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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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As you know i have got a ps2 and dvd player in the boot. I also want to add a tv tuner but im unsure if i have a power socket in the boot. Where abouts do i check?

Also i want to run a wire from the boot to the rear seats but i cant see any way do it. I dont have fold down seats.
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by E60525d' date='Jun 22 2005, 02:24 PM
As you know i have got a ps2 and dvd player in the boot. I also want to add a tv tuner but im unsure if i have a power socket in the boot. Where abouts do i check?

Also i want to run a wire from the boot to the rear seats but i cant see any way do it. I dont have fold down seats.
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I have one in the trunk/boot. With the trunk lid opened, look just below the right edge of the trunk opening, on the interior wall--it's covered by a small door (or see page 100 of the owners manual!!).
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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I dont think all UK have it
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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Any ideas on how to feed the wires through?
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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See the DIY forum - I did this a few weeks ago.

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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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I checked in the boot to find the power outlet. I checked on the right hand side past where the storage space is.

The panel is quite loose but there is just 1 clip which i cant undo. How do i undo it. Ive tried pulling it but nothing.

Any pics will be apreciated.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by E60525d' date='Jun 24 2005, 01:05 PM
I checked in the boot to find the power outlet. I checked on the right hand side past where the storage space is.

The panel is quite loose but there is just 1 clip which i cant undo. How do i undo it. Ive tried pulling it but nothing.

Any pics will be apreciated.
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Go to the page below--in the current owners section, click on 2005 owners manual (english), and on page 100, you'll see a pic (not sure if UK cars have it):
http://www.e60.net/information/
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 04:18 AM
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Ive checked and it does not have it. Do any UK cars have the power outlet in the boot?
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by E60525d' date='Jun 26 2005, 01:18 PM
Ive checked and it does not have it. Do any UK cars have the power outlet in the boot?
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UK cars only get the power outlet in the boot if you specify the split/fold rear seats. Luckily I found this out before it was too late and managed to update my order!
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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Any idea on how to get a 12v conection in the boot then? Where can i get the power from?
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