Cigarette Lighter / Power Outlet Cover
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Cigarette Lighter / Power Outlet Cover
Has anyone found a suitable replacement (cover) for the cigarette lighter in the center console? I just want to use it as a power plug. I've taken the chrome trim off the ashtray, so that looks good now. But when I pull out the cigarette lighter it looks unfinished and could allow coins or other objects to get in there. I can't be the first one trying to solve this problem!
Thanks!
Bryan
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Bryan
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This might help.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...d-ashtray.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...d-ashtray.html
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This might help.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...d-ashtray.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...d-ashtray.html
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I looked at the 12v outlet in my glove box, and I sure wish I could get that cover for the console outlet. I wonder if anyone has had the dealer take that part and installed it there?
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Someone probably has the real part number for the optional kit for the power plug. I have been wanting to switch to this vs the smokers package. I have heard there is a kit to retrofit the non smokers package? Can anyone confirm?
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Odd that the cigarette lighter is standard in the US (where people smoke less than they do in several European countries) while for us the non-smoker package is standard (smoker package costs another 50 Euors).
The non-smoker socket at the front should be part number A0008204951.
The non-smoker socket at the front should be part number A0008204951.
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Odd that the cigarette lighter is standard in the US (where people smoke less than they do in several European countries) while for us the non-smoker package is standard (smoker package costs another 50 Euors).
The non-smoker socket at the front should be part number A0008204951.
The non-smoker socket at the front should be part number A0008204951.
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Odd that the cigarette lighter is standard in the US (where people smoke less than they do in several European countries) while for us the non-smoker package is standard (smoker package costs another 50 Euors).
The non-smoker socket at the front should be part number A0008204951.
The non-smoker socket at the front should be part number A0008204951.
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Odd that the cigarette lighter is standard in the US (where people smoke less than they do in several European countries) while for us the non-smoker package is standard (smoker package costs another 50 Euors).
The non-smoker socket at the front should be part number A0008204951.
The non-smoker socket at the front should be part number A0008204951.
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Dealer, I would think. I have the kit, and I think I may tackle the job soon. When I do, I will post pics.
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Has anyone found a suitable replacement (cover) for the cigarette lighter in the center console? I just want to use it as a power plug. I've taken the chrome trim off the ashtray, so that looks good now. But when I pull out the cigarette lighter it looks unfinished and could allow coins or other objects to get in there. I can't be the first one trying to solve this problem!
Thanks!
Bryan
Thanks!
Bryan
I had to have the sliding ashtray/cup holder cover adjusted/repaired and the dealer tech battled to get in their for over two hours so I do not advise a DIY dismantling the console. Maybe it is simple.
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Another simpler alternative is to buy a plastic dummy lighter that you substitute for the real lighter. It keeps debris and potentially hazardous material out like metal objects that could short out, causing arcing and sparking before the fuse blows. They exist and I have one that is a VW part made in Germany. It is black plastic, removes like the lighter. When you want to plug in a power cap and cord put it in the de-chromed ashtray. I can provide the part # if anyone wants it. The top is marked 12V so it looks more like a power receptacle instead of a lighter.
I had to have the sliding ashtray/cup holder cover adjusted/repaired and the dealer tech battled to get in their for over two hours so I do not advise a DIY dismantling the console. Maybe it is simple.
I had to have the sliding ashtray/cup holder cover adjusted/repaired and the dealer tech battled to get in their for over two hours so I do not advise a DIY dismantling the console. Maybe it is simple.
Sounds like you may have had the same issue with the console cover that I have. My cover will not return to the closed position without some help. Is that a common problem? My did not fix this last time I had the car in because they didn't have time and said they would work on it next time I bring it back.
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Another simpler alternative is to buy a plastic dummy lighter that you substitute for the real lighter. It keeps debris and potentially hazardous material out like metal objects that could short out, causing arcing and sparking before the fuse blows. They exist and I have one that is a VW part made in Germany. It is black plastic, removes like the lighter. When you want to plug in a power cap and cord put it in the de-chromed ashtray. I can provide the part # if anyone wants it. The top is marked 12V so it looks more like a power receptacle instead of a lighter.
