.

How to change the cigarette lighter fuse

Knowing where the cigarette lighter fuse is located on the Priora, you can replace it without any problems. Service in auto repair shops is now quite expensive, so let’s figure out how you can do it yourself.

Replacing the cigarette lighter on a Priora and its backlight lamp

The most important condition is that you cannot install any home-made devices, such as, for example, wire or a paper clip, instead of the fuse. In addition, it is better to use domestically produced protective elements and not buy Chinese analogues, as they are of low quality. None of this is safe and can even lead to a fire.

Connection diagram and node fuse

If the last problem occurs, you need to get to the shield located behind the front panel. Next, remove the plastic cover, gaining access to the fuse box itself. It is necessary to change the element numbered F13 - it is responsible for the cigarette lighter circuit.

Before doing this, you should pull out the connector going to the socket itself. To get to it, you will need to remove the decorative plastic from the front of the central tunnel. The connection diagram, as well as the pinout of the cigarette lighter and fuse are shown in the photo.

DIY Lada Priora instrument panel pinout: diagram

The dashboard contains the following parts, without which the car would not function:

external lighting controller;
switch for turning and lighting headlights;
signal regulator;
instrument cluster;
wiper regulator.

When is pinout required (device chips) and how to do it

All car parts fail sooner or later. There are times when they need to not only be repaired, but replaced. The instrument panel may also break, causing it to be removed and a new one installed in its place. This work is easy to do with your own hands if you have at least the slightest knowledge of mechanics. If you are well versed in your Priora (sedan), then you need to perform the pinout in this way:

First, the dial hands are removed using a regular knife.
Next, the gasket in the speedometer is scraped out to replace the backlight.
If there is no need to change the sensors, you can simply remove them and clean them.

Very often, motorists cover the panel with a special LED strip to achieve even lighting. You can also use CMD diodes, which can be easily fused into glass with a soldering iron. To do this, you need to disassemble the dial and solder diodes directly under the base of the hands.

If you understand the purpose of all the contacts, and also know the purpose of a particular connector on the panel, then you can easily do the pinout yourself. The main thing is to carry out everything strictly according to the instructions so that the connection is successful and the panel continues to function efficiently. If you know which is better to install a tidy: with a canbus or a regular one, then it’s better to ask professionals who understand this. If you have no experience in such work, and you do not understand the purpose of certain wires, then the technical service will help you improve the operation of the instrument panel. Of course, you will have to pay for this, but you will not waste your time, and the work will be done efficiently.

How to remove the instrument panel on a Priora

How to replace the cigarette lighter

To achieve a successful result, you need to follow simple instructions:

Turn off the ignition and power to the battery in advance (remove the “-” terminal).
Remove the cigarette lighter cover.
Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the metal core of the device.
We take out the plastic rim.
We take out the lamp and install a new one.
After this, we fix the socket with the new working lamp into the rim.
Now we install the plastic cover and rim in place. It is important that the bulb faces backwards when installing, otherwise the grooves will not line up and it will not work.
The last thing we replace is the core; it should also be directed backwards.
Finally, close everything with the cigarette lighter lid.

Now you can connect the battery back and check the operation of the cigarette lighter.

Even non-smoking car drivers regularly use this device. Through it, charging elements and electronic gadgets are connected. Therefore, if the cigarette lighter fails, the car owner faces a number of inconveniences.

You can replace the part yourself. You can learn about the reasons for the failure, how to independently replace the cigarette lighter on a Priora and select a spare part from the article.

Step by step replacement

1. Take out the cigarette lighter cylinder.

2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry up and remove the metal core of the cigarette lighter. It is best to do this from the inside so as not to damage the plastic.

If it doesn't come out, there may be clips on the inside of the core. They are most often metal. The photo below shows the location of the metal clips. Using a flathead screwdriver, you can bend them and remove the core.

If you are changing the cigarette lighter assembly, I think there is no risk of damaging something on it.

3. Remove the plastic bezel that is illuminated. This can be done using a flat-head screwdriver.

If your bezel backlight works and the bezel itself is not damaged, then you do not need to change it. Simply disconnect the non-working cigarette lighter core, connect a new one and put everything back together.

