Microlighters

I had a problem with my power output and had to remove the magnito to inspect it for loose connectoins. After a good inspection i found no loose connections and the coil resistances were perfect, but i did find allot of dust inside the magnito.

Now my question is!! would a dust build up inside the magnito coase it to loos the ability to push out the desired volt output? Why im asking is, after i refitted the magnito and closed up everything, it worked perfectly.

Any help please!!!!!!!!!!!

Well if the "dust" is made up of carbon or iron filings then perhaps yes. Carbon is a known conductor of electricity and if it get's between the coils and the magnets could influence the magnetic fields I suppose