Mini Cooper Countryman R60 Paceman R61 Plug Socket Cigarette Lighter 7052720

Mini Cooper Countryman R60 Paceman R61 Plug Socket Cigarette Lighter is an original electrical system component designed for factory installation in the console of these models. Thanks to its plug socket design, it ensures a secure connection to the vehicle's electrical system and stable power supply for 12V accessories. This is a practical, used OEM component that allows you to restore full functionality to the cigarette lighter socket without interfering with the wiring harness.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7052720-4
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7052720
• Substitutable numbers: 7052720, 51167052720
• Category: Other Interior Parts & Accessories

Application and function in the vehicle

The presented cigarette lighter socket is intended for Mini Cooper Countryman R60 and Mini Paceman R61 models, where it is responsible for powering 12V auxiliary devices. The component is mounted in the factory location in the center console or tunnel, depending on the equipment version, and works with the vehicle's original wiring harness.

By maintaining the original geometry and connectors, the component enables:

• trouble-free seating in the designated mounting socket,
• stable electrical connection with the vehicle's system,
• safe power supply for chargers, adapters, and other accessories.

Construction and compatibility

The Mini cigarette lighter socket has been designed as an OEM component, which means it is fully compatible with factory brackets, panels, and harnesses in the Countryman R60 and Paceman R61. The design includes a properly shaped housing, electrical connectors, and a working ring that works with standard automotive plugs.

Its original origin ensures:

• proper fit with interior trim elements,
• preservation of the factory aesthetics of the Mini cockpit,
• compatibility with the electrical system without the need for modifications.

Condition of the component and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered cigarette lighter socket is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows you to combine reasonable cost with the preservation of original Mini quality. This type of component, when installed correctly, can continue to operate in the vehicle's system, providing a stable power supply for accessories.

Choosing a used OEM component means, among other things:

• maintaining compliance with the factory Mini specification,
• avoiding fitment issues typical of aftermarket replacements,
• economical restoration of the 12V system's efficiency.

Additionally, using an original socket reduces the risk of contact overheating and unstable connections, which is important when frequently using chargers and adapters.

Installation and operating tips

The cigarette lighter socket in the Mini Cooper Countryman R60 / Paceman R61 is a component that can be replaced after removing the appropriate part of the console or center tunnel. It is recommended that the installation be carried out by a person with experience in vehicle electrical systems, ensuring the power is disconnected and the condition of the wiring is checked.

After installation, it is worth paying attention to:

• stable seating of the socket in the panel,
• absence of play in the electrical connectors,
• correct operation under load with typical accessories.

Configuration expansion and selection of other elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional power sockets, covers, or small modules mounted in the console, check the available parts in the Other Mini category.

If you are interested in a broader context of selecting original components and want to better understand the differences between equipment versions and manufacturers' approaches to component design, it is worth reading the analysis of sports models in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which shows how technical details affect vehicle operation.

For users considering purchasing further elements from the secondary market, a practical guide to used parts may also be useful – you can find it in the material The best used car parts – a guide to the most frequently chosen original parts, which helps in making informed choices when selecting components for popular makes and models.