Jazz broken 12V socket / cig lighter?

[sab0r]

Hi guys,
Purchased a second hand jazz and the 12 V / 120W socket is broken.

There is a spring that sticks out of it, and tried pushing it in but it won't. Everytime I try plug in a phone charger or gps it flings back out.

I haven't seen a socket with a spring in it before? Is this standard? or previous owner played with it.

Either way, how do I remove it the socket for replacement? and any1 replaced one before?

[GU357]

well, could it be the wire piece from the middle of a cig lighter that just been stuck in there?
like of this?
http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/images/pluginhybrid-cigarette-lighter-21308667.jpg

[fillit]

you can access the socket by removing the centre console

follow this: http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-diy-repair-maintenance/15203-diy-mugen-short-shift-install.html

there should just be a plug to disconnect the cigg lighter.

[sab0r]

Very helpful thanks.

Went to JayCar, and they have a generic replacement type.. any1 can confirm if such will fit?
Or would I need OEM honda.

[fillit]

i'm reasonably sure they would be the same, if anything you may be required to reuse the socket adapter :) which would require re soldering

[sab0r]

Thanks for ur help.

[androo]

Hey our Jazz cigarette lighter broke before. One day it just stopped working. Honda charged $45 for an OEM replacement including installation.

I recommend this route instead of DIYing. For the money + trouble saved I think it was worth it.