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Mar 17th, 2016, 14:38 | #1 |
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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. |
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Mar 17th, 2016, 14:44 | #2 |
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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.
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Mar 17th, 2016, 17:32 | #3 |
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Thanks for the info, just wondering what MY is your XC60. Thanks Ronkt04
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Mar 17th, 2016, 19:17 | #5 |
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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. |
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Apr 16th, 2019, 20:17 | #7 |
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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. |
Apr 19th, 2019, 16:02 | #8 |
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Check your handbook for correct information but the cargo socket on our V50 and XC60 are permanently live.
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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. |
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