Not specified feature of E60 Sept. build
11-01-2005, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PKandCK' date='Nov 1 2005, 03:13 PM
[quote name='stream' date='Nov 1 2005, 02:26 PM'][quote name='wulff1' date='Nov 1 2005, 02:16 PM']very cool - what other surprises await the owners of the new e60?
they need a second one in the cockpit, however.
they need a second one in the cockpit, however.
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[/quote]Stream,
I also have a 05 545i but I do not have a 12v outlet under the dash to the left of the glove box. Was this an option or part of a package? Did you self install? Or... Am I just blind and can not see it?
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[/quote]Came standard--here's a pic:
11-01-2005, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by hinckley' date='Nov 1 2005, 04:05 PM
I believe that all US-spec E60s have had five 12-volt outlets from the start.? Two in the front (one in the ashtray, one low in the passenger-side footwell), two at the rear of the center console, and one in the trunk as described.
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Yup I think it was std from the beginning. I like it! Just enough POWER!
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Originally Posted by hinckley' date='Nov 1 2005, 06:05 PM
I believe that all US-spec E60s have had five 12-volt outlets from the start.? Two in the front (one in the ashtray, one low in the passenger-side footwell), two at the rear of the center console, and one in the trunk as described.
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11-02-2005, 01:10 AM
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There is one in the ashtray and one uner the glove compartment. The one under the glove compartment is a bit of a challenge to find. But it is there!!!!!
Originally Posted by wulff1' date='Nov 2 2005, 12:16 AM
very cool - what other surprises await the owners of the new e60?
they need a second one in the cockpit, however.
they need a second one in the cockpit, however.
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11-02-2005, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Knubblo' date='Nov 1 2005, 03:32 PM
I was quite surprised to find a 12 volt socket in the trunk of my 530xi. It is located centrally on the opposite sidewall of the reg.plate. It was "hidden" behind a small security cap.
This was not mentioned in the specs of the car? Is it standard?
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This was not mentioned in the specs of the car? Is it standard?
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Direct from the 06 brochure.
Power outlet in front passenger?s footwell, back of center console, and in trunk
11-02-2005, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Kadonny' date='Nov 2 2005, 09:22 AM
[quote name='Knubblo' date='Nov 1 2005, 03:32 PM']I was quite surprised to find a 12 volt socket in the trunk of my 530xi. It is located centrally on the opposite sidewall of the reg.plate. It was "hidden" behind a small security cap.
This was not mentioned in the specs of the car? Is it standard?
/Knubblo
This was not mentioned in the specs of the car? Is it standard?
/Knubblo
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Direct from the 06 brochure.
Power outlet in front passenger?s footwell, back of center console, and in trunk
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[/quote]I'm pretty sure that I don't have one in the passenger's footwell.
11-02-2005, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by rob525i' date='Nov 2 2005, 09:26 AM
[quote name='Kadonny' date='Nov 2 2005, 09:22 AM'][quote name='Knubblo' date='Nov 1 2005, 03:32 PM']I was quite surprised to find a 12 volt socket in the trunk of my 530xi. It is located centrally on the opposite sidewall of the reg.plate. It was "hidden" behind a small security cap.
This was not mentioned in the specs of the car? Is it standard?
/Knubblo
This was not mentioned in the specs of the car? Is it standard?
/Knubblo
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Direct from the 06 brochure.
Power outlet in front passenger?s footwell, back of center console, and in trunk
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[/quote]I'm pretty sure that I don't have one in the passenger's footwell.
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[/quote]Very bizarre. The US brochure does state that there's an outlet in the passenger's footwell. The Canadian brochure is silent on this topic (http://www.bmw.ca/automobiles/brochu...chure_2006.pdf)-- and I'm quite sure my car doesn't have one in in the passenger's footwell.
I'd be interested if any non US cars have this.
11-02-2005, 05:06 AM
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I certainly can't find the 12v outlet under the glove box on my Apr '05 UK E61. It would be very useful there as I tend to put my phone in the net in the passenger footwell (no RAZR cradle )
Maybe it is very well hidden - it's kinda dark under there
)Maybe it is very well hidden - it's kinda dark under there
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Sorry,maybe slightly off topic but I see guys that most of you do not plug in your handys for loading at the rear of the centre console. I wonder why as for me it seems to be the most convenient place?