No Smoking!
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No Smoking!
Awhile back I misplaced (ok, lost) the cigarette lighter in my car. This is not really a problem for me, since I don't smoke, nor would I allow smoking in the car. Most of the time, the V1 is plugged into this socket (until I can hardwire it, that is), but the rest of the time (esp. at night), I don't like the look of the empty socket, but don't feel like shelling out $50 for a replacement lighter that I won't use.
I've looked online a few times to no avail for a plastic cap that would plug the lighter socket. Bonus points if it has the "no smoking" logo on it.
Has anyone done this or something similar? Any ideas?
Thanks!
- Dave
I've looked online a few times to no avail for a plastic cap that would plug the lighter socket. Bonus points if it has the "no smoking" logo on it.
Has anyone done this or something similar? Any ideas?
Thanks!
- Dave
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From: Fairfax Virginia
Awhile back I misplaced (ok, lost) the cigarette lighter in my car. This is not really a problem for me, since I don't smoke, nor would I allow smoking in the car. Most of the time, the V1 is plugged into this socket (until I can hardwire it, that is), but the rest of the time (esp. at night), I don't like the look of the empty socket, but don't feel like shelling out $50 for a replacement lighter that I won't use.
I've looked online a few times to no avail for a plastic cap that would plug the lighter socket. Bonus points if it has the "no smoking" logo on it.
Has anyone done this or something similar? Any ideas?
Thanks!
- Dave
I've looked online a few times to no avail for a plastic cap that would plug the lighter socket. Bonus points if it has the "no smoking" logo on it.
Has anyone done this or something similar? Any ideas?
Thanks!
- Dave
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Try HERE for a no Smoking cigarette lighter plug. It is for a boxster, but only $9.95 It's about 2/3rds of the way down the page.
And to Joseph and Mark, thanks for your offers! If this plug doesn't work out, I will certainly contact you.
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- Dave
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From: somewhere on a twisty road...
I didn't even realize that the 993 was "extra wide", I just assumed that they were all standard. Is it possible that the factory did a similar "No Smoking" package option for the 993?
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From: Long Island, NY
i have the same problem! the day i picked up my car in february i used it to plug in my ipod on the drive home, and it disappeared. no idea where it went in the car.
if anyone still has an extra one they want to help me out with shoot me a PM!!!
thanks!
Robby
if anyone still has an extra one they want to help me out with shoot me a PM!!!
thanks!
Robby
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I found a link on another thread to Escort's site, where they have a Euro adapter:
https://www.escortradar.com/cp/cgi-b...ighter_adapter
For $2.50, it was worth it even if the factory "no smoking" plug fits w/o it, because I can use it for the aforementioned accessories.
After doing a bit of reading, I believe the 996s have the Euro plug as well, so I should be golden. Although the flashlight/map reader is a good idea, I'll have to look at that.
- Dave
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If Dave doesn't need the cig lighter, I'd be up for giving it to someone else, provided they're a member.
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Update
Because everyone loves a good update...
Thanks again to all those who replied! I especially liked RacyTracy's suggestion.
I wound up ordering P/N 996.652.103.00, which includes the plug shown below. Sure enough, the plug is "euro size", which works for our 993s, 996s, etc., but would be too wide for an American or Japanese car. (Insert your own wide/narrow plug joke or double entendre here).
Also, for future reference, escort.com does NOT have any radar detectors for sale. Do not make this mistake at work, my friends...
Happy motoring!
- Dave
Thanks again to all those who replied! I especially liked RacyTracy's suggestion.
I wound up ordering P/N 996.652.103.00, which includes the plug shown below. Sure enough, the plug is "euro size", which works for our 993s, 996s, etc., but would be too wide for an American or Japanese car. (Insert your own wide/narrow plug joke or double entendre here).
Also, for future reference, escort.com does NOT have any radar detectors for sale. Do not make this mistake at work, my friends...
Happy motoring!
- Dave