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adavidd
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Year and Model: 240 1986
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rewiring cigarette lighter

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Is there an easy way to change the wiring on the cigarette lighter on my 240 so that it stays "hot" even when the ignition is switched off?
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billofdurham
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You could switch it from fuse #1 to fuse #8. The cigarette lighter wire should be yellow/black.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
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adavidd
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Year and Model: 240 1986
Location: USA

Post by adavidd »

PERFECT! Thank you.
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billofdurham
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You're welcome.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
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