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My cigar lighter is defunct!

This would not normally be a problem as I'm a non-smoker but I need to replace for my SatNav (TomTom). I've bought a 'replacement' cigar lighter from Ebay which is advertised as suitable for my model XJS but it is not a genuine Jaguar replacement unit. Probably won't fit without alterations? So I'll use on my boat & hopefully source a new one?

On inspection replacement does not appear straightforward?
The unit doesn't appear to 'push in' to the wooden centre consol? I'm concerned I may damage the wood if I use an incorrect method of extraction / replacement.

Could do with some assistance on the unit replacement process & sourcing correct part??

Any help will be appreciated?

Tony Brown

Hi and welcome

your cigar lighter is mounted into a plastic bezel in the ski slope of the console, the bezel has four small tabs that ' lock ' it into place in the ski slope

warning, these are well known to break on removal,

so , with the aid of an old credit card, gently push the bezel to one side while lifting the opposite side to release the tabs , you may find that they are already broken , or some of them , this will allow the bezel complete with cigar lighter to be lifted upwards, there is a good amount of wiring to allow this, the wiring is a simple push fit ,and a lamp holder ,

replacement onto the bezel takes some dexterity to hold back the tabs on the green surround ( may be orange ) and pull the core from the surround ,

if your bezel is broken in any way , i have some new ones if your interested

hope this helps

BB

Thanks that's really helpful. I'll get on with removal / replacement - if I break the surround I'll be in touch for a replacement. Best Regards Tony

During the Northern Day outing I noticed my sat-nav kept losing power due to the socket becoming floppy. The bits inside had corroded and broken.

During a visit to 'The Range' store in town I noticed a cigar lighter in a blister pack for £5.99 It is a bit different to the original but I guessed I could make it fit.



The hole in the black plastic support needed opening up, I found a piece of pipe, heated it with a blowtorch and melted the correct opening. It was a bit fiddly but all went together well.



The wiring needed a bit of minor alteration, just a few insulated terminals crimping on, it now works far better and the illuminated green ring looks in keeping with the other dash lights.

Just saw this on Ebay, the same fag lighter for £112 with £3 for delivery :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Cigarette ... fDlv96zSzw

Just unbelievable. I have a USB substitute plugged in my lighter socket which just seems neater for sat-nav and charging other peripherals.

Nick

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