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adapter for Merc Benz cigarette lighter

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  • 12-07-2012 6:35pm
    #1
    Limbo123
    Registered Users Posts: 364 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Just changed cars. Went to use/charge my sat-nav and the tomtom lead doesnt fit the lighter socket of the new car....... Satnav connection to big/lighter socket too small. :eek:

    I thought all cigarette lighter sockets were a universal size? :confused: checked on the net and it seems a number of people are complaining about the same thing but no-one can provide a solution.

    Went to Halfords - they couldnt help. Went to Merc Benz- they couldnt help.

    Is there an adaptor I can purchase and if so, can someone point me in the right direction?

    Cheers.
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    martyc5674
    Registered Users Posts: 2,520 ✭✭✭martyc5674


    Like this???
    http://www.road-store.com/2974-2835-thickbox/cigarette-lighter-plug-15-amp-12-24v.jpg

    If so maplin have them...fiver i think.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,392 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Is there not a 12v power outlet anywhere?


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    Limbo123
    Registered Users Posts: 364 ✭✭Limbo123


    Thanks Marty. Will head down to maplin tomorrow.

    No outlet anywhere Colm. Checked everywhere.

    Dependant on my satnav as an ex-pat.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,392 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    What model is it?


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    Limbo123
    Registered Users Posts: 364 ✭✭Limbo123


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    What model is it?

    2005 SLK

    A mate said he had a 1990 Beemer 3 that had same issue years back.

    Merc Benz were F A help when I paid them a visit :(


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    Marlow
    Registered Users Posts: 14,555 ✭✭✭✭Marlow


    Limbo123 wrote: »
    A mate said he had a 1990 Beemer 3 that had same issue years back.

    Older cars had the problem, that the cigarette lighter was a tad too big. Easily helped with a little metal ring. Same problem in my '89 Audi.

    The plug above is for 12v plugs used in trucks, campervans, caravans and the likes. Not sure, if that's going to help you.

    Maybe a picture of your cigarette lighter would help.

    /M


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