[steveharman]

I just noticed a "cigarette lighter" style power outlet in the boot of our R56 Cooper-S (2011). Currently, it doesn't have any kind of plug or cover - should there be one? And if so does anyone know what it might be called, to help me search? ;-)

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Smoothdriver]

I just noticed a "cigarette lighter" style power outlet in the boot of our R56 Cooper-S (2011). Currently, it doesn't have any kind of plug or cover - should there be one? And if so does anyone know what it might be called, to help me search? ;-)

Thanks,

Steve

MINI BMW Cigarette Lighter Blank Covering Cap Insert Stopper Plug 5116 8222183 | eBay

Generation 1 (Gen 1) - Has a normal Ignition Key, and the Headlights attached to bonnet so when bonnet opened, headlights point to the sky. Generation 2 (Gen 2) - Has a Circular Keyless Ignition Fob, and the Headlights attached to car body so when bonnet opened, you have two holes in bonnet...

www.ebay.co.uk

I bought a couple from a Chinese supplier, but they don't fit properly and fall out.

 

[steveharman]

I love this forum. ;-)

Many thanks!

 

[knt]

MINI BMW Cigarette Lighter Blank Covering Cap Insert Stopper Plug 5116 8222183 | eBay

Generation 1 (Gen 1) - Has a normal Ignition Key, and the Headlights attached to bonnet so when bonnet opened, headlights point to the sky. Generation 2 (Gen 2) - Has a Circular Keyless Ignition Fob, and the Headlights attached to car body so when bonnet opened, you have two holes in bonnet...

www.ebay.co.uk

I bought a couple from a Chinese supplier, but they don't fit properly and fall out.

Simple enough part to copy and make and yet still doesn't fit .

And yet people still buy cheap Chinese parts for critical car parts .

 

[Mr.Whippy]

Cork from a wine bottle maybe ? If that's too small try a Champagne cork - a bit classier.

Should be blanked off if you're not using it regardless - if anything metal falls in then it's going to blow a fuse.

Dave.