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Old 07-07-2004 | 02:58 PM
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how come some E60's have power outlets in the rear and some dont?
Old 07-07-2004 | 03:23 PM
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That's a US spec feature.
US cars have power outlets in the passenger footwell and two of 'em in the rear's center console.
All E60's have the one in the ashtray and the one in the trunk.
Old 07-07-2004 | 03:28 PM
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In the UK, the one in the trunk is only there if you order the split fold rear seats.
Old 07-07-2004 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilS' date='Jul 8 2004, 12:28 AM
In the UK, the one in the trunk is only there if you order the split fold rear seats.
Ok, that's strange.
So BMW is throwing power outlets all over the car, but in every country it's in a different place...
wow...
Old 07-07-2004 | 03:45 PM
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The one in the trunk belongs to the folding back seats. (at least in PT)
Old 07-07-2004 | 04:21 PM
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does anyone have problem with the power outlets? mine are way too tight. i can't put my ionizer in the rear center ones . i used to put the same ionizer in my e39.
Old 07-07-2004 | 04:37 PM
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My power outlets are a little tight but I can get the plugs in there.
Old 07-07-2004 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Jul 7 2004, 05:21 PM
does anyone have problem with the power outlets? mine are way too tight. i can't put my ionizer in the rear center ones . i used to put the same ionizer in my e39.
Have the dealer replace them.
Old 07-07-2004 | 06:51 PM
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jimbo, i think you haven't heard about my "advanture" with my dealer. i think i'm dealing with one of the worst bmw dealers on the entire planet ! anyway, i'll give it a try. wish me luck .
Old 07-07-2004 | 11:49 PM
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I was looking at the handbook last night (sad I know) and I noticed the power socket in the rear and it was shown without the asterisk (I think that normally means it is standard), but my 545i (without split rear seats) does not have it. So the old adage RTFM does not seem to mean much with BMW.



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