How to Change the Cigarette Lighter in a Mitsubishi Lancer

When the cigarette lighter in your Mitsubishi Lancer is misplaced or broken, a replacement part can be purchased to work in the vehicle. A replacement lighter should only cost a few dollars at a parts store. Be sure to research the part number based on make and model ahead of time and hold on to your receipt in case a return is necessary.

Things You'll Need

  • Car cigarette lighter
  • Purchase the replacement lighter, making sure you retain a receipt so you can return it if necessary.

  • Place the new lighter into the socket.

  • Push the lighter in, allowing the car to heat the lighter's coils.

  • Wait a few seconds and you'll hear a clicking noise, at which point the lighter will be ejected to the first position, allowing you to pull it out and use it.

  • Remove the lighter and check to make sure it is properly heated. Place it back into the socket and use whenever needed.