Plug a fag lighter accessory int othe socket and see if that's working. Phone charger. GPS etc. If that's OK and it IS just the element then take it that it is Gods way of telling you to quit smoking.
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October 2015
Roger - consider that it might be the element - the bit that gets hot - take it to another car and see if it works there
Good Luck...
October 2015
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