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Subject:Re: stock lighter socket disassembly
From:neil n
Date:Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:33:57 -0800

On 3/15/10, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Neil,
>
> I struggled with same issue of loose fitment of socket in dash :)
>
> I used o-ring where you used copper wire. still, was not enough to
> keep the iPod stalk in place. aftermarket socket so much better for
> this.
>

Not an uncommon problem I "hear".

Aftermarket sounds like the solution. Mine is steady, but I rarely use
it. All part of the master plan.

"Nothing to steal here folks"

I should have just left it loose and dangling   ;)

My 12V socket is located at mid point on spice rack.

Neil.

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