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430 cigarette lighter too big for charger? f430 spider

Discussion in '360/430' started by goto35march, Apr 27, 2020.

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  1. goto35march

    goto35march Karting

    Jul 23, 2009
    205
    i got my f430 spider. and the ciggarette lighter is too big for the charger? I dont know whats going on. i cant fit and changer on there.

    does it need to be replaced? Is there a replacement number?
     
  2. up4speed

    up4speed F1 Rookie
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    Feb 16, 2012
    3,543
    Long Island, NY
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    Chris
    It is normal unfortunately. My 360 was the exact same way, it's a European size. My old Porsche also had this issue.
    Years ago (80's), they used to have adapters. It was basically a shim that fit around the plug to give it a little more size and it fit snugly onto the cigarette lighters of European cars. I looked all over the place for these, and couldn't find anyone that sold them. The only thing I can think of is if someone 3D prints a shim for you, or some people cut pieces off a plastic soda bottle to use as shims so it creates a tight fit.
    Sorry I couldn't help more, but at least you can be happy knowing that nothing is wrong with your cigarette lighter.
     
  3. MJGinTX

    MJGinTX Karting

    Mar 30, 2019
    157
    Noblesville, IN
    Mine is the same - a little too big.
     
  4. Mimmo Blue

    Mimmo Blue Formula Junior

    Apr 17, 2018
    322
    Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
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    Dom
    Charging ports are smaller so the cigarette lighter doesn't fit. The cigarette lighter can draw more current than a charging point was designed for
     
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