How to fit a 12v socket in the xc60 load compartment
 

Maybe a mod could move this to the how to section.

Fitting a 12v socket is relatively straightforward. It took me about an hour but that was being very careful removing panels.
If you look at the Volvo accessories website it list the part number 31435603 for the xc60,v40,v60 and some others. This kit contains a lots of bits that you do not need. It's only apx £37 but you throw most of it away, which seems a bit of a waste. All you need for the xc60 is the socket 31324708 and retaining collar 30653376 nothing else. The wiring is there already. You don't even need a fuse.

Tools wise you will need a very sharp knife, an 8mm and a 10mm socket set.

It fits just forward of the light bulb cover on the drivers side. The wiring is folded back on itself at the base on the panel on the drivers side. It is quite a long cable and just plugs into the back of the socket.

It would probably be possible to do it without removing any panels but it's easy enough to remove them.

This is a link showing you how to remove the side panel in the boot. Note it shows the opposite side that you need to remove but the principle is the same. http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...ll/XC60%202014

This shows you the back of the panel on a v40 which merely shows you how to cut the hole and mount the socket.
http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...-470576-3/2013

That's it. Remove panel, cut hole, inset socket, attach plug. Reassemble. Done.

Pic attached, although it appears to be upside down in the thumbnail. How do I put it in line with the text? (Or can a mod do it please). Thanks.

String bag,

Thanks for the info, just wondering what MY is your XC60.

Thanks

Ronkt04

2014 but according to the Volvo garage mechanic they are all the same 09-current.

Is it still a permanent live or on the ignition?

I was told by the dealer that the wiring wasn't there after it was dropped as a standard item (which on a 40K plus car is a disgrace but that's another story along with privacy glass, front parking senors and space saver spare wheel)
I'll have a look and see now it may well be possible on a 16MY.

Permanent live

Does any one know if the wiring is present on the MY18 xc60's. I have noticed the socket is standard fit on the R Design pro and Inscription pro model's.

I expect they are only using one wiring harness through the whole range IMHO

Just fitted the 12V socket to load compartment on 2017 XC60. I managed to do this without removing any panels, wiring and plug were taped to the wiring loom and just visible under the insulation to the right of spare wheel well (red and white live-green and black earth) with a firm tug the masking tape split and wiring was free. Using a stiff wire through the bulb changing cover I pulled the wire up and worked it across to the position shown in the Volvo instructions, there is already a split in the insulation to facilitate this. On the rear of the panel where the socket goes is a raised lump, drilled a 3mm hole where I thought center of the lump was but it took 2 attempts to get it spot on. Opened hole up to 25mm (closest to 27mm I've got) and then modified to correct size and shape with stanley knife and file. Fitted the socket and loosely attached the spacer and nut, rotate the socket to make fitting the plug easier then move to correct position and tighten the nut.
Tested and it was live so the fuse must be already fitted, I'd bought a good used socket from Ebay for £12 (part No 31324708) so that was all it cost me.

John

Is the 12v socket in the boot of the 2019 V60 permanently live?

I'm travelling to France in four weeks and I use the socket for my fridge. I'll need to remove the plug on the overnight ferry if it's permanently live.

Check your handbook for correct information but the cargo socket on our V50 and XC60 are permanently live.

John

My 65 plate V60CC is the same, I’d say yes it’s same on all the other models.

TT

From my handbook, thanks.

For the sockets to supply current, the car's electrical system must be set in the lowest ignition position I. The sockets are then active as long as the starter battery level does not become too low. If the engine is switched off and the car is locked, the sockets are deactivated. If the engine is switched off and the car is not locked, or is locked with double lock temporarily deactivated, then the sockets continue to be active for a further seven minutes.

Thanks for this info... I might check it out more. Where do you order the Volvo parts? direct from dealer or shop?

Go to the dealer, make sure you have the 40a J Fuse otherwise it won’t work.

Our March 17 XC60 definately does not have the wiring for the socket in the boot area, I even followed the loom under the back seat to try and locate it, but nothing!
Perhaps its model specific, ours is a SE Lux Nav, i think one of the run out batches, but for identification, there is only one wiring connection box in the boot lamp access on the LHS.
As we dont need a tow bar, I used the trailer supply and mounted the socket on that side. There is a little bag tucked below the access hatch with a double connector, one is the supply to the hitch. I believe that the other is an indicator connection or similar, so I picked up an earth on one of the earth points visible nearby under the boot floor panels. Just needs a J case fuse for the connection box, and a socket of course.
As an afterthought, we have found that with prolonged use of these sockets, the plug can get very hot.
Our main use is for a cool box at 50W, which uses around 4Amps.
So am thinking of adding in a better socket arrangement, such as a two pin figure 8 type plug and socket, as used on portable radios for instance for our next tour!
AB

If it’s anything like the V60, under the spare wheel carrier on the near side there will be a fuse box, a module etc for hitching in the wiring for a trailer and that’s where you work from.

