Dorman 56457 CADILLAC CIGAR Lighter Power Socket User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: DORMAN

Table of Contents

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
POWER OUTLET RECEPTACLE MALFUNCTION
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS – INDEX – COUPE AND WAGON
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
References
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ELECTRICAL
Power Outlets – CTS Coupe & Wagon
SCHEMATIC WIRINGG DIAGRAMS
CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET WIRING SCHEMATICS
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Dorman 56457 CADILLAC CIGAR Lighter Power
Socket

Fig. 1: Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

SYMPTOMS – POWER OUTLETS
Visual/Physical Inspection

Inspect for aftermarket devices which can affect the operation of the power outlets. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories
Inspect the accessible system components or the visible system components for obvious damage or for obvious conditions which can cause the symptom.

Intermittent
Electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Symptom List
Refer to Power Outlet Receptacle Malfunction in order to diagnose the system.

POWER OUTLET RECEPTACLE MALFUNCTION

Diagnostic Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic System Check – Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit| Short to Ground| Open/High Resistance| Short to Voltage| Signal Performance
---|---|---|---|---
B+| I| I| –| –
Ground| –| I| –| –
1. Accessory Power Receptacle Malfunction

Circuit/System Description
The accessory power receptacles and cigarette lighter receptacle are supplied B+ all the time.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Schematics
Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS – INDEX – COUPE AND WAGON

Description and Operation
Power Outlets Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference

Circuit Testing
Connector Repairs
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Wiring Repairs

Circuit/System Testing

Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate accessory power receptacle or cigarette lighter receptacle.
Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
 If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
Verify that a test lamp illuminate between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.
 If test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
If the circuits test normal, test or replace the accessory power receptacle.

Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Cigar Lighter Receptacle or 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

CIGAR LIGHTER RECEPTACLE OR 12-VOLT ACCESSORY POWER RECEPTACLE REPLACEMENT

Special Tools
J 42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover
Removal Procedure

Dorman 56457 CADILLAC CIGAR Lighter Power Socket -
outlet

Fig. 2: View Of Cigar Lighter Socket/Accessory Power Outlet
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Remove the auxiliary power outlet fuse from the fuse block.
Remove the receptacle:
1. Look into the receptacle. There are two 3 mm (0.11 in) tab windows 12 mm (0.47 in) from the front of the receptacle. The J 42059 cigar lighter socket remover pushes the plastic latches from these tab windows and the receptacle can be pulled straight out.
2. Place one side of the “T” portion of the J 42059 cigar lighter socket remover into the tab window.
The J 42059 cigar lighter socket remover will not fit straight into the receptacle. Angle the J 42059 cigar lighter socket remover slightly for insertion into the receptacle.
3. Insert the other side of the “T” into the opposite tab window.
You must move the J 42059 cigar lighter socket remover handle toward horizontal to engage the other tab window.
4. Use the J 42059 cigar lighter socket remover to pull the receptacle straight out. Fig. 3: Removing Cigar Housing Using Grinding Tool Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
If J 42059 cigar lighter socket remover tool fails to release the lighter socket from the retainer, perform the following alternate method:
1. Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the socket.
2. Remove the plastic latches in the 3 mm (0.11 in) square windows.
3. Use the J 42059 cigar lighter socket remover as directed above to remove the socket.

Installation Procedure

Dorman 56457 CADILLAC CIGAR Lighter Power Socket - outlet
2 Fig. 4: View Of Receptacle Tabs & Retainer Slots
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Route the connector through the retainer. Align the accessory power receptacle retainer to the slot in the opening.
Install the retainer by pressing into place fully seated.
Connect the electrical connector to the receptacle.
Align the tabs on the receptacle to the slots in the retainer. Install the accessory power receptacle by pressing into place until fully seated.
Install the accessory power receptacle fuse.

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

POWER OUTLETS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
12 Volt Power Outlet Receptacle Description and Operation
The accessory power receptacles and cigarette lighter receptacle are supplied with battery voltage when the ignition is ON or in the accessory position.