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billh1963
post Jun 29 2014, 12:21 PM
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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)?
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post Jun 29 2014, 02:18 PM
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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.
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post Jun 29 2014, 02:30 PM
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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
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post Jun 29 2014, 08:58 PM
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Stock is too large in internal diameter.

I bought a current one and stuck it in for power for cell & gps.
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post Jun 30 2014, 12:38 AM
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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?
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post Jun 30 2014, 06:51 AM
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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...4vStb1KDNKDJPN1

And one of these: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CGRMGZM/ref=cm...5vStb1ZQCD9YN3A

I get 5V @ 2A (enough to charge an iPad) and it's wired in directly.
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post Jun 30 2014, 07:52 AM
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Back in the day, Passport Radar Detectors used to supply this part to allow their power plugs to fit into the German lighter sockets. Attached Image
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post Jun 30 2014, 09:24 AM
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I think radio shack has adaptors
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post Jun 30 2014, 11:19 AM
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Another possibility is this:


http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Cha...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 (!!!).
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post Jun 30 2014, 11:50 AM
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This might work as well: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product//PK9X6LIGHTER.html
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post Jun 30 2014, 11:53 AM
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I bought one of these....we'll see how it works:

Ebay cigarette lighter
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post Jun 30 2014, 02:28 PM
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I used to use one of these, but it broke. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i921.photobucket.com-11654-1404160128.1.jpg)
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