Power to the cigarette lighter comes through the terminal block. This means it is not difficult to replace it.

4. The backlight bulb is assembled with a plastic rim. To replace the light bulb, remove the small plastic cover.

Next, insert a flat-head screwdriver as shown below and pull the edge toward you. There is a small groove on the body and the light bulb is held in place by it. I think everything will be clear from the photo below, but if you have any difficulties, watch the video tutorial.

5. Remove the lamp from the socket and install a new one. The light bulb simply pulls out towards itself.

6. Install the socket with the new lamp into the rim. Be sure to align the grooves so that the cartridge snaps into place.

7. Install the small plastic cover.

8. Put the rim in place. There is a groove in the floor tunnel and a corresponding groove on the rim body. When installed, they must match and the light bulb must face backwards.

9. Change the cigarette lighter core and install it with the metal contact back until it clicks.

When installing, the contact should be backwards, just like the light bulb. Power is supplied to the backlight through this contact.

10. Install the cigarette lighter cylinder.

After reassembly, we connect the battery terminals and check the operation.

How to quickly remove the cigarette lighter of a VAZ 2110

There is an easier way that allows you to remove the device without dismantling the tunnel. You can quickly remove the device on a VAZ 2110 as follows:

We de-energize the circuit.
We dismantle the metal cartridge.
Using scissors or a minus screwdriver, we tighten the fixing antennae inside the cartridge and pull it out.
Unclip the wire block.
We dismantle the plastic filter, carefully prying up its edges.

The video will help you understand how to remove the cigarette lighter and replace the fuse on a VAZ 2110 car.

Video with important moments

Below are videos that will help you figure out how to replace the cigarette lighter on a car with a Europanel.

The cigarette lighter is closed, the radio and cigarette lighter of VAZ 2110 2111 2112 stopped working

Guys, tell me how to safely remove the cigarette lighter and change the backlight there, otherwise it’s stopped burning?

Comments 21

Using a thin screwdriver, I first bent the metal a little from the inside on both sides where the latches are because the latches there, although plastic, are not spring-loaded. then straightened it back

You pick up the plastic with a screwdriver and snap it off on both sides like a nail puller. Under the armrest you unhook the wire fastening so that it does not interfere with pulling it out. then you pull out the metal part from the light green plastic and the plastic will already come out

I didn’t see how and in what way it was removed, a good friend of mine, an electrician, took it off and installed a new cigarette lighter in 2 minutes. So try it - you only need a screwdriver (straight) and that’s it.

+1, Why take everything off!

helped with advice, thank you) the backlight also died (today I was tormented, I was steaming. I decided to tighten all the screws from the tunnel, tried to pull it out - no! I didn’t remove the seats because I’m too lazy. I’ll try to pull it out like that =

this week I removed my cigarette lighter like this... first I used thin tweezers to pry it off by the green plastic backlight, and when it came out about a centimeter, I couldn’t reach it any further... I suffered for a minute. 15...I realized that this plastic reflector or whatever it is is attached to the cigarette lighter shaft itself with latches...you can see rectangular holes in the shaft...I bent it a little near one and took the shaft itself out of the reflector...then I pulled the reflector out of the tunnel on which there was a light bulb...just above it twist in different directions to find a place to pull it out... there should also be some kind of small protection on the light bulb... when I pulled it out, it fell into the tunnel...

Location of Priora fuses under the hood

F1 (30 A) – power supply fuse for the electronic engine control system (ECM);
F2 (60 A) – fuse for the power supply circuit of the engine cooling system fan (power circuit), additional relay (ignition relay), rear window heating, electrical package controller;
F3 (60 A) – fuse for the power supply circuit of the electric fan of the engine cooling system (relay control circuit), sound signal, alarm signal, ignition switch, instrument cluster, interior lighting, brake light, cigarette lighter;
F4, F6 (60 A) – generator power circuit fuses;
F5 (50 A) – fuse for the power supply circuit of the electromechanical power steering

Relay and fuse box for Halla air conditioner

right electric fan power supply fuse (30 A);
fuse for the power supply circuit of the left electric fan (30 A).
right electric fan relay;
additional relay (sequential activation of left and right electric fans);
left electric fan relay;
heater fan power supply fuse (40 A);
compressor power supply fuse (15 A);
heater fan relay;
compressor relay.

