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Cigarette Lighter May Be Inoperative (Install New Lighter Element)

Subject:Cigarette Lighter May Be Inoperative (Install New Lighter Element)

Models:2002 Buick LeSabre, Park Avenue, Rendezvous
2002 Cadillac DeVille, Seville
2001-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
2002 Chevrolet Impala, Malibu
2002 Chevrolet Trans Sport (Export Only)
2002 Oldsmobile Alero, Aurora
2001-2002 Pontiac Sunfire
2002 Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Am
2002 Chevrolet and GMC S/T Utility Models (TrailBlazer, Envoy)
2002 Chevrolet and GMC 6-7H C-Series Conventional Medium Duty Models
2001-2002 Oldsmobile Bravada



Condition

Some customers may comment that the cigarette lighter is inoperative.

Cause

During the 2001 model year, a new style cigarette lighter element was put into production. Under certain conditions, when pushed in firmly, the cigarette lighter element may short to ground inside the receptacle. This condition may result in a blown fuse.

Correction

Install a new cigarette lighter element, P/N 11516140. Replace the fuse for the cigarette lighter, if necessary.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

11516140

Element, Cigarette Lighter

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N4000

Element and/or Knob, Cigarette Lighter -- Replace

0.2 hr