AndyK

Does this happen to everyone? I can't drive with the GPS plugged into the lighter socket without it popping out. Is there some kind of adapter I am missing? Even the Porsche battery charger doesn't seat into the socket cleanly.

What gives?

ivangene

socket = exceptionaly bigger.... it's because they know all P-car owners have bigger

rxjohn

Yup... happens to me also.

AndyK

Does it only accept German plugs or large junk? What do you do ?

ivangene

take a map - return the GPS
put some tape around the plug to make it feel fatter

redridge

there is a US version that fits our sizes.... replacement is a bit of a pain but worth while

AndyK

A US version of the lighter socket? Why wouldn't the Porsche branded battery charger fit in the stock socket? Makes no sense.

redridge

Welcome to German Engineering....

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...Code=POTE996CM



Cigarette Lighter Socket Upgrade - 1997-2001 models

In 1997-2001 model Boxster (986) and Carrera (996) vehicles, many of the plugs and power adapters for accessory devices fit too loosely in the slightly larger diameter sockets. This causes intermittent contact or loose connections. This kit features the newer style DIN/SAE Standard cigar lighter assembly and fits most accessory plugs and adapters better. No mechanical or electrical modifications are necessary, it is a direct replacement.

Comes with tension sleeve, light ring, and newer style lighter.

AndyK

Ah, interesting. So, it's a PITA to replace this socket assembly??

ivangene

any amount of PITA is worth it if the end result is a smaller hole

AndyK

No, I mean the lighter socket

rxjohn

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...opic=1218&st=0

Barn996

You got that right!!

ivangene

you are doing WHAT

AndyK

Ordered! Thanks. Now to figure out how to pull the trim piece off without breaking anything!