cig lighter problem: what the hell is going on here
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i had the same problem with m ine, and i replace the whole rear part of the console.. If you look carefully, the vinyl covering is probably not seated on the plastic framing anymore. when i replaced mine, me and billboost noticed this. the vinyl starts to separate and wont wrap on and hold tigh to allow the cklearance necessary for the lighter. ill see if i can take some pictures to show you exactly what im talking about, if i can find the old part
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the reason for the one notch is that you put the right side in first, use the notch to put the left side in, then twist to lock in place
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Originally Posted by toastedoats
the reason for the one notch is that you put the right side in first, use the notch to put the left side in, then twist to lock in place
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again, make sure that the vinylk isnt peeling up at all.. i didnt even notice on mine until boosty had the old part in his hands and pointed it out to me, there isnt much extra room for error
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I think you are looking at the same issue as Toasted, The vinyl is fighting you.
Be careful, your fingers are not intended to go in the cig socket.
Be careful, your fingers are not intended to go in the cig socket.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
I think you are looking at the same issue as Toasted, The vinyl is fighting you.
Be careful, your fingers are not intended to go in the cig socket.
Be careful, your fingers are not intended to go in the cig socket.