Right, Lets try again. I've used a ratchet tie down this time so the how-to shouldn't disappear again. If anyone sees it wandering around the forum please direct it back to its's rightful place. It's ok it won't bite but might run away again if it gets scared.
Some of you may have seen the torches that are supplied in lieu of a cigarette lighter in the new VW Touareg. It's basically the same size as a standard cigarette lighter and fits in the same socket. It is actually a rechargable torch which despite its size produces an enormous amount of light.
The problem with cigarette lighter sockets on new vehicles is that they have got smaller I can only assume that by reducing the size they can save a couple of pence on the production costs. To get round this problem you need to fit one of the new style sockets. In my case I have fitted two. One for the cigarette lighter (from a new Phaeton) and one for the Touareg torch.
The sockets need to be quite shallow to fit in the S2 centre console so a standard one from a newer audi wont fit. I have found one with the wiring exiting from the side which gives sufficient (only just) space to fit in the existing hole.
How-to fit new style sockets.
Firstly, you need to remove the old cigaratte lighter socket. I found this was made easier by removing the diff. lock switch assembly. A small flat screwdriver is all you need. You will also have to separate the socket from it's light ring. Again the screwdriver is ideal along with a push from below.
As I was fitting a second socket I needed to make a hole for it. It needs to be about 26mm. I only had a 22mm bit so a bit of burring was neccessary (hence the not so round hole )
Now onto the wiring. I built a loom to connect to the socket and them connected the other end to the exsting wiring with crimp connectors (after I'd removed the old plug and bulb holder)
With two sockets there is a fair bit of extra wiring to fit in the console. I connected two of the looms shown above in parallel.
And here is the finished job. You need to push the light ring in first then align the socket and push it in to lock the socket in place.
The front socket houses the Phaeton lighter. It's very old school in anthracite with a polished chrome top. The rear socket houses the Touareg torch. The shiny bit you can see is the lens.
The parts required are as below:
Socket 1J0 919 309 B (retail £5.08 + VAT)
Light Ring 1C0 919 341 A (retail £2.89 + VAT)
Connector 357 919 321 (retail £1.72 + VAT)
Connector 000 979 130 (retail £0.88 + VAT per pair)
Torch 7L6 947 175 A (retail £21.09 + VAT)
Lighter 3D0 919 307 01C (retail £10.35 + VAT)
My next little project is fitting lights in the front and rear ashtrays as they seem to be missing along with the glove box light. Remind again why I bought this car
Ben
Some of you may have seen the torches that are supplied in lieu of a cigarette lighter in the new VW Touareg. It's basically the same size as a standard cigarette lighter and fits in the same socket. It is actually a rechargable torch which despite its size produces an enormous amount of light.
The problem with cigarette lighter sockets on new vehicles is that they have got smaller I can only assume that by reducing the size they can save a couple of pence on the production costs. To get round this problem you need to fit one of the new style sockets. In my case I have fitted two. One for the cigarette lighter (from a new Phaeton) and one for the Touareg torch.
The sockets need to be quite shallow to fit in the S2 centre console so a standard one from a newer audi wont fit. I have found one with the wiring exiting from the side which gives sufficient (only just) space to fit in the existing hole.
How-to fit new style sockets.
Firstly, you need to remove the old cigaratte lighter socket. I found this was made easier by removing the diff. lock switch assembly. A small flat screwdriver is all you need. You will also have to separate the socket from it's light ring. Again the screwdriver is ideal along with a push from below.
As I was fitting a second socket I needed to make a hole for it. It needs to be about 26mm. I only had a 22mm bit so a bit of burring was neccessary (hence the not so round hole )
Now onto the wiring. I built a loom to connect to the socket and them connected the other end to the exsting wiring with crimp connectors (after I'd removed the old plug and bulb holder)
With two sockets there is a fair bit of extra wiring to fit in the console. I connected two of the looms shown above in parallel.
And here is the finished job. You need to push the light ring in first then align the socket and push it in to lock the socket in place.
The front socket houses the Phaeton lighter. It's very old school in anthracite with a polished chrome top. The rear socket houses the Touareg torch. The shiny bit you can see is the lens.
The parts required are as below:
Socket 1J0 919 309 B (retail £5.08 + VAT)
Light Ring 1C0 919 341 A (retail £2.89 + VAT)
Connector 357 919 321 (retail £1.72 + VAT)
Connector 000 979 130 (retail £0.88 + VAT per pair)
Torch 7L6 947 175 A (retail £21.09 + VAT)
Lighter 3D0 919 307 01C (retail £10.35 + VAT)
My next little project is fitting lights in the front and rear ashtrays as they seem to be missing along with the glove box light. Remind again why I bought this car
Ben
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