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
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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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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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Cigarette lighter socket loose
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
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mine does this too.. another "ultimate driving machine" feature
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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Thanks, at least I know it's a feature of BMW ownership.
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Along with the cup holders.