Cig lighter socket upgrade suggestions

[Martin White]

I've searched and checked but haven't had any luck. I'm looking for suggestions for heavy duty, high quality aftermarket cigarette lighter sockets to replace my broken (and I really mean broken) unit from my HDJ81. It literally fell to pieces. All I can find are really cheap plastic junky sockets on the web. Can anyone recommend a specific brand name to look for? I'd be happiest with something made of stainless or really heavy duty plastic and preferably a dual or triple socket would be ideal.

 

[fzj80kidpen]

Um - BIC lighters work
hehehehehehe

 

[DTAYLOR]

Martin,

The factory lighter in the FZJ80 is easily replacable. Not sure if the HDJ81 takes the sam eone, but I bet so. I used one of those and also installed an aftermarket one from OReilly. Check them out on the web. I'm sure you can find at least a brand name. Eh.

 

[LX_TREME]

Hmm...heavy duty cigarette lighter sockets for HDJ81 Well how about JDM lots to choose from.Or you can just click the attachment and choose one on the left from the following either Power socket or Fizz.

 

[LX_TREME]

Sorry no affiliated but here's the address and contact number for JDM sockets U.S distributors,

2421 W.205th STREET
SUITE D, 101 TORRANCE and CA 90501
TEL: 310-782-7171

Good luck

 

[tech_dog]

Marine stores are a great place for high-end electrics. Give one a shot if you've got one, as you can get a closer look.

Otherwise, try this: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&N=0&storeId=10001&Ntk=All_2&ddkey=SiteSearch

 

[GXO]

I would replace it with OEM...

FWIW I replaced 3 power points in my 80 with cheapo plastic sockets from Advance Auto... they work great and the price was right!

 

[MTBGUY]

Marine stores are a great place for high-end electrics. Give one a shot if you've got one, as you can get a closer look.

Otherwise, try this: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&N=0&storeId=10001&Ntk=All_2&ddkey=SiteSearch

I second that- I replaced mine from West Marine with a really heavy duty one that is much better than even a new Toyota one. I think it cost around $ 15, and they had several heavy duty choices.

 

[Martin White]

That's great, thanks guys. I'm not actually interested in the lighter itself. I don't smoke and never have. It's for GPS, cell phone chargers and other accessories, which I seem to have more of nearly every few weeks!

 

[dieseldan]

I wired in a triple socket fixed base that mounts below the ashtray - four sockets right where you need 'em - easier to do at the same time you upgrade your oem socket.

 

[Martin White]

West Marine looks like they have exactly what I want, and there is one in Vancouver which I'll be going to shortly. Thanks again!

 

[Martin White]

I ended up buying 2 of the stainless ones from West Marine - they look very very strong and will be perfect. They'll be installed shortly. They are rated for 15 amps.