10-04-2020, 09:33 AM | #1 |
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Illumination ring front cigarette lighter
Tried searching, but was unsuccessful. I have a 2020 M2C w executive package in the US, is this ring supposed to light up? Mine does not. Please see attached. TIA
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10-04-2020, 09:57 AM | #3 |
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Gotcha, just wanted to make sure mine wasn't burned out or anything. |
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OP- Unlike my F10, this ring does not light up.
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10-05-2020, 11:49 AM | #10 |
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The lighter socket ring used to illuminate also on my 135i but that was back in 2008. Since then, cost-cutting has rear its ugly head and they removed it..
Maybe they'll bring it back as a unique feature, for their next CS.. |
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Maybe an F10 unit might fit?
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12-09-2021, 03:42 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for asking this question OP... And for others who confirmed the "ring" around the socket does not light up, unlike in most other BMW's.
I was wondering too. I've got a 2019 M2C and noticed that on my 2018 X3, it does light up, so it got me worried that mine's not working properly... Pretty stupid for them to add it then and not activate it. Why add the translucent ring at all then? Last edited by Lotus99; 12-09-2021 at 04:08 PM.. |
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Also, the Cupholder LED is missing also but can be easily retrofitted: Missing ambient light above cup holders on F82 https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1381269 |
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12-09-2021, 04:07 PM | #14 |
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Wait, how would that even make sense / work? The outlet is ON whenever the car is running... Are you suggesting that it would know when there's a draw on the socket and light up the ring???
Whether you are using the socket or not has nothing to do with when the ring would illuminate... (Since we now know unfortunately that it does not in this car) Like all the lighting behind the dash, including the buttons and switches, it's controlled by whether your interior lights are on or not based on the light sensor. The brightness of which is controlled by the dimmer thumbwheel on the Headlight switch. . Last edited by Lotus99; 12-09-2021 at 04:19 PM.. |
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I guess its better than what they did with the last Z28.
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Sometimes, that's what they do. I know the Headlight switches for a lot of BMW's are like that... There's a blank button over the Rear foglight switch, as it's not required in NA (and drivers here are imbeciles to use it properly), but the wiring is all there to the rear foglight, and if you just get a Euro button for it, it works! Quote:
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I never looked deeply into the specs, but I thought it was only a few minor functional things they'd left out? Like the centre armrest that doesn't open up... CA is a HUGE feature that I've had – and loved – since 2000! OMG, I could not do without it on my DD! I haven't pulled out a keyfob in like 20 years! It's in my man purse all the time! suit on! |
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Sometimes, BMW "bins" some of functions, where the LED is there deadheading but just decoded from operation. But it really is a hit or miss, dependent on your vehicle, region and model year, so I can't confirm with certainty. The only way to know for sure is to actually pull out the socket and check to see if an LED is there or it's just a translucent trim. Then you can just run power to socket and you're go to go. If not, you have to purchase a socket with the illuminating ring, LED included and tap into the rocker switch for power. Instead of binning, I assume to save a buck, BMW just doesn't include the LED altogether. Like for instance, this US spec headlight switch below, were the LED behind the blank button is omitted, where it is not necessary. Like I said, it's the luck of the draw.. 😗 https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=26388409 As far as the cup holder light goes, you need to purchase the actual part and wire harness, with the LED and it pops right in. No drilling involve. There is already an opening there for the LED but it's just currently replaced by a blank cover. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=21578944 |
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