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• Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:28:06 -0500
  ...Does the unit stay on when the key is removed from the van? If so, the cigarette lighter that the unit is plugged into...
• Re: EV - Solar powered trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 13:08:34 +0000
  ...Jim and listees, Camping World and RVDirect have several different models of these things, attaching by way of cigarette lighter or hardwired. IMHO, be...
• For Sale (F)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:21:36 -0500
  ...New Cigarette lighter, spark plugs and fuel filter. New spare tire. Recently purchased "Yosemite Sam; 'BACK OFF'" mud flaps, (included but not installed). Best...
• Re: Power Source: Westfalia as mobile office
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
  Sat, 11 Oct 2003 07:14:30 -0600
  ...I did buy a large battery with cigarette lighter type receptacle that powers laptops and small 12V appliances. It is portable and has jumper...
• Re: 12V Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 12:02:28 -1000
  ...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: Inverter at Radio Shack
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 07:05:21 -0500
  ...The > hard part to understand is how a 300 watt inverter can be expected to > work with a cigarette lighter plug. In the VW...
• '85 Westy Wiring question about the S9 fuse
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:27:37 -0600
  ...I can already eliminate two, one which is fatter and goes to the cigarette lighter, and one which is darker than the other two...
• Re: Cigar Lighter Wiring Question.
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sun, 18 Aug 2013 09:22:53 -0500
  ...Anderson <ROBERTANDERSON294@comcast.net >> wrote: > >> I need to install a new cigarette lighter for my GPS unit and I'm >> wondering if this is...
• How in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 15:01:28 -0500
  ...Mille graci! Anyway, I'm trying to remove my cigarette lighter. I don't smoke. We bought a 12vdc refrig and used it on...
• Re: How to Locate Propane Leak (with a lighter?)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 30 May 2001 01:17:36 -0500
  ...How to Locate Propane Leak > > > > I locate my propane leaks with a lit cigarette lighter. Once the leak >is > > located, the color of the...
• Aux. Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:13:51 -0400
  I believe you are right about the all the interior lights, radio and cigarette lighter being on the same circuit. I would like to...
• Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:25:59 -0600
  ...checked/replaced without removing the dash? Lastly, I got a new cigarette lighter socket(with green illumination). Mine is a little loose. Can this...
• Re: Grills, grills, grills
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:15:42 -0700
  ...That said, it has an old school 12 volt cigarette lighter outlet and a lighted switch to control some LED lights strips in the...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery Hook-up
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:21:02 -0400
  ...I installed an auxillary battery and wanted to run the radio, CD and cigarettel lighter off that battery rather than the starting battery. Since...
• Re: The good trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 22:53:35 -0500
  ...I was a bit surprised to see you suggested > connecting the charger through the cigarette lighter. That is more > convenient, of course, but I...
• hard starting problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:57:04 -0400
  ...in the process of moving the radio, xm unit, amp and cigarette lighters to the aux battery....for process of elimination.....and for better...
• Aux. Battery-Stereo Amp question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 08:19:02 -0400
  I am in the process of running wires to the stereo, xm unit, and cigarette lighters,and I am bidding on a 1800watt inverter...
• Re: Woah! Didn't see that coming!
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Fri, 31 May 2013 19:44:50 -0700
  ...Prepping for my trip tomorrow, I took out this cell charger that I bought that fits into the cigarette lighter to test it out...
• Re: Cigar Lighter Wiring Question.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 18 Aug 2013 22:14:31 -0700
  ...Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> wrote: >> >>> <<I need to install a new cigarette lighter for my GPS unit and I'm wondering if this is...
• Re: How to Locate Propane Leak (with a lighter?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Tue, 29 May 2001 21:28:59 -0800
  ...How to Locate Propane Leak > I locate my propane leaks with a lit cigarette lighter. Once the leak is > located, the color of the...
• Re: A/C Fan speed 3 not working in ' 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 13:40:02 -0500
  ...currently) the only thing wrong with my Vanagon other >than the cigarette lighter bulb. No doubt you meant to say "...only thing I've...
• Re: 12V meter with USB and cigar lighter outlets
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:16:37 -0700
  ...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: massive oil leak (77 camper)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 09:36:38 CDT
  ...i've disemboweled my cigarette lighter (it's a long story that has nothing to do with smoking or cigarettes), i kinda don't...
• Re: Power in bus for a PC (little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 00:58:27 EDT
  ...to find out if I was better off using the $99 cigarette lighter adapter or the $49 Trip Lite Power Verter 140 (140 W...
• Finding a short
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:03:06 +0000
  ...I have been isolating and testing circuits, and isolated the short down to the circuit that goes to the cigarette lighter and glove box...
• Re: Audi Fog Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:49:15 -0400
  ...battery - battery terminal or ground, direct ( to chassis negative?) 75- Radio, cigarette lighter (main + power source feed?) 58a- Side-marker lamps, tail lamps, license...
• silver secret
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 26 Aug 94 20:57:32 CDT
  ...NOTHING looks like a cigarette lighter socket that is over by the steering wheel side of the radio-hole. nothing. so: a conjecture: is...
• Re: Fridge Question - Maybe Aux. Batt. Related
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 17:58:07 -0700
  ...Many Westy owners re-wire the interior lights, radio and cigarette lighter to run off the aux battery but NOT the fridge. Many people...
• Re: Invertor ?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:44:04 -0800
  ...expensive? > > You can get a DC adapter that plugs into the cigarette lighter for less > than > 11 bucks with free shipping. > Doesn't get...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:26:04 -0400
  ...I'd like to install an > additional cigarette lighter plug hidden under the dashboard with the > unit's mini USB cable accessible through the...
