Tuscan Wavy Dash cigarette lighter

[R11ysf]

I have a very late 2006 Tuscan S with the convertible dash. I use a CTEK maintenance charger and sometimes it now flashes as if it isn't connected properly. It needs wiggling a few times to get it to seat properly and I'm thinking the cigarette lighter is just worn out through years of me using the CTEK.

SO how to I get at the lighter socket for removal please? Also do I need to disconnect the battery because the socket has permanent power?

Thanks

[so called]

R11ysf said:

I have a very late 2006 Tuscan S with the convertible dash. I use a CTEK maintenance charger and sometimes it now flashes as if it isn't connected properly. It needs wiggling a few times to get it to seat properly and I'm thinking the cigarette lighter is just worn out through years of me using the CTEK.

SO how to I get at the lighter socket for removal please? Also do I need to disconnect the battery because the socket has permanent power?

Thanks

I've a Tuscan convertible.
My socket sometimes pulls out of the panel when I, or my Wife, try to unplug something without being careful.
Just been to take a look and yes, its a push in fit from the front.

[R11ysf]

Thank you!

Are there any tabs or anything or just give it a tug?

[so called]

R11ysf said:

Thank you!

Are there any tabs or anything or just give it a tug?

I think that what ever is holding it in place is spring loaded.
I didn't have to pull to hard to overcome the resistance and it then started to slide out smoothly.

[R11ysf]

NO joy here, I had a screwdriver behind trying to pry it out and nothing. I'm concerned I will break the plastic casing, it definitely doesn't want to come out.

[swisstoni]

Could just clip straight to the battery.

[so called]

Sounds like the usual where TVR fitted what was at hand that day.

[Snaaakeey]

If it’s like the mk1 it screws in.