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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Cigar Lighter/Auxiliary Outlets System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Refer to Cigar Lighter/Auxiliary Outlets System Check

2

Inspect the fuse for a open.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

Using a test light, connect between the cigar lighter terminal A and ground.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Use a test light, connect between the cigar lighter terminals A and C.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

Push in cigar lighter into cigar lighter housing, all the way until it locks in place.

Does the cigar lighter pop out of the cigar lighter housing with its filament hot?

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System OK

Go to Step 9

6

Repair short to ground in circuit 2540.

Is the repair complete?

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Refer to Cigar Lighter/Auxiliary Outlets System Check

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7

Repair open in circuit 2540.

Is the repair complete?

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Refer to Cigar Lighter/Auxiliary Outlets System Check

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8

Repair poor connection or open in circuit 1450.

Is the repair complete?

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Refer to Cigar Lighter/Auxiliary Outlets System Check

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9

Replace the cigar lighter.

Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement - Instrument Panel

Is the repair complete?

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Refer to Cigar Lighter/Auxiliary Outlets System Check

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