cigarette lighter removal

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Mon 08 Nov, 2010 17:24

Hi all
can anyone tell me how the cigarette lighter comes out,and also where the fuse is for it,cause i need to relocate it ,when i plugged in the new sat nav yesterday i found that my hand kept touching it when changing gear.And its driving me

Maurice

Desiro · Post by **Desiro** » Mon 08 Nov, 2010 17:38

Would it not be easier to buy a different charger

There are plenty of generic chargers on the market

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Mon 08 Nov, 2010 17:46

Not thought of that Desiro,but i want to relocate it caus i also dont like the wire hanging down,just seen where the fuse is,as mentioned on previous post dated 3/11.

So i just need to get the soddin lighter out now

wonderloaf · Post by **wonderloaf** » Mon 08 Nov, 2010 18:24

I have the same problem, so bought a cigarette lighter extension lead with a right angle plug one end to go into the cigarette lighter socket, and a double socket at the other. I plug the sat nav into the double socket and stick it in the mesh holder on the passenger side and let the lead trail up to the window. Not pretty but it works.

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Mon 08 Nov, 2010 18:37

The cigarette lighter is just a tight fit but can be a real PITA to remove.
Easiest way is to flick the gearstick gaitor off and attack from underneath

When I changed the head unit last year I fitted a spare cig socket behind the passenger toe panel.
I use for the sat nav and have a permanent multi-charger monkey LINKin the centre console.

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Mon 08 Nov, 2010 20:16

Thanks for the info Titan,i`ll give it a go.

Maurice.

msassoon · Post by **msassoon** » Mon 08 Nov, 2010 21:23

I use this and a small usb charger cable

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/miniature-us ... p17362.htm