M340i xdrive wireless charging tray (w/NFC?)

Simsimma7 · 10-21-2021, 12:22 PM

Hi everyone,
I just got off the phone with my local BMW dealer trying to order the wireless charging tray for my M340i. I didn’t get it as an option when I ordered it. They pointed me to the shopbmwusa website as the only resource for parts…long story short, they said that the part cannot be retrofitted.

I found this:
https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...MtMGwtbDYtZ2Fz

Part: 84-10-5-A1D-B18

Has anyone done this and if so how hard is it? Do you lose the NFC capability (start car with the card)? Do you think the dealer will install it if I bring it to them?

Any information you might have is appreciated!
Thanks

premier3is · 10-21-2021, 01:00 PM

Don't even bother with the wireless charging tray, it's a cheap charger that overheats phones and is slow. Totally not worth it. There's been discussions on this here in the past too, save the money and just use the plug in.

RigaTony1982 · 10-21-2021, 01:10 PM

I'd strongly recommend against the charger as well. I have it, but I've resorted to buying one of the Apple Magsafe charging cables and just use that. As said, it barely charges the phone and generates a lot of heat. I've had it completely overheat the phone to the point of powering it off on a few occasions. I've even tried multiple phones and still have the same issue.

davefromfla · 10-21-2021, 04:37 PM

Complete waste- don't do it.

trife. · 10-21-2021, 05:42 PM

It really is kinda useless. As already mentioned, it's slow and heats your phone up. And that's if you're lucky enough to have your phone actually stay in place to charge. I do like it for long trips where I'm using Waze, as the phone always stays charged. And less wires is always a bonus.

But yeah, I don't think it's worth the hassle of adding it yourself. I look at it as an option people get because new cars are supposed to have wireless charging, not because it's super useful.

X54TH · 10-21-2021, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simsimma7

Hi everyone,
I just got off the phone with my local BMW dealer trying to order the wireless charging tray for my M340i. I didn’t get it as an option when I ordered it. They pointed me to the shopbmwusa website as the only resource for parts…long story short, they said that the part cannot be retrofitted.

I found this:
https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...MtMGwtbDYtZ2Fz

Part: 84-10-5-A1D-B18

Has anyone done this and if so how hard is it? Do you lose the NFC capability (start car with the card)? Do you think the dealer will install it if I bring it to them?

Any information you might have is appreciated!
Thanks

We ordered a 330 and the wireless charging pad was deleted leaving me with just a tray. After removing the tray to see if I could retro fit what you had just ordered, I realized I didn't have the wiring harness with the rectangular connection. If yours came with the NFC pad, it's an easy swap out and plug and play as you'll be using the harness from that. I'm not sure if you will lose the NFC capability.

My daughter really wanted it so I had to go after market. This is powered off the 12V with a neat connection. So far so good.

Here is a link to what I had posted.

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1856101

wrickem · 10-21-2021, 08:01 PM

The BMW factory wireless charger and Wi-Fi was the worst option I've ever had in any car. Hands down.

SapphireG20 · 10-21-2021, 09:24 PM

I ordered this and I'm pretty happy with the fit & finish. It looks stock and retains the NFC card access because it hinges up. I've never ordered anything from Ali express before but I received it a couple weeks after ordering it.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/100500...bilesitedetail

SapphireG20 · 10-22-2021, 09:51 AM

Just realized that link in my previous post was no good. Try this one:

https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/...05002705205957

Simsimma7 · 10-22-2021, 07:51 PM

Thank you guys! I canceled my previous order and going for the Aliexpress one. Really appreciate the info! I’ll let you know how it turned out.

328casual · 10-25-2021, 04:39 PM

I have the factory wireless charger in my car. It's not the fastest but haven't noticed any heat or had issues with phone sliding. 2021 M340i (Canada).

TikiTourer · 10-26-2021, 03:20 AM

I have the stock charging pad with nfc. It works perfectly with our Google Pixel phones. They don't overheat..hardly get warm. It also charges the phone when using Android Auto.. No complaints at all.
The overheating of some phones is a phone design problem..not a car problem.

