Found a secret 12V socket under the glovebox...

MR. · 08-18-2016, 04:21 PM

Found a secret 12V socket under the glovebox...

I did not know I had a third 12V socket in the cabin! Excellent placement, but I would never have found it if I would not have installed the Awron display today. (Required removing the panel that holds the 12V socket)

MR

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Franklin Joseph · 08-18-2016, 05:09 PM

mine doesnt have it...has the hole though.

jtodd_fl · 08-18-2016, 05:20 PM

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Prodigy. · 08-18-2016, 06:49 PM

Yeah noticed mine when they were removing panels to hide some wiring for my dash cam under there, could be quite handy for people not wanting to hard wire equipment but keep the wires out of sight.

Ex-MINI · 08-18-2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Prodigy.

Yeah noticed mine when they were removing panels to hide some wiring for my dash cam under there, could be quite handy for people not wanting to hard wire equipment but keep the wires out of sight.

+1

That's what I'm planning to use to power my dashcam as well...its in a perfect spot

Dabozo · 08-18-2016, 07:17 PM

I'm also planning on a dashcam. This will make things easier!

philisme · 08-19-2016, 04:05 PM

That's an option.

I had this in my M235i and I ticked the box on the M2 option list.

"12V power sockets
An additional 12V power socket is located in the front passenger footwell. With the corresponding adapters, items such as external navigation devices, music players, mobile telephones, flash lights and coolers can be charged or powered."

gmzanatta · 08-19-2016, 04:19 PM

In NA they come standard with the smokers package which includes that outlet.

WFS · 08-19-2016, 04:26 PM

And reason I wish I had the smokers pack. 😢

jtodd_fl · 08-19-2016, 04:50 PM

This come standard on US cars? US ads with Exec? We didn't have smokers option as I recall.

gmzanatta · 08-19-2016, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

This come standard on US cars? US ads with Exec? We didn't have smokers option as I recall.

It's just std in NA so doesn't even show as an option.

omasou · 08-19-2016, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR.

Found a secret 12V socket under the glovebox...

I did not know I had a third 12V socket in the cabin! Excellent placement, but I would never have found it if I would not have installed the Awron display today. (Required removing the panel that holds the 12V socket)

MR

How many sockets do you have total and where are they?

Smiley1175 · 08-19-2016, 05:55 PM

3 in total;
- one infront of the gear lever,
- one in the boot (trunk)
- and now this one under the glovebox.

Thanks MR for the find.

MR. · 08-20-2016, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

3 in total;
- one infront of the gear lever,
- one in the boot (trunk)
- and now this one under the glovebox.

Thanks MR for the find.

Four! Do not forget the one on the back of the center console which is mend for the rear passengers and seats. It is placed under the center two air vents for the rear seats.

MR

Romo · 08-20-2016, 03:02 PM

In addition, there is also an extra USB plug on the right side in the glove box, it has a plastic sealing over it.

BD_F22 · 08-20-2016, 03:24 PM

That's great to know! Perfect for the JB4 Connect Kit

omasou · 08-20-2016, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR.

Four! Do not forget the one on the back of the center console which is mend for the rear passengers and seats. It is placed under the center two air vents for the rear seats.

MR

I asked is b/c the US standard feature lists...

Three 12V power sockets

jtfields · 08-20-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Romo

In addition, there is also an extra USB plug on the right side in the glove box, it has a plastic sealing over it.

Why would they cover it up? It charges only or does it pipe into iDrive?

BD_F22 · 08-20-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jtfields

Why would they cover it up? It charges only or does it pipe into iDrive?

Usually the usb in the glovebox is supposed to be exclusively for updating iDrive. I remember on my e92 335 it had that usb in there as well uncovered and they said charging stuff through it can damage the outlet.

jtfields · 08-20-2016, 04:28 PM

Interesting, I just went and checked my 328i and it has the socket under the glove box too. My wife is out and about in the X6 or I would check it too but I'm guessing it also has one. Didn't see a USB in the glove box though.

pruettfan · 08-20-2016, 05:39 PM

BTW, all U.S. have the "smokers package" its on the list of standard equipment. Nice to have that additional power source. When I saw the smokers package on the list I thought it was a silly standard option these days but turns out there are some benefits.

WFS · 08-20-2016, 06:12 PM

Turns out my car has it too. And I don't have the smokers package. I still want to change it so I have a tray with lid for coins.

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