What do I have to do to fix the cigarette lighter in my 2000 Chevrolet monte carlo? do I have to take it to an auto shop or can I do it myself?

Fuse Box Diagram Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2000-2005)

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First check in the cubby area of your center console to see if there are any screws holding it down. If there are, remove those. Now, this is where it gets odd. There should only be some clips holding it in, and it should pop right out with a little pressure. Worse comes to worse you can always contact the manufacturer and see what they say. But most cigarette sockets can be removed by first removing the outer ring, and then pulling out. Sorry for the two different answers, but it's always good to explore more than one option if at all possible.

Have you checked he fuse for the lighter.? If the fuse is good, the lighter maybe bad. this is an easy replacement if you can get to it. just remove the wire, unscrew the outer part of the lighter. remove the inner part from the front. to replace with a new one, just reverse the proceedure. you can purchase these most auto part stores.

passenger side open passenger side door look to the right, fuse box there, #1 fuse takes 15amp fuse for lighter

check for a blown fuse in the underhood fuse panel.

Try PepBoys.com. They have a lot of parts for it.

Also, Autozone.com and Advanceautoparts.com are good sources.

Also, Ebay.com is a great place to look for auto parts for your Monte Carlo.

Fuse box is on right (passenger) side of dash: open passenger door and it's right there, The # 1 fuse should be for your lighter

Some fuses are in a fuse block on the passenger’s side of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses. Check the Position 1 for Cigar Lighter...



Additional fuses are in the underhood electrical centers on the driver’s and passenger’s sides of the engine compartment. Check your 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Owners Manual.

Hope helps (remember rated this).

stock alternator 100 amps/14v at 3500rpm

Have you tried plugging something like a phone charger into the lighter socket to make sure there is power there to start with ?

If there is power then either the cigar lighter element is shot or there is a bad joint which is breaking down when the cigar lighter load is applied