Did the plastic cover/lid for the lighter break off after a month for you too? or did I get a faulty one?
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Mine isnt installed yet, was waiting until i had all electrical components i want to add to bike before i did wiring, im doing LED's speaker system, this, trickle charge, GPS, and a few other changes and want to do all wiring at same time for a better job, plastic at its best is only plastic, id contact manufacturing see if they offer replacements, its something ill watch for as well, sorry i coudnt help
1186455
Hi there. Yes it did break off but lased about a year first. If you find an alternative or solution, please let me know.
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never had any issues but i pluged in my navi and left it in unless i washed it it worked excellentjerry
1186457
Mine is still fine no problem. The one thing I did notice is that it won't snap shut with the insert in it. (usb)
1186458
Only owned it for a year then sold the bike,but I never had any issues with the cap.
1826451
I purchased mine in October and have used it weekly. The lid comes off reasonably easy and goes back on fairly quick.
346726
I have an earlier model with the same cover. I've dropped it several time while it was filled. Usually the lid stays on. +1 for a tight lid!
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My lid broke as well and I haven't even had it a year yet! I contacted the company and they said they would replace it if I had the receipt. They said I would have to mail the non-working lid to them along with a money order for $9.95 and the receipt. I think it's pretty crappy that I have to pay to ship the lid back to them and pay for them to ship a new lid to me. I have emailed the company my thoughts on having to pay for shipping both ways so we'll see what they say. It sounds like lousy customer service to me.
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I have the same issue with this lighter. I usually have to use both hands to light the lighter, flicking it several times before it ignites, sometimes and you have to squeeze the safety REAL hard. It sucks because I am used to one hand lighters.
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I had mine for about a month before it began cutting out, so you did better than I did. I was going to try and fix it but I'm too busy at the moment. And here I thought it was the most durable looking of the available ones.
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It did not last long with me.After a month or so,the handle broke off from the pot..I did not have any problem with the lid.I used some yarn to tie the top of the lid to the handle,so it did not accidentally fall off when pouring hot tea.
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For those who are having trouble with the rubber gasket coming loose, have you taken it off previously? I've had mine for a year or so, with no problems, other than peanut butter getting under the gasket a bit. Not sure if I should take it off, so I have been cleaning it with the gasket intact.
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I agree with the advice that Sharon offered. If its just the plastic cover, use it without it. If for some reason you can not, buy a new one. New is more fun. Good luck Gerry
761952
i used the long lighter, it light just fine. did you use the new propane bottle? I don't remember since i used it 6 months ago.
218787
Be careful when removing or replacing battery cover if the little black tab on the back breaks it won't work and if the lid isn't on correctly then it won't work. there are two tabs which both have to be pressed for it to work and the lid does that. Also, don't use those really cheap light batteries as those are really for remote controls and such, not motors.
799247
My lid just developed a hole in it, too. I'm just curious if your lid is sporting a perfect circle right in the center? (That's what mine looks like.)
713427
Save your money. IF you get one that works it will not last long before the flame does not shut off when the button is released. The two I bought were sent back, as requested by the vendor to be replaced and were never seen again nor was my account credited. I'm out the price of the two lighter plus the eight dollars of return postage. Good Luck.
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Yes, mine broke off too after a short time. I was told there was no way to fix it, and that no one else ever has that problem.
1020423
Yes the plastic cover should come off, it could trap too much heat and melt or be a fire hazard.
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I don't know. I had a similar problem with mine and just returned it and got a new lighter
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Zippo does guarantee to repair their lighters but it says they rarely need repairs. You can view their website, not sure if it's life time guarantee.