Some people consider the cigarette lighter a completely unnecessary thing in the car. But drivers who keep up with modern technical progress have been using it to their full potential for a long time.
Using this device instead of an ordinary outlet, you can easily connect and use various devices and even appliances to the electrical power of your car. Thanks to modern technologies, you can sit in your car and comfortably drink coffee prepared with your own hands in a portable coffee maker, all in the same car.
Where are the fuses located in the car?
In a Lada Priora car, the cigarette lighter fuse is installed in the mounting block. To find it, the driver sitting behind the wheel inside the car just needs to look down and to the left.
The relay and fuse box is also called the mounting block or black box. In the event of a car breakdown related to electrical equipment, the fuses and relays are first checked. If a fuse is blown, you must first determine the cause of its blown before replacing it.
- The main mounting block of the Priora is closed with a lid and located at the driver’s left foot. To open it, you need to turn three latches 90° and unclip the lid.
- The fuse box is under the hood, which is located near the expansion tank.
- Another mounting block, which is located near the left foot of the front passenger. To gain access to the fuses and relays, unscrew several screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
If you look at the diagram, you will notice that the cigarette lighter fuse is designated F13
Instrument cluster block diagram
| № | Decoding |
| 1 | Electric power steering |
| 2 | Emergency gang control VAZ-2170 |
| 3 | Connection to oil pressure sensor |
| 4 | Parking brake indicator light |
| 5 | Electronic anti-theft device |
| 6 | Airbag control module |
| 7 | External lighting switch |
| 8 | Right turn signal indicator and doubler |
| 9 | Left turn signal indicator and backup |
| 10 | Engine control unit |
| 11 | Disabling the passenger's front airbag |
| 12 | Seat belt warning light |
| 13 | ABS brake system unit |
| 14 | Steering column switch button |
| 15 | Brake expansion tank indicator |
| 16 | ABS safety control module |
| 17 | Main beam headlight control unit |
| 18 | Shield backlight module |
| 19 | General disadvantage of the device |
| 20 | Constant positive battery terminals |
| 21 | Ignition switch contact |
| 22 | Fuel flow meter |
| 23, 24 | Steering wheel turn switches |
| 25,26 | Overboard temperature sensors |
| 27 | Fuel sensor VAZ-2170 |
| 28 | Speed sensor |
| 29 | Coolant temperature sensor |
| 30 | Tachometer signal |
| 31 | Shield diagnostics |
| 32 | Generator Regulator Relay Terminal |
Electrical connection diagram for heater wiring harness PRIORA 21723
- heater wiring harness block to the front wiring harness block;
- air mixing gearmotor;
- evaporator temperature sensor;
- electric fan 2172;
- speed controller;
- recirculation gearmotor.
Parking system sensor diagram 2172-3724248
1,2,3 – parking system sensors; 4 – block of the wiring harness of the parking system sensors to the block of the rear wiring harness.
Rear license plate light pinout
1. Supply voltage to the lights illuminating the rear number 2,3. Priora 4 license plate lamps. Electric trunk lid locking motor
What devices can be connected to the cigarette lighter?
Knowing the current rating for which the Prior's cigarette lighter fuse is designed, you can calculate what power devices can be used. To do this, we multiply the current strength of 15 A by the rated voltage in the cigarette lighter - 12 V.
We find that the power of the connected devices should not exceed 180 W. And the list of devices is very wide, because technological progress does not stand still, making the life of the driver and his passengers much more comfortable. Here are some of them:
- Compressor;
- Air purifier and ionizer;
- Electric kettle or boiler;
- Fridge;
- Massage cover or pillow;
- Navigator, video recorder, etc.;
- Seat heating pad;
- Lamp or lantern;
- Fan;
- Vacuum cleaner;
- Splitter.
Let us additionally note that every year various new devices and all kinds of instruments appear. Always be careful about what you connect to the car cigarette lighter, because excessive load can not only cause fuses to fail, but also a short circuit, and worst of all, a fire.
Common faults
Like any other electromechanical device, the Priora cigarette lighter tends to break. Sometimes this can be caused by design defects, sometimes by malfunctions in the machine's on-board circuit, and sometimes by the fault of the user himself. Common cigarette lighter malfunctions include:
- sinking of those same bimetallic “ears”;
- burnout of the spiral;
- broken contact in the connector;
- fuse blown.
