Cigarette Lighter: Service and Repair

1. Remove the A/T gear position indicator trim light from the A/T gear position indicator trim.
2. Remove the center console.
3. Disconnect the 4P connector from the cigarette lighter.

Cigarette Lighter Test/Replacement:

4. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
^ If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
^ If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
6. Check for voltage between the No. 1 and No. 4 terminals.

There should be battery voltage.
^ If there is no battery voltage, check for
- blown No. 37 (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fusel relay box.
- blown No. 11 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fusel relay box.
- faulty cigarette lighter relay.
- poor ground (G401, G404).
- an open in the wire.
7. Turn the headlight switch ON, and check for voltage between the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals with the combination light switch ON.

There should be battery voltage.
^ If there is no voltage, check for
- blown No. 21 (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fusel relay box.
- faulty taillight relay.
- faulty combination light switch.
- an open in the wire.
8. If all tests prove OK, replace the cigarette lighter.

Cigarette Lighter Test/Replacement:

9. Disconnect the terminals from the ring nut.
10. Remove the ring nut, and separate the cigarette lighter socket from the body.
11. When installing the cigarette lighter, align each lug on the face panel, illumination ring, and cigarette lighter socket with the groove in the hole, then position the bulb on the body between the stops in the rear console.