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Posted by: PanelBilly Jun 5 2017, 06:24 PM

Isthere something wrong with my lighter? My cell phone adapter fits really loose. Anybody just replace the whol;e unit with a USB outlet?

Posted by: arne Jun 5 2017, 06:32 PM

Typical German lighter socket. This is a common complaint among 911 owners too, even in the mid-to-late '80s. The German lighter socket is a bit bigger than other cars.

Posted by: mepstein Jun 5 2017, 06:46 PM

There's an inexpensive adapter. A couple threads on pelican.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Jun 5 2017, 08:22 PM

Escort used to ship these with their detectors. I imagine someone ha something like this available these days as well. [attachmentid=607346]

Posted by: Mike Bellis Jun 5 2017, 09:56 PM

Wrap a layer of tin foil around the base. Do not put any near the tip.

Posted by: McMark Jun 6 2017, 08:27 AM

QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Jun 5 2017, 11:56 PM)

Wrap a layer of tin foil around the base. Do not put any near the tip.

So........

Many........

Jokes........

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jun 6 2017, 09:18 AM

I have just bent the two metal tabs on the side of the adapter outward a bit.

--DD

Posted by: Spoke Jun 6 2017, 10:47 AM

Rolled up paper jammed between the side of the socket and plug will work too.