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l have seen the previous techniques for fixing this, i.e taking the spring out then tapping it or turning the wheel the other way, but this doesnt seem to resolve this.

The flint turns perfect when l take the spring out, but when the spring is it, the flint wont turn...

Please Help!
A new flint has done the trick :)

Many Thanks to everyone who has replied to my question, your advice was much appreciated :D

 

The Wheel on my zippo won't turn anymore, i took the spring out to change the wick and now it wont turn!!

try new flint in it.

 

The Wheel on my zippo won't turn anymore, i took the spring out to change the wick and now it wont turn!!

uncle jed is right. those zippo lighters has a lifetime warranty, send it back and they will send you a new lighter.

 

The Wheel on my zippo won't turn anymore, i took the spring out to change the wick and now it wont turn!!

Send it in to Zippo.They have a lifetime warranty on them .They fix and return to you no charge......UJN

 

The Wheel on my zippo won't turn anymore, i took the spring out to change the wick and now it wont turn!!

what kind of car is a zippo ? is it american? was it hard to take the spring out? sounds like a suspension issue..maybe you will have to take it to the zippo garage,i hear they have one near Detroit Michigan

 

The Wheel on my zippo won't turn anymore, i took the spring out to change the wick and now it wont turn!!

the flint is used up your are turning against the metal that pushes the flint up.. this is hardened steel but the flint is soft and will allow the wheel to rub against it.. just change the flint

 

The Wheel on my zippo won't turn anymore, i took the spring out to change the wick and now it wont turn!!

the flint does not turn. the wheel hits the flint and that is what cause a spark. get some more flint. the spring pushes the flint up.