1980 911SC Cigarette Lighter Replacement

[dbacks23]

This sounds simple, but I'm a little baffled. I want to replace the cigarette lighter. How do I get to it. Do I go through the trunk or is there an easier way. I can't quite reach the area when I pull out a gauge. There doesn't seem to be any access from under the dash. Let me know if any of you have "the secret". Thanks!

[javadog]

Access it through the trunk. You can also remove the glovebox and get to it that way. There is a steel sleeve that screws onto the receptacle to hold it in place.

JR

[dbacks23]

I'll take a look.

Thanks JR!

[dbacks23]

Took out glove box. No access whatsoever. Opened trunk and although I can move vent and A/C ducts out of the way...physically can't reach the lighter. Went back to the glove box area and drilled a 3/4" hole to create access so I can hold the back of the sleeve. This went great right up to the point where I cut through a sleeve containing 4 wires (which are now cut). These wires were so taught that I don't have the room to re-join them. I went back to the trunk and have complete access to one section but not the other. I will work on that this weekend. At least I was able to meet my main objective. According to the "book" I would have to remove the front windshield to remove any part of the dash. I chose not to take that option. I'd rather deal with the splicing of wires, so I'm not complaining too much.

[harold12750]

I have an 83 sc , my lighter stopped working , I think I pulled out the element , and turned the metal rim counterclockwise and it loosened , It was amazing because like you I couldnt figure it out, I am assuming 80 and 83 are the same. Let me know how you make out.

[dbacks23]

Ok. So I have re-attached the wires. My glow ring must be shot as it doesn't heat up. I know the rest is good as I plugged a radar detector in and it works. I have put everything back together and it looks and works great. Thanks for the encouragement and direction!