I bought this item but the head of the unit is too large and will not fit down into the cigarette lighter socket. What can I do?
1699362
^ the black nut has to be turned prior to inserting into the socket...... while in your hand turn the circular threaded nut in the direction that will make the circumference collapse to a smaller dimension. Once small enough insert into cig. lighter. Once installed into the cig lighter socket turn it the opposite direction to tighten in in the socket...
700474
I have a 2005 Hyundai, and have the same problem. It's only because the outlets in older cars were meant for cigaret lighters, not for devices. Newer cars have deeper receptacles especially for charging devices, and can handle the longer plugs. This was not a deal breaker for me because I rent cars when I travel.
321536
Maybe you could using a 110V converter that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. I would check with the manufacture!
433305
Hi - Like you, I really like this unit. My I suggest contacting the mfg. If anyone can help it should be them. Best of luck!
548377
try replacing the USB cigarette adapter with a different one - sometimes, car USB adapters can be problematic.
420963
Make sure the individual contacts on the plug from the vehicle are straight and aligned properly. I had the same problem and had to straighten one of them out for it to work right.
1107079
You must have the head removed, if the tool broke off,and the end" is still in the stuck plug. Good luck
570326
Well I had no problem mine is working very well, I suggest you to check your car for any fuse or electric problem or try it in another car's lighter to be sure what's the problem you have
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.
504847
The only remedy I could recommend would be to get a new plug end & splice it onto the current cord. Of course, once you put electrical tape on it, the plug won't "roll" all the way back in.
956871
That fix did not help me. The cord plug/unit socket just seems to be a bad design.
1965479
My husband figured it out. You insert the bigger plug in first and once it is in insert the smaller one. Then push till you hear a click.It took him all of 10 seconds to put the tail on.Hope this helps.
1783042
what kind of power did you supply, it has to be a direct power source eg. you can hook it to the cigarette lighter terminals if it still does not respond try the battery terminal and change the channel , do not connect it to a cigarette lighter plug, it will not work because it need a high power source good luck
363047
It will not fit, the threads are to large and the plug is slightly different
1008859
I had the same problem. I contacted the seller and they sent a new one and I had the same problem with it. Just a bad lighter. I would contact the seller.
1578978
Gary, I purchased two (2) of these monitors. They do fit very tight. I just used my thumb and finger to depress the two (2) silver tabs on the side to get them started and they went right in. I have noticed that some of the cigar lighter outlets have slits in the sides (used to release the lighter when it gets hot) which causes some plugs to hang up. If yours have these slits, turn the plug so the side contacts are on the smooth part. As a note, make sure the center contact at the bottom of the socket is clean.
1948153
I haven't tried that, I bought one from an auto parts store to replace mine... Sorry, not a lot if help there.