10-11-2021, 03:24 AM | #1 |
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Wireless Charging After-fit
Has anyone done an after sale retro fit of a phone wireless charging tray to a G21 3 Series Touring? I have a 320D MSport Pro Pack and Comfort pack. If so, any recommendations?
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10-11-2021, 04:26 AM | #2 |
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Daft question, but for what it will cost and how 'useful' it is, why not just put a USB cable in the arm rest, it will charge the phone much faster and cost £4?
I imagine if you want the actual OEM parts (if you can get them) you'd be looking at hundreds plus fitting, and maybe have to get coding done? https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1621959
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10-11-2021, 04:32 AM | #3 |
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Yeah, it’s a fair point but the charging point on my phone (where cable plugs in) is intermittent faulty so have to use wireless charging when out of car. Don’t want to spend a fortune though and have seen some QI charging plates on amazon that’ll work.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284453961...YAAOSwXmBhQwhn And glue a fast charging pad underneath it and plug it into the USB-C post in the armrest. Seen a post on here a while back where someone has done the same.
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10-11-2021, 05:32 AM | #5 |
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That was me. I glued a generic charging pad from Amazon under the armrest tray and plugged that into the USB-C in the armrest. Total cost was about £15 and it charges the phone without roasting it as the genuine one seems to do.
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An suggestions on ‘generic charging pads’. Cheers.
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10-11-2021, 06:31 AM | #8 |
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I used one from Amazon made by "JETech" but any generic charger should be fine.
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10-12-2021, 10:57 AM | #9 |
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I purchased one of these from Ebay, fits perfectly in the storage compartment in the centre console...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154538874...53.m2749.l2648 |
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10-12-2021, 08:16 PM | #11 |
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Perfect, gives an almost OEM solution whilst the wireless charging option is not available.
Will be ordering one as soon as the dealer confirms that my order isn't going to be cancelled due to options not being available |
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10-13-2021, 01:16 AM | #12 |
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Anyone using anything like this?
You can't quite see it on the pictures but I'm guessing it plugs in to 12V cigarette lighter socket. Also, it opens up for NFC card if required? Again, just my guess. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Wirel...-127635-2958-0 Last edited by hamera; 10-13-2021 at 04:11 AM.. |
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Is the pad that is already there easy to remove? |
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11-10-2021, 02:29 AM | #17 |
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Hey Hoddos,
The pad is easily removed, pinch the central area and it lifts out. With regards to the charger, it fits perfectly, however, charging of the phone is a bit subjective. My phone (iPhone 12 pro) needs to be in a certain position on the charger for it to charge, if it moves 7-10mm to the left or right it will stop charging. I have requested a replacement as the charging locations for the my phone seem to change, and I think I have received a faulty charger. Only other issue is, whack your car in Sports Plus and floor it, the phone moves on the charger and stops charging. So I placed some silicone feet to prevent further movement.
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Hi Mark, thanks for the detailed info and advice. I purchased a similar looking one a while ago on Amazon (which I returned). However, this one required to be wired internally somehow into the centre console 12v socket wiring. This would have involved lifting of the whole centre console. Two wiring looms were supplied and I was clueless as there were no instructions, and the seller was unable to help.
I like the idea that this one has an on/off button and a neat external wire so it can easily be disconnected also. I have decided to buy one and give it a go. Hope the replacement resolves your issue. |
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How have you found it? I have an iPhone 13Pro BTW. Regards Chris |
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Not sure what that will look like yet as I haven't got the car, but shouldn't be too difficult. |
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