Extra cigarette lighter plug

DirkB · 07-27-2006, 07:10 AM

I am looking for an elegant solution to mount a portable navigation system like a MIO 710 or TomTom device on the dashboard of my 320d, non iDrive of course, non Logic 7, without having a bunch of cables running all over. The dashboard has a cover plate, that might allow me to add another cigarette lighter plug as a power source.
On RealOEM.com the part is referred to as ‘COVER FOR CENTER SPEAKER, SINGLE SCOOP 51457123749’, the plug used in the centre console ‘PLUG-IN SOCKET WITH PLUG 61346947184’.
Does anyone know if there are power cables behind that cover that can be tapped into for this purpose?
Would it be hard to get a cable to the fuse box?

FrankoQ · 07-27-2006, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DirkB

I am looking for an elegant solution to mount a portable navigation system like a MIO 710 or TomTom device on the dashboard of my 320d, non iDrive of course, non Logic 7, without having a bunch of cables running all over. The dashboard has a cover plate, that might allow me to add another cigarette lighter plug as a power source.
On RealOEM.com the part is referred to as ‘COVER FOR CENTER SPEAKER, SINGLE SCOOP 51457123749’, the plug used in the centre console ‘PLUG-IN SOCKET WITH PLUG 61346947184’.
Does anyone know if there are power cables behind that cover that can be tapped into for this purpose?
Would it be hard to get a cable to the fuse box?

There is a flashlight in the glove box.
BMW sells a cable that will plug into the flashlight to get the entra power plug.

DirkB · 07-27-2006, 08:03 AM

I would like to have the power plug on top of the dashboard, right below the windshield, I believe the logic7 has the centre speaker there.
I will have another look, but I think there is no flashlight in the European (Belgian) version.

poorcollegekid · 01-09-2007, 03:31 PM

Was there ever a solution here? Is there a way to install a power outlet at the top of the dash board, under the center speaker cover in the non Logic 7 cars? I am also interested in this for my nuvi 350. Any help or info is appreciated! If all else fails I will probably run the cable along the dash trim like another member on this forum, back to the plug in the center armrest.

iBMW · 01-10-2007, 07:43 PM

Hi,

I've taken out the cover before and was also trying to find a power line under the center cover... unfortunately there are none...
Finally I run an additional wire to the fuse box...

Cheers

DirkB · 01-11-2007, 06:18 AM

I actually purchased a Brodit clip that covers part of the passenger ventilation opening, and the cable is led down to the cigarette lighter plug in the center console.

acizek · 01-11-2007, 07:16 AM

just run a wire to the fuse box... will be cleaner install. btw have you got a clip for your tomtom yet? I am trying to figure out a way to mount mine (although I have iDrive in my car)...

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DirkB New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 420i GC Lci Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: B iTrader: (0)	Extra cigarette lighter plug I am looking for an elegant solution to mount a portable navigation system like a MIO 710 or TomTom device on the dashboard of my 320d, non iDrive of course, non Logic 7, without having a bunch of cables running all over. The dashboard has a cover plate, that might allow me to add another cigarette lighter plug as a power source. On RealOEM.com the part is referred to as ‘COVER FOR CENTER SPEAKER, SINGLE SCOOP 51457123749’, the plug used in the centre console ‘PLUG-IN SOCKET WITH PLUG 61346947184’. Does anyone know if there are power cables behind that cover that can be tapped into for this purpose? Would it be hard to get a cable to the fuse box?
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DirkB New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 420i GC Lci Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: B iTrader: (0)	I would like to have the power plug on top of the dashboard, right below the windshield, I believe the logic7 has the centre speaker there. I will have another look, but I think there is no flashlight in the European (Belgian) version. Last edited by DirkB; 07-28-2006 at 02:59 AM..
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poorcollegekid Enlisted Member 4 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2006 325I, Graphite/Gray Auto Join Date: May 2006 Location: League City, TX iTrader: (0)	Was there ever a solution here? Is there a way to install a power outlet at the top of the dash board, under the center speaker cover in the non Logic 7 cars? I am also interested in this for my nuvi 350. Any help or info is appreciated! If all else fails I will probably run the cable along the dash trim like another member on this forum, back to the plug in the center armrest.
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iBMW New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 320i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Asia iTrader: (0)	Hi, I've taken out the cover before and was also trying to find a power line under the center cover... unfortunately there are none... Finally I run an additional wire to the fuse box... Cheers
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01-11-2007, 06:18 AM	#6
DirkB New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 420i GC Lci Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: B iTrader: (0)	I actually purchased a Brodit clip that covers part of the passenger ventilation opening, and the cable is led down to the cigarette lighter plug in the center console.
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acizek Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 247 Posts Drives: F90 M5, G30 M550d, F01 750i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prague iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330d [0.00]	just run a wire to the fuse box... will be cleaner install. btw have you got a clip for your tomtom yet? I am trying to figure out a way to mount mine (although I have iDrive in my car)...
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