Odd Problem
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Odd Problem
Hi all,
I have a portable air pump that can be plugged into the 12V outlet in the glove box. Well, the tip of the plug from the pump came off and is now lodged inside the 12V plug. Obviously, I can't plug anything else in there until I can get it out. I have tried for days to try to get it out but with no success.
Anyone have any ideas? I will be taking it in for the 40K service early next year, and I have 2 other 12V plugs in the car, but still, I'd like to be able to get it out of there if possible.
Thanks.
I have a portable air pump that can be plugged into the 12V outlet in the glove box. Well, the tip of the plug from the pump came off and is now lodged inside the 12V plug. Obviously, I can't plug anything else in there until I can get it out. I have tried for days to try to get it out but with no success.
Anyone have any ideas? I will be taking it in for the 40K service early next year, and I have 2 other 12V plugs in the car, but still, I'd like to be able to get it out of there if possible.
Thanks.
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It's too tight and can't get pliers in there
Thanks for the replies. After seeing the pic, if you have any light bulb moments, please share. Otherwise, I'll just have to ask the dealer to get it out somehow.
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Yikes. Looks like it's really in there. How about putting a dab of superglue on something and attaching it to the "cap" that is lodged in there. Let it dry and try to pull it out. That way you might be able to scrape off the remaining glue and reuse the tip, if it's not broken.
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man, that is strange. i wonder how that piece got so stuck in there in the first place? sounds like you've tried everything already, but how about breaking off enough of the black plastic to clear those vertical tabs and then twisting it a bit to break it free?
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From: Virginia, USA
2009 C63 AMG
Yikes. Looks like it's really in there. How about putting a dab of superglue on something and attaching it to the "cap" that is lodged in there. Let it dry and try to pull it out. That way you might be able to scrape off the remaining glue and reuse the tip, if it's not broken.
It's not a huge deal but it's constantly nagging away in my head...I know it's there!
Thanks for the suggestion guys.
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Might be easier to disconnect the battery (I have no idea where the fuses are nor which one would control the glove compartment). Let us know how that turns out. Good luck!
