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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Is it possible to convert the cigarette lighter so I can plug in a cell phone charger?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Why not get the charger made for a cig lighter?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 762mbr
Is it possible to convert the cigarette lighter so I can plug in a cell phone charger?
Uh...seriously?

Automotive cell chargers are designed to be plugged into cig lighters.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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common sense
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mobilecherokee4

Now there is no need for sack damage, he's just asking a question.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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you can get a power inverter that will give you an outlet like you have in the house... but its cheaper to just by a car charger for your phone.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by evmo
Uh...seriously?

Automotive cell chargers are designed to be plugged into cig lighters.

uh seriously? its a valid question cause i kno that for a fact cig lighters can melt down your phone charger cause it happened to me, what i did was get a multiplier for it basically it plugs into my stock lighter and gives me four plugs to use as i see fit, and it has one that you can use for a cig lighter if you want
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by claygrassmann
uh seriously? its a valid question cause i kno that for a fact cig lighters can melt down your phone charger cause it happened to me, what i did was get a multiplier for it basically it plugs into my stock lighter and gives me four plugs to use as i see fit, and it has one that you can use for a cig lighter if you want
That should never have happened. Car chargers are designed specifically for cigarette lighters. If your charger melted it was most likely faulty.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by winston427
Now there is no need for sack damage, he's just asking a question.
sorry ive been waitin to use that little icon and i couldnt wait any longer
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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if you get a charger made for your type phone you shouldnt have any problems, when you go out an buy a cheap commie charger this is where your cell phones have all the problems.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rich
if you get a charger made for your type phone you shouldnt have any problems, when you go out an buy a cheap commie charger this is where your cell phones have all the problems.
"commie" lol. Good one!
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rich
if you get a charger made for your type phone you shouldnt have any problems, when you go out an buy a cheap commie charger this is where your cell phones have all the problems.

Where do I find a "commie" charger for my Motorola?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueXJ
Where do I find a "commie" charger for my Motorola?

Ahhh your killing me........ LOL
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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commie chargers found right next too the rice and lead paint. lol
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