On Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:14:57 -0500, Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >Howdy Again Volks, > >I have a really nice Hella map light ( similar to: >http://www.autobarn.net/xxx8714series.html ) that plugs into the 12v >Cigarette lighter outlet. It is great so my soon-to-be-ex-wife can read in >the evenings while I drive. I usually keep the light plugged in all the >time. > >The light is great, and it fits into the outlet snugly, but now the 12v >outlet has lost its grip and spins in its mounting hole. Consequently, the >arm for the light drips to the 6 o'clock position - useless. > >Is there a way to tighten up the 12v power outlet so that it will not spin? >I'd love to get this fixed before I move to Seattle in a few weeks. > >By the way, the light is great for things other than reading. I have a Hula >Girl mounted on my ash tray/coin holder. At night (when the light stays >vertical in the outlet) I can turn on the light and aim it at the Hula Girl >and give her a spotlight while she dances. My soon-to-be-ex-wife prefers not >to be in the van with me when I do this. > >Any solutions to securing the outlet? > >Cheers, >Bruce >motorbruce@hotmail.com
1. Start smoking and use the cigarette lighter for what it is intended. or 2. Have the Hula girl hold up the arm. If the arm stays vertical at night (when you need the light), why does it matter that it droops during the day? Is there a way to tighten the outlet? Not that I know of. And, if you let it spin far enough, eventually the connector wires will break off. Michael |
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