Cigarette Lighter: Testing and Inspection

1. Remove the center console.
2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the cigarette lighter.

Cigarette Lighter-Test/Replacement:

3. 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 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and 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. 36 (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- blown No. 11 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
- faulty cigarette lighter relay.
- poor ground (G401, G402, G404).
- an open in the wire.

5. Turn the headlight switch ON, and check for voltage between the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals.
- There should be battery voltage.
- If there is no battery voltage, check for:
- blown No. 32 (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- faulty combination light switch.
- an open in the wire.




6. If all the tests prove OK, replace the cigarette lighter.
7. Disconnect the thermofuse housing from the socket.
8. Remove the ring nut, and separate the cigarette lighter socket from the thermal protector.
9. 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 housing on the thermal protector between the stops in the console panel.