bmwrider

Does anyone have experience with this problem that could help me out?
My 08s power outlet on the passenger side (the one that works with ignition off) is not working.
I checked both 20 amp power outlet fuses, and both are still good.
I believe it stopped due to the DC tire inflator drawing more power that the outlet was designed to handle.
I did not smell any burning wire coating while using the pump, so I don't think I burned up the wire.

ronjenx

Assuming the fuse is good, check the tightness of the connections to the outlet. I have heard of a few cases where they were loose. You will have to get behind the panel to do that.
Once you get access to the connections, check the power wire for 12 volts, and the ground wire for continuity to ground.
If power and ground are good, the socket may be bad.

bmwrider

I will check that, damn! now I gotta look up disassembly of the dash, that may not be fun

bmwrider

Both outlets are not the same depth, I tried accessories to test power and some make contact on the drivers side but not the passengers side.

14Sport

You could start by testing the outlet itself before pulling the dash apart. The center tab inside the receptacle is the power and the outer ring is the ground. Sometimes the center tab gets bent over time and doesn't make contact with the inserted plug. So if you are getting power at the socket that may be your problem. If so, you have to bend the tab back out without shorting it. So pull the fuse first and make sure it's dead before attempting.