johannesfact

Hi there, as we all know, the 993 has a European Type B lighter socket that is slightly larger than the current U.S. type A standard. As a result, none of the various phone/charger/USB accessory plugs fit. I've researched online quite a bit and haven't found any solutions, ergo this post.



Would love to get some help with any of these possible solutions:



1. Replacement. Anyone had any luck hard-swapping out the OEM plug for a new Type A? I've seen this done with other Porsche models but not the 993. If so, would love a link to the part as well as any description of 993-specific installation.



2. Adapter. If you've got an adapter that works, would love a link to where I can buy one. Prior posts here and elsewhere recommend adapter plugs that are no longer available ...



3. Sleeve. I've seen attempts to scan sleeves to CAD so they can be printable. If you've done this or know where it can be found, I'd be grateful for a link.



Advance thanks!



Seth

Goose 993

I have a usb plug that fits fine in my '96. It is called USB C Car Charger, AUKEY. I don't see this specific one for sale, but there are many similar ones I see on Amazon.

WingsWheelsHulls

Hi, i had a bunch of the sleeves back in the day when 12v accessories came with them...probably left them in my VW Quantum....yes I'm old:-)

I had OK luck with marine heat shrink tube, the thicker adhesive type, but you have to be careful to not melt whatever you are using it on and don't use so much heat as to get the adhesive running everywhere. . I protected the rest of the plug, shrunk the tube on the barrel then x-acto'd the rectangular slots for the ground contacts. On one, I also bent out the ground contacts slightly for better contact. Not completely pretty nor an elegant solution, but only you will know unless someone else pulls the plug.

johannesfact

Appreciate the reply. You're right, there are a million of these available on Amazon ... problem is, nearly all of them are sized to Type A, which is smaller than the older Type B standard. So they jiggle in the plug and frequently lose power.

If your Aukey doesn't jiggle ... could you take a photo of it with the model number visible? Then I could look for that specific one.

Thanks.

johannesfact

Thanks for this. Before I go MacGyver I was hoping to find a more off-the-shelf solution ... but this could be a backup.

WingsWheelsHulls

eBay, seriously...I found a few sleeves there but have not seen any for a while. I have 6 toys that need them so I'm also interested in a solution! .

P-daddy

Electrical tape strategically wrapped around the plug for a tighter fit?

Twilightblue28A

​​​​​​ Electrical tape will work. I used a strip of aluminum foil around the base of the bulb on my '71 Oldsmobile.

pp000830

Hi Seth,
This may help:
https://993servicerepair.blogspot.co...it-snugly.html
Andy

EDoyle

I have always had good luck reaching in there with a flat head screw driver and gently/slightly bending each prong inward. Works every time.

chuck v

Just replaced the entire unit on 87 911 with$50 part at dealer. Give them a call

71-3.0-911

Couldn't we just print up some adapters out of PLA? If I knew the dimensions you needed, could be a 5 min job.

HalfGerman

Another link for a USB adapter, been using in my 993:

Thomas Moore

Tore apparently has one at Bergville:

https://www.bergvillfx.com/products/usb-chargerlighter

flyau98

this one fits good.