Parrotperson Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Posted a couple of weeks ago re the plug for my air compressor for tyres thingy being stuck in my front 12v socket. The 1st visit to the dealer resulted in me not getting past the receptionist who refused point blank to helpThen the car went in for its recall so I asked again - could they see if they could get it out. I didn't mind if they had to smash it! When I picked up the car they had managed to get the plastic end off and remove the clip put the main body of the plug is still there and now I've nothing to pull on. Can't get a pair of pliers down there as the groves in the side of the socket are tiny. Any ideas? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed_Chaser Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Drill it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrotperson Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Funnily enough that's what my husband said! Bit worried about doing that though. Damage may be caused. Thank you. Good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miseryguts Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Try another dearer,the one you tried should be reported to Toyota.I had the same thing happen,my Tom Tom plug would not budge (worked fine in previous car).The service manager was great,he took the car to the workshop and 20mins later job done,plug removed.This is the best bit........NO CHARGE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed_Chaser Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Funnily enough that's what my husband said! Bit worried about doing that though. Damage may be caused.Thank you. Good idea!No problem, just take care to drill through the center, not from sides and not too deep aswell. Like this the plug will have hole in it and will be easier to brake/pull out without causing any damage. Best of luck :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomdeGuerre Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Before you start drilling it might be worth considering Loctite Freeze and Release although it's meant to be used for rusted fasteners and joints. In your case it appears the two metal surfaces have galled together and have resisted all attempts so far but you've got nothing to lose by trying the Loctite.Loctite Freeze and Release.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miseryguts Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Is there wiggle room between the plug and the hole?If there is you might be able to get some thin metal (think feeler gauge) and try getting down the side of the plug to manipulate the metal springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrotperson Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thank you all. Yes I was disappointed with dealer's efforts or lack of them. There is absolutely no wriggle room I'm afraid I will get some loctite and give it a go then try drilling it out if that doesn't work. Phew. A plan! !Removed! annoying though. Grrrrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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