[BMW DIY Guy]

Here is the DIY post

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...5#post21762905

[monkiboy]

Originally Posted by raichean

It is posted and processing now, but it is up.

Qi Wireless charger installation

thanks, sir - good work

[nico980]

Hi, i have installed the stock wireless charger on my F36 and it works fine with my samsung s8.
Now i want to install the reminder but I can't find the X29*1 connector, (1) on the images, someone can help me?

Here the indication on the instructions:







Thank you for the help

Nicola

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by nico980

Hi, i have installed the stock wireless charger on my F36 and it works fine with my samsung s8.
Now i want to install the reminder but I can't find the X29*1 connector, (1) on the images, someone can help me?

Here the indication on the instructions:







Thank you for the help

Nicola

If you pull the rear ash tray/bin, on the back of the arm rest, it should be right there. Assuming I know which connection you are looking for..

[nico980]

Thanks for your reply! I have yet control in that position, I think that on E-series the connector X4545 is there. Unfortunately the X29*1 is not in that position.

[TheGreekIndian]

does the samsung s7 edge fit? didnt see anything in this thread saying either way...

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by TheGreekIndian

does the samsung s7 edge fit? didnt see anything in this thread saying either way...

yes, it should fit..my 8+ works fine outside the case.

[Zermatt]

My preliminary thoughts on my wireless charging mod:

I haven't yet decided on the location but am considering integrating it in the cup-holder slide cover or a pocket on the right side of the shifter (by integrating the X5 wireless charger pocket).

Originally I was looking at some inexpensive Qi chargers on Amazon as well as considering the following two Qi chargers:
Inbay Qi Charger Part # 240000-03
FreedomCharge Kit # FDMC-1210

However my current inclination is to use a BMW wireless charger since they also function as a cellular antenna amplifier and designed to mitigate the EMF interference while charging. This is a desired feature since I occasionally find myself in areas with weak mobile coverage.

The part numbers I am considering are:
84108781455, 84108781452 and 84108807424
Ive seen them go on eBay for as low as $45 and $65 for the antenna amplifier.

The units are Novero WCH-184a/b/c produced by Laird.

From what Ive read up, the wiring goes to the Aerial Amplifier/ LTE Compensator (required since I dont have wireless charging option) and power. (the LTE amp is plugged in between the wireless charger and the Telematic Box)

Ive attached a few relevant documents.

[BMW DIY Guy]

My one disappointment about the InBay unit is that it doesnt quickly charge my phone. At best it will maintain battery on my S8+, but only very very very slowly might charge. If I am in desperate need of power, I will turn my phone off completely and then place on the charger for at least a faster charge with no running power draw.

I would happily replicate the charger location and install if I could find a stronger unit.

[boss0051]

I just bought a Qi Wireless phone charger from CarQi. Looking forward to installing it this upcoming week.

The product can be found here: http://bit.ly/2QoybBd

And this is a great step-by step guide on how to install it:

This will fit a 2013 f30 with the cigarette lighter in the storage compartment. Reviews have been very positive on this product.

[rlmesq]

Originally Posted by boss0051

I just bought a Qi Wireless phone charger from CarQi. Looking forward to installing it this upcoming week.

You paid about twice as much for it as you would from AliExpress… but that's still a lot cheaper than the one in the arm rest that cost me $500 when I ordered it from the factory.

The factory Qi cradle is a royal PITA that won't fit my Motorola phone. I wound up spending another $30 for a 3D printed part to extend its reach.

I would have purchased that aftermarket charger if it had been available when I leased my car in mid 2017.