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      05-31-2010, 02:12 PM   #23
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I wish it had more 12v outlets though. There only seems to be a single one in the center console, which means you can't really plug in a radar detector or other things besides a cellphone charger.
Isn't there another one in the passenger footwell? Haven't checked myself.
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      05-31-2010, 02:49 PM   #24
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I searched everywhere and couldn't find one so I hooked up a double in the console (when needed). I also use a single in there, run the cable out the back behind the seat and under the door mouldings so no wiring is visible until it gets to the Nav unit next to the A pillar
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      05-31-2010, 02:59 PM   #25
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Isn't there another one in the passenger footwell? Haven't checked myself.
Nope, not that I can find anyway. It mentions a passenger footwell area in the owners manual with a "*" (only some models/countries), but I can't see one on the "35si".
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it's really far back under the glovebox, passengers footwell
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Isn't there another one in the passenger footwell? Haven't checked myself.
Not in mine, just looked.

I also tried to retrofit smokers package at the dealer but BMW says there is no elecrical wire drawn to connect the lighter so they can not do this. So why are they selling the package? Didn't get an answer.

Must be a lot of elecrical wires in the area. I really need another 12v outlet.
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      05-31-2010, 03:53 PM   #28
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it's really far back under the glovebox, passengers footwell
Now I need to see a pic of an actual 12v outlet in the footwell before I will believe it .... I mean really, this is a North American unit and we are the most gadget crazy in the known universe.
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      05-31-2010, 05:03 PM   #29
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you have to look way back after the knee airbag.
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      05-31-2010, 05:18 PM   #31
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Nice pics, I suppose I might as well book an appointment with my chiropractor now because I wll be imitating a pretzel as soon as I get home, looking for this damned outlet.
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Found it! Thanks Memphis1/EandS, boy, that's a PITA to find.

Hint for others: The plug goes pretty much straight up vertical.

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Just inserted another picture above to further help people understand the location of the outlet. I dropped the panel in which it's inserted to tie in a power line to the back of the outlet and ran it behind the dash to the other side to connect to a Passport 9500ix. That's described in this post:

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315011

Yes, being a contortionist helps a lot!

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      05-31-2010, 06:11 PM   #34
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Nice pics, I suppose I might as well book an appointment with my chiropractor now because I wll be imitating a pretzel as soon as I get home, looking for this damned outlet.
If my memory serves me correctly I think I stuck my finger in a hole like the one in the picture but thought it was a mounting bolt recess or something equally stupid. Must have had the ignition off at the time. Now I'm going home to have another look.... with my glasses "on" this time.
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nice photo's

I'd looked all over for this 2nd power outlet and never found it. Now, objective completed. Thanks again for those photo's.
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OMG, how friggin blind can a person be ? I found it ! Yes, it was the hole I stuck my finger in last year......

Thanks for the pics....... with the directional arrows...
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you have to look way back after the knee airbag.
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I took my car to the detailer today to fix some minor faults on the Ventureshield. Before i went i thought i check again and i felt the hole with my fingers so i guess i have it also. Have to wait until tomorrow to make a visual.

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      06-01-2010, 09:55 AM   #38
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Hidden power oulet

There is a hidden power outlet on the passenger side, located under the glove box area on the left side all the way back under the dash.. Use your hand to find it.
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^^ WTF??? didn't you just read all the posts with pictures in it... why did you post the obvious???

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Now I have to look for that power outlet too... I didn't know there was one there. In any event, to add to the list, I was pleasantly surprised to see there are orange leds illuminating the shelf at night. Adds a nice touch of ambiance!
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I also hadn't expected that I could take out the skibag and replace it with an (included) small shelf system.
Where do you find the small shelf system? Mine came with the skibag installed so I took that out but never knew there was a shelf system I could replace it with. Are the shelves stored somewhere in the car when they put the skibag in that I'm missing?

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Where do you find the small shelf system? Mine came with the skibag installed so I took that out but never knew there was a shelf system I could replace it with. Are the shelves stored somewhere in the car when they put the skibag in that I'm missing?
It was just in the trunk for me when I picked up the car. It was a backing plate (like the skibag is connected to), and then 3 shelves that clicked into it (shelves are about 3" x 6" I think).
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I found the shelf system in my trunk, too. I changed it over as soon as I took delivery. You can't fit much on the shelves, but it is still more useful than the ski bag.
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I think the shelf is standard and the skibag/pass-thru is an option available at a small cost. I use both regularly.
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