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Own a 2008 F150 and the cigarette lighter quit working

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Old 04-20-2017, 12:35 PM
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I was using cigarette lighter as 12v port only. Was pulling a plug out and the plastic surround piece that holds the lighter popped out. Saw that there was a broken prong on the back and now the surround piece will not stay. I pulled it free and found that I have an additional wire plug, I assume could be used for another type accessory, but is just plugged into a blank space. I would like to add a USB port, as well as replace the current cigarette lighter socket with a 12v socket.
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Are you just looking to use the USB port for charging only?

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Originally Posted by ret1sgDoc
I was using cigarette lighter as 12v port only. Was pulling a plug out and the plastic surround piece that holds the lighter popped out. Saw that there was a broken prong on the back and now the surround piece will not stay. I pulled it free and found that I have an additional wire plug, I assume could be used for another type accessory, but is just plugged into a blank space. I would like to add a USB port, as well as replace the current cigarette lighter socket with a 12v socket.
If you need a replacement, this "assembly" can be bought used on Ebay. The spare plug you found is typical for these model years. It is for an option that you do not have, that would have had a switch on the same plate next to the lighter.



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