cig lighter doesnt work

[thx1138]

Hi,
First post, bought a new to me LX 450. I have zero experience with auto mechanics or auto electrical systems but am looking to learn.
I have to admit, I haven't actually tried whether the lighter works, but the socket won't power the 12v auto adapter for my GPS. Hopefully there is just a broken fuse to replace. The rest of the electrical systems work.

I bought Ellery's Toyota Landcruiser repair manual but I don't see much about the lighter in there. Page 456 has a circuit diagram but I don't know how to use it yet; it has labels like GY, IH1, etc., which I don't know how to trace.

When I test drove the vehicle I did not try the lighter but I looked under the hood and noticed a piece of wire placed in two sockets in what I suspect is [related to] the fuse box. When I picked up the vehicle, the wire was gone.

I'd appreciate it if someone with Ellery's Toyota Landcruiser repair manual would point out a page which points out where the fuse box is. Actually, I found a photo in page 422 but that's under the dash, but I'm wondering what that small box under the hood is (it's in the general vicinity of the radio antenna, whose motor also doesn't move the antenna but it cranks for 10 seconds after powering off the vehicle).

Thanks,
Jim

 

[lndcruz]

The fuse for the cig lighter is located in the fuse box by your left knee when sitting in the driver seat. Check and see if its blown or not, if it is replace it. If the fuse is good your problem lies somewhere else. The cig outlet its self could be broken, we have had to replace one before in one of our cars.

 

[valiant1974]

I just had my 1994 80 series serviced. One of the things I had the dealership repair was a "broken" cigarette lighter outlet. In my case, the outlet socket had become unhooked. I had used a cheap, generic cell phone charger that was so tight, it pulled the socket out when removed. It was an easy fix. Just remove the dash panel and re-attach the wire to the connectors on the back of the socket.

 

[Shipwreck]

In addition to the replaceable ATC fuse in the panel under the dash there is also a fusible link in the back of cigarette lighter itself. If you check the fuse in the dash and double check the wire connection to the lighter and they are both OK the next place to look is on the back of the lighter. The fusible link appears as a small piece of bare wire connected to two copper tabs. It will be burned through or separated at some point.

You can carefully replace the fusible link if you can source a small enough link, otherwise just order a new lighter.

 

[jakesiar]

2X what valiant1974 mentioned. I did the same thing and it has worked fine except the wires did not become disconnected. I just needed to adjust the outlet socket.

 

[e9999]

if the fusible link is gone, and you can't or don't want to locate another one for a diy repair, you can also bypass it by moving some parts around in the socket assembly. Of course, you'd better not have a big draw and a faulty fuse if you do that.

 

[thx1138]

Thanks for the responses, and sorry for not replying sooner, very busy.
I'll take a stab this weekend at fixing this and take some photos.

 

[corsair23]

I'd appreciate it if someone with Ellery's Toyota Landcruiser repair manual would point out a page which points out where the fuse box is. Actually, I found a photo in page 422 but that's under the dash, but I'm wondering what that small box under the hood is (it's in the general vicinity of the radio antenna, whose motor also doesn't move the antenna but it cranks for 10 seconds after powering off the vehicle).

No help with the Ellery's manual and you've got good advice on troubleshooting the cig lighter but this link might prove helpful in the future to you. It is for a '94 FZJ80 but IIRC fuses and locations for that year are identical, or at the very least close enough, to the LX450.

FZJ80 Fuse Chart & Pics

As for the small box in the vicinity of the antenna. No fuse block over on that side (the block under the hood is on the DS of the vehicle with a cover on it showing what is what). What you are seeing is probably the diagnostic port attached to the firewall?

As for the antenna. If you can hear the motor running after shutting off the truck then the motor should be good and your issue is most likely just a broken cable. If that is the case then it is a cheap, and easy fix in later model FZJ80s and LX450s. Here is a link:

Power Antenna Mast Replacement

Read over the entire process then start with the hope that the cable is snapped but that you will be able to get the old cable out without disassembling the motor. It is also possible that a PO has already removed the old broken cable and you will disassemble the motor for nothing (that was the case for me ). Get the old mast off, look for the cable and hopefully you can power the broken part out via the button inside the truck. Insert new cable and have someone power it in while you guide it in...enjoy the repaired antenna and remember to lower it completely before going through trees or a car wash

 

[sundaypunch]

Does anyone have a fuse chart for a '97 LX450? The chart in the post above looks very helpful but it is different than the LX.

I'm looking to figure out what runs on the 20A "Radio" fuse in the fuse box in the engine compartment.