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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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I can't plug my Ctek 3300 into the cigerette lighter of my 2001 Z06 the way I can on my 2008 C6! Need advice.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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I don't know about a 2008. In my 2001, the CETK just plugs right in without a problem.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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Is it a cigarette lighter or an accessorie plug that is probably the issue , I had to mount an actual cigarette lighter under the dash to get it to work.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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try the one in the console
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Thanks gang!Love my 2001 Z06. Never driven in the rain or snow!Sleeps all winter.Ten thousand original miles!I am the original owner.It sits in my garage and looks good! The Red Devil.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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OK you are thanking us , but did you solve the issue.Ron
PS we don't believe you til we see pics
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Thanks Ron!I do not know how to post pictures.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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No problems , I had a hard time too , you have to get an account with photobucket or something like that , then post them from there , jusk ask and somebody will post the instructions , enjoy
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Thanks again Ron!BK
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