[reyoasian]

Just picked one up last night of the F55 Mini Cooper in Canada, coming from a R56.

I noticed the 12V outlet in the front is constantly turned on (even when the vehicle is off) -- can someone confirm this?

I ask because I used to run a dashcam on the R56, powered through the front 12V. Once the car is shut off, the dashcam would turn off as well as the power through the 12V outlet get disconnected.

Seems like I can't use the dashcam on the F55 because it would eventually drain out the battery being constantly on...??

Any way to keep the 12V turned off when the car is off?

Thanks

 

[Davyboy]

I'm sure I read that it turns off after 10 minutes..

 

[KYDan]

If you double click the lock button on the FOB it turns everything off immediately, otherwise it is timed, but still turns it off.

 

[siriuszero]

When you lock the doors or after 7-8 minutes, everything goes to sleep including the power socket.

 

[reyoasian]

I'm sure I read that it turns off after 10 minutes..

If you double click the lock button on the FOB it turns everything off immediately, otherwise it is timed, but still turns it off.

When you lock the doors or after 7-8 minutes, everything goes to sleep including the power socket.

I see! Thanks very much everyone for this info!
Now I'll go back to installing the dashcam and not worry about draining the battery

 

[KYDan]

After you finish the installation and use it let us know how it works. I am considering one that is two way. Thanks!

 

[siriuszero]

I see! Thanks very much everyone for this info!
Now I'll go back to installing the dashcam and not worry about draining the battery

Let us know what you're using as a ground point. Right now I'm using a screw tapped into my airbag module (NOT IDEAL) but I can't find another spot that's not too difficult to get to...

 

[reyoasian]

After you finish the installation and use it let us know how it works. I am considering one that is two way. Thanks!

Let us know what you're using as a ground point. Right now I'm using a screw tapped into my airbag module (NOT IDEAL) but I can't find another spot that's not too difficult to get to...

No ground point I don't think lol, just plug into the 12V.
I tested again and yes it did turn off after a few minutes (didn't get the exact time).