Re-wiring the cigarette lighter

[MX3-4U2NV]

So, the person who I bought the car off of, had installed their own stereo system, etc. In the process, they unhooked and hid the wires somewhere for the cigarette lighter.

Does anyone have a good idea how to re-wire it up?

[Mx3Kid16]

dont smoke;D


unlesss ur doing it for a gps.. you could still wire that thing up to your electronics another way with a switch.

[Ninjaskill]

the wiring to the lighter socket is extremely simple. if you remove the center console/armrest then remove the ashtray and socket bezzel you can access the wiring. there is a small connector behind there for the lighting and power.

[MX3-4U2NV]

I don't smoke, and yes it's for the GPS.

I took the bezel off, saw the plug on the back of the lighter, but the wiring that is supposed to be leading to it is no where to be found.

[Ninjaskill]

it should be on the left side of the metal frame that the radio is mounted to, maybe it got jammed back in there or spliced into for the cd player??? i have learned that nothing surprises me anymore.
if i get a chance i will post some picts. of what my harness looks like for you.

[Inodoro Pereyra]

Look at your wires. The same circuit for the radio feeds the lighter. You should see a blue/black wire, going from the fuse panel (fuse "E") to the radio. You should connect your lighter socket to that wire.