• Center Console
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 12:05:06 -0400
  ...center storage compartment, 2-3 smaller hidden compartments, and three extension cigarette lighter plug outlets. Also comes with four mounting screws. The gray color...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:31:25 -0500
  ...com wrote: > > There was a thread the other dayabout wiring connectors, cigarette lighter plugs, etc. I bought some of these > http://www.hobbyking.com...
• Re: Interior light/work light
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 11:22:04 -0800
  ...It comes with a cigarette lighter power > cord and uses 4-C cell batteries. > I use rechargable batteries in mine. I glued the bristle...
• Re: heated seats wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 14:29:00 -0500
  K-Mart, plugs into cigarette lighter, just don't forget to turn it off or it will drain your battery ; ) Dan Cook <Dan_Cook...
• Re: 1984 Westfalia 12V Power Outlet
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 3 May 2010 22:21:51 -0700
  ...There is a 12V power outlet to the right > of the cigarette lighter. It has a smaller diameter connection. Can > anyone tell me what...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:24:54 -0700
  ...http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/VWBattery2.JPG There is a power outlet (aka cigarette lighter socket) on the side of the box for hooking...
• Re: Mini Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:10:47 -0400
  ...Mini Fridge Has anyone tried using a minifridge (the kind they sell for dorm rooms etc.) pluggged into an inverter off the cigarette lighter...
• Re: what's the extra battery for?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 23:39:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...2 bolts sticking out of the floor. > Also, there's a cigarette lighter outlet below the passenger seat on the > side. Is this something...
• Re: Do you use GPS mapping gismo?
  Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery Johnson
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 15:04:45 -0500
  ...I run both the laptop and the GPS unit from the 12v cigarette lighter receptacle. Larry
• Re: Nice Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 19:09:04 -0500
  I like the way they tell you how it plugs into the cigarette lighter. Do you realize that the heat actually comes from engine...
• Switch circuit to Aux Battery ??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Spinoso
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 18:35:23 -0400
  ...now interested in breaking off the radio, interior lights, and front cigarette lighter - basically everything on fuse #3 (15 amp). So yesterday I pulled...
• Re: Zodi Tent Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:34:21 -0500
  ...http://www.type2.com/archive/vintagebus/043445.html > I don't see why a person couldn't adapt a cigarette lighter adapter > plug-in...
• Re: Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:03:34 -0500
  ...It plugs into the "cigarette lighter" and since then I don't not have any issues anymore with an empty battery. Karl. On Mon...
• Re: Second Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 11:45:11 -0500
  Tim, You could buy a cheap cigarette lighter type plug with a fuse built into it from Radio Shack and hook it to the...
• ever taken fittings off lp tank?
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 11:20:08 -0600
  ...to "professionally" install our gas dryer tested the fittings with his cigarette lighter. I don't know who's more stupid him for doing...
• Re: Trickle charger on hard to access House Battery
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:55:25 +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...
• Vanagon Gripes
  Historical mailing list - Hajasz
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 22:32:42 -0800
  ...No lights on the heat or AC controls but the cigarette lighter gets a nice green halo... maybe a disgruntled smoker in design at...
• Is this a good deal??
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 18:22:55 -0700
  ...Plug the charger into the 12 volt cigarette lighter or accessory outlet and suction cup the panels to a window. Works in any vehicle...
• Re: about the westy silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:07:55 -0400
  The cigarette lighter is a European size, which makes it too big for most US cig. Lighter plugs. I had a cell phone car...
• Re: Radio Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:21:27 -0700
  ...Unplug and replug a couple of times to clean the contacts. (2) Does your cigarette lighter work ok? I believe this is on the...
• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 19:44:58 -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: Solar panels are GONE!!!
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 16:04:37 -0500
  ...I guess the theory is that if the car is on, or if your cigarette lighter in an older car is wired to provide...
• Re: Mystery dash outlet '83.5 GL Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 18:30:42 +0200
  ...accessory that you would be able to >run off a conventional cigarette lighter . > >thanks for reminding me - I need to order a couple too...
• Re: 12 Volt Outlet - Source?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 19:56:26 -0400
  ...All of the outlets I've found online are designed to plug > into the existing cigarette lighter. An archive search did not answer this...
• Re: How in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 13:18:42 -0700
  ...Mille graci! Anyway, I'm trying to remove my cigarette lighter. I don't smoke. We bought a 12vdc refrig and used it on...
• Re: New Microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:27:51 -0500
  Maybe it has a low power setting for "cigarette lighter socket" operation. 660 watts @ 12 volts is 55 amps. Evenif it has a 180...
• Re: Extra connector in the area of the Radio
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 14:03:06 -0500
  Could that be the connector for the fresh air fan switch? Or the Cigarette lighter? On Dec 7, 2004, at 1:29 PM, Bill...
• Instrument Illumination
  Historical mailing list - Mark Noya
  Fri, 28 Jul 95 16:40:45 PST
  ...Where I do have light are with the cigarette lighter, and hazard switch. I did manage to pull of the cover for the instrument...
• "Koolatron" cooler
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 22:05:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...It says the cooler is powered by regular 12v car battery current, and can be plugged into your cigarette lighter. Unplugged, it stores enough...
• Re: SILVER SOCKET Re: Switch/Light??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 07:54:02 -0800
  ...outlet, similar to the other 12V outlet on your dash - the cigarette lighter - but with a "European" flavor. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81 Vanagon Lafayette, CA...