ok i'll go with the cig lighter as a valid source, but now to get to it? I was hoping not to have to take the center console apart. If there is an easy way to get the ashtray / lighter out, aka my old 190E, the whole ashtray + wood trim was held in by 2 screws behind the actual part used to put cigarettes in. It doesnt seem that way in the C220. So, does anyone know what is required to get the ashtray / lighter out?

Any help would be appreciated,
Best Wishes
George Androulakis