RKT SHP · 10-28-2021, 12:27 AM

That link no longer works either lol. I just looked on Aliexpress and couldn't find it. could you post up another link when you have a moment

Quote:

Originally Posted by SapphireG20

Just realized that link in my previous post was no good. Try this one:

https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/...05002705205957

Ikester19 · 10-28-2021, 04:01 AM

I have the factory wireless charger and haven't experienced any overheating issues with an iPhone 12, in fact it works well when I use it and find it quite a handy feature

RigaTony1982 · 10-28-2021, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikester19

I have the factory wireless charger and haven't experienced any overheating issues with an iPhone 12, in fact it works well when I use it and find it quite a handy feature

Weird. I had the 12 Pro Max and now the 13 Pro Max, and both phones have the same issue. Wonder if there's just a bad batch of chargers?

greekcs · 10-28-2021, 01:51 PM

I have the OE charging pad sitting on a shelf in my garage. I went back to the standard NFC pad due to slow charging/overheating.

Blubaron79 · 10-28-2021, 02:28 PM

Everyone who says they do not like theirs, I have to disagree. It works fine for me.

SapphireG20 · 10-29-2021, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RKT SHP

That link no longer works either lol. I just looked on Aliexpress and couldn't find it. could you post up another link when you have a moment

Ha, sorry about that. Here's hoping 3rd time is a charm:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...75194a33J4TYet

RKT SHP · 10-29-2021, 11:51 AM

Thanks man just ordered.......I have no clue why I couldn't find that on my own.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SapphireG20

Ha, sorry about that. Here's hoping 3rd time is a charm:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...75194a33J4TYet

Sbm007 · 11-18-2021, 05:45 AM

Just retrofitted this on my G80 M3 using part number 84-10-5-A1D-B18 (cost $150)

Literally took me 20 mins to fit, just need plastic trim removal tools, and a hex screwdriver, some photos:

Wireless charging and NFC both work. I tested my iPhone digital key start engine, and the credit card digital key start engine.

Just need to code in the forgot phone reminder via the Bimmercode app (for when you leave the phone on the charger), which I will do on the weekend.

LogicalApex · 11-18-2021, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davefromfla

Complete waste- don't do it.

At least on the G30, so I think it applies here too on the G20, the Wireless charger also makes use of a signal booster that is only activated when the phone is in the wireless charger. So not completely useless...

But I don't know if it would be worth retrofitting. It was free on my G30 at the time.

wtwo3 · 11-18-2021, 11:12 AM

Also works perfectly fine for me. Using a Galaxy S21 ultra. Phone doesn't overheat and it receives a decent charge. It's not a fast charger by any means, but it works well for me.

