[Bronze]

Howdy ladies and gents,

I have on order an "oddments tray" which I plan to install in place of the ashtray on my 2008 E90. Some folks have indicated that some cars have had thei consoles built with the tray, and the 12V power point was relocated by BMW to a side panel somewhere (same general area.

My question is has anyone who installed their oddments tray also attempted the 12V power point relocation, too? Otherwise, I'll just tie off the 12V point safely and live without it (and probably install the rear console panel adding them there!).

[BOBKUR]

Did the tray but did not try power outlet. To much hassle to take out original lighter.

[MrRager]

why dont you just do this?

[Bronze]

Originally Posted by MrRager

why dont you just do this?

That's part 2 of 2 for my central console, which restores a 12V at least somewhere, if the replacement further upfront isn't worth the effort or cost. That looks nice, with either the drawer down below, or just the open shelf.

[MrRager]

in the pic the drawer just isnt installed, the normal ashtray is there usually. this is a oem part

[blackbeast06]

you can buy the trim piece that goes under the glove box. it is where the lci cigarette lighter goes into and it's 20 dollars

[Bronze]

Originally Posted by blackbeast06

you can buy the trim piece that goes under the glove box. it is where the lci cigarette lighter goes into and it's 20 dollars

Very cool info! Do you happen to have the p/n? Do you think the wiring harness is long enough to feed the new trim panel?

I haven't done the back of the console yet, I've just been living with the 12V in the armrest, which is somewhat annoying because it's not hot at all times, it switches off with ignition power. I don't remember if the ashtray 12V is switched or hot all the time.

[BOBKUR]

Originally Posted by Bronze

Very cool info! Do you happen to have the p/n? Do you think the wiring harness is long enough to feed the new trim panel?

I haven't done the back of the console yet, I've just been living with the 12V in the armrest, which is somewhat annoying because it's not hot at all times, it switches off with ignition power. I don't remember if the ashtray 12V is switched or hot all the time.

ash tray is switched.

[BOBKUR]

Originally Posted by Bronze

Very cool info! Do you happen to have the p/n? Do you think the wiring harness is long enough to feed the new trim panel?

I haven't done the back of the console yet, I've just been living with the 12V in the armrest, which is somewhat annoying because it's not hot at all times, it switches off with ignition power. I don't remember if the ashtray 12V is switched or hot all the time.

Check the DIY pages for rear seat outlets, shows how to, and part #'s.