Power and Ground Distribution: Description and Operation
Cigar Lighter/Auxiliary Outlet Circuit DescriptionCigarette Lighter
The cigar lighter receives voltage from the CIGAR Fuse 2 at all times through CKT 640 (ORN). The cigar lighter operates when you push in the lighter.
When you push in the lighter, the following actions occur:
- The ground path in the cigar lighter circuit completes.
- Current flows through the cigar lighter heating element.
When the cigar lighter reaches operating temperature, the following actions occur:
- The cigar lighter heating element disengages from power.
- The cigar lighter partially ejects.
The cigarette lighter receives ground through the CKT 1050 (BLK) to G203.