08 Glove Compartment Question

extmtnbkr · 10-26-2007, 06:57 PM

As many of you may know, the rechargeable flashlight no longer comes in the glove compartment. I see the adaptors to turn the place where the flashlight recharges into an additional power adapter. Do our glove compartments still have the port where the flashlight used to be and if so will it have the power necessary to use one of those adaptors?

ChaneRZ · 10-27-2007, 03:46 AM

my 08 came with bmw flashlight.

ArnoldLayne · 10-27-2007, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaneRZ

my 08 came with bmw flashlight.

Yeah, but it's a non-rechargeable LED flashlight, right?

nexgen · 10-27-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ArnoldLayne

Yeah, but it's a non-rechargeable LED flashlight, right?

yeah my doesn't look like it's rechargeable.

raleedy · 10-27-2007, 08:15 AM

Do a search; there's an earlier thread with a picture. I'm thinking the wiring is probably still there, behind a new cover, but who knows?

ChaneRZ · 10-27-2007, 02:09 PM

ya it's not. it uses aaa battery.

FirstClass · 10-27-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by raleedy

Do a search; there's an earlier thread with a picture. I'm thinking the wiring is probably still there, behind a new cover, but who knows?

The earlier thread concluded that the wiring was not there, because he had bought the adapter but couldn't find a place to put it.

cn555ic · 10-27-2007, 08:43 PM

I don't understand why they would do away with a rechargeable one...It makes perfect sense...I wonder what idiot from BMW decided this was not a good option rather than a battery operated one...Like people really check batteries all the time...what an idiot!!! I have an 07 and i have it, but still can't understand why not keep it??? dumb

tintivilus · 10-27-2007, 09:17 PM

As far as power goes, it's really not that big a deal. The fuse box is right there anyway, so if you want an accessory outlet you can just hardwire a socket on a cord. The flashlight socket adapter really isn't all it's cracked up to be.

azbmw · 10-27-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

I don't understand why they would do away with a rechargeable one...It makes perfect sense...I wonder what idiot from BMW decided this was not a good option rather than a battery operated one...Like people really check batteries all the time...what an idiot!!! I have an 07 and i have it, but still can't understand why not keep it??? dumb

+1 The reclaimed space doesn't seem like a good enough reason to delete such a useful item - flashlight & power socket in the glove box.

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Originally Posted by tintivilus

As far as power goes, it's really not that big a deal. The fuse box is right there anyway, so if you want an accessory outlet you can just hardwire a socket on a cord. The flashlight socket adapter really isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Realistically how many BMW owners feel comfortable wiring a socket from their fuse box? I would never attempt that mod. I would buy a cheap BMW accessory and plug it into the glove box for the extra power source. Its a change most people wont miss but I don't understand why BMW chose to remove this item.

06-325 · 10-27-2007, 10:52 PM

Cost savings?

Cryokid · 10-30-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

I don't understand why they would do away with a rechargeable one...It makes perfect sense...I wonder what idiot from BMW decided this was not a good option rather than a battery operated one...Like people really check batteries all the time...what an idiot!!! I have an 07 and i have it, but still can't understand why not keep it??? dumb

The new flashlight just slips into a recess and it has an LED bulb, so the battery will last a very long time. You don't have to worry about the orientation like the plug in version so it is handier to reinstall when your done using it. Not having a power outlet in the glove box is no big deal since all the aux/ipod connections are in the center console and there is an outlet there. I would have liked to have an outlet like in my 545 located on the left side of the passenger's seat at ankle level however.

Puderzo · 10-31-2007, 02:01 AM

I just had a chat with my dealer yesterday (he informed me I couldn't chose Space Grey with my M Sport

so I had to pick Sparkling Graphite instead), and I asked him about the rechargeable flashlight in 2008 models. He said it was a dealer-installed option, and always had been. He claimed that they were still installing this just the same as ever, and that I would get mine too. I doublechecked with him that he was not talking about the battery powered LED flashlight but the one with the power outlet in the glove compartment.

Keep in mind this is in Finland (Europe), so you guys on the other side of the pond might have it differently. Still, if my dealer is right, this would mean there's a retro-fit kit somewhere to be had if you guys want it that bad.

On the other hand, my dealer didn't know that M Sport wasn't available as Space Grey when first we discussed, so I'm not 100% he's right about this one. I guess we'll just have to wait and see and in Jan/2008

I'll be able to tell you guys if he was right or not

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ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 113 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	ya it's not. it uses aaa battery. __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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tintivilus Lieutenant Colonel 26 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake County, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 325i [0.00]	As far as power goes, it's really not that big a deal. The fuse box is right there anyway, so if you want an accessory outlet you can just hardwire a socket on a cord. The flashlight socket adapter really isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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Puderzo Lurker 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335CxiA M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335CxiA M-Sport [0.00]	Rechargeable flashlight a dealer-installed option? I just had a chat with my dealer yesterday (he informed me I couldn't chose Space Grey with my M Sport so I had to pick Sparkling Graphite instead), and I asked him about the rechargeable flashlight in 2008 models. He said it was a dealer-installed option, and always had been. He claimed that they were still installing this just the same as ever, and that I would get mine too. I doublechecked with him that he was not talking about the battery powered LED flashlight but the one with the power outlet in the glove compartment. Keep in mind this is in Finland (Europe), so you guys on the other side of the pond might have it differently. Still, if my dealer is right, this would mean there's a retro-fit kit somewhere to be had if you guys want it that bad. On the other hand, my dealer didn't know that M Sport wasn't available as Space Grey when first we discussed, so I'm not 100% he's right about this one. I guess we'll just have to wait and see and in Jan/2008 I'll be able to tell you guys if he was right or not __________________ 2002 E46 M3 SMG II (sold) 2008 E92 335CxiA M-Sport [Sparkling Graphite / Blue Shadow (alcantara) / most factory options] Current mods: M6 19" reps (235/35/19, 275/30/19) / KWv3 / JB3
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