Where is the rear 12v boot normally located?

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Where is the rear 12v boot normally located?

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Hi all

I have a Polo 56 plate (2006) apart from having no boot (Hatch) light either.. 😞 I would like to fit a 12v supply in the back of the hatch/boot. I'm 'told' that there is already a cable out of the wiring loom for one but I don't know which side of the rear compartment it is. I have searched and cannot find a photo of the socket in place on a Polo (any Polo) If anyone has fitted one the cable colour coding would be a big advantage. Also coming from the fuse box it will already be protected in the circuit.

Where is it (VW)12v socket, is normally situated.

I could run 'another' cable but would rather not if it's unnecessary.

any help appreciated.
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Re: Where is the rear 12v boot normally located?

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I'd doubt if VW laid in any spare cables of that size - or of any size as every metre of extra wire costs money.
Now and again I think about fitting a 12V socket in the boot of my wife's August 2015 Polo SEL - got the 12V socket, so I've started!
That car is now of warranty so I'm free to do as I please I suppose - thought I do have a bad history of buying bits and never fitting them.
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Re: Where is the rear 12v boot normally located?

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Thanks for taking the time to reply..

Others have said they have found the wiring.. For that and the boot light (also missing in mine) I can't say whether that was for my UK model or not, though.

Is like to know where to even look ;)

Thanks again
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Re: Where is the rear 12v boot normally located?

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In right hand drive model on right hand side of the boot
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Perfect

That means a lot... Fitted already or by yourself?
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this is the connector viewed from the catch for the folding seat
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Was already fitted
I would not hold out much hope of the wiring being there as I found when i went to install speakers in the rear doors there was no cable
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This is making my life a lot simpler
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It is still useful to know where it is sited!
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You could probably pull back the grey liner and have a look see if the cables are there before you buy anything
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Re: Where is the rear 12v boot normally located?

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:D :D

let you know..

Thanks again
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