Cigar lighter socket and GPS

[Arshloch]

It seems that the cigar lighter socket on my car is of an euro variety (large), making the 12v plugs seat a bit loose.

What do people do in this situation?

Maybe install another socket somewhere out of sight in there. I need it sorely for GPS

[mossyboy6]

maybe make a sleeve out of copper pipe?

[Arshloch]

I think Ill wire in something like this in the glove box---- plus it has USB ports

[JackF]

I added another plug when I rewired the72. Had the same problem you are having. I'd suggest that you replace the original with a modern (uncorroded) version. If you pull yours and look at it you will more than likely see corroded eroded terminals which when the GPS or phone does draw power would not make them happy.

[BillWilliams]

where are you sourcing that adapter?

[02hobiedave]

Try this one only 6 bucks and free shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Way-12V-DC-Car-Cigarette-Socket-Splitter-Charger-USB_W0QQitemZ280402653143QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item41494cefd7

[Brandon73fjord]

Buy a Mapsco.

[tlh02]

A simple no cost solution is to wrap narrow athletic tape around the plug your inserting in the cigarette lighter. I put one or two layers on the tip and another on the other side of the expanding clip that holds it tight in most standard size cigarette lighters.

I've found GPS systems are great for rallys indicating roads and road names up ahead long before you get a visual.

[eastsidebimmer]

A few layers of black electrical tape just above the silver contact points is all it takes. Without it, yep, the plug bounces out.