If you all didn't see the post yesterday, there was a great
suggestion--slide thicker tubing on the lighter socket from behind the dash,
then clamp in place with a radiator clamp.  Much more durable, especially
for whoever was planning to hang a cup holder from the socket.
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Gnarlodious <Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
> Reply-To: Gnarlodious <Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
> Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 10:40:03 -0700
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating
> lights...
>
> Entity developtrust spoke thus:
>
>> I've heard of this shrink fit tubing. does it come in all sizes?
> Yes, although the diameter for the lighter plug is large and Radio Shack may
> not have it. They have the "Glossy" type and "Matte" is better.
> I attempted to measure the lighter plug with a caliper but it would require
> disassembly.
> Pray tell, the diameter?
>> Where do you get it. I've used a similar "shrink fit tape."
>> Also no sticky residue but once it forms a fit and hardens or
>> shrinks it is there for good.
> I think the idea is to slide the retainer over the cylinder so the thickness
> of the plastic will need to be minimal.
>
> Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com
>