Cigarette Lighter Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 an ohmmeter, check that the element resistance value is 1.7 ohm.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Cigarette Lighter And Accessory Socket
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Fig 2: Checking Element Resistance Value
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