Power Outlets - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

shabadoo25 · 04-30-2012, 02:28 PM

I should have checked this out when I test drove, but do the F30s have any additional power outlets other than the one inside the armrest?

Is there another up near the cupholders?

jgrasty · 04-30-2012, 02:31 PM

There are four, not counting the USB port. One in the "ashtray", one below the glove box, one in the console in the back seat and one in the trunk.

Raspartan · 04-30-2012, 04:12 PM

Manual says there's another one under the glove box but I haven't found it yet.

Zirenz2006 · 04-30-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Raspartan

Manual says there's another one under the glove box but I haven't found it yet.

Left hand side of passenger foot well, under glove box, very close to center console.

There is not a cap for it like the other sockets. I had an extra cap I put in it...makes it easier for me to find it by touch.

Micleg · 05-01-2012, 01:48 PM

Aren't the number of outlets dependent on packages chosen?

pcbrew · 05-01-2012, 04:04 PM

Possibly... I do not think so for US, though.

PrinceBarin · 05-01-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Micleg

Aren't the number of outlets dependent on packages chosen?

I just have one in the centre console.

Seems you need 493 Extended Storage to get the others (in the UK at least).

arnsbrae · 05-02-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

I just have one in the centre console.

Seems you need 493 Extended Storage to get the others (in the UK at least).

That's a bit disappointing to say the least. Shipping a "Hi Tech" car in this day and age, with one power outlet is ridiculous. I have had my 5 series for nearly 5 years - it's a basic SE model and it has at least 3 power outlets (that I can immediately think of).

Michael · 05-02-2012, 07:23 AM

There is also one under the front glove box for the UK at least, but yes it is ridiculous not having any others. One in the boot/trunk is handy for cool boxes.

Elk · 05-02-2012, 07:23 AM

Never having used more than one, and this prior to hard wiring a radar detector, for what does one routinely use multiple power take-offs?

PrinceBarin · 05-02-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael

There is also one under the front glove box for the UK at least, but yes it is ridiculous not having any others. One in the boot/trunk is handy for cool boxes.

Yeah! Just found it. I have put a socket plug in it so hopefully I can find it more easily.

PrinceBarin · 05-02-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Elk

Never having used more than one, and this prior to hard wiring a radar detector, for what does one routinely use multiple power take-offs?

Three I can think of: portable sat nav, rear mounted DVD player for the kids, additional phone charging socket.

Raspartan · 05-02-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

Yeah! Just found it. I have put a socket plug in it so hopefully I can find it more easily.

See? The situation's improving by the hour!

wmo168 · 06-04-2012, 09:09 AM

I am newbie, does the power will cut off after locking the door on these outlet? I lock the car and the radar detector light still lite up...

I want to make sure these outlet are not provide constant power even when the car is off and lock.

CasZy NL · 06-04-2012, 10:20 AM

The availability of power sockets is depending on the accessoiries you ordered. In NL for instance you pay € 11 for the socket below the glove box...

DrivenByE30 · 06-04-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jgrasty

There are four, not counting the USB port. One in the "ashtray", one below the glove box, one in the console in the back seat and one in the trunk.

Really !!?? there are that many holes ??!

I didn't even realized! That's something i like: very practical !

Can't wait to see it for myself !

keperman · 08-22-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Elk

Never having used more than one, and this prior to hard wiring a radar detector, for what does one routinely use multiple power take-offs?

how did you hook up your radar detector?

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jgrasty Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 262 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [0.00]	There are four, not counting the USB port. One in the "ashtray", one below the glove box, one in the console in the back seat and one in the trunk.

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Raspartan Captain Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 679 iTrader: (0)	Manual says there's another one under the glove box but I haven't found it yet.

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Micleg F31 320d msport w/HUD Drives: 320d F31 m, 520d E61 m Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sweden, Linköping Posts: 295 iTrader: (0)	Aren't the number of outlets dependent on packages chosen?

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pcbrew Captain Drives: 2012 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	Possibly... I do not think so for US, though.

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Michael New Member Drives: 320d sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belfast Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	There is also one under the front glove box for the UK at least, but yes it is ridiculous not having any others. One in the boot/trunk is handy for cool boxes.

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Elk Captain Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: * Posts: 894 iTrader: (0)	Never having used more than one, and this prior to hard wiring a radar detector, for what does one routinely use multiple power take-offs?

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CasZy NL Private First Class Drives: F30 335i \| E70 X5 \| Z1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 162 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [4.50] 2008 BMW X5 35d [5.00] 1991 BMW Z1 [5.00]	The availability of power sockets is depending on the accessoiries you ordered. In NL for instance you pay € 11 for the socket below the glove box...