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Subject:Re: Cigar Lighter Wiring Question.
From:Karl Wolz
Date:Sun, 18 Aug 2013 22:14:31 -0700

Exactly what I have.  Drill an extra hole and all those switching issues are gone. 

Karl Wolz
Sent from my electronic umbilicus

On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:46 PM, Bill Monk <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote:

> I like the dual USB outlet from West Marine. No more lost adapters
> and charges all of my stuff though I heard that Blackberry don't work
> with it.
> 
> Bill 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Aug 19, 2013, at 12:39 AM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote:
> 
>> Take a look at the lighters available from West Marine.  Way better quality than auto parts shops. 
>> 
>> Karl Wolz
>> Sent from my electronic umbilicus
>> 
>> On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:27 PM, Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> wrote:
>> 
>>> <<I need to install a new cigarette lighter for my GPS unit and I'm wondering if this is just a straight forward swap for a replacement bought at my local parts store?
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Bob Anderson
>>> '86 Vanagon GL
>>> Wilmington, MA>>
>>> 
>>> Bob:
>>> 
>>> As I recall, it wasn't too bad of a job, but I think that was because I bought the kit from Go Westy, and it had  complete instructions. While I don't like their inflated prices, the instructions are invaluable to me, so I paid a little extra and had no problems. Go Westy had the illuminated version, and I've had no problems since installing it about seven years ago. If you have the option between solderless connectors and solder, go the latter route with heat shrink tube. I've never regretted soldering any wire connections, whereas I've regretted using solderless connectors plenty of times.
>>> 
>>> Troy