Now that I've got your attention, I'm having a bit of a problem maybe you've already solved for yourself. Seems like it should be a common enough problem. It seems that all of the charger plugs that I use are loose in the dashboard aux or lighter socket (not sure what the proper way to refer to it is). This was all okay until I just bought one of those GPS stands that plugs directly into the socket and the darn thing keeps falling out because it's a bit heavier and has the weight displaced from the fulcrum. Is the diameter of the socket something european that isn't fitting my (US) chargers perfectly? Or is a spring loose? (though I see know evidence for that). If you've seen or addressed this issue in your 996 I'd sure appreciate your direction. I thought I'd just wrap some electrical tape around the charger to fatten it up, but I can't see how to do that without covering up the contacts. Any help appreciated!
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I have this type of problem in the 993 not the 987. Pull out the metal prongs on the charger a little bit to tighten it up. Another option it to look for a different/better GPS mount. I have one the clips to the AC/Heat vents. I used this web site: http://www.mountguys.com/
There are tons of posts on this. Yes, it's a wierd size, and it can be replaced. It's tricky to get out, so read up on it. Search is your friend. Here's one post, but there are others, plus a DIY over at Renntech.org https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...er-outlet.html edit: here's the DIY at Renntech. Login required.
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