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      02-02-2020, 02:24 PM   #56
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Originally Posted by AdamJ80 View Post
I just found this thread as I was having the same issue with a Escort Max radar detector’s plug not fitting not fitting. Rather than buying something to fit in the lighter socket or shaving down the plug, I decided to buy a USB A to Cigarette Lighter Socket Adapter. Here’s the product link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGVW3DX..._B2YnEb569N182
Did it work? USB is unlikely to put out 12V that the radar detector is looking for from the cigarette lighter. USB voltage typically lower at 5 volts. I guess depends if escort's 12V cigarette plug is dropping the voltage before it hits the detector
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