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Cigarette lighter socket loose

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Jalfrezi
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Cigarette lighter socket loose

Post by Jalfrezi » Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:17 am

Hi,

I've been using a USB adaptor in my cigarette lighter, but when I remove it the socket comes out of the console. Clearly it's not fastened properly, but upon inspection, I cannot see how it should be held in place. Do these just clip in?
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Cigarette lighter socket loose

Post by firebobby » Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:40 pm

My one does this, not sure how it's held in but I would think it must be metal tangs that bend out to hold it.
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Cigarette lighter socket loose

Post by ben g » Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:49 pm

Yes it just clips in. I think it's a plastic clip. Mine has come out when I pulled my USB charger out. It gets annoying after a while :lol:
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Cigarette lighter socket loose

Post by mr.tourette » Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:49 pm

mine does this too.. another "ultimate driving machine" feature :D :D
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble :D

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Cigarette lighter socket loose

Post by Jalfrezi » Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:50 pm

Thanks, at least I know it's a feature of BMW ownership.
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Cigarette lighter socket loose

Post by RKM » Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:37 pm

Along with the cup holders.

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