Panasonic air conditioner relay and fuse box

Heater fan maximum speed
Right fan
Fan sequential relay (low speed)
Left fan
Left fan fuse (low speed)
Right fan
Heater fan
Compressor
Heater fan
Compressor

Serial number and part numbers

Before you begin repairing the cigarette lighter and disassembling the central tunnel, you need to buy a suitable spare part. There are different device options for the Lada Priora on sale, both original and not. Cigarette lighters from the AvtoVAZ factory have article number 21230-3725010-00.

When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the cost of the spare part. A cigarette lighter price that is too low indicates the use of low-quality materials

Such a part may burn out within several weeks after replacement. In addition, the item must be well packaged and have a certificate of conformity.

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Reasons why the cigarette lighter does not work on Lada Priora

Over time, the unit may break and require repair. Why does the part fail? Among the common reasons why the Lada Priora cigarette lighter does not work.

Burnt out heating element. If you often have to connect high-voltage devices to the connector, such as a wheel compressor, the element itself can quickly fail and the fuse will trip.
Light bulb broken. There is a light around the hole that may stop working.
Oxidation or poor contact of the cigarette lighter. Over time, contact may be lost between the antennae of the part and the socket itself, as a result of which the element fails. To check this, you need to remove the fuse and then inspect it for oxides. Additionally, you should tighten the fastening antennae. The fuse is put in place.
The cigarette lighter connection wires have fallen off. Refers to “age-related diseases”. For inspection, you will need to remove the VAZ Priora cigarette lighter from its socket without touching the fuse. In the event of a malfunction, it is necessary to solder the fallen wires.
Inept tuning is also a cause of failure. Some owners buy low-quality splitters and load them to full capacity. This leads to increased load on the fuses. Promotes accelerated wear of the generator.
Blown fuse. A breakdown may occur due to a short circuit. To identify this fuse malfunction, you should connect the lamp to the connector. Then turn on the ignition. If it does not light up, then the reason is the fuse. The protective element needs to be replaced.

Replacing the cigarette lighter on a Priora and its backlight lamp

Replacing the cigarette lighter and backlight

Many Lada Priora owners often encountered the problem of cigarette lighter failure. And the most common case of failure was a malfunction of the exhibition itself, that is, the heating element itself. Of course, in this case, the replacement is carried out in two seconds - take out the old one, insert the new one and that’s it. But less often there is a problem with the internal mechanism itself, which is not as easy to get as many might think.

So, if it turns out that even after replacing the fuse and the heating element itself, the Priora’s cigarette lighter still does not work, most likely in this case you will have to change the entire assembly. To do this, one screwdriver with a thin and flat blade will be enough.

What devices can be connected to the cigarette lighter?

Compressor;
Air purifier and ionizer;
Electric kettle or boiler;
Fridge;
Massage cover or pillow;
Navigator, video recorder, etc.;
Seat heating pad;
Lamp or lantern;
Fan;
Vacuum cleaner;
Splitter.

Let us additionally note that every year various new devices and all kinds of instruments appear. Always be careful about what you connect to the car cigarette lighter, because excessive load can not only cause fuses to fail, but also a short circuit, and worst of all, a fire.

Replacing the cigarette lighter lamp on a Priora

Also, using a thin screwdriver, pry up the green plastic insert and carefully remove it from the hole in the floor tunnel.

As a result, we get the following picture.

To remove and change the backlight bulb, you just need to remove the black cover, and under it there is already the lamp itself, inserted together with the “socket” into the cigarette lighter housing. And to get it out of there, just pry it slightly with a screwdriver so that the latch does not interfere with removal.

The light bulb itself is also easy to change - just slightly pull it to the side, removing it from the “socket”.

Installation occurs in the reverse order of removal and no difficulties should arise as a result of this repair. If someone found the photo report not entirely clear and legible, then everything will be presented below in a more convenient form.

