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Subject:Re: The mysterious 'Silver Socket'
From:John Bange
Date:Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:21:57 -0700
> Woahh... I have one of these, always wondered what it was.
>
> So... what's it good for?  Get an adapter and use it for regular 12v
> accessories?

Yeah, pretty much. It holds more securely than the classic US lighter
socket, and it seems to have more contact surface. The plug ends are
conveniently smaller too. Other than that, there's no particular use.

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen"
'90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"