Cigarrete lighter replacement question

[sasha055]

Is there a way to install a bigger (deeper) cigarette lighter in a boxster?

I got my zune in the car.. and surprize surprize.. the charger is too big for my lighter..
It only goes in by half length.. and falls down if I accelerate or brake.

Is there a way to install a deeper lighter? does anyone have same problem?

Thanks
Sasha

[gschotland]

By changing out your lighter it seems like you're doing things backward. Your Zune probably uses a universal lighter adaptor. Why not try to find another one that's not so deep? I bet Radio Shack's got a number to choose from. This seems like the path of least resistance.

[Lobo1186]

it may just need the upgraded lighter socket. sold here.suncoast parts

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by Lobo1186

it may just need the upgraded lighter socket. sold here.suncoast parts

The new lighter socket is actually smaller in diameter than the old original versions. I installed the newer one and a number of my plugs can no longer fit into it. Regret even changing it out.

[jmatta]

Boxsters are for "Zoom", not "Zune"...

Sorry, couldn't resist.

[sasha055]

Thanks for all the answers, I ended up ordering a new cig lighter
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250606482214&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

I just couldn't resist P logo on it I'll get an aftermarket charger and make it work

PS: Zoom Zoom is Mazda...
Boxster is a short name for "Uncontrolled Rapid Acceleration"

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by sasha055

Boxster is a short name for "Uncontrolled Rapid Acceleration"

that's toyota.

i just picked up a belkin usb adapter for my iphone (it'll work with anything that plugs in via usb for charging) because i left my charger at a hotel in arkansas. the awesome thing is it's a shorty adapter (they call it micro) so it fits perfectly and doesn't fall out. why can't they all be like that?


(compared to the gps charger)


plugged in

[Viper5]

Sasha, would you be able to send me the actual lighter unit (the part that has the coils) if you aren't going to be using it? I brought my car to the dealership and they must have lost my original one. I have a 2000 boxster but I don't know if yours will fit. Obviously, if you are able to do this for me, I will pay for shipping. What year do you have? It looks like from the link posted in this thread, the '97 to '01 are compatible.

[sasha055]

Originally Posted by Viper5

Sasha, would you be able to send me the actual lighter unit (the part that has the coils) if you aren't going to be using it? I brought my car to the dealership and they must have lost my original one. I have a 2000 boxster but I don't know if yours will fit. Obviously, if you are able to do this for me, I will pay for shipping. What year do you have?

I sure can, just want to warn you.. lighter is working for 2 out of three times
PM me your address and after I replaced mine I'll send it to you don't worry about shipping.. it should be a couple of dollars anyway.

I have a 2000 boxster and plan lot's of projects to do
Also it might take me a while to change it.. my wife is 9 month pregnant.. so if baby comes before lighter replacement... it may take me a while to replace it.

Thanks
Sasha

PS: "Uncontrolled Rapid Acceleration" on Toyota is a big problem, on Boxster it's a feature!

[Trey T]

I got the same problem. The socket is just too shallow.

[Trey T]

apparently the 02+ have a new one w/ deeper socket. Is there a story behind this or is it purely a bad design?

Is there an online site to order porsche besides dc automotive? I keep hearing sunset porsche but it came up nothing. any recommendation?