01-27-2020, 08:15 PM | #1 |
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12V front and back sockets not working
Are your sockets from the front and back working? I tried to use my tire compressor in them but they were not working. When I tried the one from the trunk, that one was working. The dealer's explanation was that I need an adaptor since the sockets are deeper and are designed specially for the cigarette lighter. I find it hard to believe that is why I am checking with you here.
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Also know that the 12 volts sockets will auto shut off after a few minutes once the car has been turned off. |
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01-27-2020, 08:25 PM | #4 |
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I guess this is just a US problem, because I was talking to someone today from Europe and he was telling me that he has no issue with his. On my ex car there were no issues with the front ones...why does BMW do this?
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How do we know that his plugs aren't longer than our "normal" ones? I never knew there was more than one length. I have used the same 12v plug on several of my BMW's and American cars without issue. I really wonder if anyone has actually measured the depth of the X5 12v sockets and compared that to say a Ford, Chevy, Audi, etc. I mean could it be a few brands of plugs made in China that are short???? I think we need root cause and I don't have a G05.
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Well, this is what Wikipedia says: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto...y_power_outlet
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01-28-2020, 08:26 AM | #9 | |
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This plays havoc when ordering plugs nowadays since we order just about everything on line. The X5 is a European designed car built in America and the plug we probably use that's attached to our TomTom's, phone chargers, etc comes out of China. I just looked up about a dozen plugs and receptacles on Amazon, none had any dimensions pertaining to this topic. We're doomed! |
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Now I ran to this problem, too. OEM BMW chargers, front and back that worked flawlessly a few weeks ago have now stopped working, front and back.
Has anyone here confirmed issues with the fuse(s), or can this be a software related problem? The car got an update a month or so ago at the dealer, I can not recall whether the sockets have been working after this. |
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I have same problem in my 2020 M50D. I bought Michelin tyre pump and works no problem in the boot socket, but no power in front or middle one. I pushed it hard and gave it few turns in the front one and it does work sometimes but connection can be easily lost. Ended up buying an extension 12V cable and I'm using the boot socket.
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11-20-2021, 06:08 PM | #12 |
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There is a fix for this, I found a service bulletin from BMW a while back. The solution is to change the screw from the bottom of the socket with a longer one and that's it, done deal, it will work. Search for it, because I found it online and I have that file in front of me right now... it's an old one from October 21, 2020. The name of the file is "SIB 61 01 20". just google that with "BMW" in front of it and you will find it.
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BMW should do this for you for free if the vehicle is still under warranty, and may do it regardless, depending on the dealership.
I'll find out for sure next week, as I'm taking mine in for this and a couple of other little things to be addressed. |
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FWIW, the original SIB referenced above is no longer applicable...there was a new one that was issued near the end of last year and it has them replacing the 12vdc socket with a redesigned one instead of changing the center screw/contact.
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FYI BMW made the repair.
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