How do i get to the back of 12v socket

[Siggyman]

OK i need to get to the back of the 12v power socket the one at the front of the car ( ciggy lighter )

How do i get to it, tried to remove ashtray base but couldnt do it ?

Any tips, this is so i can power my Road Angel

Note this is a Signum 2006 model

[Duncan]

http://forum.vectra-c.com/showthread...ter#post186831

Wonderful thing that search feature!

[sig63]

Wonderful thing that search feature!

Yep, but he possible has the same problem as I have: ashtray won't move
Siggyman: shout if you manage to remove it

[Duncan]

Is that a difference on the facelift then? How do you get to the ODB II (Tech 2) socket then?

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[Siggyman]

Yep, but he possible has the same problem as I have: ashtray won't move
Siggyman: shout if you manage to remove it

I tried this but didnt want to pull too hard and break it !

Yes the Tech2 socket is visible when the ash tray bit is lifted out but the ashtray lid frame is held in firm somehow

[DennisTheMenace]

It will unclip , take the inner section of the ash tray out so you can grip it and pull stright up , make sure you have removed the gear surround as well.

[chrisgettings]

It will unclip , take the inner section of the ash tray out so you can grip it and pull stright up , make sure you have removed the gear surround as well.

TO THIS TIME IN NEEDING IT OUT I BOTTELED IT AT SAID TO MYSELF IM GOING TO BRAKE THIS IF I PULL IT ANY HARDER

SO IT STAYED IN

[nutron]

If you don't have a rear lighter socket then you may have the wiring for it still. Mine has the live wires inside the centre box and that would be a much better place to take a feed from.

Mine doesn't have the arm rest so it's quite easy to remove, just three screws but I've never attacked an arm rest one.