[s-cars] cigarette lighter part numbers

[Mike Fitton]

Awesome, thanks for all the information.  I just last night finally got 
my freakin console back in, after being out for almost six months now I 
think.  I kinda shelved that line of thought until last night when the 
gaping hole reminded me of it.

I had a funny feeling someone changed all the lighter socket sizes.  I 
don't use them very often, but there were clues that something was up.  
With that in mind I'm not sure how I'll proceed.  Suppose I'll start by 
comparing all the things I may possibly run in the near future to the 
original (busted) socket I have and see if they physically fit.

On the other hand, I got a line on a usb extender with that form factor 
on one side...so you can replace your socket with a functional usb 
port.  Pretty cool for nerds like me.

-Cheers!
Mike

Tom Green wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I was searching the list archive on a different project when I just 
> ran across your old message.  Did you get this resolved satisfactorily?
>
> The two parts are not the same, the connector is different since there 
> is less room for the longer 191 part, but without the plastic socket
> and replacing the connector with insulated spades, it will work in the 
> center console.  The rear seat A/C duct runs under the socket.
>
> Actually, I have both lighters on my desk, and you are welcome to the 
> part you need, the 4A0 919 305B.  If that works for you, let me know.
>
> My advice is buy an new lighter, though.  The reason is, the lighter 
> socket became smaller in 2002, so some sockets for cell phones,
> GPS, etc, don't fit well and actually short out the socket or don't 
> charge properly  (bad for cell phone just when you need it).   That's the
> reason I have these good parts.  I replaced with 996-652-101-10-A05 
> Cigarette (lighter), which is a Porsche retrofit socket and 996-652-
> 102-10 lighter  and the Audi 8D0-919-343 expansion (red light 
> surround).  You will need 3 insulated spade connectors as with the 191
> part since the new lighter plastic connector is too long as well and 
> the light is included in the new expansion surround (LED, I presume)
> The Audi lighter that goes with this is 4B0-919-305-C-01C (socket and 
> lighter), but it costs about 5 bucks more  :-) , and it's identical 
> except
> for the part # and has to be trimmed as well.  This is because Porsche 
> has an update kit for older cars, Audi didn't bother.
>
> Want to stay OEM, you can have mine.  If you decide on new, I recommend:
>
> <http://www.genuinevwaudiparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214407> 
> which is Miramar Audi in San Diego
>
> Or, Riverside Audi in NJ:
> <http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=215021>
>
> Both are online sales for an authorized dealer, so you get genuine 
> parts and the 12 month Audi warranty, and the prices beat my local
> dealer by a wide margin even with club discounts, although you have to 
> register with Carson Heter at Riverside for the discount.
>
> Tom
>