FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

- Take out the plug, and check for a worn edge on the element spot connection, and for shreds of tobacco or other material on the element.
- Using a ohmmeter, check the continuity of the element.

Cautions For Use Of The Cigarette Lighter Socket As Auxiliary Power Source
1. When using a "plug-in" type of accessory, do not use anything with a load of more than 120 W.
2. It is recommended that only the lighter be inserted in the receptacle.
Use of "plug-in" type accessories may damage the receptacle and result in poor retention of the lighter.
3. The specified load should be strictly observed, because overloaded cord burns the ignition switch and harness.