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Posted by: billh1963 Jun 29 2014, 12:21 PM

Mine has quit working so now is the time to make it "better". Any recommendations on a cigarette lighter that works with modern plugs (like a GPS)?

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Jun 29 2014, 02:18 PM

Take your pick. They almost all fit the new plugs now days. I got one that looked similar to stock but the lighter hasn't been in since I took it out off the package. I think I'll go back to stock just for looks, and fit another modern one under the dash or in the console somewhere out of site.

Posted by: billh1963 Jun 29 2014, 02:30 PM

Mine has been missing the insert (lighter) part since I've had the car.

The receptacle is getting power...just no luck in getting anything to power up from it. I am hoping there is one that uses the same lugs/spades but fits modern accessory plugs

Posted by: SLITS Jun 29 2014, 08:58 PM

Stock is too large in internal diameter.

I bought a current one and stuck it in for power for cell & gps.

Posted by: Cuda911 Jun 30 2014, 12:38 AM

Not to hijack the thread, but I'm looking for an OEM 1974 lighter, for appearance. (were they the same in all years?). Anyone got one for sale?

Posted by: CptTripps Jun 30 2014, 06:51 AM

I picked up a USB blank that fit in the hole, and just replaced it with that. Nobody uses it as a cig lighter anymore, and you're always just plugging something USB in anyways.

One of these: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MW6HRO/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_J4vStb1KDNKDJPN1

And one of these: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CGRMGZM/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_B5vStb1ZQCD9YN3A

I get 5V @ 2A (enough to charge an iPad) and it's wired in directly.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Jun 30 2014, 07:52 AM

Back in the day, Passport Radar Detectors used to supply this part to allow their power plugs to fit into the German lighter sockets.

Posted by: mepstein Jun 30 2014, 09:24 AM

I think radio shack has adaptors

Posted by: PThompson509 Jun 30 2014, 11:19 AM

Another possibility is this:

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Charger-Socket/dp/B0082CXEI8/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1404148547&sr=1-1&keywords=cigarette+lighter+replacement+usb

My only concern with putting in a USB plug is that the USB standards are changing all the time (I think they are up to USB3 with USB4 coming out Real Soon Now ™).

I need to replace mine as well, as it drops almost a full volt through the socket (!!!).

Posted by: Kansas 914 Jun 30 2014, 11:50 AM

This might work as well: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product//PK9X6LIGHTER.html

Posted by: billh1963 Jun 30 2014, 11:53 AM

I bought one of these....we'll see how it works:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200975569942?item=200975569942&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:US:3160&vxp=mtr

Posted by: ripper911 Jun 30 2014, 02:28 PM

I used to use one of these, but it broke.

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