Top-dash cig-socket removal?

Goyt

Goyt

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All tips and hints gratefully received.
How in the big man up stairs name do you get the 12v socket out of the dash. My knuckles are red raw. I can see it, take photos of it. But can I get it out, NO.

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I dont think you're alone in finding this difficult. I've not done it but I remember some threads on here about it being a pig of a job.

Have a search, failing that, somebody will be along soon with some advice.
 
Lukavell said:
I dont think you're alone in finding this difficult. I've not done it but I remember some threads on here about it being a pig of a job.

Have a search, failing that, somebody will be along soon with some advice.
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Lukavell said:
I dont think you're alone in finding this difficult. I've not done it but I remember some threads on here about it being a pig of a job.

Have a search, failing that, somebody will be along soon with some advice.
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Thanks Lukavell, I can see what look like retaining latches, but when pushing the front one in with a driver it does not release it and I cannot get to the back one. Only trying to get it out as it has stopped giving 12v. Wanted to get a meter on the cables. May even swop it for a USB one if I can get it out.
 
VW have a special tool that goes in and presses 2 release tabs.

I've discovered my own version... =)

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But other solutions on the forum
 
Slight hijack - is the plug / loom it connects into present on all vans or only those specified with the socket ?
 
I have leisure battery..

So top one is under passenger bench
 
Paynewright said:
Slight hijack - is the plug / loom it connects into present on all vans or only those specified with the socket ?
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The 3 cable from the bottom of the socket turn right and head behind the rev counter!! Not sure why as the fuse board is in the passenger foot well?
 
Goyt said:
Nice trick. I'm having a go at that. Does the fuse for the socket you have your USB in fees the one at the top. As it doesn't in my van. @Loz says its sc40 in one of his posts but I don't have a fuse in that slot.
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As @Dellmassive said there is an alternate fuse option under your passenger seat.
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If its similar to the one mounted on the lower dash, theres another block connector further along the wires. Which I only noted after 10mins of thinking "how the feck does this disconnect?" I then noted the block connector wrapped in a foam sock and thought "Doh! wharra chump".
 
bootsam said:
If its similar to the one mounted on the lower dash, theres another block connector further along the wires. Which I only noted after 10mins of thinking "how the feck does this disconnect?" I then noted the block connector wrapped in a foam sock and thought "Doh! wharra chump".
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Hi Bootsam, I took the cup holder out and took this photo behind the speedo. Are you saying its fused in there somewhere? I still cannot get the bloody thing out.

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Loz said:
Mine is a single also but RHD is your RHD?
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Sorry to be a dip stick, mine is a right hand drive. I have a single non swivel seat and the passenger seat is also a non swivel single seat. Its a Kombi.
 
Goyt said:
Hi Bootsam, I took the cup holder out and took this photo behind the speedo. Are you saying its fused in there somewhere? I still cannot get the bloody thing out.

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the 3pin connector in in that bit of grey foam . . . . that will disconnect the short 6" wire from the plug . . . . . from that main loom.



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12v Aux Feed + 5xusb Charging From Aux Battery - Today's Install

Here we go today's task is: To install a 12v socket from the AUX battery behind the dash and connect a 5x port Anker 50W/10A USB charger. The plan is to run 2x USB extension leads up to the top center of the rear view mirror, Plus a 12v feed for future upgrades like radar detectors and dash...
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using the special VW tool . . . . . or:


something like this . . . . .




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Porsche Volkswagen AUDI Cigarette Lighter Removal Tool T40148



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Dellmassive said:
using the special VW tool . . . . . or:


something like this . . . . .




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Porsche Volkswagen AUDI Cigarette Lighter Removal Tool T40148



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Awesome Dellmassive. Thats seems simple enough.

Thanks to all of the above comments and your time gents. I'll shall take all on board and let you know how I get on. Stay safe out there.
 
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