312000697 - N001 CIGAR LIGHTER/CURRENT SOCKET NOT WORKING

When the cigar lighter is pressed or a consumer is connected to the special connection, the cigar lighter / current socket does not work. The socket is equipped with a thermal protection device: this protection cuts off the power supply if devices that absorb a lot of energy are connected.
Test results
1CIGAR LIGHTER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the cigar lighter/current socket and, in particular, make sure that the internal thermal protection device has not intervened as the result of overloading caused by a short circuit.Move on to Step 2Thermal protection activated through short circuit inside the cigar lighterReplace the cigar lighter/current socket    Op. 7065C72 FRONT CIGAR LIGHTER SOCKET - R.R.
2CIGAR LIGHTER ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

  • Cigar lighter fuse
  • Cigar lighter power supply and earth
  • Continuity and insulation of cigar lighter electrical circuit
  • Wiring between junction unit and cigar lighter defective
End of diagnosis1.Wiring interrupted2.Connection to earth for cigar lighter broken3.Supply wiring interrupted1.Replace the fuse after having confirmed the cause of the malfunction.2. Restore the correct connections    See E3070 CIGAR LIGHTER / CURRENT SOCKET