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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 03:25 AM
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Anyone know what the socket is on the left had side of the glove box ? Is that the Ipod adapter ?
I looked through car manual however it did not say..
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 03:27 AM
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It could well be the torch plug in point. Although on my R/H drive car its on the right of the glove box.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Dandle' post='824379' date='Mar 23 2009, 06:27 AM
It could well be the torch plug in point. Although on my R/H drive car its on the right of the glove box.
I need to get my lazy ass into the garage and take a picture.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 03:47 AM
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well that was embarrassing I checked again and you were correct it was the torch plug...
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by James_2008_535' post='824384' date='Mar 23 2009, 07:47 AM
well that was embarrassing I checked again and you were correct it was the torch plug...
There is also an adapter available to convert that plug to a 12v power source> http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?part=82%2...200%20004%20073 <
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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I think you are refering to the plug for the flash light, and I also have the adapter that the previous post is refering to.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='824462' date='Mar 23 2009, 10:13 AM
I think you are refering to the plug for the flash light, and I also have the adapter that the previous post is refering to.
Definitely for a flashlight. You shouldn't be using "torches" inside your car. Open flames are bad the the interior. (yes, I know a torch is a flashlight on the other side of the pond).
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Originally Posted by pointerman' post='824471' date='Mar 23 2009, 11:33 AM
Definitely for a flashlight. You shouldn't be using "torches" inside your car. Open flames are bad the the interior. (yes, I know a torch is a flashlight on the other side of the pond).
It's a torch over here too...depends on who you ask!

Cool I want to get one of those adapters..
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by James_2008_535' post='824378' date='Mar 23 2009, 06:25 AM
Car 2008 535

Anyone know what the socket is on the left had side of the glove box ? Is that the Ipod adapter ?
I looked through car manual however it did not say..

This is where you can plug in the optional Flux Capacitor. Which of course only activates at 88 MPH.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='824478' date='Mar 23 2009, 09:47 AM
It's a torch over here too...depends on who you ask!

Cool I want to get one of those adapters..
I got my adapter from the dealership they aren't very expensive. I find though that I don't use it very much because I have the other aux plug under the dash on the passsenger side and the 2 in the back. I used the adapter a lot more when I had my e46.
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