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lighter sockets V70-XC70 1998

posted by  jadnhm on  Fri Oct 23 05:22 CST 2009
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Hello everyone,

It seems that my lighter sockets have become quite loose from their mountings - however they are affixed to the plastic interior panels I don't know but it most definitely is not working well anymore.

Has anyone dealt with problems of this nature?
Any solutions to offer?

It's the to point where I'm pretty much afraid to push anything in there for fear of breaking something off...

I figure I'll probably have to tear the center console all apart to get to it, but maybe there is a better way?







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lighter sockets V70-XC70 1998

posted by  bryan goldberg on  Sat Oct 24 15:25 CST 2009
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j,

The socket has two tabs that "click" into the circular mount that is molded into the console insert.

The circular mount if probably broken and the only product I know that will repair the ABS+PC material it is made of is PlastiFix from Urethane Supply Co.

Even so, it's a poor design and pushing home a charger with enthusiasm may break it again.

I hard-wired my cell phone power adapter to avoid using the outlets altogether.

Let me know if you need more info.

Thanks,
Bryan






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