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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Trunk Socket Question
Today I found an empty socket on the left side of the trunk. Almost like a lighter socket. Any ideas what that is for?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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ITS A POWER SOCKET!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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It's just what it looks like... a 12V socket.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Yes, it is a cigarette lighter type outlet. Be careful with it as the MINI cigarette lighter outlets are rather fragile. I've had the rear one apart and Radio Shlock has better engineering. I really wonder what BMW was thinking.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Note that it's only powered when the MINI is on - to protect the battery.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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I find it handy for vacuuming the car out with the 12 volt vacuum system that I bought at Wallmart for $9.50.
 
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