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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1998SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISLIGHTING AND HORNSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSCIRCUIT TESTINGCIRCUIT TESTING - CIGAR LIGHTER - INTERIOR LIGHTS
1998 Saturn SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8
Circuit Testing - Cigar Lighter - Interior Lights
1998 Saturn SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8SECTION Circuit Testing - Cigar Lighter - Interior Lights
FOREIGN OBJECTS
Check lighter and socket for foil gum wrappers, change, etc.
CIGAR LIGHTER
Try a known good lighter to determine if the original lighter is good or bad.
Examine lighter socket for damaged caused by insertion of other plugs or objects.
CIGAR LIGHTER BULB
Check connection and terminal for damage, tightness, or corrosion.
Visually inspect the bulb.
Check resistance through the bulb.
Replace as needed.
I/P DIMMER
Perform the following checks at the instrument panel dimmer harness connector, with the instrument panel dimmer disconnected.
Pin A Continuity to Ground
Pin B Battery Voltage with Park Lights On
Pin C Battery Voltage with Park Lights On
Refer to Interior Lamps-Dimming for further diagnostics.
Replace as needed.
Check lighter and socket for foil gum wrappers, change, etc.
CIGAR LIGHTER
Try a known good lighter to determine if the original lighter is good or bad.
Examine lighter socket for damaged caused by insertion of other plugs or objects.
CIGAR LIGHTER BULB
Check connection and terminal for damage, tightness, or corrosion.
Visually inspect the bulb.
Check resistance through the bulb.
Replace as needed.
I/P DIMMER
Perform the following checks at the instrument panel dimmer harness connector, with the instrument panel dimmer disconnected.
Pin A Continuity to Ground
Pin B Battery Voltage with Park Lights On
Pin C Battery Voltage with Park Lights On
Refer to Interior Lamps-Dimming for further diagnostics.
Replace as needed.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.