Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Loose Socket
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Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Loose Socket
I have a 2007 Dodge Ram and both power sockets on my dash have become really loose. Is anyone else having this issue? Is there a way to quickly fix this or is replacing them the best option? I think there are some tabs inside the socket, but I didn't want to mess with them without know exactly what to do. I am installing a new stereo this week, so I would like to replace/fix these at the same time, since I will have the dash off.
Thank you in advance for any help.
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Just to be clear...when I say loose, I am specifically talking about my radar detector resetting every time I hit a small bump in the road.
Thank you in advance for any help.
---EDIT---
Just to be clear...when I say loose, I am specifically talking about my radar detector resetting every time I hit a small bump in the road.
Last edited by gatorcowboy; 11-26-2012 at 01:16 AM.
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Mine aren't loose but when i replaced my factory player with a doudle din i got a new nav bezel that already had one so i removed my 12v socket from the old bezel so now i have 2 12v instead of a cigarette lighter. There is a little notch in the bezel and a tab on the socket if you have one available to replace it then you might as well. But as for pulling the bezel off theres nothing to it. There is 2 bolts on the bottom side (on some) and the rest just snaps in place. So if you dont have them now dont worry bc it wont take but 30 min max when you do receive the new sockets to install them
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Thanks for the reply redram! I think when I pull it off for the radio I will see if there is a way to tighten the socket. The tabs inside probably just need to be pushed out a little or the contacts cleaned. I just wasn't sure if anyone else was experiencing the issue and if anyone had a recommendation on where to buy replacements.
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