12v socket not working! [SOLVED]

teaston · 07-02-2015, 04:01 PM

The 12v socket under my glovebox has stopped working, i've checked all 3 fuses listed in the diagram and even swapped all of them out. The 12v socket in the ashtray part is working.

Anyone got any ideas as to what else could be the problem?

SkyJawa · 07-02-2015, 04:09 PM

I know this is a silly question, but you have checked that another device doesn't work in it, just in case it's not the socket......?

(I know, of course you've tried that and it's a silly question but had to ask!

)

teaston · 07-02-2015, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

I know this is a silly question, but you have checked that another device doesn't work in it, just in case it's not the socket......?

(I know, of course you've tried that and it's a silly question but had to ask!

)

Yes mate, the dash cam cable works in the ashtray socket, and my dual usb doesn't work in the under glovebox socket.

SkyJawa · 07-02-2015, 04:17 PM

Damn

if all the fuses are ok, must be a wiring problem, warranty fix?

MarkG_M5Comp · 07-03-2015, 01:27 AM

Bloody hell teaston, I have exactly the same problem and thought I was going mad!

If you figure it out let me know and I'll do likewise...

ep22jg · 07-03-2015, 01:50 AM

My socket in the ash tray has never worked. Checked all the fuses and now got it booked in to Ridgeways tomorrow.
Will let you know what they come up with!

simon. · 07-03-2015, 04:05 AM

I need to go check that I have a socket under the glove box

teaston · 07-03-2015, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by simon.

I need to go check that I have a socket under the glove box

They all do it's right underneath next to the centre console

simon. · 07-03-2015, 04:11 AM

Bloody have as well. No idea if it works as nothing here to test in it. Will check later.

ep22jg · 07-05-2015, 06:04 AM

Got Ridgeway to check out my 12V socket yesterday .......

Slightly embarrassing

. There is nothing wrong with it!!

For some reason, my Belkin USB adapter works in the socket under the glove box, but not in the socket in the ashtray

I,ve tried another adapter and it works in the ashtray socket!!

So, a wasted hour and a half, but at least I got the car cleaned inside and out

teaston · 07-05-2015, 12:25 PM

Fixed!

Bloody dealers must have remove the panel under the glovebox for some reason, and disconnected the plug that connects to the back of the socket!!

Why they would have removed that panel for a service is beyond me!

greatbm · 07-05-2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Fixed!

Bloody dealers must have remove the panel under the glovebox for some reason, and disconnected the plug that connects to the back of the socket!!

Why they would have removed that panel for a service is beyond me!

I think but not 100% that the Pollen filter is now under the dash on passenger side. On looking for a rattle i removed said panel and on putting back I noticed I had disconnected the cable from the socket as its a tight fit, was more careful second attempt and all ok but rattle still there !

teaston · 07-05-2015, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by greatbm

I think but not 100% that the Pollen filter is now under the dash on passenger side. On looking for a rattle i removed said panel and on putting back I noticed I had disconnected the cable from the socket as its a tight fit, was more careful second attempt and all ok but rattle still there !

You're right! I did not know that!!

At least i know they did change the cabin filter!

crustyloafer · 07-11-2015, 03:32 PM

Is there someone that can point out, picture where this USB port is, I don't see any sign of a USB port on my 335d touring other than the one under the arm rest? There is also of course the 12V socket in the tray behind the cup holders and in the boot.

teaston · 07-11-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by crustyloafer

Is there someone that can point out, picture where this USB port is, I don't see any sign of a USB port on my 335d touring other than the one under the arm rest? There is also of course the 12V socket in the tray behind the cup holders and in the boot.

Look underneath the dash!

crustyloafer · 07-11-2015, 03:52 PM

Will have a closer look tomorrow, must be going blind.

crustyloafer · 07-12-2015, 02:56 AM

Found it this morning, for some reason in my head I was looking for a USB socket and not a 12V socket so could not see the wood for the trees so to speak.

Anyway, all good.

gh0stE92M3 · 01-22-2021, 09:00 PM

Reviving this, wondering if all e9x cars have this connector even if they don't have the 12v plug?

Stainy · 01-23-2021, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gh0stE92M3

Reviving this, wondering if all e9x cars have this connector even if they don't have the 12v plug?

Your revive a 5.5 year old thread in an F series forum with a ponderance about an E series. This has to be some form of a record

RENT-A-GOAT · 01-23-2021, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gh0stE92M3

Reviving this, wondering if all e9x cars have this connector even if they don't have the 12v plug?

My E91 LCI didn't have one there or come with the wiring for one. I'm sure there's more info & help for this on the E90 platform forums as you have posts in the F30 one.

07-02-2015, 04:01 PM	#1
teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	12v socket not working! [SOLVED] The 12v socket under my glovebox has stopped working, i've checked all 3 fuses listed in the diagram and even swapped all of them out. The 12v socket in the ashtray part is working. Anyone got any ideas as to what else could be the problem? Last edited by teaston; 07-05-2015 at 12:29 PM..
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	I know this is a silly question, but you have checked that another device doesn't work in it, just in case it's not the socket......? (I know, of course you've tried that and it's a silly question but had to ask! )
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07-02-2015, 04:17 PM	#4
SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	Damn if all the fuses are ok, must be a wiring problem, warranty fix?
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MarkG_M5Comp Supreme Being 1804 Rep 5,425 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Bloody hell teaston, I have exactly the same problem and thought I was going mad! If you figure it out let me know and I'll do likewise... __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Gone: F80 M3 Competition Pack / M135i / F15 X5 M50d / Saab 9-5 Aero HOT / F30 335d xDrive M Sport / E92 LCI 320d M Sport / E46 320d M Sport Touring / E46 318i Touring
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ep22jg Captain 234 Rep 738 Posts Drives: G01 M40i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	My socket in the ash tray has never worked. Checked all the fuses and now got it booked in to Ridgeways tomorrow. Will let you know what they come up with! __________________ X3 M40i Carbon Black
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simon. Colonel 922 Rep 2,559 Posts Drives: F48 25D mSport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	Bloody have as well. No idea if it works as nothing here to test in it. Will check later.
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07-05-2015, 06:04 AM	#10
ep22jg Captain 234 Rep 738 Posts Drives: G01 M40i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Got Ridgeway to check out my 12V socket yesterday ....... Slightly embarrassing . There is nothing wrong with it!! For some reason, my Belkin USB adapter works in the socket under the glove box, but not in the socket in the ashtray I,ve tried another adapter and it works in the ashtray socket!! So, a wasted hour and a half, but at least I got the car cleaned inside and out __________________ X3 M40i Carbon Black
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Fixed! Bloody dealers must have remove the panel under the glovebox for some reason, and disconnected the plug that connects to the back of the socket!! Why they would have removed that panel for a service is beyond me! Attached Images
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crustyloafer Private 21 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive M Sport Touring Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Is there someone that can point out, picture where this USB port is, I don't see any sign of a USB port on my 335d touring other than the one under the arm rest? There is also of course the 12V socket in the tray behind the cup holders and in the boot.
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crustyloafer Private 21 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive M Sport Touring Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Will have a closer look tomorrow, must be going blind.
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crustyloafer Private 21 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive M Sport Touring Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Found it this morning, for some reason in my head I was looking for a USB socket and not a 12V socket so could not see the wood for the trees so to speak. Anyway, all good.
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gh0stE92M3 Second Lieutenant 159 Rep 210 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: May 2020 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Reviving this, wondering if all e9x cars have this connector even if they don't have the 12v plug?
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