Replacing the cigarette lighter of a VAZ 2110 with dismantling the tunnel

According to the user manual, the device must be removed by removing the decorative cover of the central tunnel. The instructions will tell you how to correctly remove the cigarette lighter of the VAZ 2110.

Turn off the ignition, open the hood, remove the negative terminal.
We unscrew two bolts securing the cover of the instrument tunnel (see photo).
Carefully remove the wire block.
Now you need to remove the decorative plastic trim under the parking brake.
Unsnap the latches of the gearshift lever cover and remove it.
Unscrew the screw using a Phillips screwdriver.
Move the seats aside, and then remove the screw from the tunnel near the gearshift lever.
The tunnel protective cover should now be easy to remove.
We dismantle the cartridge along with the filter and fuse.
We remove the device in order to repair or replace it.
Installation of the device is carried out in the reverse order.

Why doesn't the cigarette lighter work on a Priora?

Although this device is called, as in the old days, a cigarette lighter, in the modern automotive world even non-smoking drivers can use this socket to benefit the business. For example, use it as a socket to connect additional devices that require electric current. This is where problems begin to arise, as a result of which the cigarette lighter refuses to work.

The electrical circuit of the Lada Priora cigarette lighter is as simple as on other cars. It, through the mounting block and 15 amp fuse F13, is connected to the current source. Inside the cigarette lighter, the side terminals are positive, and in the center of the hole there are two antennae, bent almost 180 degrees, this is the negative terminal. Moreover, the plus and minus are located quite close to each other.

When a driver, without hesitation, plugs a non-standard plug into the cigarette lighter socket, a short circuit occurs in its contacts. As a result, the fuse burns out. The fuse will also blow if you connect a normal plug to the cigarette lighter socket, but the current consumed by this device, for example a bus compressor, is more than 15 amperes. If the driver, instead of a standard fuse, installs a fuse with a high current value or even replaces it with a bug, then when connecting devices that consume high current, the wiring will begin to melt. This may cause the bundle of wires to ignite, in other words, lead to a fire.

The Priora cigarette lighter is located on the lining of the floor tunnel, the diameter of its socket is 21 mm, moreover, the socket has a shallower depth compared to previous VAZ car models. And the plugs of many additional devices have a diameter of 18 - 20 mm. This is the reason why short circuits occur, leading to the fuse blowing.

In fact, it’s time for car designers to stop promoting smoking, and instead of a cigarette lighter, install a socket in the cabin for connecting additional devices. And in addition to everything, develop a unified standard for the design and diameter of plugs.

How to remove the cigarette lighter on a Priora yourself?

Even in a new car, after a short period of use, something can break. For example, the cigarette lighter or its backlight may fail. This type of breakdown especially occurs due to frequent use of the cigarette lighter. Nowadays, the cigarette lighter socket is used to connect devices such as a navigator, video recorder, vacuum cleaner, charging a laptop (phone), etc. to a power source. Therefore, it is not surprising that one of the first things to break in a car is the cigarette lighter or its component part. To determine the cause of the malfunction, it is necessary to dismantle it.

Possible causes of breakdowns

Before removing the cigarette lighter on a Priora, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the possible causes of its malfunction. Possibly to fix a problem. There is no need to remove the cigarette lighter.

№	Cause of malfunction
1	backlight burnout
2	contact fault
3	fuse blown

If the cause of the breakdown is a fuse, then to replace it you need to remove the cover from the installation block and find the F13 mark - this is the fuse that is responsible for the cigarette lighter. Most often it can be removed without the help of an auxiliary key. Replace the blown fuse with a new one and replace the cover. The whole procedure takes no more than 10 minutes.

How to remove the cigarette lighter?

According to the instructions described in the Lada Priora repair and operation book, the cigarette lighter is replaced after removing the tunnel. And if you don’t have the necessary tools at hand, you’ll have to remove the seat. But there is a more simplified option, which few car owners know about. How to change the cigarette lighter on a Priora without dismantling the floor of the car?

Replacing the cigarette lighter on a Priora

Before any manipulations performed on the car, especially if they have to do with wiring, it is necessary to remove the terminals from the battery. Only after the car is de-energized can you begin to work.

