Guest Rsb Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hi, The 12v cig socket doesn't work so I have ordered a new part and am contemplating fitting it myself which (I assume) means removing the dash. Might also be an opportunity to clean the plastics. I've read a bit from American forums on some pitfalls but would very much appreciate the advise on the procedure from you all? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hi. Go to the technical section of the forum. There is a thread with pictures. Step by step. It's dead easy. Surprisingly so. Screws and clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I can't find the how to to post a link, but the start is 5 phillips screws at the top of the instruments, get you head by the steering wheel and look up at the top of the dash. Worth finding a good fitting phillips head for these. Once they are out its a tease away from the top job and they'll be a few electrical clips to disconnect. NB when you have these bits disconnected do not turn the ignition on as you will get the airbag or abs light (can't remember which!) permanently on (not the end of the world to sort but some hassle) Once other panels are removed you can reconnect this top section to use the ignition and test the lighter etc Then I think the others all unclip. For the one you want to access, lift of the gear surround section (all clips just be careful and tease them off) and disconnect the ashtray light underneath to remove. I thread specific to your issue http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?224813-Cigarette-lighter-not-working&highlight=cigarette+lighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 http://www.internetwork.org.uk/kit_inst/dashrem.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 http://www.internetwork.org.uk/kit_inst/dashrem.htm Be an idea for mod to sticky that in the Technical section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rsb Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Wow huge thanks guys, that link is awesome and gives me a lot more confidence. I've been on a few car forums in my time - you guys put them all to shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlM Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 http://www.internetwork.org.uk/kit_inst/dashrem.htm Great little guide that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Be an idea for mod to sticky that in the Technical section i agree with Dnk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 i agree with Dnk Indeed. Have stumbled across that website before and been linked to it for a previous query. However whenever I want it I cant find it. I just stuck a link in a folder on my phone for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronmk4 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Can I ask where you got the replacement cigarette lighter from? Seen them on eBay for sub £15 but I would like an oem onw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Try keron at extreme performance, a trader on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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