I tried that, but then blew a fuse messing with a screwdriver not knowing
what I was doing. Replaced it and fixed my lighter from the outside with a
wooden stick to bend the inside tabs to hold the lighter in properly. I was
going to replace the lighter receptacle which I thought was faulty. It just
needed a tweak. Thanks for the tips on removal. Might come in handy in the
future, now that I know how to.

incidentally my alarm system is hooked up to the same fuse and boy did I
discover that in a hurry. Without a fuse the alarm goes off ASAP if you try
to lock or unlock the vehicle. Good theft prevention but scared the
h%&**$#^& out of me.

William

----- Original Message -----
From: <doug.alcock@hewitt.com>
To: "developtrust" <developtrust@HOME.COM>
Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 7:26 AM
Subject: Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating
lights...

>
>
> >I too would like to know how to get that cigarette lighter out of there.
> >
> >W.
>
> If memory serves me .... open your glove compartment and remove the two
plastic
> tabs that keep it from flopping down all the way (uh empty it first). Let
the
> glovebox flop down -- you can now reach through to the lighter socket....
this
> is where the memory gets fuzzy..... I think there are a couple of small
tabs
> that have to be pinched in so you can push the socket through.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Doug Alcock
> '84 Westy "BlueBelle"
> Toronto, Canada
> http://www.torontovanagon.com
>
>
>
>