12V socket under the glove box

orha12 · 06-27-2021, 02:04 PM

Hi, i have F30 316i without the 12V socket under the glove box.
instead of the socket there is just hole.
anyone here had retrofitted the 12v socket under the glove box?
I have the parts numbers and i want to buy them, but i don't know how to install.
*sorry for bad english!

Asvplee · 07-20-2021, 07:12 PM

Take off the shifter section trim and tap into the cup holder socket

Billfitz · 07-20-2021, 09:42 PM

You may have an unused fuse position in the front fuse box. The slots for outlets are identified in the fuse location diagram by a dot surrounded with a circle. The fuse location diagram should be tucked into or nearby the trunk mounted rear fuse box.

orha12 · 07-24-2021, 07:36 AM

ok, thank you.
last question, the wire is too short.
there is any link to buy an extension wire?

Billfitz · 07-24-2021, 07:59 AM

Splice in a new section of wire using solderless connectors, like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Kuject-Connec...7131461&sr=8-5

Auto supply stores sell them singly or in small packages.

orha12 · 10-10-2021, 07:47 AM

From a search in the forum, i saw that some people have installed the front passanger 12v socket, and connect it to the ashtray 12v socket.

I have a question please.
If i do the same, the power of the sockets is getting split? Because they are basicly powered on the same connection.
Or should i connect the new 12v socket to a new fuse in the trunk?

I want to connect a dashcam, i know it's not need a lot of power to be on.
But i'm asking this question because i don't want that the speed of my phone charger will become slow if the power of the sockets will be split.

Billfitz · 10-10-2021, 07:50 AM

Power is not 'split'. No matter how many outlets you have on a circuit they all output the same voltage. The only concern is to be sure that the total current draw of all the devices being powered doesn't exceed the amperage rating of the fuse.

orha12 · 10-10-2021, 09:28 AM

So my charger will not lose any power?
Of course if it's not exceed the amperage rating.

Billfitz · 10-10-2021, 03:03 PM

Your charger does not run on power, it runs on voltage. No matter how many outlets you have on a circuit they all output the same voltage. If you exceeded the circuit current capacity there might be some voltage sag, but not for long, because in due time the fuse would blow.

CajunBMW · 10-10-2021, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Your charger does not run on power, it runs on voltage. No matter how many outlets you have on a circuit they all output the same voltage. If you exceeded the circuit current capacity there might be some voltage sag, but not for long, because in due time the fuse would blow.

The professor is in the house. Good lesson!

orha12 · 10-11-2021, 02:36 AM

Thank you very much!

orha12 · 11-08-2021, 01:51 AM

Update:
The install proccess was so easy.
I'v pluged the socket to the "162 fuse" in the trunk. Clean install like oem.
Works perfect!

06-27-2021, 02:04 PM	#1
orha12 Private First Class 22 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BMW F30 316i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	12V socket under the glove box Hi, i have F30 316i without the 12V socket under the glove box. instead of the socket there is just hole. anyone here had retrofitted the 12v socket under the glove box? I have the parts numbers and i want to buy them, but i don't know how to install. *sorry for bad english!
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07-20-2021, 07:12 PM	#2
Asvplee Private 11 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Bmw 340i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Take off the shifter section trim and tap into the cup holder socket
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07-20-2021, 09:42 PM	#3
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8225 Rep 16,065 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	You may have an unused fuse position in the front fuse box. The slots for outlets are identified in the fuse location diagram by a dot surrounded with a circle. The fuse location diagram should be tucked into or nearby the trunk mounted rear fuse box.
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07-24-2021, 07:36 AM	#4
orha12 Private First Class 22 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BMW F30 316i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	ok, thank you. last question, the wire is too short. there is any link to buy an extension wire?
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07-24-2021, 07:59 AM	#5
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8225 Rep 16,065 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Splice in a new section of wire using solderless connectors, like these: https://www.amazon.com/Kuject-Connec...7131461&sr=8-5 Auto supply stores sell them singly or in small packages.
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10-10-2021, 07:47 AM	#6
orha12 Private First Class 22 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BMW F30 316i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	From a search in the forum, i saw that some people have installed the front passanger 12v socket, and connect it to the ashtray 12v socket. I have a question please. If i do the same, the power of the sockets is getting split? Because they are basicly powered on the same connection. Or should i connect the new 12v socket to a new fuse in the trunk? I want to connect a dashcam, i know it's not need a lot of power to be on. But i'm asking this question because i don't want that the speed of my phone charger will become slow if the power of the sockets will be split.
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10-10-2021, 07:50 AM	#7
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8225 Rep 16,065 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Power is not 'split'. No matter how many outlets you have on a circuit they all output the same voltage. The only concern is to be sure that the total current draw of all the devices being powered doesn't exceed the amperage rating of the fuse.
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10-10-2021, 09:28 AM	#8
orha12 Private First Class 22 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BMW F30 316i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	So my charger will not lose any power? Of course if it's not exceed the amperage rating. Last edited by orha12; 10-10-2021 at 10:39 AM..
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10-10-2021, 03:03 PM	#9
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8225 Rep 16,065 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Your charger does not run on power, it runs on voltage. No matter how many outlets you have on a circuit they all output the same voltage. If you exceeded the circuit current capacity there might be some voltage sag, but not for long, because in due time the fuse would blow.
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orha12 Private First Class 22 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BMW F30 316i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	Thank you very much!
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11-08-2021, 01:51 AM	#12
orha12 Private First Class 22 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BMW F30 316i Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	Update: The install proccess was so easy. I'v pluged the socket to the "162 fuse" in the trunk. Clean install like oem. Works perfect!
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