[BMW DIY Guy]

I am seeing the new wireless charging station in the new(er) models.. anyone tried to retrofit this yet, or still too new?

I would LOVE to have a charging plate in my car.. that would rock!

[Arthurrs]

Someone here did it with the driver's side glovebox.
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ivers+glovebox

[BMW DIY Guy]

woah.. that is a crazy hack. I am wondering if possible with the stock parts from the newer models.

[Gabrola]

There's an official retrofit, part number 84102449887

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by Gabrola

There's an official retrofit, part number 84102449887

I will definitely check that out but also it may be a F32 LCI thing too? It would be a cool feature to retrofit in, that is for sure. I could see, budget willing, doing a number of the LCI highlight features on my 14 435i.

[Reason]

This ebay post talks about -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-OEM-Wi...-/201709771586

But also says -

IMPORTANT: *This adapter is only compatible with models possessing the Expanded Smartphone Feature (Option # S6NSA).

[kevinjt]

Im guessing this OEM device is for Qi?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Well first thing is to find out where it is placed in the LCI model. if possible, what a fantastic retrofit.

[BMW DIY Guy]

I*found that same charging "shelf" in realoem and they list cars with and without the expanded smartphone*feature, same part number.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...84#84102449887

I would love to figure out if this is possible.

[kevinjt]

So.. my f30 is phone dock ready... Will this fit? Is it for Qi wireless tech?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by kevinjt

So.. my f30 is phone dock ready... Will this fit? Is it for Qi wireless tech?

appears to be Qi charging, and would love this for my Samsung.

[BMW DIY Guy]

I have been still trying to see if there is a way to make this work.. my local dealership(s) told me no, that the "wiring harness" is different.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=84_1040

I just wish there was a way to figure this out.. I am assuming this goes into that useless phone dock area under the arm rest.

[RedSectorA]

Hi guys,

Newbie here but I think I have the video you're looking for :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRWR2Z9-d1A

I think the video is in Deutsch but still it is self explanatory.

Make sure you don't have an Iphone + phone as they are too big for that base. I placed an email to Aircharge, the maker of the BMW lightning case, for an adapter for the 6S + to that docking base. Will see what what they say.

Dan

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by RedSectorA

Hi guys,

Newbie here but I think I have the video you're looking for :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRWR2Z9-d1A

Make sure you don't have a + sized phone as they don't work with that base.

Dan

DEAD ON! That is exactly what I am talking about.. well done! Now.. plus sized phones.. that looked liked a Samsung S7 in the pic.. wonder if my S8+ will fit!!!

Now to find the cheapest one possible to try out..

[monkiboy]

thanks so much for the video redsectora!

i presume this is not a 2016+. i'm really curious if my 2017 340 has the wiring there to plug into as i don't have a mobile phone base. just the rubber mat there. looks like the wiring would only be made available in a car with a phone base.

redsectorA, i see you have a 340xi as well. are you going to be doing this any time soon?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by monkiboy

thanks so much for the video redsectora!

i presume this is not a 2016+. i'm really curious if my 2017 340 has the wiring there to plug into as i don't have a mobile phone base. just the rubber mat there. looks like the wiring would only be made available in a car with a phone base.

redsectorA, i see you have a 340xi as well. are you going to be doing this any time soon?

What I read, is your car has to have the 6NSA (I think that is right) option installed.. the extended phone blah blah blah.. I have a 14 F32, and have that useless dock already there. It looks almost identical to that video so guessing I have the correct wiring there already.

Looks like $196 on ECSTuning..

[monkiboy]

Originally Posted by raichean

What I read, is your car has to have the 6NSA (I think that is right) option installed.. the extended phone blah blah blah.. I have a 14 F32, and have that useless dock already there. It looks almost identical to that video so guessing I have the correct wiring there already.

Looks like $196 on ECSTuning..

yes looks applicable for older MYs but not new as 6NSA is not an available option or at least wasn't when i built my car. when i have a chance i'll take mine apart and see if that wiring is there. won't be for a few weeks. hopefully someone beats me to it!

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by monkiboy

yes looks applicable for older MYs but not new as 6NSA is not an available option or at least wasn't when i built my car. when i have a chance i'll take mine apart and see if that wiring is there. won't be for a few weeks. hopefully someone beats me to it!

Side note.. OH GOD in that video.. metal tools on plastic!!

I wish the @#$@#$ thing wasn't $200, but I am probably going to roll the dice on this and order, but it wont be until this Friday at the earliest.

[monkiboy]

look forward to the successful DIY!

[RedSectorA]

Originally Posted by monkiboy

thanks so much for the video redsectora!

i presume this is not a 2016+. i'm really curious if my 2017 340 has the wiring there to plug into as i don't have a mobile phone base. just the rubber mat there. looks like the wiring would only be made available in a car with a phone base.

redsectorA, i see you have a 340xi as well. are you going to be doing this any time soon?

Hi Monkeyboy,

I already have the wireless base since it came packaged with the car. Problem I'm having is that the docking base is not long enough for my iPhone 6S + (by about 5mm) , so I'm asked Aircharge (BMW iPhone case makers ) if they could create an iPhone + adapter that would work with their cases. I would get all the functionalities without having to change the wireless adapter. Worth a try


http://www.air-charge.com/news/83/19...ps-2017-Range.

Dan

[monkiboy]

Originally Posted by RedSectorA

Hi Monkeyboy,

I already have the wireless base since it came packaged with the car. Problem I'm having is that the docking base is not long enough for my iPhone 6S + (by about 5mm) , so I'm asked Aircharge (BMW iPhone case makers ) if they could create an iPhone + adapter that would work with their cases. I would get all the functionalities without having to change the wireless adapter. Worth a try


http://www.air-charge.com/news/83/19...ps-2017-Range.
Dan

hi dan, thank you for the reply. what package or option did you add to have the wireless base packaged with your car? or is this specific to canada?

[Encanto]

I'm confused... why are you asking the iPhone wireless case maker to create an OEM wireless dock just for the iPhone 6/7+? Does Aircharge make the dock as well?

Originally Posted by RedSectorA

Hi Monkeyboy,

I already have the wireless base since it came packaged with the car. Problem I'm having is that the docking base is not long enough for my iPhone 6S + (by about 5mm) , so I'm asked Aircharge (BMW iPhone case makers ) if they could create an iPhone + adapter that would work with their cases. I would get all the functionalities without having to change the wireless adapter. Worth a try


http://www.air-charge.com/news/83/19...ps-2017-Range.

Dan