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Nov 13, 2022 | 12:58 AM

Varmintmist

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shifter console USB

I pulled the shifter console today and the cigar lighter doesnt work, which is OK, since I dont think I will take up smoking soon. Which means that there is a power lead with nothing to do. Did anyone ever mod the lighter/ A.S.H. receptacle to be a power USB port and or a place for a line in?

Nov 13, 2022 | 12:17 PM

interpon

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Here is my saga..quality of parts matter…
you will also want to fuse the usb correctly
they also run in accessory now..lighter remains in case i need to start smoking again…
your lighter might just be loose if fuse ok
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...8-track-2.html

Nov 13, 2022 | 12:23 PM

78VetteSuperFan

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Do you have a newer radio in the car? Previous owner of mine installed a newer one and took the orange power wire for the cigarette lighter to power the radio since it needed additional power for radio station memory. I just spliced the wire so I could have it power both. So far no issues and I can charge my phone now.

Update: Reread and realized this isn’t what you’re asking for haha, but I’ll keep just in case it might help someone one day.

Nov 13, 2022 | 01:05 PM

Bikespace

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YMMV with an earlier car. I did almost the same thing @interpon did, and installed a 2-port QC 3.0 charger in place of the cigarette lighter. With nothing plugged in, the panel can close over it, and it has an on-off switch built in. If you don't have power to the red wire, trace it back and look for a bad fuse or other issue. Run a new ground to whatever you decide to install.

I found that a stepped drill bit made short work of the center panel hole enlargement. Something like this, though mine was likely from Harbor Freight.

Nov 13, 2022 | 01:14 PM

ignatz

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iPod classic is a perfect fit

Nov 13, 2022 | 01:22 PM

interpon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 78VetteSuperFan

you got at least 25 amps on that wire..suggest fusing that to your radio

Nov 14, 2022 | 08:50 AM

stingr69

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You could just fix the receptical and use one of these. No permanent mods.

Nov 14, 2022 | 10:19 AM

carriljc

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.....and that way the receptacle remains more useful for other plug-in options, NOT just for a USB connector.

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You could just fix the receptical and use one of these. No permanent mods.

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Nov 14, 2022 | 05:22 PM

kdf1986

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I agree with Stingr69. That is the simpler way to go and keep the socket available for other uses.

kdf

Nov 14, 2022 | 05:52 PM

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JMH

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In my 72 I put one in the plastic cover in front of the console on the passenger side..Easy to reach and out of the way.

Nov 14, 2022 | 09:49 PM

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bradleyb66

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stingr69

You could just fix the receptical and use one of these. No permanent mods.

That's what I did too, but I got one with a built-in voltage display - instead of tearing the dash apart to convert the ammeter to a voltmeter.

Nov 15, 2022 | 10:28 AM

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red topless gator

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bradleyb66

That's what I did too, but I got one with a built-in voltage display - instead of tearing the dash apart to convert the ammeter to a voltmeter.

Pictures? Thanks

Nov 15, 2022 | 12:41 PM

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bradleyb66

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Quote:

Originally Posted by red topless gator

Pictures? Thanks

Here you go:

Here's the link to the one I bought (I have no affiliation with seller or manufacturer), but I'm sure there are other similar ones.

Amazon

Nov 16, 2022 | 08:06 AM

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derekderek

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or 17 bucks and you have an A and a C

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Adapter-Cigarette-Delivery-Compatible/dp/B08NFVPN8B/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=usb+volt+meter+lighter&qid=1668603860&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

and mine is also better because the voltage is higher...

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