Replacing the Cigarette Lighter Socket with a dual USB Charger (Page 1/1)
Dennis LaGrua AUG 11, 04:24 PM
Looking to modernize my 87 and 86 GT's. I've seen aftermarket chargers on eBay and am tempted to replace my cigarette lighter socket with one of these dual port USB chargers. Has anyone located an easy to install direct fit unit?

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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

OldGuyinaGT AUG 11, 06:59 PM
I've not been able to find a permanently mountable one that will fit the lighter bracket under the cover plate. Enlarging that hole isn't practical because the sides go away quickly. Not much space to enlarge the hole in the cover, either. My longer range plan is to address this and other issues by redesigning my console. But for the short term, I'm just going to see how this looks/works:

Super Mini Car Charger
Dennis LaGrua AUG 11, 07:22 PM

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Originally posted by OldGuyinaGT:

I've not been able to find a permanently mountable one that will fit the lighter bracket under the cover plate. Enlarging that hole isn't practical because the sides go away quickly. Not much space to enlarge the hole in the cover, either. My longer range plan is to address this and other issues by redesigning my console. But for the short term, I'm just going to see how this looks/works:

Super Mini Car Charger



That design looks like a substitute for the cigarette lighter assembly. Th e socket that I have is pretty worn from the chain smoker that owned the car before me. I was hoping to find a charger about the same size as the lighter housing itself . I thought about enlarging the hole but the charger may not fit in the limited room behind the lighter plate and the end of the console. You seem to have confirmed that. I will try to figure out a new location for the charger, Perhaps it is possible to mount the charger on the plastic cover plate.
UPDATE : The USB charger that replaces the cigarette lighter socket is way too big to fit it in the available space at the lower front of the console. If you want USB charging the plug in charger is the way to go,
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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

[This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 08-17-2025).]