2006 Kia Rio Cigarette outlet

2006 KIA RIO
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CANDICEWALKER
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My cigarette lighter outlet seems to be corroded & won't put out enough electricity to charge my cell phone or tomtom. How do I safely clean out the outlet &/or do I need to replace the outlet components ? If so, how would I do that?
Jun 6, 2010 at 12:57 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You can clean it, but remove the fuse first or it will short out when you clean it.
Oct 15, 2010 at 11:16 AM
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