Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

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Components

FOREIGN OBJECTS
Check lighter and power outlet and sockets for foil gum wrappers, change, etc..

ELEMENT ASSEMBLY
Try a know good lighter to determine if the original lighter is good or bad.

RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY
Examine lighter socket for damage caused by insertion of other plugs or objects.

MOUNTING RING
Check connection and terminal for damage, tightness, or corrosion.

Visually inspect the bulb. Check resistance through the bulb.

Replace as needed.

POWER OUTLET RECEPTACLE
Examine power outlet socket for damage caused by insertion of other plugs or objects.