Power wiring under the glove box

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Jul 4, 2008 | 03:29 PM

mikkoworld

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Hi guys

Does anyone know which wire under the glove box gives strong jumper power? I need 13-16V supply for equipment but can't find out which one gives strong power supply when the ignition is pushed on.

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Jul 4, 2008 | 06:34 PM

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The fuse block is behind the glove box. I believe that the the top row of fuses is on all the time and the bottom row is switched. Use any space. Just use a stakon tab to stick in the upper part and put a inline fuse in the circuit.

Jul 4, 2008 | 08:15 PM

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Grab power from power slot under passenger foot well.

Jul 4, 2008 | 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by my530i' post='616691' date='Jul 5 2008, 12:15 AM

Grab power from power slot under passenger foot well.

I'm not sure that power slot/socket is standard on cars outside the USA...

Jul 11, 2008 | 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='616702' date='Jul 5 2008, 06:59 AM

I'm not sure that power slot/socket is standard on cars outside the USA...

There are no power sockets under footwell in European version cars.. I tried all fuse slots behind the glove box and ALL of them are HOT. Found more fuses in the trunk and finally found 4 cold ones when car is off. 2x20Amp, 10Amp and 5Amp fuses.

Next question is which one should I connect my equipment to which uses 5Amp fuse or does it even matter which one I connect it to?