Technical Ciggy socket issue

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Technical Ciggy socket issue

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Since ive owned the car the only thing that seems to fit in the socket is the pump that came with the car, no satnav chargers iphone chargers anything 12v will fit in, does anyone else have this problem
 
Its a common issue.
When cigar lighters were invented, the Japanese created one slightly smaller diameter than the European one. Most world manufacturers soon adopted the smaller size, except Fiat, who still stick with the larger one.

You need a plug with a tight spring.
Or some plugs from Maplin I think come with a sleeve around them, but as yet no-one has found a source for sleeves on their own.
Or make your own sleeve.
Or replace the cig socket with a smaller aftermarket one.
 
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