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Old 08-30-2010, 05:11 AM   #15
Burg Boxster
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Originally Posted by j.fro
Here's a strange one:
I got one of Porsche's pricey little key chain flashlights for being a judge at a concours. At best, it fits loosely in my 2000 boxster S cig. lighter, and you've got to position it just right to get it to charge.
In my wife's G35, the fit is perfect. Go figure.
Your 2000 Boxster has the European spec lighter. For it to fit properly and charge (along w/ cellphone power cords, radar detectors, etc.) you need to replace it w/ the US spec lighter (which became std ~ 2002). It's an easy DIY which cost ~ $15. Here are the specific part #s:

996-652-101-10-A05 Socket
996-652-102-10 Lighted retaining ring

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