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• Fluorescent with inverter was-Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:40:23 -0400
  ...LVC adding LED interior lighting > How about plugging an inverter into the cigarette lighter, then using a > 120v > flourescent light (the new kind) on...
• Cigarette Lighter Mystery SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:05:55 -0700
  ...piece of plastic and a lightbulb so you can find the lighter in the dark, thereby making maintenance and removal a transylvanian mystery of...
• Re: 12V Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 17:41:32 -0700
  ...work and 12V devices using a jump starter battery and >> a cigarette lighter plug with two alligator clips attached. The plug has a >> Buss...
• Re: Strange hole in dash
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 07:19:51 -0500
  ...Mon, 14 Jan 2002 21:05:51 -0800 > >Anybody know what the little hole about 6" to the right of the cigarette >lighter is...
• Bass Players
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 15:09:54 -0400
  ...It will plug in to a cigarette lighter outlet, ac outlet (inverter) or run of it's own battery for hours. It fits behind...
• Re: 12 volt heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 09:17:30 MST
  > I saw a tiny heater that plugged in the cigarette lighter (which isn't > used for cigarettes by anybody I can think of). Anyone...
• FS: misc Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 10:40:23 -0500
  ...handles, black - emergency brake plastic cover, black - side ash tray, black - cigarette lighter - porta potty for Westfalia (PO of my Westfalia gave it to...
• LVC adding LED interior lighting
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:50:51 -0400
  ...I know that I could hook them up to a selectable voltage dc power supply plugged into the cigarette lighter, but I'd like...
• Re: Electrical Questions for Headlights and Dual Battery (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 17:54:09 -0500
  ...isolating the battery and discharging only the cigarette lighter socket located under the passenger's seat that the electric fridge plugs into? I plan...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon GL - Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 12:32:29 -0800
  ...the same one as the cigarette lighter. > > the power WINDOWS have a separate fuse, in a separate holder, just > above the fuse box. > > but...
• Re: preventing theft/Reply
  Historical mailing list - Lon J. Thompson
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 09:38:09 -0600
  ...So, a friend in > Brooklyn with VW who uses the cigarette lighter as the cut-off switch. > He simply takes the lighter when he...
• Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:27:24 -0500
  ...I would want a switch to turn off the voltmeter though. > > > > > > > http://www.banggood.com/Dual-USB-Adapter-Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Sockets-Digital-Voltmeter...
• Re: Solar Panel - Diode question for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:46:47 +0000
  ...I don't know if this has a diode or if a diode > >is in the cigarette lighter. > > It's self-contained, got everything...
• FW: For Sale (F)
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 10:27:35 -0700
  ...New Cigarette lighter, spark plugs and fuel filter. New spare tire. Recently purchased "Yosemite Sam; 'BACK OFF'" mud flaps, (included but not installed). Best...
• glove box removal
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 10:35:53 -0500
  ...I need to get at the cigarette lighter to repair/replace it. Tried sticking my hand up from under and down through the ashtray...
• Zodi Tent Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:37:48 -0800
  ...I don't see why a person couldn't adapt a cigarette lighter adapter plug-in though. The fan itself I doubt drawls even...
• Re: Solar Panels in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 07:57:21 -0700
  ...However, when my engine is running, or if I plug my solar panel into the main cigarette lighter on the dash, both batteries charge...
• Alternator problem
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 11:52:00 EDT
  ...I open my sink drawer, it's a Westy, where I keep my multimeter, and check the voltage at the cigarette lighter and get...
• Speed and some minor things
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 10:29:58 -0700
  ...2) I have this mystery plug in that is inbetween the cigarette lighter and the right side vent. Its obviously some sort of add...
• Re: Extra Cooling
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 16:10:56 -0700
  ...It plugs into the cigarette lighter and it has a spring clip that allows you to place it pretty much anywhere you want. I...
• Horn gone
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:00:16 -0700
  ...At the same time frame I had stuck a map light in the cigarette lighter. So I stopped using the map light (from Walgreens...