I had to have the sliding ashtray/cup holder cover adjusted/repaired and the dealer tech battled to get in their for over two hours so I do not advise a DIY dismantling the console. Maybe it is simple.
I had to have the sliding ashtray/cup holder cover adjusted/repaired and the dealer tech battled to get in their for over two hours so I do not advise a DIY dismantling the console. Maybe it is simple.
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That may be a good alternative. If you could share the part number that would be nice.
Sounds like you may have had the same issue with the console cover that I have. My cover will not return to the closed position without some help. Is that a common problem? My did not fix this last time I had the car in because they didn't have time and said they would work on it next time I bring it back.
Thanks!
Bryan
Sounds like you may have had the same issue with the console cover that I have. My cover will not return to the closed position without some help. Is that a common problem? My did not fix this last time I had the car in because they didn't have time and said they would work on it next time I bring it back.
Thanks!
Bryan
The part# is A00 7M3 919 311. It is a VW part.
I bought the little rubber tray from the dealer to replace the ashtray but what you did removing the chrome from the ashtray I think is a better idea, gives you a formed cup to get whatever you put there. Some owners line the cup with felt to soundproof the contents of the ashtray.
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The cover was hanging up, repaired and adjusted at the dealer. Then I had to have the Burl Walnut trim replaced under warranty in the entire interior due to fading from the sun, as there was no UV stabilizer in the original finish. Afterwards the front and back sections of the cover began separating at the joint and dragging again and not closing completely without help. Again repaired. The tech worked on it for 2 hours and they then gave me a loaner and didn't finish until afternoon. When I read what he had to remove on the dealer copy of the repair order it became obvious that it was not a simple job. No complaints with the service, they always repair it when I ask.
The part# is A00 7M3 919 311. It is a VW part.
I bought the little rubber tray from the dealer to replace the ashtray but what you did removing the chrome from the ashtray I think is a better idea, gives you a formed cup to get whatever you put there. Some owners line the cup with felt to soundproof the contents of the ashtray.
The part# is A00 7M3 919 311. It is a VW part.
I bought the little rubber tray from the dealer to replace the ashtray but what you did removing the chrome from the ashtray I think is a better idea, gives you a formed cup to get whatever you put there. Some owners line the cup with felt to soundproof the contents of the ashtray.
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Has anyone found a suitable replacement (cover) for the cigarette lighter in the center console? I just want to use it as a power plug. I've taken the chrome trim off the ashtray, so that looks good now. But when I pull out the cigarette lighter it looks unfinished and could allow coins or other objects to get in there. I can't be the first one trying to solve this problem!
Thanks!
Bryan
Thanks!
Bryan
I generally keep my phone charger in the console cig lighter socket, so I'm not concerned about stuff falling into it. But if I didn't, I'd use something like this for the reasons you and others stated.
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The attached is from my wife's Q7. Not necessarily a cover, but a plastic plug in lieu of the cig lighter. If MBZ doesn't carry them, then Audi certainly does.
I generally keep my phone charger in the console cig lighter socket, so I'm not concerned about stuff falling into it. But if I didn't, I'd use something like this for the reasons you and others stated.
I generally keep my phone charger in the console cig lighter socket, so I'm not concerned about stuff falling into it. But if I didn't, I'd use something like this for the reasons you and others stated.
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The attached is from my wife's Q7. Not necessarily a cover, but a plastic plug in lieu of the cig lighter. If MBZ doesn't carry them, then Audi certainly does.
I generally keep my phone charger in the console cig lighter socket, so I'm not concerned about stuff falling into it. But if I didn't, I'd use something like this for the reasons you and others stated.
I generally keep my phone charger in the console cig lighter socket, so I'm not concerned about stuff falling into it. But if I didn't, I'd use something like this for the reasons you and others stated.
