Hi everyone. Thanks in advance for any advice you offer.

I want to replace the cigarette lighter socket in my Honda Accord. It has melted the connectors to two different gps power cords, almost causing a fire the first time and blowing the fuse the second time. I don't want to worry about it causing another fire, so time to replace.

I am having a problem removing the socket. The dealership guy was not helpful over the phone, but said it was easy to do. In my photo you can see I've only managed to mangle the metal.

How do I get the darn thing out? Do I need to remove the console panel? If so, just the bottom storage portion or the radio section as well? I've read some pretty intense repair directions, but nothing specific to a 2002 Honda Accord.

My fave mechanic quoted me $65 plus parts for him to repair it. Is it an easy enough repair or would I be better off to pay the cash for them to do it?

Thanks!

 

I have the SE... if its like mine, you can take the cubby just below the radio out and there is a metal collar on the back of the cigarette lighter that has to be unscrewed. then the assembly will pull out and you can disconnect from the back... PM if you need more help

 

I dont know how this site works... I cant even find my previous post ...sorry kind of technologically challenged here....

LangleyLuke suggested to access cigarette lighter socket you need to remove the cubby (between the audio panel and the gear shift on the console). Can anyone explain to me how to do that??? I am clueless. I have been told that the metal collar needs to be screwed back on tightly to stop the socket from wiggling, but I dont know how to get access to the back of the socket to try that.

Any suggestions that you can make will be appreciated..... Thanks for any and all of your help!!!

Frustrated karyn

 

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