You might try a hose clamp around the recepticle ... on the "backside"
of the dash, of course.

Mike

Bruce Nadig wrote:
> 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
>