Cigarette Lighter Socket replacement question
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Cigarette Lighter Socket replacement question
I have tried to search and found threads that address the part numbers but I don't see any confirmed part numbers.
My cigarette lighter socket is bad. It's not the fuse, it's missing a contact at the bottom of the socket. So I would like to replace only that piece with a factory unit if possible. My preference is to use factory connectors if possible. I don't need the housing which includes the socket.
Has anyone replaced the socket only? It would seem so, they don't appear to be too durable based on the comments I have read.
If so, did you use some generic aftermarket version, or is there a MB version available?
Are OEM sockets available separately?
Part numbers would be helpful if available for the socket/housing assy vs the socket itself.
Now that I don't have it, I am starting to realize how dependent I am on this power source.
My cigarette lighter socket is bad. It's not the fuse, it's missing a contact at the bottom of the socket. So I would like to replace only that piece with a factory unit if possible. My preference is to use factory connectors if possible. I don't need the housing which includes the socket.
Has anyone replaced the socket only? It would seem so, they don't appear to be too durable based on the comments I have read.
If so, did you use some generic aftermarket version, or is there a MB version available?
Are OEM sockets available separately?
Part numbers would be helpful if available for the socket/housing assy vs the socket itself.
Now that I don't have it, I am starting to realize how dependent I am on this power source.
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Re: Cigarette Lighter Socket replacement question
Bump.
Has anyone replaced the lighter socket only? It would seem so, they don't appear to be too durable based on the comments I have read.
If so, did you use some generic aftermarket version, or is there a MB version available?
Are OEM sockets available separately?
Has anyone replaced the lighter socket only? It would seem so, they don't appear to be too durable based on the comments I have read.
If so, did you use some generic aftermarket version, or is there a MB version available?
Are OEM sockets available separately?
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Re: Cigarette Lighter Socket replacement question
You can pick up an MB version at autohauz.com ,partsgeek.com or several others. Price ranging from 25 to 50 bucks. On these sites use a 2004 MB SLK320.
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Re: Cigarette Lighter Socket replacement question
I do see one listed for SLK320. But the connector looks different than photos I have seen of the Crossfire lighter socket. Still confused
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Re: Cigarette Lighter Socket replacement question
I am still trying to find out how to get that connector off of the lighter socket and also how to remove the socket from the panel
do you have any info that can help?
thanks
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Re: Cigarette Lighter Socket replacement question
No I never really did get squared away. I have a number of things to do so it slipped to a lower priority. I ordered a replacement with pigtails from eBay. But that seems to be on a slow boat from China literally. So I haven't attempted the removal yet.
I did replace the 31 fuse and it seemed to work for a minute. But I believe there is a missing portion of the contact and what's left created a high resistance in the poor connection. So the fuse blew almost immediately after I plugged in a GPS.
I did replace the 31 fuse and it seemed to work for a minute. But I believe there is a missing portion of the contact and what's left created a high resistance in the poor connection. So the fuse blew almost immediately after I plugged in a GPS.
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Re: Cigarette Lighter Socket replacement question
No I never really did get squared away. I have a number of things to do so it slipped to a lower priority. I ordered a replacement with pigtails from eBay. But that seems to be on a slow boat from China literally. So I haven't attempted the removal yet.
I did replace the 31 fuse and it seemed to work for a minute. But I believe there is a missing portion of the contact and what's left created a high resistance in the poor connection. So the fuse blew almost immediately after I plugged in a GPS.
I did replace the 31 fuse and it seemed to work for a minute. But I believe there is a missing portion of the contact and what's left created a high resistance in the poor connection. So the fuse blew almost immediately after I plugged in a GPS.
there is a senior member on this forum helping get this thing unplugged and removed, I'll let you know how I make out as well
thanks