steph280

I was searching for a location to plug in a 12v accessory and found posts mentioning people using the 12v plug inside glove compartment. I looked and looked but couldn't find one in our car, except what looks like a covered up hole on the right side. Peeking through the side opening confirms nothing is wired to the back.

I couldn't tap into other 12v sources since this accessory has a built in step down voltage regulator in the plug, and thus need to be plugged into the cigarette lighter type of port.

Does this plug in glove compartment require some option we didn't get, or was it a victim of cost savings in the 2012's?

BenzV12

Was there any ? lol

Neither 12V socket nor USB port are there available in my 2012 W212 . No problem because there is one in the center console and in storage box there is a usb port too

steph280

I was hoping I didn't have to use the one in center console, since the lid would have to be left open permanently.

K-A

Actually it's also in the rear compartment under the vents.

steph280

Yes I know that, as well as the one in trunk. But the wire run is way too long to those locations from the windshield.

K-A does your 2011 have a plug in the glove compartment?

K-A

Hmm, I'll check mine and let you know. I'm out of town 'till Friday. I have the optional 115V outlet and as far as I know that one is only at the rear (next to the 12V).

listerone

Mine has...the cigarette lighter outlet,an outlet in the back seat,one in the trunk and one in the glove compartment...in the upper right IIRC (but can't recall for sure).I don't have a 115v outlet.

steph280

Cool thanks.

I was just curious if they removed it on 2012, and sounds like they did. Not much we can do about it.

K-A

Ahh, the old "cost cut minor details every MY" trick. Just in time for the facelift. You want to get in on a little secret? For every big thing they improve on a facelift, there are several little things they cost cut out, that most non-car-savvy's won't notice. The W211 is a great example. Lots of little things were cost cut for the facelift, to coincide with the obvious several improvements.

Busta Riles

It's not a big deal to have one installed in the glove box or underneath it. Take it to the dealer & ask them to put one in.

steph280

Can't wait to hear how much they'll charge for that...

neverlose

Hate to thread highjack but it hasn't been posted to in awhile and seemed somewhat on topic.

So this may be a dumb question but a quick search didn't reveal any quick answers. I have a 2011 e350 P1.. is the only port available in my car the "proprietary" MB port in the glove box. I haven't seen a USB port at all. The owners manual would lead you to believe that one should be in the glove box but I am not seeing it. I'd rather not have to pony up the 25 bucks for an adapter if I don't have to.

ghstudio

I have a late (july 2011) build with comand 4.5. There is both the mercedes proprietary plug AND a USB port in the center console. I use the USB to recharge (or just plug in) my phone. There were a number of running changes in the 2011 builds. It's possible that when they first moved the mercedes plug to the console, they forgot to move the USB plug. Talk to mercedes and see if they will install it for you....either in the glove box or the center console.

neverlose

Weird, unless it is very well hidden I don't have a USB port in the console. I know mine is an early 2011 build, forget the exact month.

pdjv

If your car is like mine (02/11 build) there is no USB port in the glove box - you have to buy an adapter cable that connects to the (oddball) proprietary M-B port.

ImInPA

Weren't the USB/iPod and 12 volt socket moved to the center console? My 2011 had them in the glove box, but, a recent drive in a 2013 loaner, I noticed they had moved this from the glove box to the center console.

ghstudio

The plugs were moved from the glove box to the center console in July 2011 on the 2011's as a running change, in concert with installing comand 4.5 because they ran out of comand 4.0 parts.

Arrie

Nice to have an older 2010 model. I have the 12 V and MB connection in the glove box just like I had in my early 2011 model. I have the standard cable for the iPhone that came with the car and I purchased a cable with USB to connect in the glove box.

With these connections I can just connect my phone and leave it in the glove box as I don't use the phone for texting or email while driving.

tdisedanman

My brother in law and I just got two CPO 2011 E350 bluetecs. His was manufactred in sept 2010 and has the power adapter in the glovebox along
With his ipod adapter but no usb slot. Mine was manufactured in august 2011 and does not have the power supply in the glovebox. I do have a usb
Port and ipad adapter in the center console.

Arrie

For this part your car is a 2012 model, perhaps the whole car is but was sold as a 2011.

RSIKR

I used the jack in the glove compartment to power my V1 radar detector. The power conductors leave via the right side of the glove box door. The power wire is concealed behind the trim on the A pillar post, under the trim at the top of the windshield and comes out near the rear view mirror. The pigtail for the detector stores behind the passenger side second visor. V1 stores in the glove compartment. Plug the pigtail into the V1, clip onto the driver's side visor leveled out so the antennas can see fore and aft and plug in the power in the glove box. Done. Takes less time than telling about it.

This entire wiring procedure required no drilling, removal or cutting of anything. A popsicle stick or comb tucks the power wire behind the trim.

The jack in the glove compartment was very handy for my purposes.

raja777m

reviving an old thread
Did I read a 12v socket in the trunk?
I have cigarette lighter package, so, a 12V below the radio.
1. Then a 12V below the air vents for the rear seat passengers(is that 115V by default?).
2. Where do I find the 3rd 12v socket in the trunk. Is that still available for 2014 Facelifted W212 or it got removed completely?

Planning to add this to the car, for that occasional use. Even though the front 12V will be enough, soon it'll be used for the DashCam, dedicated.

http://www.amazon.com/Foval-Power-In...ustomerReviews

And for the cellphone charging, I'm using the dedicated (to this car) iPhone charging cable with the USB port inside the center glove box.

Thanks.

belarus27

my 10 model has 4 12v
glove box
center console by cup holders
one for rear passengers by air vents
and 1 in the trunk , right where the net/first aid kit at

tresean1

Wow, you do a lot of thread reviving bro
I think they removed our charger from the glove box. The 3rd 12v charger in the trunk is on the sidewall, near the net and cubby opening.


That adapter is handy, but make sure to unplug it when you exit the vehicle.

raja777m

yes, they have USB and another PCI cable(that topic is for another day).

gotta look there properly.

Not sure I did the test correctly, but the lighter socket doesn't draw power when the car is off / lock the doors and walk away.