cig lighter help

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melders
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cig lighter help

Post by melders »

ok, i need some help again...my cigarette lighter next to the household plug has lost its wires...i know this thing is a warranty replacement, but i dont have a waranty on my car anymore...how do i take the trim pieces off to get to the wires in the dash? i was looking and looking on here, and could not find anything....any help would be greatthanks
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT - Jet Black Metallic
ragingfish
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Post by ragingfish »

http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5940That should help you get where you need to get in the dash...
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melders
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Re: (ragingfish)

Post by melders »

awesome...thanks a lot...my project for this Friday evening do you know where i can maybe find a new lighter? the whole thing came apart when i put my new ipod dock into it...or does someone have another alternative to an ipod dock, like maybe a cheap easy way to plug my ipod into the radio
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ragingfish
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Re: (melders)

Post by ragingfish »

if you mean the "insert" came out, that's actually a common problem. just put it back in and use the plug of your ipod dock (or any other 12V accessory) and give it a half-turn to to the right. it should hold itself in place after that.
YES!I still visit GenVibe periodically. I have not forgotten about my "original" family over here!

2009 PONTIAC G8
3.6L V6 (256 HP @ 6300 rpm, 248 ft-lbs. @ 2100 rpm)
melders
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Re: (ragingfish)

Post by melders »

ok...ill see what that does when i get to it...friday is not going to work now
2009 Pontiac Vibe GT - Jet Black Metallic
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