If your lighter isn't lighting, work through the steps below to identify and fix the issue.
- Make sure your lighter has fuel in it: This may sound silly, but Zippo lighters don't come with fuel in them. Fill er up with Zippo Lighter Fuel for optimum performance. Find out how here:
• Learn How to Fill Your Windproof Lighter → - The flint wheel is stuck: Try spinning the wheel back and forth or tapping it lightly on a solid surface that won’t make an imprint. This should allow any leftover flint debris to come out. You could also try using an opened paper clip to place in the flint and move it around gently to loosen any stuck flint particles. If this doesn't work, you may need to replace your flint in addition to clearing any debris away from the wheel and the flint tube. Find out how to do that here:
• Learn How to Replace the Flint → - Wheel is spinning freely or there's no spark: If the flint wheel turns freely but does not produce a spark, your lighter might need a new flint. Flints wear down over time with normal use and must be replaced periodically. See the article here to learn how:
• Learn How to Replace the Flint → - The wick isn't wicking: After many uses, the wick just won't bring fuel up to meet the spark of the flint and flint wheel. This is easily fixed by pulling more wick up and trimming off the excess. Find out how by clicking here:
• Learn How to Trim or Replace the Wick →
Still Having Trouble?
If your Zippo Windproof Lighter still isn't working after completing the troubleshooting steps above, it may need repair. Review the repair process and submit a repair request to get started.
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