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How to Change the Flint in a Ronson Lighter

With your Ronson lighter, you may find that it has suddenly stopped working. If you have refilled the fuel and adjusted the flame but still do not have a spark to ignite your lighter, you may need to replace the flint, the little red piece that provides the spark when you strike your Ronson lighter. Replacing the flint can be done without having to take your lighter to someone else or sending it back to the manufacturer.

Things You'll Need

Replacement flint (usually five in a pack)
Ronson lighter
Small screwdriver (if applicable)

Instructions

Ronson Coil Lighters
- 1
  Pull the lighting mechanism out of the case by grasping the flame area in one hand and the case in the other, pulling up on the flame area.
- 2
  Flip the lighting mechanism over and locate the small screw in the wick area. Unscrew the screw using the small screwdriver and turning counterclockwise. If there are any pieces of the old flint, you can get them out by turning the mechanism back upright.
- 3
  Insert a replacement flint into the hole where the spring and screw were located.
- 4
  Replace the spring and screw, pressing inward and turning the screwdriver clockwise to tighten. Place the lighting mechanism back into the casing and push down gently to slide into position.
- 5
  Strike your Ronson lighter at least three or four times to help seat the flint.
Lever-spring Lighters
- 6
  Locate the push lever on top of the lighting mechanism of your Ronson lighter. This lever will be what you use to make the lighter work.
- 7
  Push back this lever locking it into position. This will expose the flint area.
- 8
  Turn your Ronson lighter upside down to remove any stray pieces of flint.
- 9
  Place a new flint into this hole and push gently to make sure it gets in properly.
- 10
  Unlock the lighting lever and press a few times to prepare the flint.

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