Adaptor for cigarette lighter?

joehp1 · 10-27-2007, 09:01 PM

When I plug my cell phone adapter into the cigarette lighter holder it sticks up too high in the arm rest and will not close. I read somewhere there was an adapter you could plug into the cigarette lighter holder plug that bends enough that you could get the cell phone adapter to fit into the arm rest so that it will close. I tried a search but nothing came up. I have a Palm 70WX. Anyone have a solution for this? Thanks!

tintivilus · 10-27-2007, 09:09 PM

Get a Y adapter from radio shack. It has two sockets on the ends of 6" cords.

joehp1 · 10-27-2007, 09:23 PM

Went to Radio Shack today - they did not have anything there to help. Just checked their web site and could not find anything either. Do you be any chance have a link where I could find it? Thanks!

lkn · 10-27-2007, 09:34 PM

Since I notice you live in Southern California, you may also want to check out Fry's Electronics; they should have a cigarette lighter adapter for your needs.

gloster · 10-27-2007, 09:47 PM

These guys have one near the bottom of the page that might work for you (the 12 VOLT 2 OUTLET
CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER)....

http://12voltproducts.com/Roadpro/Pr...cessories.html

joehp1 · 10-27-2007, 09:51 PM

Thanks for the lead - just checked their web site, nothing! UGH!

TECENG · 10-27-2007, 10:02 PM

You can get an adapter that plugs into the flashlight socket in the glovebox that converts it into a lighter socket. You can get them at Bavarian Autosport. I have one, it's nice to have an extra socket instead of that useless flashlight.

Meats · 10-28-2007, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TECENG

You can get an adapter that plugs into the flashlight socket in the glovebox that converts it into a lighter socket. You can get them at Bavarian Autosport. I have one, it's nice to have an extra socket instead of that useless flashlight.

only if you have a 2007 model or earlier. 2008 doesnt have the wiring to the glovebox as I found out a few weeks ago.

gloster · 10-28-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by joehp1

Thanks for the lead - just checked their web site, nothing! UGH!

The "12 VOLT 2 OUTLET CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER" won't work for you? From the picture it looks fairly low profile.

voerman · 10-28-2007, 04:18 PM

Here is a link to the Radio Shack adapter mentioned above. I got one at the local store. Catalog # 270-1535

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family

joehp1 · 10-28-2007, 07:46 PM

That is the one I was looking for! Perfect - thanks for all your postings here.

Really appreciate all the help.

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joehp1 New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2008 335 Conv;2006 Lexus GS300 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (0)	Adaptor for cigarette lighter? When I plug my cell phone adapter into the cigarette lighter holder it sticks up too high in the arm rest and will not close. I read somewhere there was an adapter you could plug into the cigarette lighter holder plug that bends enough that you could get the cell phone adapter to fit into the arm rest so that it will close. I tried a search but nothing came up. I have a Palm 70WX. Anyone have a solution for this? Thanks!
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tintivilus Lieutenant Colonel 26 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake County, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 325i [0.00]	Get a Y adapter from radio shack. It has two sockets on the ends of 6" cords.
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joehp1 New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2008 335 Conv;2006 Lexus GS300 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (0)	Went to Radio Shack today - they did not have anything there to help. Just checked their web site and could not find anything either. Do you be any chance have a link where I could find it? Thanks!
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lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	Since I notice you live in Southern California, you may also want to check out Fry's Electronics; they should have a cigarette lighter adapter for your needs.
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gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	These guys have one near the bottom of the page that might work for you (the 12 VOLT 2 OUTLET CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER).... http://12voltproducts.com/Roadpro/Pr...cessories.html
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TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	You can get an adapter that plugs into the flashlight socket in the glovebox that converts it into a lighter socket. You can get them at Bavarian Autosport. I have one, it's nice to have an extra socket instead of that useless flashlight. __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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voerman Member 4 Rep 99 Posts Drives: '19 530e Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Here is a link to the Radio Shack adapter mentioned above. I got one at the local store. Catalog # 270-1535 http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family
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joehp1 New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2008 335 Conv;2006 Lexus GS300 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (0)	That is the one I was looking for! Perfect - thanks for all your postings here. Really appreciate all the help.
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