07-19-2016, 12:40 PM | #1 |
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12v Sockets
Where is the 12V socket in the boot????
The handbook seems to show it in exactly the same place as the seat folding switch, but all I can see when I look is the switch. If it's there it would be a handy place to run my inverter to charge my wheelchair or scooter batteries. |
07-19-2016, 01:49 PM | #2 |
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On this video (go to 30:50) it shows the 12v socket located in the boot to the right-hand side; the car in the video also has the power folding seat switches.
Is yours the same? |
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07-19-2016, 02:10 PM | #3 |
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Many thanks SDB. I realised where it was just after I posted the question.
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07-19-2016, 04:12 PM | #5 |
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I seem to be missing a 12v socket in the compartment below the centre armrest, right where you would want to store a phone! It's shown in the handbook, but it's definitely not there; I've got a USB socket and an Aux In socket, but no power socket underneath them where it's supposed to be
There's an outlet in front of the two cupholders, one in the rear of the centre armrest for rear passengers, and the one in the boot. But not having one in the centre armrest is going to be a pita for charging phones! I'm assuming / hoping that there's another one under the passenger footwell for the dashcam. Is anyone else missing the under-armrest outlet?? |
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07-19-2016, 04:38 PM | #6 | |
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Guess run from one under the pax dash board & try &route the lead neatly to your phone. Or use the USB in the armrest to charge? |
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07-19-2016, 05:14 PM | #7 | |
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In every X1 I've driven/sat in/looked at online, I've only ever seen an Aux-In & USB connection in the front armrest. There are 4 12v sockets, one by the front cupholders, one by the air vents for rear passengers, one in the boot and one in the front footwell/under the glovebox. |
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07-19-2016, 05:16 PM | #8 |
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I was getting my hopes up based on reading the handbook before I got the car. That suggests that there is / was one but maybe it's market-specific or just a discontinued option now... I plan to keep one of several USB thumb drives loaded with music files in the USB socket, so the armrest outlet seemed like a good choice to power a phone or phones. As you say I might have to loko at running a cable or just using the compartment in front of the cup holders for charging. The armrest would have been a better location though
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07-19-2016, 08:20 PM | #9 | |
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As you say, this is either market specific or has been discontinued.
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07-19-2016, 08:57 PM | #10 |
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I guess maybe it's market specific. I have one, and mine is an s drive 2.0d base level car. In India we don't get to build it to spec. Mine is the lowest trim level.
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07-20-2016, 07:11 AM | #12 | |
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Guess run from one under the pax dash board & try &route the lead neatly to your phone. Or use the USB in the armrest to charge? |
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07-20-2016, 09:41 AM | #13 | |
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I've been using the under-armrest USB port to charge my iPhone without any problems. In fact, it's powerful enough to charge my iPad too. The phone mount is next to the A-pillar, connected via a long braided Belkin Lightning cable and one of THESE to relieve any tension on the cable/socket. I've had it for nearly five years now. It's an absolute life saver. There is one under the glovebox. See the dash-cam thread for more photos. View post on imgur.com |
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07-21-2016, 04:25 PM | #14 |
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Yeah... It's market-specific. US version is missing the 12v outlet under the armrest as well. Not clear on the reasoning behind it...
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07-21-2016, 04:58 PM | #15 |
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It's interesting to see that it's not just the UK that's missing this socket. And sorry for hijacking the original thread Saintsman
I've ordered a dual-socket 12v adapter with USB outlets with an angled connector that I'm planning on using in the footwell socket, and then run my dashcam out of one socket, and then running a hidden cable along and under the central console and up to the armrest. Hopefully with a bit of cable management this should be neat and tidy, and will reduce the projection out of the footwell socket, as the dashcam plug is quite long and with this adapter I should be able to mount it horizontally and reduce the chance of an accidental kick... |
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Actually just checked mine using above pic and i have a 4th above passengers feet under the glovebox, might try to remove this and glovebox and try to run cables for phone/dash cam up behind this panel so its all hidden, don't want passenger kicking the cables sticking out of the socket.
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