Do all F3x have the hidden power socket under the dash on the passenger side?

sinopath · 10-29-2020, 02:20 PM

I'm wondering if all F3x have the hidden power socket under the dash on the passenger side. Mine is just an empty hole on the plastic panel, not sure if it was lost during the previous ownership or the car never came with it from the factory. Thanks for the replies

erickonphoenix · 10-29-2020, 02:22 PM

Mine has one and I believe many people on here run accessories through it. Apparently it does power down after a few minutes.

Billfitz · 10-29-2020, 02:42 PM

It seems to be hit or miss. I have one, and it works. Some say they only have the hole, others who have one say it doesn't work.

328iX · 10-29-2020, 07:14 PM

It could be unplugged from when a cabin air filter change was done, or it came loose and got pushed into the tray.

You can just remove that panel to check for sure.

chowser51 · 10-29-2020, 07:20 PM

Maybe Canadian spec cars didn't come with it?

haagm58 · 10-29-2020, 08:23 PM

Mine has one, 2014 328d sport line (US)

C.Mesyil340 · 10-29-2020, 08:34 PM

Unfortunately Canadian model F30's don't come with any additional 12v outlets besides the one by the front cupholders. I added in my own outlet under the glove box since the hole was already there. Just had to buy the 12v socket (BMW Part 61346973035) and used a "add a fuse" to give it power.

sinopath · 10-30-2020, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by C.Mesyil340

Unfortunately Canadian model F30's don't come with any additional 12v outlets besides the one by the front cupholders. I added in my own outlet under the glove box since the hole was already there. Just had to buy the 12v socket (BMW Part 61346973035) and used a "add a fuse" to give it power.

Thanks, did you have to run a wire all the way from the fuse panel in the luggage compartment?

damack · 10-30-2020, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sinopath

Thanks, did you have to run a wire all the way from the fuse panel in the luggage compartment?

You could tap off the one between the cup holders if you're not putting a big load in both. I did that to put an outlet at the back of the console for rear seat passengers.

Add a 12v power outlet for rear seat https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1276300

BMWILUVU · 10-30-2020, 04:41 PM

Finally found it when changing the cabin air filter. BMW hid it very well.

C.Mesyil340 · 10-30-2020, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sinopath

Thanks, did you have to run a wire all the way from the fuse panel in the luggage compartment?

yes i ran a 16gauge wire from the trunk along the passenger side (hidden under all the plastic panels) up to the front under the glove box. you could splice into the wires from the existing 12v by the cup holders but thats a little more permanent. the way i did it could be removed and you would never know

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sinopath Second Lieutenant 230 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2017 440i(x) convertible Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Do all F3x have the hidden power socket under the dash on the passenger side? I'm wondering if all F3x have the hidden power socket under the dash on the passenger side. Mine is just an empty hole on the plastic panel, not sure if it was lost during the previous ownership or the car never came with it from the factory. Thanks for the replies
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erickonphoenix Lieutenant 1728 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2014 Gray 328xi Touring Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	Mine has one and I believe many people on here run accessories through it. Apparently it does power down after a few minutes.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8243 Rep 16,079 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	It seems to be hit or miss. I have one, and it works. Some say they only have the hole, others who have one say it doesn't work.
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328iX David 786 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 2015 328iX F31 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Temecula, CA iTrader: (0)	It could be unplugged from when a cabin air filter change was done, or it came loose and got pushed into the tray. You can just remove that panel to check for sure. __________________ F31 Suspension guide & discussion
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chowser51 Colonel 2025 Rep 2,805 Posts Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW 430i xDrive [0.00]	Maybe Canadian spec cars didn't come with it?
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haagm58 Captain 810 Rep 919 Posts Drives: F30 328d Sport Line Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW F30 328d [0.00]	Mine has one, 2014 328d sport line (US)
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C.Mesyil340 New Member 6 Rep 6 Posts Drives: '16 340i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately Canadian model F30's don't come with any additional 12v outlets besides the one by the front cupholders. I added in my own outlet under the glove box since the hole was already there. Just had to buy the 12v socket (BMW Part 61346973035) and used a "add a fuse" to give it power.
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BMWILUVU Lieutenant Colonel 809 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 340ix Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The Boibs iTrader: (0)	Finally found it when changing the cabin air filter. BMW hid it very well.
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