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  1. alvinbmx
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    April 21st, 2009 06:17 PM #1
    Does anyone know where i can fix the broken cigarette lighter socket in my car? I went to several places but they said they couldn't fix it for me. I guess the whole socket simply needs to be replaced.
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    April 21st, 2009 07:10 PM #2
    you may try bringing your car to a reputable electrical shop, something like rey's electricals. my car's cigarette lighter socket was busted and my electrician friend was able to fix it.
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    April 21st, 2009 07:24 PM #3
    better buy a cigarette lighter assembly and replaced it, it is available in concorde , robinson handyman or ace hardware.

    Quote Originally Posted by alvinbmx View Post
    Does anyone know where i can fix the broken cigarette lighter socket in my car? I went to several places but they said they couldn't fix it for me. I guess the whole socket simply needs to be replaced.
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    April 21st, 2009 08:41 PM #4
    i agree w/ bos hotwheels, better get the whole new shebang if you use your cig lighter frequently.

    btw, i had the urge to replace my stock & perfectly fine lighter socket 2 weeks ago w/ a jdm socket having a ringlight on it, fortunately (or unfortunately) common sense dictated that "gastos lang iyon!"
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    April 21st, 2009 09:11 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by alvinbmx View Post
    Does anyone know where i can fix the broken cigarette lighter socket in my car? I went to several places but they said they couldn't fix it for me. I guess the whole socket simply needs to be replaced.
    Quote Originally Posted by hotwheels View Post
    better buy a cigarette lighter assembly and replaced it, it is available in concorde , robinson handyman or ace hardware.
    Quote Originally Posted by baludoy View Post
    i agree w/ bos hotwheels, better get the whole new shebang if you use your cig lighter frequently.

    btw, i had the urge to replace my stock & perfectly fine lighter socket 2 weeks ago w/ a jdm socket having a ringlight on it, fortunately (or unfortunately) common sense dictated that "gastos lang iyon!"

    You can buy off the shelf then do a DIY. :D
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    November 11th, 2010 07:36 PM #6
    Hi

    A question about cig lighters. Where is the contact point? On the central post (marked in red) or along the raised lip (marked in blue)

    http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...terelement.jpg

    I'm modifying a cdrking double lighter socket. As you can see, there's around a 5mm air gap (red arrow) and I need to know where to solder the new contact point.

    http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../cigairgap.jpg

    I can't use the other socket because its too small. I'll use that for my cellphone usb charger
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