streckfu's

Since my cigarette light was useless for charging my cell or any other accessories, I decided to replace it with an actual 12v power socket. It was a pretty easy install and looks factory.

First I bought the 12v socket from Pep Boys, blade type quick disconnects and 12 gauge wire from Radio Shack.

After I removed the dash trim and cigarette lighter I had to trim the 12v socket to fit using a saw to remove the bracket and a dremmel to trim it.

Before:



And after:



I also had to trim the dash trim to accept the power socket. These tabs had to be removed and the internal diameter had to be shaved to accept it.



This is what it looks like with the 12v socket installed after trimming. I used the cir-clip that originally held the cigarette lighter in place.





I made two jumper wires with double male quick disconnects to connect the 12v socket to the cigarette lighter connections.



Side view:



I then reinstalled thee trim as normal.



I took all of an hour or so from start to finish.

streckfu's

Ouch, nothing.

Yabo

looks good

sharky47

Haha, can you hear the crickets in the distance?

Seriously, it looks great - did a fantasic job. Something to add to my list of things to do!

streckfu's

I know it's not a big deal but damn those crickets do get loud.....

theedge

Wait so the cig lighter doesnt work as a 12v socket stock?

Damnit... Ill have to make that change ASAP then... Silly me spent $30+ on a car adapter for my phone...

streckfu's

It should work. Mine did not. It was very hit or miss with the charger.

Devia

Great idea, and well done.

- Julie

theedge

Ahhh gotcha, thanks.

Sam Lin

The stock socket is not as deep as today's standard, so may of today's accessories have spotty connections unless you physically hold them pushed in there.

Sam

streckfu's

That expalains it. I had not heard that before.