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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you review the cigar lighter/auxiliary outlet circuit description and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Verify that the cigar lighter is inoperative.

Does the cigar lighter operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Connect a test lamp from the cigar lighter connector cavity A to ground.

Did the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the open or high resistance in CKT 640 (ORN) between the IP fuse block and the cigar lighter. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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5

Connect the test lamp from the cigar lighter connector cavity A to cavity B.

Did the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the cigar lighter.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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7

Repair the open or high resistance in CKT 1050 (BLK) between the cigar lighter and ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3