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      08-21-2016, 07:44 AM   #23
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I don't have either. Just a hole under glove box and no USB.
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In NA they come standard with the smokers package which includes that outlet.
The smokers package is a lighter and ashtray. The standard features list 3 x 12V, not sure if smoker package would make that +1 12V or just add the lighter to an existing one. Looks like it may me the later.

In US I "think" we get one in front of cup holder, one in center console for the rear and one in trunk for cooler?

I may order an extra 12V for the hole under the dash and hope the wiring loom has a place to plug it in.

If anyone that has the 12V under the dash and removes the lower cover for some reason would you please take a picture of where it plus in?

Thanks.
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      08-21-2016, 08:22 AM   #25
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In NA they come standard with the smokers package which includes that outlet.
The smokers package is a lighter and ashtray. The standard features list 3 x 12V, not sure if smoker package would make that +1 12V or just add the lighter to an existing one. Looks like it may me the later.

In US I "think" we get one in front of cup holder, one in center console for the rear and one in trunk for cooler?

I may order an extra 12V for the hole under the dash and hope the wiring loom has a place to plug it in.

If anyone that has the 12V under the dash and removes the lower cover for some reason would you please take a picture of where it plus in?

Thanks.
I have four in Canada:

In front of ashtray

On center console

Underneath glovebox

In the trunk
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      08-21-2016, 12:56 PM   #26
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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.
Checked the X6 and it does not have a socket under the glove box. There's not even an empty cut out for one.
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      08-21-2016, 02:32 PM   #27
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I don't have either. Just a hole under glove box and no USB.
That's how mine looks.

I dont have the exec pkg and mine was the dealer (demo) first car. So wondering if that's why mine is missing it?
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      12-15-2019, 11:27 AM   #28
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Cupholders area: 12V + USB (base M2 = 12V only):
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Rear part of center console: 12V:
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Glovebox area: 12V:
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Trunk area: 12V:
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Center console: USB + AUX:
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Glovebox area: USB (data import/export only):
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Hood release area: OBD port (data import/export only):
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If my mind serves me correctly, I believe US MY '16's had these but they were discontinued from '17 onward. Not sure if they brought them back for the '19 M2C or not.
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      12-15-2019, 12:48 PM   #30
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If my mind serves me correctly, I believe US MY '16's had these but they were discontinued from '17 onward. Not sure if they brought them back for the '19 M2C or not.
Depends if these options were discontinued for the US market:
  • option 493 = Storage Compartment Package
  • option 575 = Additional 12V Power Socket
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      12-16-2019, 08:00 AM   #31
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I just checked my 2018 US model (with executive) and it only has the empty hole shown in post 23
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      12-16-2019, 10:39 AM   #32
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2020 M2C w/Exec, US spec. No extra 12v under glove box, just a hole.
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      12-24-2019, 11:39 AM   #34
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Bummer, would have been perfect for the fuzzbuster, rather than cluttering up the cup holder area. But I just have the empty hole. Mine doesn't even have the USB port in the cup holder. Wonder if BMW really pays attention to all the detail specs. Almost seems random.
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      12-24-2019, 11:51 AM   #35
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Bummer, would have been perfect for the fuzzbuster, rather than cluttering up the cup holder area. But I just have the empty hole. Mine doesn't even have the USB port in the cup holder. Wonder if BMW really pays attention to all the detail specs. Almost seems random.
You only get the extra high-speed USB outlet, next to the cup-holder, if your vehicle is equipped with the "Wireless Charging" option, which I believe was part of the Executive Package in the LCI M2.

The 5 series and above gets the additional 12V cigarette outlet, under the glove box, in US-spec vehicles, standard.
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      12-24-2019, 01:35 PM   #36
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I have one but bit temperamental with the connection. Need to hardwire dashcam
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      12-24-2019, 09:58 PM   #37
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I have one but bit temperamental with the connection. Need to hardwire dashcam
Run that properly to the trunk area behind the back seat.
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Run that properly to the trunk area behind the back seat.
Yeh got stuff to tap into the battery with low voltage cutoff protection.
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You only get the extra high-speed USB outlet, next to the cup-holder, if your vehicle is equipped with the "Wireless Charging" option, which I believe was part of the Executive Package in the LCI M2.
Started for the 2017 model year.
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i replaced it for a meth switch...
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Just checked and I have it, Euro spec model.

Thanks for the tip!
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I wish the 12 v sockets only powered up when the car turns on. What’s the point if you have to unplug your dash cam every time you turn the car off ..why do they do it this way ?
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Could you use something like the following?
https://www.amazon.com/2-Socket-Ciga...445146&sr=8-15
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I had the socket under the glovebox in my 4 series and was where I plugged in my dashcam. I looked for it in the M2C yeah it's just a hole. I had to run the cable behind the passenger seat to the socket behind the arm rest.

The 12v sockets do turn off with the car but only after 5-10 minutes idle after shut off/lock.
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