Hi - how do I know I have this 40A fuse? Where is it?

Cheers for posting all the info and links on this thread. I never would’ve found the wire tucked away behind the panel without it.
Managed to fit a socket in the boot of my 16plate D5 XC60, without removing the interior panel. I have a long pair of medical forceps, which I poked down from the access panel hole and clamped the wire.
Still had to remove the lower boot floor panel but that was it. All in took 20mins 👍✌️

Thanks for the info in this thread
 

Thanks to all for this thread.

I had ordered a complete Luggage compartment 12v Socket , from VolvoPartshop.com Installed it all without stripping out half the inside trim as I could reach to where the socket was supposed to go and then tested it and it was not working, then I read through this and another thread that " The Thong" posted in and found out about the 40J fuse! A quick trip to Halfords to buy the fuse and hey presto it's all working.:regular_smile:

One happy chappy and one happy wife that gets to have her coolbox in the rear on our outings!

Sorry I missed this. The J fuse is a green plastic block that pushes onto two blades. Look up 40a Blade fuse on google as a reference. There’s a fuse box next to where the trailer module goes, there’s a socket for the fuse which is green in colour. You can get the fuses from Halfords, pop it in the fuse holder and bingo, power to the Aux socket. The fuse box is n the NS of the boot floor under the spare wheels carrier panel and as memory serves it has a lid on it. Excuse my vague description, it’s been 2.5yrs since I fitted the Aux socket. Anyway, good luck.

TT

Hmmm bump an old thread been looking for this elusive wiring my car has towbar so can’t use that found some additional wiring on the off side parking sensors? And the towing kit on the near side and in the wheel well but no sign of the red/white & green/black pair???

Anyone help the kit has now increased to £55 but it seems it comes with extras and can be run to somewhere to connect it?

Not sure if this helps but the V40 instructions suggest you can plug it into the towing module wonder if that is what I need to do? And hence need the full kit?

Hi, new on here and new to volvos, got xc60 66 plate rdesign d5, love it, want to install a 12v socket in cargo area (boot), found a cable on passenger side behind cover, its 2 orange wires going to 1 red wire then has a 10a fuse on the end, can anyone tell me if this is the correct cable, thanks

On mine the cable was factory fitted on the drivers side and was red/white live and green/black earth. Without removing side panel the wiring is hidden and taped up but I think I used a mirror and managed to hook the wires and pulled till the tape split. If you put the socket where Volvo indicate the wires just plug on and away you go.

John

Thanks for reply john, will try using a mirror, the fuse box in the cargo area on mine is on the passenger side so just assumed it would be there

If your lucky and find the wires on the drivers side there is no need to worry about fuses as they are already connected to one of the fuse boxes.

John

Found it, not much cable length to play with but will give it a go, just need to order socket now then get it sorted, thanks again

That's good news, don't buy the Volvo kit as it has umpteen wires you don't need, I bought mine off ebay for £11 second hand but excellent condition, Google part No 9452379 or 31324708.

John

Thanks for the advice just saved me a fortune, just ordered one off ebay £14

couldn't find one under £30 so i just ordered the full kit from FRF for £41 as i think ill need the extra cables as i have towing kit installed and no sign of the wires in the boot....

Its arrived!

It’s fitted the wire was there all along so didn’t need the cables that came with the kit! For those with a rubber load liner make sure you mount it high enough I was slightly lucky :angel_smile:

Fitted mine only took about 30 mins, used a 2 pence coin as template, then cut it out with a hooked stanley blade, I'm a carpet fitter so was easy,

How difficult is it to see the taped back wiring from the light cover?
Second question, does the wiring have spade type connectors or a plug?
I have not got a suitable socket I was assuming that a generic one would suit.
Many thanks in anticipation.

Has a green (maybe black) plug on the end if I recall correctly… I found it, tricky but found it in the end. A generic socket may not be plug and play….

Thanks for your reply.
In your opinion would I have to source an XC60 socket or would a different model have the correct one?
Sorry to be a bit pedantic but I really do grudge paying for a new Volvo one.
My previous xc70 had it already fitted and I think that this was standard at least on mine.

It’s 12v cut the plug off and crimp it at your own risk use whatever fitting you like…..they were standard that why the wiring is there, then they became an option you could always buy an older model to save the £20-50

I figured out what was meant by the plug and play just before you replied.
Doing a bit of fettling with the wiring should be within my capabilities.
I will leave you in peace for the rest of the night, again many thanks.

tempted to do this with my v60 but reading the 'instructions' it seems a lot of trim removal..