Power socket in boot
07-09-2008, 07:09 PM
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Dear E60 Forum,
My E60 does not have a power socket in the boot. The manual shows the socket is supposed to be behind the boot tail-light panel and is optional. I'm thinking of putting in a socket to plug-in some accessories. Has anyone done this before and know the cost of doing this? Thanks
My E60 does not have a power socket in the boot. The manual shows the socket is supposed to be behind the boot tail-light panel and is optional. I'm thinking of putting in a socket to plug-in some accessories. Has anyone done this before and know the cost of doing this? Thanks
07-10-2008, 01:58 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530Xi - Navigation, Premium package, Steptronic.
Originally Posted by tosoon' post='620031' date='Jul 9 2008, 11:09 PM
Dear E60 Forum,
My E60 does not have a power socket in the boot. The manual shows the socket is supposed to be behind the boot tail-light panel and is optional. I'm thinking of putting in a socket to plug-in some accessories. Has anyone done this before and know the cost of doing this? Thanks
My E60 does not have a power socket in the boot. The manual shows the socket is supposed to be behind the boot tail-light panel and is optional. I'm thinking of putting in a socket to plug-in some accessories. Has anyone done this before and know the cost of doing this? Thanks
07-10-2008, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by tosoon' post='620031' date='Jul 10 2008, 05:09 AM
Dear E60 Forum,
My E60 does not have a power socket in the boot. The manual shows the socket is supposed to be behind the boot tail-light panel and is optional. I'm thinking of putting in a socket to plug-in some accessories. Has anyone done this before and know the cost of doing this? Thanks
My E60 does not have a power socket in the boot. The manual shows the socket is supposed to be behind the boot tail-light panel and is optional. I'm thinking of putting in a socket to plug-in some accessories. Has anyone done this before and know the cost of doing this? Thanks
I simply bought a 12V socket, drilled a hole in the predefined spot and connected it to the fusebox (right side of trunk).
Short description:
- Open trunk and remove right-side panel (2 plastic screws)
- Disconnect battery
- Remove plastic panel with 3 screws (they have plastic protection caps)
- Drill hole in plastic panel and mount 12V socket
- Unmount fusebox, choose an unused fuse (I used the seat heater fuse slot and put a 10A fuse in it) and connect the + wire to it
- Connect the GND wire to chassis, a convenient spot is underneath the right rear light
- Mount fusebox, connect battery
- Ready!
Make sure you use 2.5mm2 or better cable, and a 10A fuse.
Takes less than 30 minutes. Cost is <5€. Good luck.
07-10-2008, 04:24 AM
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One more remark: When choosing a fuse location, make sure it's either switched or 12V continous, depending on your preference.
I wanted continuous supply so I did that, but if you do so you must remember that anything connected to it can drain your battery.
Use a multimeter to check this.
I wanted continuous supply so I did that, but if you do so you must remember that anything connected to it can drain your battery.
Use a multimeter to check this.
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