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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Default Change out your lighter for usb port

Changed out my useless cigarette lighter for
this this
. No need for those plug ins.



Dual USB Charger Socket
Easy to install in existing 12V DC socket hole providing convenient access for charging mobile devices.

Compatible with popular mobile devices
Protective Cap
Easy to use






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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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great idea!

any pics on your install you did?
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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great idea!

any pics on your install you did?
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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Default Re: Change out your lighter for usb port

How about something less permanent?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Twin-2-USB-Port-Universal-12V-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-Charger-Power-Adapter-/261074309674?pt=US_MP3_Player_Chargers_Cradles&hash=item3cc93dd22a
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Default Re: Change out your lighter for usb port

Originally Posted by sleepyaccord96
great idea!

any pics on your install you did?
Working on the optional center console, will have pix soon. (see below)

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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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Default Re: Change out your lighter for usb port

yea I jsut have a dual USB Cig lighter charger... That way I can plug in whatever I want lol
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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Default Re: Change out your lighter for usb port

Originally Posted by grumblemarc
I never use my cigarette lighter for anything but a USB plugin. And those "less permanent" jacks break to often, they are very cheaply manufactured.

Good idea OP.
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Rather have the lighter outlet. Radar detector doesn't use USB.
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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I'd rather not have something that I have to wire. Mine hasn't broken yet.
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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i'm glad my radio has USB so it charges my iphone while i play music, but this is a good idea none the less..
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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^ true most decent stereos have usb port (s)
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by sleepyaccord96
great idea!

any pics on your install you did?


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