Hi all, I noticed today while checking my tire pressure that the machine didn’t seem to make easy contact with the lighter. I confirmed that it worked in another car. I then checked if the plug-in for the USB converter to charge my phone worked and had the same, intermittent power issue. We don’t smoke & it doesn’t appear that the previous owner did (the socket is clean). Any suggestions to improve the connection? I didn’t want to just start pulling on the inside without asking. Thanks!

 

Just want to make sure you know that the lighter socket only works with the ignition on ......

 

I turn the socket back and forth a few times to get a better contact, these parts are often chromed and chrome is not a good conductor of electricity, neither is rust if the chrome is worn off.

 

Thanks, yes, the engine was running... 😉

I’ll try twisting it around some and see if that fixes it.

 

That is, unless you do my "Always hot cigarette lighter and glove box light mod".

I had to do it, as I charge my phone and GoPro batteries while stopped for lunch.

 

Ooh, do you have a link to that one?

 

I'm on a business trip and it's here somewhere - I'll dig it up when I get home.

 

Try this
Glove box light and cigar lighter powered all the time.pdf

Sorry, link isn't working for me but it is there on the forum.

 

This works. CLICK

 

That’s great, I’m looking into it. 🙂😎

 

The "cigar" lighter in mine wasn't working when bought. I pulled it out and the bottom rivet for the hot wire was loose. I had to drill it out and replace it with a small bolt and nut.

 

Any things that make doing that easier? How do I remove it, etc.,? I appreciate any help. 🙂

 

I think I initially found a thread or two on the topic so a search could help you..
I ended up getting to the socket from under the passenger side of the console. If memory serves me, I was able to get my large hand up to the socket. This stresses the plastic of the center console quite a bit and was risky. Before getting to the socket you need to pop the side panel outward where there's a fragile retaining arm that protrudes from the side. Once this was dislodged I was able to get to the socket from the bottom and push it up enough to use a plastic trim tool from the top to lift the socket upward and out. Some lubricant helped at this point. Then, there's a little trick disconnecting the connector because it goes on sideways. I highly recommend searching the topic thoroughly because the plastic is getting brittle. There may be some help on youtube as well as here.

 

Click this link - see post 7 and after:
Click here.

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