Belkin USB charger not working

vimy · 12-29-2014, 10:16 AM

Has anyone got any issues with small Belkin USB charger in their BMW's?
Come straight out of my Audi A3 where it was working fine... Doesn't power in my F32

CHCCubs · 12-29-2014, 10:29 AM

I don't have any experience that charger, but it seems like certain plugs don't work with the power outlet. I bought a tire inflator and it didn't work using the outlet in my car, yet when I tried it on another car it was fine. I ended up returning it and getting a different model inflator and it worked fine.

vimy · 12-29-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CHCCubs

I don't have any experience that charger, but it seems like certain plugs don't work with the power outlet. I bought a tire inflator and it didn't work using the outlet in my car, yet when I tried it on another car it was fine. I ended up returning it and getting a different model inflator and it worked fine.

Hmm thats quite strange... is this a common problem with the car?

gramoz1 · 12-29-2014, 10:32 AM

My Beklin Charger works fine on my new F30 2014. Charged my Samsung 5 without any issues.

claykin · 12-29-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CHCCubs

I don't have any experience that charger, but it seems like certain plugs don't work with the power outlet. I bought a tire inflator and it didn't work using the outlet in my car, yet when I tried it on another car it was fine. I ended up returning it and getting a different model inflator and it worked fine.

Which tire inflator failed? Which one worked?

vimy · 12-29-2014, 07:56 PM

Very strange indeed, picked up the newer model of the Belkin charger and all is working fine but now I cant close the tray because the newer designs are a tad too big -__-

CHCCubs · 12-30-2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by claykin

Which tire inflator failed? Which one worked?

Can't remember the original one I bought, but this is the one I have now that works perfectly:

http://www.amazon.com/BONAire-Inflat...pr_product_top

claykin · 12-30-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CHCCubs

Can't remember the original one I bought, but this is the one I have now that works perfectly:

http://www.amazon.com/BONAire-Inflat...pr_product_top

I was looking at the Viair 85P inflator which has received mostly good reviews. It uses a cigarette lighter plug but some say it blows fuses in some cars. They do have a version with battery clamps but that wasn't preferable to me.

http://amzn.to/1Ah8tSe

Orion4 · 12-31-2014, 08:09 AM

Some Belkin Charger modules have an internal fuse. Check it on another car to see if it works there. If not, the fuse may have blown. Make sure you fully seat the module. I know mine required some extra effort to get it fully seated in my 335i

vimy · 12-31-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion4

Some Belkin Charger modules have an internal fuse. Check it on another car to see if it works there. If not, the fuse may have blown. Make sure you fully seat the module. I know mine required some extra effort to get it fully seated in my 335i

The charger definitely worked, as I tried it in my other vehicle without issues.
I believe it may have been that particular model, as my friend who has the exact charger also did not work in my car but as explained the newer models did.

ADM · 01-01-2015, 09:40 AM

My Belkin works in my 2014 328-d.

Crazy thought -- did you try it in any of the other outlets (Just to see if maybe it is that particular connector)?

Biizzare as it may sound, I had a similar issue of a charger not working all of the time in my earlier 2003 330. In that case, the charger would work in my other vehicle (2008 Mini) however in the BMW, it would only work if I rotated it a certain way to ensure a contact with the electrode in a particular position.

Just a thought.

DRG1983 · 01-01-2015, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by claykin

I was looking at the Viair 85P inflator which has received mostly good reviews. It uses a cigarette lighter plug but some say it blows fuses in some cars. They do have a version with battery clamps but that wasn't preferable to me.

http://amzn.to/1Ah8tSe

I have the Viair 77P and it works fine off the lighter plug. The 77P and 85P both require 15amp 12v so I would think the 85P would work fine as well.

Back to original topic - I have had 3 Belkin chargers die on randomly over the past couple of years. I have a dual-port Belkin in the passenger side aux and it miraculously survived for over a year now but based on other Amazon reviews failure is pretty common.

feng · 01-01-2015, 06:17 PM

If you're after a slim charger that fits into the central cigarette socket, I have a kensington one which is slim enough to close. Works on nexus 5 and iPhones.

Can dig up model if interested.

vimy · 01-01-2015, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by feng

If you're after a slim charger that fits into the central cigarette socket, I have a kensington one which is slim enough to close. Works on nexus 5 and iPhones.

Can dig up model if interested.

I'd be interested to know what model this is, my new Belkin charger doesnt allow me to close the lid when plugged in without cable.

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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Some Belkin Charger modules have an internal fuse. Check it on another car to see if it works there. If not, the fuse may have blown. Make sure you fully seat the module. I know mine required some extra effort to get it fully seated in my 335i
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ADM Private First Class 21 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2014 328d xdr Msprt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	My Belkin works in my 2014 328-d. Crazy thought -- did you try it in any of the other outlets (Just to see if maybe it is that particular connector)? Biizzare as it may sound, I had a similar issue of a charger not working all of the time in my earlier 2003 330. In that case, the charger would work in my other vehicle (2008 Mini) however in the BMW, it would only work if I rotated it a certain way to ensure a contact with the electrode in a particular position. Just a thought. Last edited by ADM; 01-01-2015 at 10:26 AM..
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feng Lieutenant 128 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 328i M-Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	If you're after a slim charger that fits into the central cigarette socket, I have a kensington one which is slim enough to close. Works on nexus 5 and iPhones. Can dig up model if interested.
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