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jersey914
post Sep 11 2012, 02:15 PM
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Does anybody know if I can use the 914 cigarette lighter as a plug for an accessory charger ie. cell phone. My Cigarette lighter and assembly are dead and before go pulling the trigger on a new one, I wanted to make sure. If it doesn't work for charghing, does anybody know where I can get a nice substitute accessory assembly that will fit nicely and not look 21st century...lol

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post Sep 11 2012, 02:23 PM
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I use mine to do just that. It seems it's a tad bit oversized for the charger, but it fits and charges.
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post Sep 11 2012, 02:28 PM
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....I've used it for -air comp, cell phone charger (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Sep 11 2012, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(monkeyboy @ Sep 11 2012, 04:23 PM) *

I use mine to do just that. It seems it's a tad bit oversized for the charger, but it fits and charges.

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post Sep 11 2012, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(Drums66 @ Sep 11 2012, 04:28 PM) *

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post Sep 11 2012, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(jersey914 @ Sep 11 2012, 02:15 PM) *

Does anybody know if I can use the 914 cigarette lighter as a plug for an accessory charger ie. cell phone. My Cigarette lighter and assembly are dead and before go pulling the trigger on a new one, I wanted to make sure. If it doesn't work for charghing, does anybody know where I can get a nice substitute accessory assembly that will fit nicely and not look 21st century...lol

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Mine will heat the cigarette lighter, but it won't power the cell phone adapter either. I remember my old Mercedes was that was and figured this was more of the same. Reading the replies maybe there is something wrong with mine.
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post Sep 11 2012, 03:16 PM
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The 914 lighter is a bit larger than the standard modern ones. For this reason, some lighter plugs will not make good contact.

I've seen some comment some time ago that the new lighter sockets will fit inside the 914 lighter and can be used as the size adapter.
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post Sep 11 2012, 03:33 PM
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I use mine for a tom tom GPS. To be honest, I was pretty shocked that it worked.
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post Sep 11 2012, 03:46 PM
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QUOTE(monkeyboy @ Sep 11 2012, 01:23 PM) *
I use mine to do just that. It seems it's a tad bit oversized for the charger, but it fits and charges.

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post Sep 11 2012, 03:59 PM
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I recommend and use aux. power sockets which I buy at Radio Shack. They fit in the existing hole in the dash with maybe a little file work, and they're meant to be used as a power source. The connectors FIT. I've installed a number of them with no comebacks.

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post Sep 11 2012, 04:10 PM
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I replaced mine with a newer one that is a more correct diameter. It powers cell, gps and lights cigarettes when I want it to.
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post Sep 11 2012, 05:52 PM
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I did what Slits did.
$5 at FLAPS.
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post Sep 11 2012, 06:09 PM
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I did what Slits did.
$5 at FLAPS.



What is FLAPS? Sorry Bro, I'm a newbie around here
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post Sep 11 2012, 06:12 PM
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FLAPS - Friendly Local Auto Parts Store

Maybe they're not friendly where you are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Sep 11 2012, 06:17 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Sep 11 2012, 08:12 PM) *

FLAPS - Friendly Local Auto Parts Store

Maybe their not friendly where you are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


HAHA.....that was good.....Thanks
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post Sep 11 2012, 07:40 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Sep 11 2012, 05:12 PM) *

FLAPS - Friendly Local Auto Parts Store

Maybe their not friendly where you are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

Friendly and quite often clueless. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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post Sep 11 2012, 08:06 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Sep 11 2012, 06:40 PM) *

QUOTE(SLITS @ Sep 11 2012, 05:12 PM) *

FLAPS - Friendly Local Auto Parts Store

Maybe their not friendly where you are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

Friendly and quite often clueless. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)



That would be the oh so common "CLAPS" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) too. The ID of the lighter socket seems to be a tad larger. I just used a small screwdriver to spread the ground tangs out a little bit on the accessory plugs (GPS & the LM-2 A/F ratio meter) to keep them from falling out.
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Sep 11 2012, 02:59 PM) *

I recommend and use aux. power sockets which I buy at Radio Shack. They fit in the existing hole in the dash with maybe a little file work, and they're meant to be used as a power source. The connectors FIT. I've installed a number of them with no comebacks.

The Cap'n

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post Sep 12 2012, 11:59 AM
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There are sleeves available for new style devices in old style plugs.
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