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Electrical 12V Switched/Ignition source in Boot Area

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Old 02-21-2011 | 12:38 AM
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12V Switched/Ignition source in Boot Area

Hi guys,

As the title says, can anyone tell me if their is a 12v switched/ignition source in the boot area at all? I don't really want to have to run one from the front if I can help it. Thanks in advance
 
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Old 02-21-2011 | 12:50 AM
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What year and model? There should be one, except for a period I believe in 2003 when MINI's were built without it. If you have an owner's manual it should be described there, including a drawing of where it is.
 
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Old 02-21-2011 | 01:55 AM
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Hi,

Mine is an 04 models cooper s. I don't think it is there. Mine is the version just before they swapped to the facelift model.
 
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Old 02-21-2011 | 02:41 AM
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I can only speak for USA spec. The 04 here do have a power socket on the left side.
 
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Old 02-21-2011 | 05:45 PM
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You could use a relay, using the antenna power (comes on if the radio is turned on with no key, but will be on any time when the key is in the ignition) to give the signal and 12v from your battery as the power. this would make it an switched/ignition wire. Just an alternative if you (like me) don't have a power outlet in the boot.
 
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