Malfunctions can also include the burnout of a backlight lamp, however, this is more related to a decrease in the level of comfort than to serious breakdowns. In addition, it does not in any way affect the operation of the device itself and can be easily eliminated by replacing the lamp.
The sinking of the lugs is characterized by the lack of fixation of the cartridge in the pressed position. It can be caused either by the low quality of the metal from which they are made, i.e. defect, or high intensity or long period of use of the cigarette lighter.
The problem is solved by bending the “ears” inward using a thin screwdriver, naturally after de-energizing the on-board circuit. If after a short period of use the problem occurs again, it is better to replace the cigarette lighter.
When the spiral burns out, the cartridge is fixed when pressed, but does not heat up. The fault is diagnosed by ringing it using a car tester. It is not recommended to restore the spiral, as this may lead to a decrease in its resistance, which will make unwanted adjustments to the operation of the on-board circuit. In this case, the cigarette lighter also needs to be replaced.
Contact failure can be easily determined by removing the tunnel lining and checking the condition of the connector. This malfunction is not critical and can be fixed independently in a few minutes.
But as for the fuse, it makes sense to consider this malfunction separately, since its malfunction is most often caused by the human factor.
Which fuse is responsible for the operation of the cigarette lighter in Priora
Knowing where the cigarette lighter fuse is located on the Priora, you can replace it without any problems. Service in auto repair shops is now quite expensive, so let’s figure out how you can do it yourself.
The most important condition is that you cannot install any home-made devices, such as, for example, wire or a paper clip, instead of the fuse. In addition, it is better to use domestically produced protective elements and not buy Chinese analogues, as they are of low quality. None of this is safe and can even lead to a fire.
Replacing the Priora cigarette lighter fuse is not very difficult. To do this, there is no need to dismantle its seat or the block itself. It is enough to simply replace the faulty element with a new one. However, you still need to understand the algorithm, as there are some peculiarities.
Lada Priora manual
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Car : Lada Priora. Asks : Sergey Postnov. The essence of the question : where is the cigarette lighter fuse located on the Priora?
Yesterday the recorder did not turn on. But the radar detector works, I have it directly connected. I thought that the cigarette lighter fuse had blown, because when I inserted the plug into the socket, there was a small spark. I was even very scared. But the fuse is intact, what should I do? Is there another fuse somewhere that controls this circuit?
In general, it’s annoying that the cigarette lighter doesn’t turn off when the ignition is turned off, does that happen to everyone?
The cigarette lighter fuse is indicated by an arrow. 15 amps in drain.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the cigarette lighter fuse in the mounting block
To replace the cigarette lighter fuse on a Lada Priora, follow these steps:
- First of all, we have a preparatory moment. To do this, you need to turn off the ignition completely and disconnect the battery. How to proceed? Remove the negative terminal.
- You already know where the mounting block is. It is secured with 3 bolts, they can be easily unscrewed.
- After removing the bolts, the cover must be hooked from below and carefully removed.
- As mentioned earlier, the safety element responsible for the operation of the cigarette lighter is located in the top row, and at the same time on the far right. Even if you have determined its location, to be completely sure you need to check the block cover. Marking of element F13.
- There are special tweezers located in the block body (marked 1 and 2, respectively). Gently squeezing the fuse with tweezers, remove it. You are more likely to see a broken thread or that the device has melted. In some cases, a failed element has no visual damage at all.
- Install the new element into the seat. Check the fuse rating, it should be 15A.
- Replace the unit cover and secure it.
- Connect the negative terminal of the battery.
How to replace the cigarette lighter fuse in the engine compartment - step-by-step instructions
To replace the cigarette lighter fuse in the engine compartment, follow these instructions:
- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery.
- The main fuse box is located next to the battery. Find, checking the diagram, the element marked F3.
- Remove the faulty fuse in the same way as the previous algorithm. Install a new element with a current rating of 60 A.
- Connect the battery.
Enjoy life and take advantage of new technological advances. But do it wisely by choosing the right devices that suit your Lada Priora car.
Serial number and part numbers
Before you begin repairing the cigarette lighter and disassembling the central tunnel, you need to buy a suitable spare part. There are different device options for the Lada Priora on sale, both original and not. Cigarette lighters from the AvtoVAZ factory have article number 21230-3725010-00.
When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the cost of the spare part. A cigarette lighter price that is too low indicates the use of low-quality materials. Such a part may burn out within several weeks after replacement. In addition, the item must be well packaged and have a certificate of conformity.