• Re: Trickle charger on hard to access House Battery
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 25 Oct 2020 01:27:18 +0000
  ...hole just behind parking brake lever to add a 12 VDC cigarette lighter socket; the idea was to have a convenient port operating directly...
• Re: Fresh air fan enhancements?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 12:12:09 -0400
  ...with the windows rolled up? > > > > (a solution other than a 12v cigarette lighter powered fan on top of > > the dash) > > > I'm with you...
• Re: Power Inverter advice requested
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:59:41 -0800
  ...good way to go for you but I have found the cigarette lighter plug I'n was often loose and inconsistent power We travel...
• Re: NVC: The dirtiest job on the planet
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:57:10 -0500
  ...just because you lust after my beautiful body, I hear gold cigarette lighters are out and automatic transmissions are in this year. It wouldn...
• Re: subject Solar Power Charger for Van Camping
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:16:55 -0700
  ...Also that it's > versatile and can be charged by AC, cigarette lighter or the sun. It also > seems relatively uncomplicated and idiot-proof...
• Re: Computers on board?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Sep 1994 11:43:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...You mean a regular PC? How about a laptop? There is an accessory out there so you can plug it into the cigarette lighter...
• Re: Will my alternator survive a TV VCR combo?
  Historical mailing list - Carl Smith
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 23:27:16 EDT
  ...happened upon a small AC/DC color TV/VCR combo with > > cigarette lighter power plug (now we’re not real TV addicts but the...
• Re: Cigarette Lighter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 9 Apr 2014 10:07:58 -0700
  ...I now have no power to everything on the #3 fuse ( interior > lights,clock,radio, lighter) Any help would be VERY much appreciated. I...
• Santa Barara Orange
  Historical mailing list - DZIADECKI JOHN
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 16:35:37 -0600 (MDT)
  ...of compact heater that plugs into the cigarette lighter. I suppose one needs to install the lighter first. But has anyone had experience with...
• DC stove/oven info
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 1995 11:19:06 -0700
  ...Just plug it into your cigarette lighter, or household electric outlet (note: it comes with both cords)... ....will make hot sandwiches, heat soups, stews...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 09:43:25 -0600
  ...As for airing up, I guess I can buy one of those air pumps that you hook up to the cigarette lighter. Steve Sent...
• Re: 85 Westy A/C & Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 10:21:04 -0400
  ...Booster fan with on/off switch plugs into cigarette lighter and maximizes airflow. Black impact-resistant plastic. You would need to extend the tube...
• Michelin Roadside Emergency Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:27:19 -0500
  ...Very nice jumper cables, 12v air pump that plugs into the cigarette lighter to air the tires, a light that flashes red yellow or...
• Re: 2nd Battery
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:54:44 -0500
  ...I > have > >> the GoWEsty 2nd battery setup and plan to expand that to power interior > >> lights, cigarette lighter outlet, and radio. Wondering what brand...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 08:00:40 -0800
  ...a friend as helper. - replace the climate control bulbs - replace the cigarette lighter with twin USB ports - replace the brake booster seal - replace all...
• Re: Round silver thing under clock?
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 22:45:34 -0800 (PST)
  ...that round silver thing under the clock, that looks like a cigarette > >>lighter is. I've looked through the books and nothing is mentioned...
• 12v/DC coffee grinder
  Historical mailing list - Martha
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 09:45:15 -0700
  ...to get a coffee maker powered either by batteries or the cigarette lighter. However, something got mis-rumored. It's a coffee GRINDER I...
• Re: Fiberglass Taped Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:01:50 -0400
  ...I had a light plugged into the cigarette lighter clipped to the rear seat to illuminate the engine compartment... the light came unplugged and...
• Re: How to Locate Propane Leak
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 25 May 2001 16:12:19 -0500
  I locate my propane leaks with a lit cigarette lighter. Once the leak is located, the color of the resulting flame will indicate the...
• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 18:29:42 -0700
  ...I use the cigarette lighter socket for > charging > >> my phone, and have also used it to power an Engels fridge which it does > >> well...
• Re: fridge for weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Tromp
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 01:44:18 +0000
  ...cabinet, there are also various coolers you can run off your cigarette lighter, or perhaps even adapt to silver socket. I have a smaller...
• Re: portable heaters?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 00:44:10 -0500
  At 10:10 PM 3/3/2000 , ~K~ wrote: >Anyone know of any decent heaters that plug into the cigarette lighter? >I'm about...
• no start?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 24 Jan 2016 21:04:10 +0000
  ...I have one of those cigarette lighter volt meters and after sitting overnight it reads 12.6 volts. When I turn the key to...
• Re: no dash lights and radio only works when engine is running
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:02:19 -0400
  ...If you have a factory radio, the backlight is connected to the interior and cigarette lighter lights. I would start there. Hector 1990 Carat...
• Re: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:28:41 -0700
  ...lighter receptacle , but the voltmeter would be handy just for an at a glance check > > http://www.banggood.com/Dual-USB-Adapter-Charger-Cigarette...
• Re: Couple of diesel dash questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:12:26 -0800
  ...that silver thing is an electrical socket like a cigarette lighter socket, but different. A plug-in accessory socket. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original...
• Re: Gastester(schon wieder!)
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 15 May 95 01:18:08 EDT
  ...Wired so I could power the heater leads from the cigarette lighter, and see the voltage display as I drove. As I had read...
• Re: Dash control lights question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 15:23:08 -0400
  ...Two round A/C control nobs to the left of the cigarette lighter (fan >control, A/C on/off temp control) - was there some...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 13 May 2007 15:12:06 -0700
  ...If additional wiring > changes are made then all interior lights, the radio, and the cigarette > lighter are also moved to the aux battery. Many...
• Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:15:05 -0700
  ...I'd like to install an additional cigarette lighter plug hidden under the dashboard with the unit's mini USB cable accessible through the...
• Re: Elec. Questions/Auxiliary Battery/
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:24:53 -0700
  ...moving the dome light, map light,mirror light,radio, > and the cigarette lighter off the main battery and onto the auxiliary > battery. Numerous posts...
• Re: Stove & whine
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:59:48 -0330
  ...musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Do you plug the sat into the cigarette lighter socket? Those sockets > get loose, or w.h.y. > > Maybe check...
• Dometic fire alert - errata
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 09:10 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I tested the fans in the car with a cigarette-lighter to alligator-clip cable my father-in-law made me several years ago...
• Re: 2nd Battery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:40:14 +0000
  ...I > have > >> the GoWEsty 2nd battery setup and plan to expand that to power interior > >> lights, cigarette lighter outlet, and radio.  Wondering what brand...
• Re: Elec. Questions/Auxiliary Battery/
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:44:52 -0700
  ...moving the dome light, map light,mirror light,radio, > and the cigarette lighter off the main battery and onto the auxiliary > battery. Numerous posts...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:27:24 -0400
  ...I cut a black Plexiglas plate and > > mounted a cigarette lighter under it. The mounting bracket for the > lighter > > fits snugly into the ashtray...
• eerie cig. liters?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 21:40:52 -0700
  ...my cigarette lighter (or rather I guess the receptacle into which it plugs) glows in the dark? It doesn't matter whether the keys...
• '85 VANAGON GL BARGAINS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 22:18:12 -0400
  1- Completely ORIGINAL '85 GL exhaust system - USED, but complete! - $499.95 2- Original, hardly used cigarette lighter - $89.90 3- Original oil dipstick...
• Re: Dash control lights question
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 02:38:33 EDT
  ...rocker switch, > Rear heater fan, > Ventilation slide controls, > Front heater fan, > Cigarette lighter. > > My headlight switch does not light up at all and nor...