To remove it, you will need to use a small flat-head screwdriver that is inserted into the hole inside the cigarette lighter. You need to press the screwdriver onto the latch (green) and turn the metal sleeve. Carefully remove the metal cigarette lighter cup by pulling it towards you. Once removed, the green plastic and wiring are separated from the cigarette lighter. Next, repairs are made, and then everything is put back together in reverse order.

If the cause of the breakdown is a burnt-out light bulb, it is necessary to dismantle the socket. When you press the filter lock, the entire structure is pulled out, after which the burnt out light bulb is removed and replaced with a new one. They assemble everything the same way, but in reverse order.

Replacing a cigarette lighter is not a complicated operation, and it is worth learning how to do it yourself. However, regular burnout indicates a problem with the wiring system, especially if it occurs without excessive loads. This fact cannot be ignored, since a short circuit can lead to serious consequences.

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Cigarette lighter repair: how to remove the device from a Priora

To replace an element you need:

set of screwdrivers: Phillips, flat;
tweezers;
blowtorch, coupled with solder;
protective gloves.

Step-by-step instructions will help you remove and change the cigarette lighter on your Lada Priora yourself. The procedure is as follows.

Open the hood and remove the negative terminal of the battery. After this, the contacts will not close, which will avoid short circuits.
Now you should dismantle the two sides of the decorative plastic in front of the tunnel. Fastenings - near the floor.
Disconnect the contact chip, remove the Priora cigarette lighter. Next, replace with the working element.
Remove the gearshift lever housing by disconnecting all fasteners.
Unscrew the front/rear screws securing the central tunnel and remove it, gaining access to the socket.
Pull out the metal cup by pressing the latches.
Remove and replace the cigarette lighter with a working part.
Solder the old wires to the new element.
Assembly is carried out in the reverse order to that described.

Replacing a device without removing the front panel

There is a way to quickly carry out the repair procedure, avoiding disassembly. Dismantling from the Priora without removing the panel is carried out as follows.

Disconnect the battery terminal.
Using a small screwdriver, bend the metal a little on both sides where the plastic latches are.
We pull the metal cartridge, removing it from its seat.
We disconnect the plastic chip located at the end of the element.
Next is replacing the part with a new one and the installation procedure.

Additional mounting block Priora

F1 (15 A) – main relay and starter interlock circuit fuse;
F2 (7.5 A) – fuse for the power supply circuit of the ECU (controller);
F3 (15 A) – Priora fuel pump fuse;
K1 – main relay;
K2 is the place where the Priora fuel pump relay is located.

Attention! The relay and fuse diagram may differ depending on the configuration and production date of the vehicle. Current diagrams of the mounting block are presented in the operating manual for the date of manufacture of the vehicle (download from

site).

Let us remind you that on our website you can find detailed instructions for repairing the Lada Priora with your own hands.

Device and how it works

The Lada Priora cigarette lighter is located in a standard place for domestic cars (VAZ, etc.) - in the central tunnel of the floor covering near the parking brake handle. The location in a visible place ensures ease of use of the device and accessibility of connecting wires from different devices. For comfortable use, the device is complemented by a backlight that turns on in the dark. The Priora 1 and 2 cigarette lighter designs differ in configuration and design, because... The nest is more compact than other VAZ models.

The design solution and operating principle of the cigarette lighter are standard. The cigarette lighter consists of a socket (a hollow cylinder made of alloy) and a metal socket. The cartridge is supplemented with a button, after pressing which the plus is connected to the minus by means of a spiral. The Priora brand cigarette lighter does not have a relay. The relay functions are performed using bimetallic elements built into the inner surface of the cartridge. After heating, the elements unclench, the spring presses on the cartridge, placing it in its original position.

How does a cigarette lighter work?

The cigarette lighter is made in the form of a cylinder into which the heating element or plug of a car accessory is placed. The power supply in it has a constant voltage of 12V, which is protected by a fuse. The cigarette lighter has “+” and “-” through which current flows when a load is connected. The backlight is also powered from the cigarette lighter, which also operates at 12V.

The standard cigarette lighter socket has the form of a cylinder, inside of which there is a nichrome filament, which subsequently heats up to a high temperature.