cigarette lighter not working

[El Mon]

Originally Posted by Bailman

I believe this is normal.

Thanks Bailman for the confirmation. I also read on other threads that it is because the power source in the console is directly wired to the car's battery therefore provides power continously regardless if the car is on or not. However the ashtray power source is on a different circuit so when the key is not in the "on" position no power goes to that outlet.