The cars I test drove had rear power sockets (for neat things like the "cool bag," which I had planned to purchase for long trips). I thought I had one too, but instead I have a neat round little PLUG on the left side of the boot. GRR!!! Did they make the power outlet optional on 2003s?

 

my MCS.....2002
has only the round plug...... on the left side of the boot...as you mentioned in your post...
no power sockets

Peace
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Rear power outlet was eliminated in the '03 MINIs.

 

I just went down to check, My DS S has the power socket. Not that it will ever be used.

Adios

 

I'll have to see if they are available from the dealer.

 

Bonz, what is your production date? I wonder if 03 cars are wired for them?

 

Mine has the rear power socket. (2002 Cooper.)

 

My 5/02 build Cooper has it. It isn't working though? ...I need to check the fuse.

 

If anyone with a rear power socket has a digital camera and some time on their hands, I'd love to get a shot of the wiring. I'm sure it must just plug into a harness back there somewhere.

 

I just have the 12 volt plug back there, no power socket... I want a power socket!

 

errrrr. Scratch that.

I wasn't reading closely enough. I have the round 12v plug - like a cigarette lighter outlet - but no "power socket."

That's what I get for "speed posting." I was in the middle of something else, jumped on the PC for two secs, posted, and now that I'm able to read it better I see I didn't pay enough attention. I guess it is a wasted post. ops:

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July build 2002 MCS and I have the power socket.

R

 

Okay guys, now you've got me confused. I have a 12-volt power socket in the upper left wall of the boot. It's a cigarette lighter-style connection, covered by a plastic dust plug. My Cooper is a 2002, August-build.

Socket? Plug? Outlet? Are these all the same thing?

[Mini2Go : If you do have the socket, it may be working. On the MINI, the cigarette lighter(s) are not live when the ignition is off.]

 

" ... If you do have the socket, it may be working. On the MINI, the cigarette lighter(s) are not live when the ignition is off. "

I was surprised to discover this very same thing! Isn't it odd that the lighters/sockets (front & rear) have no juice when the MINI is not running?

 

I was told by my dealer that the 03's don't come with the power socket.

Jay :smile:

 

>>Okay guys, now you've got me confused. I have a 12-volt power socket in the upper left wall of the boot. It's a cigarette lighter-style connection, covered by a plastic dust plug. My Cooper is a 2002, August-build.
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>>Socket? Plug? Outlet? Are these all the same thing?
>>
>>[Mini2Go : If you do have the socket, it may be working. On the MINI, the cigarette lighter(s) are not live when the ignition is off.]

Thanks for the tip! I will have to try it again now that I know this! Who woulda thunk it? Not me. Seems to limit the functionality of the boot outlet -- I really don't want to breathe exhaust fumes while working with something behind the car.

 

Mini2Go,
I've learned that quite a few cars don't have live ciggy lighters when the car is turned off.

But just to clarify, though the sockets are dead when the MINI is turned off, you don't actually have to have the engine running for them to work. You just need to have the ignition on. [The key has to be in position 1 or 2.] No need to breathe fumes when working in the back of the car.

 

Production date on my Mini was 7/02.

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Thanks, I just stuck my finger in there and got zapped!

:smile:

 

What ever i have back there is broken and parts are waiting to be installed.I just have to make the time to go get it done.

 

Zappa wrote:

>>Thanks, I just stuck my finger in there and got zapped!
>>
>> :smile:

 

>>Zappa wrote:
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>>>>Thanks, I just stuck my finger in there and got zapped!
>>>>
>>>> :smile:

R

 

I have an 09/02 build MCS and where you guys are talking about a power socket, I have a nice round hole with a rubber cap covering it. How hard would it be to get power to a lighter socket there if I was to install one? Does anyone know if the 03s are still wired for it? :???: