probably needs cleaning, pull the fuse before sticking any metal cleaning device in there
need a new one? I'm going to plug in an inverter to power my laptop so the kids can watch movies while we drive to the beach. Previous attempts to power a cell phone or other device from the lighter socket required constant fiddling to keep the circuit closed and functioning. Or maybe it's as simple as bending some metal?
If I have to replace the socket, RealOEM says it's part # 61 34 1 378 716; BMA and BavAuto don't have em, according to the websites. Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.
-Zak-
Last edited by ProZak; 07-15-2006 at 07:15 PM.
1995 525iM - 131k - Alternator play, broken s-belt
1995 525iA - 147k - Tensioner weirdness, broken s-belt
2001 Intgra GS-R - 130k - spun bearing
2002 Honda Odyssey - 80k - fragged transmission
probably needs cleaning, pull the fuse before sticking any metal cleaning device in there
all america wants is cold beer warm cat and a place to take a poop with a door on it
The instructions for my 400 Watt inverter recommends a direct connection to the battery if the devise is to be used for an extended period of time, or if devise is drawing at or above 150 Watts.
1991 525i M50 5 Sp.
N.California
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Yeah, I won't need to draw that much for just the laptop. I'm pretty sure the adapter only pulls 65 watts, and I won't be running anything else with it. Thanks for the heads-up, though.
1995 525iM - 131k - Alternator play, broken s-belt
1995 525iA - 147k - Tensioner weirdness, broken s-belt
2001 Intgra GS-R - 130k - spun bearing
2002 Honda Odyssey - 80k - fragged transmission
I have nothing to contribute, but I'm kinda curious how you solve it, mine is also kind of on and off depending on mood...
i just wired some leads directly to the battery so i can plug whatever the hell i want directly to it, like inverters and trickle charges and the like.
Alusil, Dinan DME | ITG Air Filter | Eibach/Bilstein HD | 26/20 Swaybars | Iridium plugs | Depo/ProLumen HID | Optima batt. | no AC | Stoptech brake lines, Frozen rotors, brass bushings, Superblue
of the the plug.
the BMW lighter is bigger in diameter then most US stuff
Vee ave vays of dealing vid your kind...........
Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg Bob
yep, euro car lighter sockets are bigger than US ones, you can get a sleeve for it. You may have to get a power adapter from radio shack or something if you can not find the sleeve separately, I know NAPA used to sell them, not sure if they still do.
Yeah I have the same issue when using my tire pump, i have to hold the socket because it has too much wiggle room. It's truly annoying. I usually open one of the other cars in the driveway to pump up MY tires.. heh
I went and bought generic replacements from Schuchs Auto and put them right in. Mine were not working at all when I bought the car. It was an easy install and you cant even tell the differance.
Josh
1990 BMW 525iA
2000 Toyota Corolla CE
2007 Toyota Echo