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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: Davo on March 12, 2010, 05:45:15

Title: Accesory cigar lighter sockets
Post by: Davo on March 12, 2010, 05:45:15

 :evil: I run a CB in the I30 petrol, powered from a front accessory socket. However although I have tried two different plugs, each is a very sloppy fit and after a few kilometers disconnects.
         This had not happened with previous makes of car, so I wonder if the sockets are of larger and non standard to every other car?
regards from Dave

Title: Re: Accesory cigar lighter sockets
Post by: ouri30 on March 12, 2010, 08:55:41

Davo,

I use both sockets on a regular basis and have had no issues at all.  Never had to push in the adapter to reseat it.  Firm as a ... (no can't say that here).

Bob

Title: Re: Accesory cigar lighter sockets
Post by: Dazzler on March 12, 2010, 09:26:30

No problems here either I have GPS plugged into one and mobile charger in the other (sometimes hands free bluetooth charger.. very occassionally if bumped I have to reseat one or the other...

Title: Re: Accesory cigar lighter sockets
Post by: bumpkin on March 12, 2010, 11:11:17

Same for me, GPS has never disconnected.

Title: Re: Accesory cigar lighter sockets
Post by: Lorian on March 12, 2010, 11:24:21

Maybe the current is high, the connector has some resistance and is heating up?

Title: Re: Accesory cigar lighter sockets
Post by: L30N on March 12, 2010, 18:20:39

I had the opposite problem, the 12v plug got stuck and I had to pull the whole socket out. I put it down to the particular charging plug rather than the socket as other appliances have been fine.

Title: Re: Accesory cigar lighter sockets
Post by: Myowni30 on March 12, 2010, 18:51:23

The newer car sockets are not quite as deep as the older versions and this can lead to your problem.  Some adapters or plugs do a disk which can be fitted to them on the end to stop them moving from side to side which solves the problem.

Cannot find picture at the moment  :lol: