12V socket in armrest not working, but rear tunnel one is?

Yelper85 · Dec 17th, 2020, 19:10

Hi all,

The 12V socket in the armrest isn't working but the one in the rear is. According to the manual they come off the same fuse (#22 in the glovebox, 15A).

Before I go butchering the connector and potentially damaging the surrounding trim, has anybody else had this issue?

The car is under warranty, however if it's a loose connection on the back I'm happy to fix it myself. I'm just hoping it's not an entire console out job . . .

S60RDesign · Dec 18th, 2020, 14:45

Yes - for me it was a fuse - I dropped a coin in there and there was a spark. That fuse number rings a bell, I think it cost me £2 if I remember.

Rocinante · Dec 18th, 2020, 14:59

Can't remember the exact situation with the fuses, but the front 12V socket stopped working for me, because I dropped some sort of detritus in it.

The socket in the back passenger compartment, I believe was still working, because I have a recollection of powering my electronics from there. It was a while ago, and there's a possibility it was from the USB in the centre armrest.

I fixed it with a new fuse.

Even if my memory is inaccurate, before you go "butchering" anything, I would try a new fuse, as a cheap and easy fix, although the fuse box position isn't great and I found the cover a little tricky.

glynh · Dec 18th, 2020, 17:01

it is the worst posiiton ever for a 12v, chuck keys in the cupholder, fizz, a coin, fizz..

Bashy · Dec 19th, 2020, 02:39

Cant you just buy an empty cig lighter and stick that in there, have a look here and take ya pick

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=car+cig...f=nb_sb_noss_2

Sotosound · Dec 19th, 2020, 08:49

Why risk invalidating the warranty?

Bashy · Dec 19th, 2020, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sotosound

Why risk invalidating the warranty?

How?.....

DT19 · Dec 19th, 2020, 09:19

I've had the same situation, just the front socket not working. Mine was the fuse as well.

It's up behind the glovebox and you need to be as flexible as a double-jointed gymnast and use a few sweary words to get to it.

Steve54hb · Dec 19th, 2020, 20:10

Plug a usb charger in, I’ve got a low profile one and can slide the cover, not that I ever do I just want to chuck the house keys and spare change straight in! 😂

alf27 · Dec 19th, 2020, 20:55

I know it says for BMW but should fit ? -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-BMW-N...0AAOSwxFVd-u81

Dec 17th, 2020, 19:10	#1
Yelper85 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:58 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Matlock	12V socket in armrest not working, but rear tunnel one is? Hi all, The 12V socket in the armrest isn't working but the one in the rear is. According to the manual they come off the same fuse (#22 in the glovebox, 15A). Before I go butchering the connector and potentially damaging the surrounding trim, has anybody else had this issue? The car is under warranty, however if it's a loose connection on the back I'm happy to fix it myself. I'm just hoping it's not an entire console out job . . . __________________ 65 plate V60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 Auto 20 plate XC60 Inscription Pro T8 PHEV + Polestar

Dec 18th, 2020, 17:01	#4
glynh Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2023 12:34 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: runcmorn	it is the worst posiiton ever for a 12v, chuck keys in the cupholder, fizz, a coin, fizz.. __________________ 2013 V60 D4 SE Lux

Dec 19th, 2020, 02:39	#5
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	Cant you just buy an empty cig lighter and stick that in there, have a look here and take ya pick https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=car+cig...f=nb_sb_noss_2 __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Dec 19th, 2020, 20:10	#9
Steve54hb New Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2022 06:13 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Telford	Plug a usb charger in, I’ve got a low profile one and can slide the cover, not that I ever do I just want to chuck the house keys and spare change straight in! 😂 __________________ Steve XC60 SE, my2014, VEA D4, 181bhp, Manual, 67k

Dec 19th, 2020, 20:55	#10
alf27 Alf27 Last Online: Yesterday 23:08 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Middlewich	I know it says for BMW but should fit ? - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-BMW-N...0AAOSwxFVd-u81 __________________ XC60 2008 Auto Grey

Dec 18th, 2020, 14:45	#2
S60RDesign Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Lincoln	Yes - for me it was a fuse - I dropped a coin in there and there was a spark. That fuse number rings a bell, I think it cost me £2 if I remember.

Dec 18th, 2020, 14:59	#3
Rocinante Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mystery Location	Can't remember the exact situation with the fuses, but the front 12V socket stopped working for me, because I dropped some sort of detritus in it. The socket in the back passenger compartment, I believe was still working, because I have a recollection of powering my electronics from there. It was a while ago, and there's a possibility it was from the USB in the centre armrest. I fixed it with a new fuse. Even if my memory is inaccurate, before you go "butchering" anything, I would try a new fuse, as a cheap and easy fix, although the fuse box position isn't great and I found the cover a little tricky.

Dec 19th, 2020, 08:49	#6
Sotosound Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:26 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Aylesbury	Why risk invalidating the warranty?

Dec 19th, 2020, 09:19	#8
DT19 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:17 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: York	I've had the same situation, just the front socket not working. Mine was the fuse as well. It's up behind the glovebox and you need to be as flexible as a double-jointed gymnast and use a few sweary words to get to it.

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