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cjoenny89 · 10-01-2016, 09:52 AM

I am installing a new factory style cigarette lighter our truck never had one and I want it to charge cell phones maybe it wont work that way.
Anyway does anyone know where to wire it to? I am assuming one wire to ground and one to the un-fused plug on the fuse block? The lighter came with slide on connectors and I am just wondering if there is a factory spot I am missing they plugged into?
Thanks
Chad

**LockDoc** · 10-01-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cjoenny89

I am installing a new factory style cigarette lighter our truck never had one and I want it to charge cell phones maybe it wont work that way.
Anyway does anyone know where to wire it to? I am assuming one wire to ground and one to the un-fused plug on the fuse block? The lighter came with slide on connectors and I am just wondering if there is a factory spot I am missing they plugged into?
Thanks
Chad

On the fuse block you should have a terminal labeled "Cig" as shown in the picture.....

LockDoc

LongBox · 10-01-2016, 10:15 AM

Can I ask where you got the lighter, and how is the quality of the unit?

cjoenny89 · 10-01-2016, 02:56 PM

LMC and it seems nice

cjoenny89 · 10-01-2016, 02:57 PM

Is there a grounding terminal somewhere

cdowns · 10-01-2016, 04:47 PM

the cig lighter grounds to the dashboard where it mounts no external wire for ground

TwoFiftyShifter · 10-01-2016, 04:48 PM

Mine is grounded to the glove box. The repo lighter assy had a plug on it for ground.

In The Ten Ring · 10-01-2016, 07:15 PM

I have a cig lighter from a truck being parted out on here. I want to install it so I can do the same thing as this thread author. However, my dad used the cigarette lighter delete to put in a manual choke.

I would like to find a manual throttle dash and reroute the choke cable to the throttle knob OR put it over on the left over the brake release.

cjoenny89 · 10-05-2016, 08:39 AM

ok I got it wired up single wire to fuse box and grounded by how it connects to the dash and it works. the lighter also has a blue wire that connects to a light inside the lighter. I need to find a location to hook the wire possibly factory location where it feeds off the power when you have the light switch pulled. Is there some extra plugs somewhere for that under the dash also?
Thanks

jsera · 10-05-2016, 09:54 AM

I believe your a/c/heater control ought to have a light you can piggyback off of

cjoenny89 · 10-05-2016, 12:48 PM

that would make since it might have I think the light for that is burnt out and I forgot about it! Thanks
Chad

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-05-2016, 05:28 PM

The ac heater control head does have 2 lamps so you could tie in to the LH side wire for your cig lamp.

10-01-2016, 09:52 AM	#1
cjoenny89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: St. Charles, Michigan Posts: 214	installing factory style cigarette lighter I am installing a new factory style cigarette lighter our truck never had one and I want it to charge cell phones maybe it wont work that way. Anyway does anyone know where to wire it to? I am assuming one wire to ground and one to the un-fused plug on the fuse block? The lighter came with slide on connectors and I am just wondering if there is a factory spot I am missing they plugged into? Thanks Chad

10-01-2016, 10:15 AM	#3
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: installing factory style cigarette lighter Can I ask where you got the lighter, and how is the quality of the unit? __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

10-01-2016, 02:56 PM	#4
cjoenny89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: St. Charles, Michigan Posts: 214	Re: installing factory style cigarette lighter LMC and it seems nice

10-01-2016, 02:57 PM	#5
cjoenny89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: St. Charles, Michigan Posts: 214	Re: installing factory style cigarette lighter Is there a grounding terminal somewhere

10-01-2016, 04:47 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: installing factory style cigarette lighter the cig lighter grounds to the dashboard where it mounts no external wire for ground __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-01-2016, 04:48 PM	#7
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: installing factory style cigarette lighter Mine is grounded to the glove box. The repo lighter assy had a plug on it for ground. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

10-01-2016, 07:15 PM	#8
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: installing factory style cigarette lighter I have a cig lighter from a truck being parted out on here. I want to install it so I can do the same thing as this thread author. However, my dad used the cigarette lighter delete to put in a manual choke. I would like to find a manual throttle dash and reroute the choke cable to the throttle knob OR put it over on the left over the brake release.

10-05-2016, 08:39 AM	#9
cjoenny89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: St. Charles, Michigan Posts: 214	Re: installing factory style cigarette lighter ok I got it wired up single wire to fuse box and grounded by how it connects to the dash and it works. the lighter also has a blue wire that connects to a light inside the lighter. I need to find a location to hook the wire possibly factory location where it feeds off the power when you have the light switch pulled. Is there some extra plugs somewhere for that under the dash also? Thanks

10-05-2016, 09:54 AM	#10
jsera Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 165	Re: installing factory style cigarette lighter I believe your a/c/heater control ought to have a light you can piggyback off of

10-05-2016, 12:48 PM	#11
cjoenny89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: St. Charles, Michigan Posts: 214	Re: installing factory style cigarette lighter that would make since it might have I think the light for that is burnt out and I forgot about it! Thanks Chad

10-05-2016, 05:28 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: installing factory style cigarette lighter The ac heater control head does have 2 lamps so you could tie in to the LH side wire for your cig lamp. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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