I have a 2001 C2. I have noticed that my Magellan GPS and my Nextel charger will not stay plugged into the cigarette lighter or turn on. It seems to be too shallow. I have tried buying an adapter at Best Buy but it also was too long. Has anyone else noticed this problem? If so, what solutions did you come up with? Maybe a certain type of adapter.

Thanks,

Paul

 

I have this same problem, and posted on rennlist a while back to see if anyone had answers. A few folks commented that the pre-o2 cars had the german spec lighter sockets, and that a little sleeve could be purchased at radio shack that inserts into the socket so that accessories have a tighter fit. I haven't tried it yet, but thought I'd pass it along. Good luck.

 

YES YES YES!! I thought it was me...but yes that is correct..I also have a 2001 and none of my chargers would fit. I thought I needed a new cig lighter assembly. I found out that problem when I bought the Porsche battery tender and it had the piece I needed. You can buy it here from Escort...I bought an extra one and keep it in my car incase I need to charge my phone.

This is what you need...

http://www.escortradar.com/shop.htm


it is $2.50


That will solve your problem!

 

Wow! Fantastic. Thanks for the quick response. I will order two.

Paul

 

cool, thanks for the source. this will be the single most inexpensive part I've ever purchased for my car!

 

Don't forget the shipping and handling. LOL. It could add up to almost six bucks.

 

yup..I think it cost me like 8 bucks...

but again..this solved the cig lighter "problem!"

 

most excellent, I was looking for this!