Section 01-12: Instrument Panel and Console
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Symptom Chart — Cigar Lighter Inoperative

CIGAR LIGHTER INOPERATIVE
ConditionPossible SourceAction
  • Cigar Lighter Knob and Element Pops Out Before Adequate Heating
  • Cigar lighter element.
  • SUBSTITUTE another cigar lighter knob and element. REPLACE if necessary.
 
  • Cigar lighter socket and retainer.
  • CHECK for damaged cigar lighter socket and retainer. REPLACE cigar lighter socket and retainer.
  • Cigar Lighter Inoperative
  • Cigar lighter element.
  • Damaged fuse.
  • Damaged cigar lighter knob and/or element.
  • SUBSTITUTE known good element. If cigar lighter is still inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test A.
  • Power Point Inoperative
  • Damaged fuse.