12V socket

houkouonchi · 04-11-2011, 10:41 AM

Just curious, does anyone else have problems with this? I have problems with both the one that I use for an inverter in the arm rest (for ipod/camcorder) as well as the main cig lighter one in front of the passenger seat (which I use for a radar detector).

I have a problem a lot where going over bumps causes it to lose its connection or sometimes it just randomly comes lose enough to stop working and I Have push on the adapter (it feels like it will barely push in and start working again).

I was just curious about how many other have had issues with this?

kenchan · 04-11-2011, 10:45 AM

i dont use the socket in my Z, but on my G i put a thin piece of plastic on the male plug side under the metal tab to make the plug a more snug fit.

i kinda need to muscle it in/out but it wont come loose on its own.

next best is to hardwire a new wire and plug and use that instead.

ProfessorDave · 04-11-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

on my G i put a thin piece of plastic on the male plug under the tab to make a more snug fit.
i kinda need to muscle it in/out.
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Ken, I totally support you in your decision to come out on this forum.

Red__Zed · 04-11-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Ken, I totally support you in your decision to come out on this forum.

LunaZ · 04-11-2011, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Ken, I totally support you in your decision to come out on this forum.

kenchan · 04-11-2011, 08:06 PM

Hahaha, Uh oh, didn't want to excite RedZed.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-11-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Hahaha, Uh oh, didn't want to excite RedZed.

I haven't had any problems with the one in front of the passenger seat.

wdkwang · 04-11-2011, 10:23 PM

i usually just stick it in and pull it out once im done with it.
works everytime

christian370z · 04-11-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

i usually just stick it in and pull it out once im done with it.
works everytime

Yup, that method is now accepted by the Church too....

OP: I do not have any links, but you can get smaller "sleeves" to insert in the 12v socket that will securely hold some of the smaller power plugs. You can try slightly bending the contacts on the power cord or something like this: cigarette lighter locket sleeve - SCLA .

EazyD · 04-12-2011, 12:03 AM

both my radar detector and GPS plugs fit nicely in the sockets and come out when I want them to. no problems here

Red__Zed · 04-12-2011, 12:18 AM

This thread went downhill fast.

04-11-2011, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 15	12V socket Just curious, does anyone else have problems with this? I have problems with both the one that I use for an inverter in the arm rest (for ipod/camcorder) as well as the main cig lighter one in front of the passenger seat (which I use for a radar detector). I have a problem a lot where going over bumps causes it to lose its connection or sometimes it just randomly comes lose enough to stop working and I Have push on the adapter (it feels like it will barely push in and start working again). I was just curious about how many other have had issues with this?

04-11-2011, 10:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	i usually just stick it in and pull it out once im done with it. works everytime __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

04-12-2011, 12:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	nope both my radar detector and GPS plugs fit nicely in the sockets and come out when I want them to. no problems here __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

04-11-2011, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i dont use the socket in my Z, but on my G i put a thin piece of plastic on the male plug side under the metal tab to make the plug a more snug fit. i kinda need to muscle it in/out but it wont come loose on its own. next best is to hardwire a new wire and plug and use that instead.

04-11-2011, 08:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Hahaha, Uh oh, didn't want to excite RedZed.

04-12-2011, 12:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	This thread went downhill fast.