Cigar lighter removal

Bernard LPG · 12th March 2008, 20:31

I've managed to push the actual lighter socket deeper into the holder. The door is now jammed and I can't see how the assembly releases. I've done a search and can find a reference to the same problem by Nisfo but I can't find how this was resolved. I'm pretty sure something has broken;it all seems a bit flimsy, so I expect I'll be looking for a replacement.

Anyone know how it pops out? Is it like the cup-holder retainer?

Simon · 12th March 2008, 20:34

I'm affraid to say the cigar lighter is intergral to the lower centre console unit. To remove it requires stripping the centre console working your way downwards starting from the radio headunit and the "eyebrow" piece then down to the climate control/heater control pannel then next comes the lower unit containing the cupholders, cigar lighter and ashtray.

Hope that helps for starters.

Mike · 12th March 2008, 20:43

As above except you do not need to remove the ICE head unit or eyebrow. Start by removing the Climate Unit and work down from there. You can use the instructions contained in this how to. It is straightforward.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...hread.php?t=34

hth

Simon · 12th March 2008, 20:45

Quite true Mike, the headunit doesn't need to be removed but it does give you an awful lot more room to play with when you're wriggling the damn wires about at the rear of the lower centre console to unplug the cigar lighter wires

Bernard LPG · 12th March 2008, 20:47

Thanks for the quick replies!
I've only ever posed one question on here that never got an answer.
Guess I'll be contacting SMC for another unit.

Simon · 12th March 2008, 20:51

Off-topic:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernard LPG

Thanks for the quick replies!
I've only ever posed one question on here that never got an answer.
Guess I'll be contacting SMC for another unit.

Really? What question was that?

Bernard LPG · 12th March 2008, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

Off-topic:

Really? What question was that?

Can't remember how to post link, but this got 0 replies. Not really surprised.

Request to Members in North Wales. I have to visit someone near Caernarfon in a couple of weeks time. Thought SWMBO & I would take advantage and make a 2-3 day mini-break of it. Looking on internet for decent place to stay and there doesn't appear to be a great deal in the Caernarfon to Porthmadog area. Would appreciate suggestions especially personal knowledge of places other than impersonal and town centre type hotels.

Simon · 12th March 2008, 22:07

Guess no one really knows the area well enough, perhaps?

On the subject of the original question, however, thinking back to when I took my console apart (as you do) I do recall seeing that there may be a way of removing the cigar lighter from the console but how one would do it I don't know. Thin pokey tools and lots of perserverance spring to mind....

GagHalfrunt · 14th March 2008, 17:41

Mine is broken in exactly the same way apart from the door is missing too! I managed to get a whole centre console bit including the ashtray for twenty quid or something.

12th March 2008, 20:31	#1
Bernard LPG I really should get out more....... 75 V6 Saloon 2003 LPG MGZT V8 260 LPG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evesham Posts: 2,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Cigar lighter removal I've managed to push the actual lighter socket deeper into the holder. The door is now jammed and I can't see how the assembly releases. I've done a search and can find a reference to the same problem by Nisfo but I can't find how this was resolved. I'm pretty sure something has broken;it all seems a bit flimsy, so I expect I'll be looking for a replacement. Anyone know how it pops out? Is it like the cup-holder retainer?

12th March 2008, 20:43	#3
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	As above except you do not need to remove the ICE head unit or eyebrow. Start by removing the Climate Unit and work down from there. You can use the instructions contained in this how to. It is straightforward. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...hread.php?t=34 hth __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th March 2008, 20:34	#2
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I'm affraid to say the cigar lighter is intergral to the lower centre console unit. To remove it requires stripping the centre console working your way downwards starting from the radio headunit and the "eyebrow" piece then down to the climate control/heater control pannel then next comes the lower unit containing the cupholders, cigar lighter and ashtray. Hope that helps for starters.

12th March 2008, 20:45	#4
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Quite true Mike, the headunit doesn't need to be removed but it does give you an awful lot more room to play with when you're wriggling the damn wires about at the rear of the lower centre console to unplug the cigar lighter wires

12th March 2008, 20:47	#5
Bernard LPG I really should get out more....... 75 V6 Saloon 2003 LPG MGZT V8 260 LPG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evesham Posts: 2,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the quick replies! I've only ever posed one question on here that never got an answer. Guess I'll be contacting SMC for another unit.

12th March 2008, 22:07	#8
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Guess no one really knows the area well enough, perhaps? On the subject of the original question, however, thinking back to when I took my console apart (as you do) I do recall seeing that there may be a way of removing the cigar lighter from the console but how one would do it I don't know. Thin pokey tools and lots of perserverance spring to mind....

14th March 2008, 17:41	#9
GagHalfrunt Gets stuck in MG ZT190+ Solar Red Commission No: 396 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Very North Cotswolds Posts: 702 Thanks: 17 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Mine is broken in exactly the same way apart from the door is missing too! I managed to get a whole centre console bit including the ashtray for twenty quid or something.