Interior Want something instead of cigerette lighter!

Azbo · 30th December 2007, 22:25

I dont smoke and no-one would ever be allowed to smoke in my car so i would like suggestions of any gadgets, lights, etc that would sit in the lighter socket.

My focus had a non-smokers pack which had a blanking plug that said 'power outlet' on it. Even sumthing like that would be good if i knew where to get one from.

I have seen a post where someone has an led lenser torch so that is one option im looking at.

All ideas very welcome.

Thanks,

Az

FWH · 30th December 2007, 22:29

I have seen a post somewhere on here referencing a power outlet cap that would fit.

Dawson · 30th December 2007, 22:48

VW do a cigarette lighter torch for the Touareg. I want one!

Kremmen · 31st December 2007, 06:44

The only snag with using the ciggy lighter as a power socket is that it is so badly fitted that the whole fitting pops out quite easily.

Not all the way because it has a small plastic fin but not a good fit.

allan40alt · 31st December 2007, 10:22

How about one of these:

LED LENSER Automotive Rechargeable Torch on eBay, also, Torches, Gadgets, Consumer Electronics (end time 10-Jan-08 07:06:21 GMT)

Foggy · 31st December 2007, 10:29

doesnt help you i know but i just traded in my focus for a civic and i kept the "power outlet socket" as a keep sake

had been for a test drive a week earlier and thought about it then ,will have a look round on fleabay

Bob H · 31st December 2007, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azbo

I dont smoke and no-one would ever be allowed to smoke in my car so i would like suggestions of any gadgets, lights, etc that would sit in the lighter socket.

My focus had a non-smokers pack which had a blanking plug that said 'power outlet' on it. Even sumthing like that would be good if i knew where to get one from.

I have seen a post where someone has an led lenser torch so that is one option im looking at.

All ideas very welcome.

Thanks,

Az

Try this Azbo... eBay.co.uk - 12v power outlet, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles items at low prices

Cheers,

Bob...

parkers142 · 31st December 2007, 11:47

I have a Usb charger adapter plugged into one of mine to charge all toys etc, found it in a Pound Store well worth the £1.

Stephen B · 31st December 2007, 12:17

I kept the only useful thing from my Mk5 Golf..............................the Touareg LED torch

pick em up on ebay for around a tenner IIRC

Foggy · 31st December 2007, 12:38

good find Bob ,2.99 a good price bet ford would charge 30 quid

Clive242 · 31st December 2007, 12:57

Doesn't the power outlet in the boot say something like 'Power outlet' on the blanking plug?
Couldn't you swap the cigarette lighter in the dash with the blanking plate?

Azbo · 31st December 2007, 17:07

Thanks guys, i did notice today the power socket in the boot had a cover on it but it is attached somehow.
The Led Lenser torch is a cool idea, especially as it glows blue while charging.
Cheers for the link Bob, wish i'd kept the one from the focus but £4 aint bad with the postage.

Az.

ritchie_perriam · 31st December 2007, 17:36

has anyone got a picture of the led lenser in the socket? no website i could find seems to show any images of it in a car!

allan40alt · 31st December 2007, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ritchie_perriam

has anyone got a picture of the led lenser in the socket? no website i could find seems to show any images of it in a car!

There's a different picture here...(follow link by Munro #2)..

rechargable torch

.....and it appears to light up blue when charging....(according to #1 by t8adc).

Civic Fan · 1st January 2008, 00:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azbo

I dont smoke and no-one would ever be allowed to smoke in my car so i would like suggestions of any gadgets, lights, etc that would sit in the lighter socket.

My focus had a non-smokers pack which had a blanking plug that said 'power outlet' on it. Even sumthing like that would be good if i knew where to get one from.

I have seen a post where someone has an led lenser torch so that is one option im looking at.

All ideas very welcome.

Thanks,

Az

As it happens I too don't smoke and will not allow anyone else to do so in my car. I use the lighter socket to power an in car air freshener called Ambicar Electronic Air Freshener. It has an LED to indicate that it is on, is a neat little design and works very well. I recommend the ocean fragrance and can be obtained from speeding .co.uk. I’ve used them before and can highly recommend them. They do other bits and bobs that may be of interest. Give them a try.

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civicfan · 1st January 2008, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

There's a different picture here...(follow link by Munro #2)..

rechargable torch

.....and it appears to light up blue when charging....(according to #1 by t8adc).

That's a quite useful gadget, and will give lots more light than one might expect (I have a LedLenser), my only worry would be if the battery will not be damaged if left in frost... Does someone know the temp range of NiMH/Li-Ion batteries? I assume it has one of these

Munro · 1st January 2008, 11:03

Heres a few more ideas.

Discount Car Accessories products. Buy Car Accessories products cheap online @ Maplin.

vivid bluey · 9th January 2008, 21:42

I've got a plug in air ioniser in mine which is funky as it glows blue as well!! I think it came off E-Bay - can't remember as it was a couple of years ago but I'm sure it was off there. About the same size as a small torch but a lot funkier!!!

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Azbo Valve Cap Join Date: 16th December 2007 Location: Pembs. Wales Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, i did notice today the power socket in the boot had a cover on it but it is attached somehow. The Led Lenser torch is a cool idea, especially as it glows blue while charging. Cheers for the link Bob, wish i'd kept the one from the focus but £4 aint bad with the postage. Az.

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vivid bluey Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 5th January 2008 Location: uk Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've got a plug in air ioniser in mine which is funky as it glows blue as well!! I think it came off E-Bay - can't remember as it was a couple of years ago but I'm sure it was off there. About the same size as a small torch but a lot funkier!!!