R55 12volt socket front and back - Mini Cooper Forums

petrolhead · #1 07-11-2011, 06:54 AM

HI, cheeky for the first post

but does anyone know where the fuse is for the 12v socket (cigar lighter

) on a UK R55 '08 cooper clubman ?
I've been told F42 but that's good and its a 20amp one anyway

I just cant fathom the hyrglyphics in the fusebox lid , and I dont fancy taking them all out to check, there's no knowing what'll be affected computer wise . . .
Bill from UK

petrolhead · #2 07-16-2011, 01:21 PM

Well ,it's JACKASS time people

this problem is NO PROBLEM

these 12v sockets are only live when the Engine IS RUNNING

Now that's crazy , you'll only be able to pump up your tyres with the motor chugging away . . .
It's got to be because of the smallness of the battery and the off load alternator . . .
Wish the drivers handbook had said so , I was just about to rip out the console . . .only found out because I was blocking in the neighbours car & I started up to move back , for some strange reason I checked the socket with the volmeter and there it was . . .

Bill from UK