remove cigarette lighter and replace with a usb ?

[jay edd]

remove cigarette lighter and replace with a usb.

can this be done via the gear stick area, save removing the centre console. what usb charger to replace it with.

any experience or ideas welcome

 

[mwpe]

One of these would be an easier option.

car lighter socket to usb - Google Search

 

[jay edd]

thanks, the cigarette lighter is corroded inside anyway. so going to have to swap it

 

[Blueberry]

One of these would be an easier option.

car lighter socket to usb - Google Search

i have one, works a treat

 

[jay edd]

i have one, works a treat

you have a plug in adapter as per google search or a replacement for the cig lighter?

 

[Blueberry]

Replacement for the cig lighter. It has a USB and usbc port. Charges the phone etc

 

[jay edd]

any issues with battery drain? red to positive and brown to negative?

 

[Blueberry]

I only have it in when driving so no issue on battery. It’s just plug and play, no wires to mess about with