Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Ash Tray: Description and Operation
An ash receptacle and cigar lighter knob and element are located in the instrument panel.
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.