cigarette lighter - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cameyer · 05-03-2013, 02:44 AM

I've been having some issues getting my cigarette lighter to work, could someone help me with how it is supposed to me wired

Swed · 05-03-2013, 03:27 AM

As far as I can remember on my truck its only one positive wire from fusebox and then grounded in chassis in the dash

1963c-10 · 05-03-2013, 03:15 PM

Thats correct, and then there is also a positive for the light that goes on the lighter. But the unit is self grounding.

**aerotruk63** · 05-03-2013, 03:38 PM

There's a mystery there. Ive seen both the Illuminated and Non-Aluminated.

1963c-10 · 05-03-2013, 04:23 PM

Really? I never knew they made a non-illuminated version. I have 2 OEM lighters, both have the light. Both of mine are the Deluxe versions though. Is it possible that standard lighters didn't have the light maybe?

**aerotruk63** · 05-03-2013, 04:33 PM

Will have to look this up in the parts book.

**aerotruk63** · 05-03-2013, 04:35 PM

Casco suppiled the lighters to GM I think. Will have to investigate this more.

**argonaut** · 05-03-2013, 04:35 PM

What!? I never knew there were illuminated lighters.
Posted via Mobile Device

**aerotruk63** · 05-03-2013, 04:45 PM

Perhaps to clarify the housing aluminates via a grey wire like the dash lights.

**argonaut** · 05-03-2013, 04:47 PM

How cool. I never knew that!
Where can I get one?

**aerotruk63** · 05-03-2013, 04:51 PM

Theres an NOS one on Ebay for $200. When your looking at a parts truck always look at the Fuse box. If it has jumpers coming out of it there should be a few electrical goodies on it. Like the glove box/ dispatch light.

1963c-10 · 05-03-2013, 04:57 PM

I have an extra socket w/the light i think argonaut....let me look when I get home. And I agree with the casco manufacturer aerotruk63...all my lighters have casco on them.

**argonaut** · 05-03-2013, 05:36 PM

Sweet!
How big of a nerd are you when you get excited about a little cigarette lighter light socket that you never knew about... oh well!

**aerotruk63** · 05-04-2013, 06:27 AM

Then I must be a huge nerd, my pulse races when I find accessories on a truck or on Ebay. I was speechless, then depressed, when I found an original rear sliding window that wouldn`t ship international. It worked out through connections to finally get it, but man, was I a mess waiting for delivery.

Ken Cook · 01-19-2018, 05:06 PM

I just ordered and received a cigarette lighter and thought it would be 1 wire to connect. I was wrong. It has 2 wires and 3 connectors.

I know this is an old thread but I wanted to thank aerotruk63 for the photos above. I would have connected the wire that goes to the light to ground.

padresag · 01-19-2018, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Perhaps to clarify the housing aluminates via a grey wire like the dash lights.

thanks for that picture. I have one to come out of an old dash and now see how it comes out
ron

Ken Cook · 01-19-2018, 08:26 PM

Yea. I spent 30 mins looking for info and about 10 mins installing.

05-03-2013, 02:44 AM	#1
cameyer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: santa cruz california Posts: 89	cigarette lighter I've been having some issues getting my cigarette lighter to work, could someone help me with how it is supposed to me wired

05-03-2013, 03:27 AM	#2
Swed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sweden - Gävle Posts: 76	Re: cigarette lighter As far as I can remember on my truck its only one positive wire from fusebox and then grounded in chassis in the dash __________________ Johnny G -----------Vehicles-------------- * Chevrolet C-10 Stepside 1962 * Audi A4 Avant Quattro TDI 2008 * Sachs Compact 50cc 1967

05-03-2013, 03:15 PM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: cigarette lighter Thats correct, and then there is also a positive for the light that goes on the lighter. But the unit is self grounding. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-03-2013, 03:38 PM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: cigarette lighter There's a mystery there. Ive seen both the Illuminated and Non-Aluminated. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

05-03-2013, 04:23 PM	#5
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: cigarette lighter Really? I never knew they made a non-illuminated version. I have 2 OEM lighters, both have the light. Both of mine are the Deluxe versions though. Is it possible that standard lighters didn't have the light maybe? __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-03-2013, 04:33 PM	#6
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: cigarette lighter Will have to look this up in the parts book. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

05-03-2013, 04:35 PM	#7
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: cigarette lighter Casco suppiled the lighters to GM I think. Will have to investigate this more. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

05-03-2013, 04:35 PM	#8
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: cigarette lighter What!? I never knew there were illuminated lighters. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

05-03-2013, 04:45 PM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: cigarette lighter Perhaps to clarify the housing aluminates via a grey wire like the dash lights. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

05-03-2013, 04:47 PM	#10
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: cigarette lighter How cool. I never knew that! Where can I get one? __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

05-03-2013, 04:51 PM	#11
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: cigarette lighter Theres an NOS one on Ebay for $200. When your looking at a parts truck always look at the Fuse box. If it has jumpers coming out of it there should be a few electrical goodies on it. Like the glove box/ dispatch light. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

05-03-2013, 04:57 PM	#12
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: cigarette lighter I have an extra socket w/the light i think argonaut....let me look when I get home. And I agree with the casco manufacturer aerotruk63...all my lighters have casco on them. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-03-2013, 05:36 PM	#13
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: cigarette lighter Sweet! How big of a nerd are you when you get excited about a little cigarette lighter light socket that you never knew about... oh well! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

05-04-2013, 06:27 AM	#14
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: cigarette lighter Then I must be a huge nerd, my pulse races when I find accessories on a truck or on Ebay. I was speechless, then depressed, when I found an original rear sliding window that wouldn`t ship international. It worked out through connections to finally get it, but man, was I a mess waiting for delivery. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

01-19-2018, 05:06 PM	#15
Ken Cook Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ragley, La. Posts: 137	Re: cigarette lighter I just ordered and received a cigarette lighter and thought it would be 1 wire to connect. I was wrong. It has 2 wires and 3 connectors. I know this is an old thread but I wanted to thank aerotruk63 for the photos above. I would have connected the wire that goes to the light to ground.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

01-19-2018, 08:26 PM	#17
Ken Cook Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ragley, La. Posts: 137	Re: cigarette lighter Yea. I spent 30 mins looking for info and about 10 mins installing.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.