Adding Bluetooth connectivity to my 2002 BMW X5, getting switched 12V power from the glove box 12v torch socket.
All wires hidden and no ugly socket on show.
Two reasons I don't just plug into the 12V socket
1. The cig socket in a BMW E53 X5 is permanently live. Even with car key out of ignition the cig socket will still be live. Leaving the transmitter on all the time = come back to a flat battery.
2. I personally don't like any Cig socket on show, having things plugged in to it spoiled the line and minimalist look.
I paid £13.99 here [ Ссылка ]
I chopped off the cig lighter plug, you can always just plug it into the cig socket and it will work without any modifications
