Can I fix my cigarette lighter port myself?

Evilm

CompBunny wrote: »

Yes, thats right! So does that mean that in order to put the mount back in I need the ignition on? Do you know how it fits back in? (eg is there a plastic lip or clip that I am missing which secures the port itself into position)

No, you need to make sure the ignition is off you you don't shock yourself while trying to fix it. If it was one with constant live then you would need to disconnect the battery to ensure you are safe.

Joseph_Bloggs_2

Evilm wrote: »

No, you need to make sure the ignition is off you you don't shock yourself while trying to fix it. If it was one with constant live then you would need to disconnect the battery to ensure you are safe.

You'd have to be very sensitive to get a shock. The real danger is shorting the wiring. Disconnect the battery was good advice.

catflea

When doing vehicle electrics it is always good practice to disconnect the battery, regardless of whether the part you are working on is switched or permanently live!

CompBunny

Thanks everyone - I'm going to wait until my partner is back from his business trip so theres two of us to make sure i've disconnected the battery safely! I love you guys on MSE, wish i'd found this forum sooner!

anewman

catflea wrote: »

When doing vehicle electrics it is always good practice to disconnect the battery, regardless of whether the part you are working on is switched or permanently live!

Just disconnecting the negative terminal is enough so long as the lead is kept away from the negative terminal (and indeed this is the terminal which should be disconnected first, and the last to be reconnected when reconnecting the battery).

If we're moving into the realm of superglue, you can buy Bostilk hard plastics extra strong adhesive. Not sure if it is any better than superglue though.

catflea

anewman wrote: »

Just disconnecting the negative terminal is enough so long as the lead is kept away from the negative terminal (and indeed this is the terminal which should be disconnected first, and the last to be reconnected when reconnecting the battery).

If we're moving into the realm of superglue, you can buy Bostilk hard plastics extra strong adhesive. Not sure if it is any better than superglue though.

Thanks for elaborating on my point. I only meant disconnect in the sense of breaking the circuit though

maninthestreet

goldspanners wrote: »

super glue?

ive bought an old honda civic and the lighter socket was hanging loose, i just glued it all back togehter and it holds fine.

Do not use superglue for this - when heated it gives off vapours containing cyanide.

Lum

Cheapo super simple non-technical option would be to push it back together and then fit onne of those plug in 4-way cigarette lighter splitters (about a tenner from Halfrauds), then tape the thing in with gaffer tape so that it doesn't fall apart again.

It'll look ugly but it should work.

catflea

Lum wrote: »

Cheapo super simple non-technical option would be to push it back together and then fit onne of those plug in 4-way cigarette lighter splitters (about a tenner from Halfrauds),

Or a pound from the pound shop

goldspanners

maninthestreet wrote: »

Do not use superglue for this - when heated it gives off vapours containing cyanide.

oh well too late. i won't using it to heat the lighter part,it will only be used for 12v supply to sat nav,phone charger etc.. i know that it will heat up a little with heat from other things around it,i'll just keep the window open a touch.