Cigarette lighter stuck down
01-29-2010 | 02:35 AM
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When I open the ashtray flap on my car the cigarette lighter doesn't pop up. It seems to have got stuck in the down osition and I don't seem to be able to pull it up manually very easily.
How hard is it to get it all apart so I can see what's wrong with it?
How hard is it to get it all apart so I can see what's wrong with it?
01-29-2010 | 03:02 AM
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MIne did the same but was fixed under warranty. Seems to be a fairly common issue since the topic shows up here occasionly. I use the 12v outlet that is above the passenger foot well more than the cig lighter so I don't break it again.
01-30-2010 | 09:36 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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From what I've gathered here, this is a fairly common problem with no easy fix. The only fix I've seen mentioned is total replacement. G/L
What year is your car? Most E60s have an outlet under the dashboard, to the left.
What year is your car? Most E60s have an outlet under the dashboard, to the left.
01-30-2010 | 10:33 AM
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ive had this problem. fixed by removing the trim and bringing it up again. i don't use cigarette lighter anyway so i took it off after the incident
02-18-2010 | 04:47 AM
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My E60 is a 2003 car. I've not noticed an outlet under the dashboard but would love to find one there!
Edit: Just found this photo:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/att...2&d=1236629392
Will have a look in my car later. I really should RTFM!
Edit: Just found this photo:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/att...2&d=1236629392
Will have a look in my car later. I really should RTFM!
02-18-2010 | 09:43 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
My E60 is a 2003 car. I've not noticed an outlet under the dashboard but would love to find one there!
Edit: Just found this photo:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/att...2&d=1236629392
Will have a look in my car later. I really should RTFM!
Edit: Just found this photo:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/att...2&d=1236629392
Will have a look in my car later. I really should RTFM!
02-25-2010 | 02:03 AM
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Just to add...mine did this too however mine is easily pulled up. I got an ipod and FM modulator for Christmas and after about 2 days of use in and out of the cig. lighter, the whole metal piece of the lighter came loose and since doesn't spring up anymore. Sad to hear that there's no fix.