My C-Classe does not have standard cigarette lighter outlet
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C-Classe 180 (W202)
My C-Classe does not have standard cigarette lighter outlet
Hello,
I bought C180 (W202 face lift version) in Germany last summer. Probably This car was issued for non smokers, because it does not have front ash-tray and cigarette lighter. Instead of standard cigarette lighter outlet, it has thiner power outlet
.
I want to charge my mobile phone in the car, using this power outlet, but standard chargers do not fit there.
Does anyone got idea why my car has this kind of power outlet and where can I get adapter for standard cigarette lighter chargers?
I bought C180 (W202 face lift version) in Germany last summer. Probably This car was issued for non smokers, because it does not have front ash-tray and cigarette lighter. Instead of standard cigarette lighter outlet, it has thiner power outlet
.I want to charge my mobile phone in the car, using this power outlet, but standard chargers do not fit there.
Does anyone got idea why my car has this kind of power outlet and where can I get adapter for standard cigarette lighter chargers?
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2000 c230 Kompressor
All right, you can order a new power outlet online. I actually just found out myself that there are several sizes. I ended up with a charger for my ipod which is much thinner than a standard plug, so I just resoldered the insides into a larger plug.
The best thing to do is probably install a new outlet all together, I'm not sure what type of adapters exist. You can get a new one at an auto store. or if you want to be creative, you can get a new outlet and then solder one of the smaller plugs to the other end and make your own adapter.
The best thing to do is probably install a new outlet all together, I'm not sure what type of adapters exist. You can get a new one at an auto store. or if you want to be creative, you can get a new outlet and then solder one of the smaller plugs to the other end and make your own adapter.
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C-Classe 180 (W202)
All right, you can order a new power outlet online. I actually just found out myself that there are several sizes. I ended up with a charger for my ipod which is much thinner than a standard plug, so I just resoldered the insides into a larger plug.
The best thing to do is probably install a new outlet all together, I'm not sure what type of adapters exist. You can get a new one at an auto store. or if you want to be creative, you can get a new outlet and then solder one of the smaller plugs to the other end and make your own adapter.
The best thing to do is probably install a new outlet all together, I'm not sure what type of adapters exist. You can get a new one at an auto store. or if you want to be creative, you can get a new outlet and then solder one of the smaller plugs to the other end and make your own adapter.
Thank you for such creative solution. If I do not find original plug for my existing outlet, I will follow your advice
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C-Classe 180 (W202)
FINALLY!!! I found exact thing what I was looking for!.. It's name is BMW Accessory plug or Powerlet connector. So, special adapters are also available on Amazon. You can see links below:
http://www.amazon.com/Powerlet-To-Ci...4994856&sr=8-5
http://www.amazon.com/10-Powerlet-Ci...4994856&sr=8-4
http://www.amazon.com/Powerlet-To-Ci...4994856&sr=8-5
http://www.amazon.com/10-Powerlet-Ci...4994856&sr=8-4