10-21-2021, 12:22 PM	#1
Simsimma7 New Member 17 Rep 24 Posts Drives: M340i XDrive Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i xDrive [0.00]	M340i xdrive wireless charging tray (w/NFC?) Hi everyone, I just got off the phone with my local BMW dealer trying to order the wireless charging tray for my M340i. I didn’t get it as an option when I ordered it. They pointed me to the shopbmwusa website as the only resource for parts…long story short, they said that the part cannot be retrofitted. I found this: https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...MtMGwtbDYtZ2Fz Part: 84-10-5-A1D-B18 Has anyone done this and if so how hard is it? Do you lose the NFC capability (start car with the card)? Do you think the dealer will install it if I bring it to them? Any information you might have is appreciated! Thanks
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10-21-2021, 01:00 PM	#2
premier3is Major 1630 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Don't even bother with the wireless charging tray, it's a cheap charger that overheats phones and is slow. Totally not worth it. There's been discussions on this here in the past too, save the money and just use the plug in.
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10-21-2021, 01:10 PM	#3
RigaTony1982 Colonel 2563 Rep 2,044 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW Z4 M40i [7.75]	I'd strongly recommend against the charger as well. I have it, but I've resorted to buying one of the Apple Magsafe charging cables and just use that. As said, it barely charges the phone and generates a lot of heat. I've had it completely overheat the phone to the point of powering it off on a few occasions. I've even tried multiple phones and still have the same issue.
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10-21-2021, 04:37 PM	#4
davefromfla First Lieutenant 114 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2021 M440ix Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Complete waste- don't do it. __________________ Previous: E36 M3, E46 M3, 135i, M235i, 440i
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10-21-2021, 05:42 PM	#5
trife. Second Lieutenant 198 Rep 219 Posts Drives: '23 X3MC x Porsche Cayenne Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	It really is kinda useless. As already mentioned, it's slow and heats your phone up. And that's if you're lucky enough to have your phone actually stay in place to charge. I do like it for long trips where I'm using Waze, as the phone always stays charged. And less wires is always a bonus. But yeah, I don't think it's worth the hassle of adding it yourself. I look at it as an option people get because new cars are supposed to have wireless charging, not because it's super useful.
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	The BMW factory wireless charger and Wi-Fi was the worst option I've ever had in any car. Hands down. __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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10-21-2021, 09:24 PM	#8
SapphireG20 Enlisted Member 99 Rep 41 Posts Drives: G20 BMW 330i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I ordered this and I'm pretty happy with the fit & finish. It looks stock and retains the NFC card access because it hinges up. I've never ordered anything from Ali express before but I received it a couple weeks after ordering it. https://m.aliexpress.com/item/100500...bilesitedetail Attached Images
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SapphireG20 Enlisted Member 99 Rep 41 Posts Drives: G20 BMW 330i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Just realized that link in my previous post was no good. Try this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/...05002705205957
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10-22-2021, 07:51 PM	#10
Simsimma7 New Member 17 Rep 24 Posts Drives: M340i XDrive Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i xDrive [0.00]	Thank you guys! I canceled my previous order and going for the Aliexpress one. Really appreciate the info! I’ll let you know how it turned out.
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10-25-2021, 04:39 PM	#11
328casual New Member 15 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the factory wireless charger in my car. It's not the fastest but haven't noticed any heat or had issues with phone sliding. 2021 M340i (Canada).
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TikiTourer Old Member 65 Rep 196 Posts Drives: M340i, Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00] 2013 125i [0.00]	I have the stock charging pad with nfc. It works perfectly with our Google Pixel phones. They don't overheat..hardly get warm. It also charges the phone when using Android Auto.. No complaints at all. The overheating of some phones is a phone design problem..not a car problem.
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Ikester19 Captain 2124 Rep 908 Posts Drives: G20 M340ix; F30 328i msport Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Brisban iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 330i LCI [0.00] 2020 G20 M340ix [0.00]	I have the factory wireless charger and haven't experienced any overheating issues with an iPhone 12, in fact it works well when I use it and find it quite a handy feature
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greekcs Major 773 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I have the OE charging pad sitting on a shelf in my garage. I went back to the standard NFC pad due to slow charging/overheating. __________________ 2003 11/02 Steel Gray Metallic on Red M3 - SMGII - VF570 - SUPERSPRINT - KW - BBS - CSL ROOF SOLD 2015 09/14 Alpine White on Red 435i xDrive MPPK - Expensive black vinyl with special lettering. SOLD 2020 12/19 Mineral Gray Metallic on Black Vinyl interior M340i xDrive
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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1432 Rep 4,723 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Everyone who says they do not like theirs, I have to disagree. It works fine for me. __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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Sbm007 Captain 613 Rep 824 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX (Oxide Grey) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Glasgow, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW G80 M3CX [0.00]	Just retrofitted this on my G80 M3 using part number 84-10-5-A1D-B18 (cost $150) Literally took me 20 mins to fit, just need plastic trim removal tools, and a hex screwdriver, some photos: Wireless charging and NFC both work. I tested my iPhone digital key start engine, and the credit card digital key start engine. Just need to code in the forgot phone reminder via the Bimmercode app (for when you leave the phone on the charger), which I will do on the weekend. __________________ Gone: 2011 E90 318d (Alpine White) • 2016 F83 M4 (Mineral White) • 2019 F83 M4 Competition (Sapphire Black) Current: 2022 G80 M3 Competition M xDrive (Oxide Grey)
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