Other Cigarette lighter socket coming out...?

SandGirl · 10th January 2008, 16:56

I recently invested in a Tomtom and the last time I used it I pulled my power cable from out of the power socket and the whole thing came out of the hole! The wires still appear to be attached and it still powers my Tomtom if I push it in and pull it out carefully, but can this be fixed with a simple bit of superglue or should I be more careful?

Unknownsoldier · 10th January 2008, 16:58

I'd go to the dealer this is a known problem on some of the earlier model civ's. Just be careful you don't get a shock

. It may well be fixed free as a recall/notice.

Tom

Jools100 · 10th January 2008, 19:25

Mine's the same. I don't use the cigarette lighter socket for anything so it's not a major problem, but i will mention it to the dealer at the next service.

civicfan · 10th January 2008, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jools100

Mine's the same. I don't use the cigarette lighter socket for anything so it's not a major problem, but i will mention it to the dealer at the next service.

My dealer said I can get it replaced (for an identical piece of sh*t) so I preferred to fix it with "super glue" - no problems 1 year later now

(warning: don't use too much glue or you will damage the surrounding plastic, 2,3 drops will do)

pjr · 10th January 2008, 20:08

It's a common problem, and not helped by the TomTom power socket being quite a tight fit in the cigarette lighter socket.

I usually try and press down on the edges of the lighter socket with one hand while unplugging the TomTom - that usually works.

FireStarter · 10th January 2008, 20:58

I just got the pliers on the tom tom plug and bent the spring clips in a bit so its not so tight, did the same with my mobile charger to, they come out fine now and leave the socket behind as they should

Kremmen · 11th January 2008, 07:18

It shouldn't pop completely out because there is a small 'fin' on the underside plastic body of the lighter to stop this.

It is a very loose fit though as the 2 underneath 'clips' only just cover the width of the hole so it easily pops out.

I doubt you will have any electrical problems as a result.

Having ventured underneath, if I had a TT or a gadget that needed repeated connection I would be wiring in a third party socket somewhere else more convenient.

Alternatively there must be another lighter model that could replace the Honda one that fixes more firmly with a proper screw thread?

The wiring is very simple though, just 2 black wires with the positive having a wide white tracer to identify it.

Munro · 11th January 2008, 19:08

There is a "How To" fix for this, click on link below :

[HOW TO] Secure the cig lighter a bit better
.

FWH · 12th January 2008, 19:59

Yes, it is even in the New Car Checklist in the Wiki.

New car checklist - Civinfo Wiki

spile · 14th January 2008, 12:49

I fitted a slave 12v socket behind the central console using wires from the existing 12v socket. My GPS wiring is then left connected.

Kremmen · 14th January 2008, 14:27

Ditto - only mine currently powers the Talex :

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,577 Thanks: 61 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'd go to the dealer this is a known problem on some of the earlier model civ's. Just be careful you don't get a shock . It may well be fixed free as a recall/notice. Tom

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Jools100 Wheelnut Join Date: 28th March 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine's the same. I don't use the cigarette lighter socket for anything so it's not a major problem, but i will mention it to the dealer at the next service.

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pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 475 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's a common problem, and not helped by the TomTom power socket being quite a tight fit in the cigarette lighter socket. I usually try and press down on the edges of the lighter socket with one hand while unplugging the TomTom - that usually works.

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FireStarter Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 6th August 2007 Location: Bath Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I just got the pliers on the tom tom plug and bent the spring clips in a bit so its not so tight, did the same with my mobile charger to, they come out fine now and leave the socket behind as they should

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,819 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	It shouldn't pop completely out because there is a small 'fin' on the underside plastic body of the lighter to stop this. It is a very loose fit though as the 2 underneath 'clips' only just cover the width of the hole so it easily pops out. I doubt you will have any electrical problems as a result. Having ventured underneath, if I had a TT or a gadget that needed repeated connection I would be wiring in a third party socket somewhere else more convenient. Alternatively there must be another lighter model that could replace the Honda one that fixes more firmly with a proper screw thread? The wiring is very simple though, just 2 black wires with the positive having a wide white tracer to identify it.

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Munro Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,103 Thanks: 25 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts iTrader: (0)	There is a "How To" fix for this, click on link below : [HOW TO] Secure the cig lighter a bit better .

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,954 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, it is even in the New Car Checklist in the Wiki. New car checklist - Civinfo Wiki

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spile Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 203 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I fitted a slave 12v socket behind the central console using wires from the existing 12v socket. My GPS wiring is then left connected.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,819 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ditto - only mine currently powers the Talex :