Hello,

I would like to install a 12V socket in the hood of my new 420CDI W211, built in June 2008. Any hints or advise?

Is the hole for the socket already machined somewhere, or do I have to drill?

thanks in advance,

any picture would be also appreciated.

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My car: E-class 420CDI, 2008, W211, V8, 180 000km

Wife's one: C-class 220CDI Sport Coupé, Euro, 2002, W203. 345 000km

Son's one: GLK class, 220CDI, 2009, W204

Sold: E-class 260E, 1988, W124, Wonderfull car sold after 489 000 kilometres of reliable services (engine M103, clutch, brake system and 5 speed manual gear box all original).

Sold: E-class, 320CDI, W210, 2000, 225 000km

The hood? What are you talking about?? Why would you need an outlet on the hood??

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Oh, you want a socket on the inside of the hood so you can use 12v lights and tools? Is that right?

Just be sure to fuse the line! Never run a +12v power line without making sure it is fused near the beginning of the line, unless you like putting out fires.

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Thank you for replies, my english is not good enough may be I confused everone.

I want to put the sokket where we put the luggages ( in the back) and not where the engine sits. the BOOT i believe

I will put a fuse to protect the line.

regards

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Keep us posted especially if your problem is solved
Present cars:
My car: E-class 420CDI, 2008, W211, V8, 180 000km

Wife's one: C-class 220CDI Sport Coupé, Euro, 2002, W203. 345 000km

Son's one: GLK class, 220CDI, 2009, W204

Sold: E-class 260E, 1988, W124, Wonderfull car sold after 489 000 kilometres of reliable services (engine M103, clutch, brake system and 5 speed manual gear box all original).

Sold: E-class, 320CDI, W210, 2000, 225 000km

NOBODY???

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Keep us posted especially if your problem is solved
Present cars:
My car: E-class 420CDI, 2008, W211, V8, 180 000km

Wife's one: C-class 220CDI Sport Coupé, Euro, 2002, W203. 345 000km

Son's one: GLK class, 220CDI, 2009, W204

Sold: E-class 260E, 1988, W124, Wonderfull car sold after 489 000 kilometres of reliable services (engine M103, clutch, brake system and 5 speed manual gear box all original).

Sold: E-class, 320CDI, W210, 2000, 225 000km

Salut,
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Bonjour, merci pour votre aide.

effectivement je souhaite installer une prise 12volts dans le coffre arriere de ma nouvelle, W211 420CDI, et demande si quelqu'un peut me dire si le trou est déja percé dans la carrosserie et si quelqu'un a des photos pour indiquer où il est.

Bonne journée

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Keep us posted especially if your problem is solved
Present cars:
My car: E-class 420CDI, 2008, W211, V8, 180 000km

Wife's one: C-class 220CDI Sport Coupé, Euro, 2002, W203. 345 000km

Son's one: GLK class, 220CDI, 2009, W204

Sold: E-class 260E, 1988, W124, Wonderfull car sold after 489 000 kilometres of reliable services (engine M103, clutch, brake system and 5 speed manual gear box all original).

Sold: E-class, 320CDI, W210, 2000, 225 000km

FYI, aftermarket stereo installers run 12V to the trunk all the time to power amplifiers, equalizers, etc. No big deal.

You figure out what you will be powering to know the amp draw, you decide then to use 1/0 gauge, 4/0, or 8/0 wire, then buy the components (connector, fuse holder, wire, etc), and then take an afternoon to pull the wire from the battery through a rubber grommet in the firewall, through the dash, under the carpet in the plastic wiring channel, and through a grommet into the trunk (you may have to drill a hole). Decide where you want the 12v outlet, mount it, and wire it.

http://www.crutchfield.com/g_714/Power-Cable-Terminals-Clips.html?tp=2357

Install the fuse in the holder under the hood.

Done.

Tres facile