oem Cigarette lighter option

[DeathBeard]

was the yaris offered with a cig lighter option from Toyota? I have a 07 lb and want to install a cig lighter..

thanks in advance
Ben

[Altitude]

Not that I'm aware of. But it does come with a 12v outlet so it should be an easy swap to make that a cig lighter.

[CTScott]

There's a kit that includes the lighter and an ashtray that mounts in the storage area below the outlet.

http://www.toyota.ca/v3/media/custom/06yaris_ashtray.jpg

[DeathBeard]

is that yaris specific? i cant find the part number anywhere

[CTScott]

is that yaris specific? i cant find the part number anywhere

It's a genuine Toyota accessory for the Yaris. I don't see it listed in the US accessory list, but it is listed on the Canadian one:

http://www.toyota.ca/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WWW.woa/wa/vp?vp=Home.Vehicles.Go.YarisHatchback.Accessories&language=english%3E

[Stove]

Maybe this is a silly question, but aren't all automotive 12V power outlets the same? Couldn't you just go down to your local auto parts store and buy a cigarette lighter to plug into your existing outlet?

Or does the '07 not have the power outlet?

[CTScott]

Maybe this is a silly question, but aren't all automotive 12V power outlets the same? Couldn't you just go down to your local auto parts store and buy a cigarette lighter to plug into your existing outlet?

Or does the '07 not have the power outlet?


That is true - The Toyota lighter is no different than any other, except for having the logo on it.

[Altitude]

Maybe this is a silly question, but aren't all automotive 12V power outlets the same? Couldn't you just go down to your local auto parts store and buy a cigarette lighter to plug into your existing outlet?

Or does the '07 not have the power outlet?

I don't think the 12v outlets are designed to handle the heat that would be generated by a lighter nor are they designed to handle the push-in , pop-out when hot function of a lighter (the contacts at the base of a lighter socket form a clip to hold the heating element while it heats up whereas a 12v socket just has a flat contact point.)

You can buy generic lighters that come with both the socket and the lighter element at just about any auto parts place.

[CTScott]

I don't think the 12v outlets are designed to handle the heat that would be generated by a lighter nor are they designed to handle the push-in , pop-out when hot function of a lighter (the contacts at the base of a lighter socket form a clip to hold the heating element while it heats up whereas a 12v socket just has a flat contact point.)

You can buy generic lighters that come with both the socket and the lighter element at just about any auto parts place.

I don't think that the socket needs to be replaced. The kit, just contains the lighter and the ashtray, not a replacement socket. Also, the EWD calls the socket the cigarette lighter.

[DeathBeard]

CTScott thank you! How can I find the part number for this? The page you linked doesn't list the part number?

[CTScott]

CTScott thank you! How can I find the part number for this? The page you linked doesn't list the part number?

I haven't seen a part number for it. I would try either your local dealer or TRDSparks.com to see if they can get it and/or have the part number for it.

[thebarber]

http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=543&Part_cat=23&parts_id=1121

[coheed]

The 12v outlet we have doesnt work with cigarette lighters. I've tried 4 different ones. 2 stock Toyota ones and none of them supply any heat after any amount of time in the outlet.

[CTScott]

The 12v outlet we have doesnt work with cigarette lighters. I've tried 4 different ones. 2 stock Toyota ones and none of them supply any heat after any amount of time in the outlet.

Interesting - So in that case the Yaris specific kit that thebarber posted the link to must be required. There must be something different about the positive contact (the one at the tip) that prevents generic ones from working.

[DeathBeard]

The factory Yaris one has a specific connector that plugs into the oem cabin harness..my results with aftermarket cig lighters has been less than stellar