I was getting annoyed with my cigar lighter socket not giving my phone enough juice on navigation so I decide to upgrade the lighter socket with one of these.

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Looks handy. Do you have an eBay link Mark?  2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Gone, but not forgotten

I ordered a green one...

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this is where i ordered.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302025267353?_tr...ebidx%3ait

the standard cigar lighter has two different size spade connectors so you will need to fix the wiring slightly.
you might find them cheaper elswhere.

i have also order this one which hasnt arrived yet
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401123127422?_tr...ebidx%3ait

Sounds like a good idea, however, how do I get the old one out? I guess it might mean removing the central console?
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On my 2002 it was quiet simple. Take a look at powerfuluk.com to see if they have any videos on how to do it. That's where I learnt how to do mine.

Thanks that site is certainly worth a look, but they haven't done a fitting video yet.
"These ashtrays are screwed in place but you will first need to remove the upper trim"

http://www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/range-r...-2012.html 2011 Vogue TDV8 4.4
1992 Mazda Mx5

A bit more frreting on that site, and there is a video (featuring cam tech Craig) which shows how to remove the trim.

http://www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/range-r...nuine.html 2011 Vogue TDV8 4.4
1992 Mazda Mx5

But having removed the central console to gain access the the cigar lighter in the ashtray, I found the new one wouldn't fit. It has a wider diameter than the original, which would mean somehow widening the aperture, and that is something I wasn't prepared to do. 2011 Vogue TDV8 4.4
1992 Mazda Mx5

Understandable with an 11 plate. my 02 I was less concerned and used this http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tool...ill/p61469 with a little opening up after and it fitted.

its much easier to fit one of these, only £1'ish from ebay,


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I had several of those but they are usually lower rating and my phone was losing charge when used as sat nav. With my 4.2A I am a happy man. phone actually charges now when being satnav.

I've found the same thing - the ones that fit flush all seem to be 1A per output.

Anything with 2.1A outputs sticks out a bit further - and some devices need the higher current/power to charge properly.

That said - I just live with one sticking out a bit.....

I have one of those flush dual port thingies. Looks great but two iphones cant charge at the same time...does the job otherwise Jordan


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you'all want one of these then, only £4.71 .........and it comes with a spare 'tyre' as well

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-CAR-CHARGER-...Swax5Yo45l

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