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Subject:Power Outlet (Cigarette Lighter) Rotating
From:Bruce Nadig
Date:Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:14:57 -0500

Howdy Again Volks,

I have a really nice Hella map light ( similar to:
http://www.autobarn.net/xxx8714series.html ) that plugs into the 12v
Cigarette lighter outlet. It is great so my soon-to-be-ex-wife can read in
the evenings while I drive. I usually keep the light plugged in all the
time.

The light is great, and it fits into the outlet snugly, but now the 12v
outlet has lost its grip and spins in its mounting hole. Consequently, the
arm for the light drips to the 6 o'clock position - useless.

Is there a way to tighten up the 12v power outlet so that it will not spin?
I'd love to get this fixed before I move to Seattle in a few weeks.

By the way, the light is great for things other than reading. I have a Hula
Girl mounted on my ash tray/coin holder. At night (when the light stays
vertical in the outlet) I can turn on the light and aim it at the Hula Girl
and give her a spotlight while she dances. My soon-to-be-ex-wife prefers not
to be in the van with me when I do this.

Any solutions to securing the outlet?

Cheers,
Bruce
motorbruce@hotmail.com

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