Cigarette Lighter Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition switch to ACC position.
Verify that the cigarette lighter plug will move normally within 10-20 seconds, after pressing the plug into the socket.

If the cigarette lighter does not operate normally, replace the cigarette lighter and socket. (See CIGARETTE LIGHTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)