1991 GT cigarette lighter/port not working (horn is working)

[MartinM]

Earlier today when in my car, the port for the cigarette lighter was loose. I had a device plugged into the port and it was working if kept in place well. Then after removing it, I noticed how loose the port itself was, and actually came out. The metal thin plate that goes between it and the body of the console slid down. I did not want to take the console apart, so I managed to actually get the plate where it needed to be (fitting into the notch on the upper driver's side) and put a bit of silly putty to keep it in place while I squeezed in to get the end connected with the wiring to line up and stay in place, while I screwed the port back in. But it didn't work afterwards. The horn is working, which I am noting because it's on the same fuse. Is the silly putty not allowing the plate to ground properly? I tried it because I couldn't figure out otherwise how to keep it in place, and thought since it would go up against plastic, it may not matter, but now I am not sure. What else could be wrong here...what should I try next? I cringe at thinking about disassembling the console, especially if the problem ends up not getting fixed afterwards.

Thank you in advance.

 

[gkomo]

I’m not sure about your exact issue, but don’t cringe about removing the console it’s not too bad. Or are you cringing because you’ve done it before and just want to again?

 

[Noobz347]

I would pickup one of these:

https://www.cjponyparts.com/cigarette-lighter-kit-mustang/p/HW4285/

Some 10 gauge wire
cutters
strippers
solder
iron
insulated spade connectors
heat shrink
Torch lighter
F4 Tape


Maybe even a new switch and relay and wire it up for Key On or Always On (whichever you prefer).

This way, you have everything you need to run brand new wires (if required) when you pull the center console.

 

[AeroCoupe]

So there are two wires on the cigarette lighter housing. Black one is ground and the outer shell that the inner shell screws into has a tang on and the ground wire spade is pushed onto that. The white/blue wire is the power and the lt blue is the light.

 

[MartinM]

So there are two wires on the cigarette lighter housing. Black one is ground and the outer shell that the inner shell screws into has a tang on and the ground wire spade is pushed onto that. The white/blue wire is the power and the lt blue is the light.

Maybe that's the problem...I'll have to dig in there any make sure that is attached. So does it just slide on/hang on/clip on and stay in place (hopefully easily)? Where is the light supposed to be placed? Thank you.