IM Corona lighter problems

[Timbo]

I've one of these which I think is about ten years old.

Trouble is the ignition button is not always firing when depressed and sometimes doesn't want to go all the way down to actually ignite the flame. If the button gets stuck, only going down halfway after a few tries. I get a bit voilent with it, whacking it against my table top, and it goes back to working.

Any suggestions peeps?

 

[Singed]

I would look for fine debris in the lighting mechanism. If it is obstructed, compressed air might clear the blockage and improve function.

 

[daveinlax]

I’m having issues with my Pipe Master too. Mine has a strong spark and I can light it off another lighter so it has gas (but not over pressurized.)I don’t know but I called Cory at Arango and the’ll fix it out of warranty for $35.00.

 

[Timbo]

Thanks gents, I'll try the compressed air to see if that makes it any happier.

 

[Clayto56]

Thanks gents, I'll try the compressed air to see if that makes it any happier.

When mine does that same thing, I use a pipe cleaner soaked in 90% alcohol and clean around the lighting port.

 

[Carlos]

I have an "Old Boy". Because of the mechanism, they really like to be serviced, say, once a year. Not willing to do that. I take lighter fluid and an old toothbrush and scrub the heck out of it. That limps it along.

 

[Singed]

I love it when a plan comes together.

 

[Timbo]

Thanks one and all.

I'll see if there are any repairers in Aus, it's a good lighter and I want to keep it going.

 

[Timbo]

Tried the contact us form on the IM Corona site and even filling out all the blanks the submit button does not submit the form.

How do you know if you've got a problem with your feedback form if it doesn't work...