DC Outlet Locking Ring

[biffdotorg]

So for the second time the locking ring/nut on the back side of my stock DC outlet has backed off leaving my dc outlet and GPS plug flopping in the wind.

Of course there are wires running out the backside of the outlet so the nut just slides down the wire and doesn't go anywhere. I pull the trim panel off, retrieve the locking ring and screw it up tight again. Is there some sort of Loctite I can put on plastic/plastic or is this s simple case of putting a dab of super glue on that ring to keep it in place?

It seems trivial, as it isn't a drivetrain component, but I have no idea why it keeps coming loose.

Thanks guys!

 

[karlburns]

You know this same thing happened to me two weeks ago. I told the dealership they did a crappy job on their inspection because I just bought the sled from them. I assumed it just wasn't tight but now wish I had put a drip of super glue on the threads.

 

[biffdotorg]

I suppose that piece of plastic that it is mounted in is pretty flexible. And it may be difficult to keep tight. I think I will go the super glue route. It's probably all it will take to keep it on.

 

[maxdlx]

Mine does it all the time. I think heat from pipes and then cold cause expanding and shrinking thus loosening the nut

 

[02ViperMody44]

I would just use the blue loctite. Once it dries, it should keep the ring in place. Definitely not super glue...There may come a time when you need to remove that trim ring. And yes agree, with the cold and vibrations there probably is some movement going with contraction and expansion from motor heat.

 

[4strokeluvr111]

How about clear silicone on the threads? Screw the nut on over the silicone then let it dry. Then take a toothpick and spread a little around the exposed threads that are showing above the nut. Should be able to remove it if ever needed. IMO...I also would avoid superglue...what would one do if you ever had to remove it?

 

[Chris Wells]

There is a plastic loctite and a weak pink loctite that works well on plastic.

 

[karlburns]

While I see the concern of what if but what would you ever need to remove it for? The only reason I could imagine ever removing it would be if it took scrap and needed replaced. At that point I'd just cut the plastic nut off. I wouldn't be doing any harm to it.

Also if it's just a dab of glue I would think you could bust it loose if you really wanted to. Now if you glue every thread ya it's never moving.

 

[4strokeluvr111]

There is a plastic loctite and a weak pink loctite that works well on plastic.

Learn somethin' new every day! Thanks!

 

[apex55]

Wrap some Teflon tape on it.

 

[wexfordhunter]

If you put a small amount of loctite on the threads and let it dry overnite, then screw on nut it will create enough interferance to hold and still come off when you need it to.