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Hey, anyone know where to get the cig lighter outlet for the 90 and newer camaro? It doesnt look common. Mine has always been missing. I have the lighter, but no socket. it looks like a different style than the usual. Any help appreciated.
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I think the socket is standard - pic one up at autozone/advance and test fit it in the dash
Yep, one step ahead of ya. It would fit in the dash but doesnt work with the OEM yellow print lighter element that i have. All the standard sockets are too small.
You should be able to remove the yellow print lighter by unscrewing the handle part, and then rescrew it onto the element that comes with the new lighter.
Can someone tell me how to remove the old one to replace it with a new one? I have an 89 Camaro RS.. if that makes a difference.. my lighter hasn't worked since I bought the car.. and would like to replace it.
Can someone tell me how to remove the old one to replace it with a new one? I have an 89 Camaro RS.. if that makes a difference.. my lighter hasn't worked since I bought the car.. and would like to replace it.
Thanks ahead of time
The outer part of the back side unscrews. Make sure it's unplugged before you start because you'll probably need to stick your thumb inside to hold the main part in place. It's more likely the lighter itself or the fuse, there not much there for it to break. You can also check it with a volt meter before removing it.
Yep, one step ahead of ya. It would fit in the dash but doesnt work with the OEM yellow print lighter element that i have. All the standard sockets are too small.
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Originally Posted by Richwiz1
That wont work original lighter has male end on it and screws into knob aftermarket knob has male end on it and screws into element tried that.
IROCBOY, can you post a pic of the lighter you have and also find out what the measurement is of the element?
How about taking a used element and socket that work? Then screwing the yellow handle into that?
I don't have anything from a '90 or newer, but I do have some of the older stuff I can compare it to.
The outer part of the back side unscrews. Make sure it's unplugged before you start because you'll probably need to stick your thumb inside to hold the main part in place. It's more likely the lighter itself or the fuse, there not much there for it to break. You can also check it with a volt meter before removing it.
I have already checked the socket out, using something else that plugs into it.. and it is definitely the socket. You say to unplug it first? How would I do that?
pull the plastic dash part off that it's attached to, then reach in behind and pull the electrical plug off the lighter, then you can stick your thumb in it safely and hold the inside of the lighter while you unscrew the outside of the lighter from the backside of the trim.
Well, it looks like a standard Camaro socket with the only difference being the handle. Which is good in that it shouldn't be hard to find a replacement, but you might need to go to a junkyard if they don't sell them new anymore. I've attached a few pics of the lighter and socket so you'll know what to look for.
