Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
Cigarette Lighter: Description and Operation
Cigar Lighter and Ash Receptacle
The cigar lighter knob and element has a low-resistance heating coil which operates much like the coil used in a portable heater.
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When the cigar lighter knob and element is pushed completely in, the circuit is closed and current flows through the heating coil to the ground.
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When sufficient heat is generated, the cigar lighter knob and element will overcome the spring pressure of the bimetal retaining fingers and be
released.
Ash receptacle and cigar lighter is located in the console panel.