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08-21-2001, 03:10 PM

mannyd

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I am in process of buying an '01 Maxima SE, 5-speed only to discover it does not have a cigarette lighter. I do not smoke, but have items (radar detector, cell phone, etc) that need a cigarette lighter for power. Does Nissan sell a conversion to get one?

08-21-2001, 03:19 PM

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it doesnt have a "lighter" but it does have a "12 Volt DC power point."

08-21-2001, 03:20 PM

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I am in process of buying an '01 Maxima SE, 5-speed only to discover it does not have a cigarette lighter. I do not smoke, but have items (radar detector, cell phone, etc) that need a cigarette lighter for power. Does Nissan sell a conversion to get one?

It doesn't come with the thingy that lights up cigarettes, but the outlet is there. Check this out (it says Power Outlet):

08-21-2001, 03:22 PM

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it doesnt have a "lighter" but it does have a "12 Volt DC power point."

So all the "01" Maximas will have this 12 Volt DC power point? Where would I find it?

08-21-2001, 04:07 PM

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So all the "01" Maximas will have this 12 Volt DC power point? Where would I find it?

Look on Kev's pic. This is a very standard feature on all autos, usually in the center console. In fact, the Max comes with one for the rear passengers as well. We have 2.

08-21-2001, 05:13 PM

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Look on Kev's pic. This is a very standard feature on all autos, usually in the center console. In fact, the Max comes with one for the rear passengers as well. We have 2.

I just test drove the '01.....nothing there, amigo.

08-21-2001, 11:36 PM

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Where is the one for the rear? I just bought my car and never noticed it either?

08-22-2001, 06:07 AM

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The outlet is in the rear of the console. From the back seat it is easy to spot.

08-22-2001, 06:10 AM

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Upper left hand side for the rear.

08-22-2001, 10:23 AM

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even on 02s, fornt is to the left of the coin box (or ashtray with smoker's kit) and on back behind center console on a flip door. All should have it stick or auto. Didn't the dealer tell you guys these things? geez,