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YOUR RESEARCHGPS plug falls out of lighter / power socket?
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Use 7/8 copper pipe
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Then used a file and later some emery paper to tweak both the ID and OD as needed.
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I started off with a longer piece, and used a large drill bit with a piece of heater hose to spin the copper pipe in my drill press.
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So, I finally got around to replacing the lighter socket.
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The sleeve idea is a good one, but I figure I can break every tab on the old socket, since the new one comes with all the parts to replace the old ones.
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The sleeve idea is a good one, but I figure I can break every tab on the old socket, since the new one comes with all the parts to replace the old ones.
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Does this happen to everyone? I can't drive with the GPS plugged into the lighter socket without it popping out. Is there some kind of adapter I am missing? Even the Porsche battery charger doesn't seat into the socket cleanly.
What gives?
Welcome to German Engineering....
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...Code=POTE996CM
Cigarette Lighter Socket Upgrade - 1997-2001 models
In 1997-2001 model Boxster (986) and Carrera (996) vehicles, many of the plugs and power adapters for accessory devices fit too loosely in the slightly larger diameter sockets. This causes intermittent contact or loose connections. This kit features the newer style DIN/SAE Standard cigar lighter assembly and fits most accessory plugs and adapters better. No mechanical or electrical modifications are necessary, it is a direct replacement.
Comes with tension sleeve, light ring, and newer style lighter.
this man speaks the truth!!!!!
But about the lighter socket, it looks like a simple DIY. Removing the center console is easy. It's just a plug to the cig. socket. Unplug it. Unplug the old socket with the tabs (careful)... then reverse with new socket.
Hey Andy, mine did the same. You may find help at RadioShack for a few bucks. I went to RadioShack and bought a plug that was designed with 3-4 foot cord as an extension. It has a built in switch that kills power as well so I never touch the GPS for on/off. It stays put in the socket. Wish they made it shorter as it sticks out about 2 inches.
If this new socket cures the problem for $30 shipping, I'm psyched!
Do I just pull the panel away from the dash to get at the back of the lighter socket, or what?
Andy,
The "horseshoe" in held on by plastic tabs in the back of it and just pops off. Use a plastic spatula to get behind the horseshoe and pry the tabs out of the slots. Start at the bottom (on either side) and work you way up to the top and then back down the other side.
be careful with what you pry with. it might put an indentation on the leather dash.
aside from the prying carefully, everything else is cake.
to remove the switches, just push them in when you have the horseshoe off.
you have an older car so the clips might be more brittle, just be careful.
I can't figure out how to post the link, but if you search under my user name "Rickker" for a thread "How to remove cigarette lighter socket", you will find a pic of a simple sleeve I made to correct this problem.
It appeared to me, that it is not an easy job to replace the socket, as per the links and posts in the above thread. I have been using the sleeve around the GPS adaptor for several months, and it works just fine. GL.
....Rickker
The sleeve idea is a good one, but I figure I can break every tab on the old socket, since the new one comes with all the parts to replace the old ones.
Right. I started off with a longer piece, and used a large drill bit with a piece of heater hose to spin the copper pipe in my drill press. Then used a file and later some emery paper to tweak both the ID and OD as needed. When the fit was right, I just cut off the copper pipe to the length shown in the pic. It's not a bad rework job, as only a minimal amount of material had to be removed from the 7/8" copper pipel
...Rickker
So, I finally got around to replacing the lighter socket. I figured out how to get the old one out. Problem is, I assembled the new one out of sequence, and couldn't get the damned thing in without taking the plastic lighting sleeve out. Of course, I broke the thing trying to get it off the assembly. Another $30 to Suncoast - next time I'll know how to assemble the thing. Blah!
I just took a flathead screwdriver and expanded the metal contacts that touch the inside of the cigarette lighter. Works like a charm, and it's free.
-td
IIRC, it's just the 99-01 cars that have this problem. The part was "updated" during the 02 facelift. My GT3 and Turbo have zero problems with the cig plug but my pre facelift cab needed the upgraded lighter socket. I did a write up over on Renntech some time back.
I just tinned with solder the ground connections on the adapter plug of the gps.
But for those who cant solder just gently re shape with long nose pliers.
There used to be some spacer that fit in there, have never been able to find one though. For now, my Garmin and Valentine 1 work fine. The connection can wobble though.
I just removed my socket today as it wasn't working. I checked and I do have 12v coming from the plug, so I guess I need a new socket. I see it's nla from suncoast. Is it just a 2002 and up cigarette lighter I need? I see them for sale on eBay.
It wasn't the fuse. I have already removed (and destroyed). The old socket. I kind of need a replacement. In the worst case I'll buyba replacement oversized one since it's slightly better than a non functional one.
