Why does this not fit into my cigarette lighter, is it because I have an old vehicle, 2001 jeep? Are those side things suppose to move in and out?
1364329
Same problem - it literally jumps out of the socket. The sockets on our cars are just a little bit shallower than the back end of the flanges. The back of the flanges is wider than the front, and it works its way back out like a spring loaded wedge.Maybe I will try the pliers trick to mash down the back edges of the grounding flanges.UPDATE: used Dremel cutting tool to rough up and "back angle" the back edges of the spring loaded flanges. It stays in the lighter socket now.
1364330
My side electrodes were stuck too and would not fit into my cigarette lighter. I was angry. I then used a pair of channel locks to squeeze the side electrodes and now they are flxible and the unit works fine with my car's FM radio. If you don' have channel locks, use pliers. Squeeze the two side electrodes until they become flexible.
1364331
I have a 2005 Mazda tribute with a standard cigarette socket. It does not fit no matter how hard I try. Those metal side thingies do not budge on my transmitter. Very disappointed.
1364332
Shouldn't be, unless your cigarette lighter is different from the standard. I have a 1993 Toyota Camry and it works just fine.
1364333
I have a 97 tercel thought the same thing at first, for my lighter it was just a tight fit worked. but worked when I put in.
1364334
For everyone here who can't get it to fit, it may be defective and you should email the seller. If that's not an option, I personally pried the charger part apart and snapped off two little hinges that were getting in the way of the side buttons. Snapped it back together and works perfectly now.
1364335
I just got mine today and have the same problem. The metal hinges won't budge at all and the device won't fit in the cigarette lighter.
1364336
Did anyone find a solution for this.. I purchased one for a 2007 Jeep and it won't fit. It keeps popping out of the socket.
698777
Hi, it is normal for it to wiggle for slightly. If the fitment is too tight, it would be hard to remove and re-insert. It should fit tight enough so that it won't slide around though.
1835948
Make sure the lighter is upside down and hold it firm. Make sure u insert can direct down not sideways and push it down and hold it for about 3 second bursts about 5 times. Mine works amazing. Some times if it's not upside down a and straight and can tilts it can happen. Push can down firm. I only use premium fuel cans
858887
Cigarette lighter or adapter socket works. Return it , it didn't last long anyway
1863368
It is made to fit into the front right hand side (passenger side - U.S. model). Since your Jeep has the steering wheel on the right my guess is the filter would then be on the left (opposite side of the one I purchased). It may fit either side just by flipping it over - I don't know without looking at it and it was a little pain in the ass to install. I would call your local Jeep dealer parts dept on this one. Sorry I couldn't give you a positive yes or no answer.
637332
It fits in both of my autos it sticks out pretty far but it works. I do notice sometimes it needs to be pushed back in because any little tug on the wire and it pulls out.
669524
Maybe you got one that has a broken wire. Return it and ask for a replacement. Mine worked the first time. Still powering my lighter I installed.Sorry I can't be of more help.
1429936
Yes it will fit all standard cigarette standard plugs, I have never used a cigarette lighter, mostly used for accessories, GPS, phone charger. I made a mistake. should had purchased 2 of them, next I take the front fairings of my motorcycle I will fabricate a dual plug for another one. this is a great product, when not in use the plug keeps dirt and moisture out.
1861253
it depends on what year your jeep is and where it fits. There are a lot of the same filters that are used in many different cars. i would say ,that your filter is most likely to be behind your glove box.Its not that hard to remove.Lots of times you tube will have a video on it. If not.Just look at the box and it give itself up.Usually one or 2 screws .Gently squeeze in on the box and it pulls out forward. But, don`t know if it takes the same filter as mine! Just pull it out and look for the #.Then get one that corresponds to what you have. I do like the filter with the mold stopper in it!
393872
No,it did not work for me did not fit in car cigarette lighter socket,too short.
649330
I don't have a jeep but you need to know the bulb # for your OEM bulb and match it to the number on the package. Here is an example of why some times Amazon will not list some thing to fit. I have a 2000 Town car with a 4.6l engine and wanted the adjustable cam sprockets and chains for it Amazon says it did not fit my car I know its the same as the 2000 mustang 4.6l engine so order them for that it fit but when using my car application says it don't. So the moral of the story is do some research first and when your sure it will fit/work order them. Some people have complained about short life I have had mine 2 yrs and going strong so far. I was so worried in the beginning I kept the old bulbs in the glove box they have not failed yet and do make a visible difference to me,check out my review of them.
1558191
It will fit because you can loosely inflate it with the included cigarette lighter adapter pump. Then close the doors and fully inflate it with the doors closed, then climb over between front seats and you are good to go.It may also fit just fine without having to do it that, I was just telling you so worst case you can use it either way. I've used it for traveling back and forth often cross states and it's been a real money and time saver.
1386275
I don't know. I had a similar problem with mine and just returned it and got a new lighter
1773672
Yes I bought a Cigarette lighter adapter on amazon (http://goo.gl/ZuxNFg) and wired it onto the end of the Red and black wires. It works perfect when moving my radio from vehicle to vehicle.
691130
Which jeep? I removed mine from the JK, they just get in the way. This doesn't fit the JK anyway, I used zipties and it works okay but it clearly isn't meant for it.
966558
In my opinion, this product was not made to fit any Jeeps to begin with. It's too small to cover the black ring surrounding the fuel cap. But even if it was bigger, you would still have to drill holes to screw it in place. Another good idea that's more trouble than its worth.
2249881
Sorry to hear that. I have a '98 Toyota Avalon w/factory stereo - the unit works flawlessly. Is there some problem with your lighter?