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chromecarz00 07-04-2016 03:18 AM

12V socket - having trouble with the depth
 
Hello all,

It seems as though my 12V socket isn't deep enough, as most things I plug in seem to fall out. Is there any way to add a second one (I've read something about a wiper circuit? I have the Becker 210), or replace the current one with a deeper one?

Thanks.

morgal48 07-04-2016 05:13 AM

It may be the diameter not the length. Older p-cars have a larger diameter 12V lighter/port than was used in the US. An upgrade kit is available.

kjc2050 07-04-2016 05:34 AM

Google. Any adapter for big cigerette lighter socket - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

rexcramer 07-04-2016 06:11 AM

I just replaced my Euro lighter with a US spec part from Suncoast. Easy DIY. The adapter is more money than the new lighter.

New lighter: https://www.****************************************************.com/product/PK9X6LIGHTER.html

Adapter: https://www.****************************************************.com/product/90161380100.html

This thread (#2638) has a picture of my new lighter: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/37273-what-did-you-do-your-boxster-today.html

rick3000 07-04-2016 08:08 AM

As mentioned above you just need to replace the lighter socket. Very quick, simple DIY.

Here's a link to everything you ever wanted to know about 986 cigarette lighter plugs, and DIY instructions:
CB-Racing, 986 Cigarette Socket Hack

It's cheaper to buy based on the part numbers than to buy the kit (Suncoast rarely has the best prices):
Socket PN: 996.652.101.10.A05
Retaining Ring PN: 996.652.102.10

chromecarz00 07-05-2016 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick3000 (Post 501965)
As mentioned above you just need to replace the lighter socket. Very quick, simple DIY.

Here's a link to everything you ever wanted to know about 986 cigarette lighter plugs, and DIY instructions:
CB-Racing, 986 Cigarette Socket Hack

It's cheaper to buy based on the part numbers than to buy the kit (Suncoast rarely has the best prices):
Socket PN: 996.652.101.10.A05
Retaining Ring PN: 996.652.102.10

This seems to be everything I needed! Thanks, I'll look into that thoroughly.


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