BMW F32 435i aftermarket Inbay Qi wireless charger DIY installation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2017
- Installation of a 12v wireless Qi charger into my 2014 BMW F32 435i. This installation is very quick, and much cheaper than retrofitting the BMW OEM wireless charger, plus will fit larger phones such as the Samsung S8 or iPhone 7.
This work could be done with minimal tools, and installs the aftermarket charging pad and OEM rubber tray, if you don't have it already.
Parts
Rubber center console mat
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Inbay Qi wireless charging pad
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Tools:
trim tool kit
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Since I didn't have the snap-in module, I didn't have to remove the vent. I just slipped the wire through the side, tapped, and done. Thanks for the video - works well!
If only picture comments were allowed. This video was so helpful. I did this myself but took a slightly different approach. I used a 3 coil that has micro USB (bought of ebay). Removed the technology package thing according to the instructions ( this was a pain) then instead of tapping the power wires, I ran a normal micro usb cable from my current cigarette lighter charger in the front, through the dashboard and through the console and fed it the coil. Bobs your uncle. Thank you.
I ordred from ectuning and It works very well. Thanks for the tip.
Well done as usual.
Happy to help!
Just done this on my 2018 320i - brilliant instructions, thanks
Happy to help!
Thanks for the video. I'm pulling the phone cradle and putting a rubber mat for more space in my arm rest storage
Happy to help!
@@BMWDIYGuy thank you for the video: th-cam.com/video/CybNVmBY4BQ/w-d-xo.html
Great tutorial, thank you very much
really helpful video thank you!
Glad to help!
Do you know where I can get a schematic for that integrated phone panel, I have one in my 435I and I would love to take advantage of the shark fin antenna on the roof, I also installed the BeamerTech Apple CarPlay MMI. The MMI creates interference with the GPS on the phone and therefore I can’t keep the phone close to the air vent by the front Dash so I have to put it in the center console.
Great video, thanks.
My F32 has one with a slider but it doesn't do much more than keeping the phone warm.
I am getting a wireless one in front of the cup holders.
Nice, how did that work out?
Not sure why this is $50, the 3 coil charging transmitter pad are around $10, so this comes with a couple more wires and rapid connectors and a fuse but I am not sure if that is worth $40 more! Also maybe you could have mounted the charger underneath the main tray, that way the rubber mat would sit at the base of the tray where it's supposed to without taking anymore space.
Amazing channel
Thank you!
Im thinking about doing this, could you give me measurements for the inside of the ribber tray, so i can measurements my phone fits! Thanks so much.
I don't get those devices. Why this, when there is quick charge around since years. What abouy take apart a quick charge wireless qi charger for smartphones and use the coils inside? Is that possible?
Great video, offered parts and will be doing this! Just one question, is the cigarette lighter port still usable if we tap into it? I charge an iPad mini that the kids use in the back for long road trips, I guess it will only draw 2 amps, so surely it should be ok for wireless pad as well?
I would think it is ok, but I will say I also haven't charged my phone and have something plugged in there at the same time.
Hi there! Thanks for the detailed video. Any chance this might work on a 2018 bmw M4 that came with the charger? I hate wireless charging and worse of all it doesn't even fit my phone. So I was wondering if 1) this would work on my car and 2) if i only want to put the rubber mat, would my life be much more easy (just unplug everything) or would I still have to yank out that vent to get the cables out and put it back in?
Thank you!
It could work, as both models are very similar.
Have you any later editions for the same thing? I'd like use the section above the cup holder if that was feasible..?
I would say its definitely possible, but really an entirely different setup. I would guess you would have to come at that storage area from the bottom, and likely pull the trim to get there.
BMW DIY Guy thanks, Ive short legs 😆 so as a result I sit forward.. Turning to access the center control is a pain.
I have a 2014 435i, and a Galaxy S8 also. I am using a Spigen case on my S8. I measure the back of the case is .127" thick. Are you able to have a case on your phone and still successfully charge? So the distance from the Charging element to the back of the phone will be the thickness of that rubber pad + .127" in my situation. What are your thoughts?
Yes.. my S8+ is right on the edge of too big to fit into that space, but if I wedge it down in it has no problem charging through the rubber mat and through the case.
The distance between spool and receiver must be at least 3mm, maximum 8mm, optimum 5mm...as long as the phone case is not made of metal or so it will work unless you place it more than the 8mm away from the coils of the pcb
Michael DeBroux I have an s8+ with a spigen neo hybrid case... it fits with the case on if I really jam it in, and will charge. That said, I usually take it out of the case to just fit better.
hey quick question so i have a cobra radar running onto the cigarette lighter 15 amp* it has it own fuse. but what my question is would connecting this also to the cigarette lighter cause to much of a haul? like should i not use my power outlet and radar and wireless charger all at the same time or should it not make difference?
Jonahs Hernandez two other options..tap the power in the center console for the back seats, or tap the outlet that is on the passenger side, above where your left knee would be. Lots of options!
BMW DIY Guy my bad I forgot to mention I have 04 vw golf and I think I might tap it to the fog lights but it has a switch idk maybe the light in my glove compartment
Great Vid DIY Guy,
I noticed on my BMW the power is always on for the cigarette lighter sockets. Could the Qi pad drain your car battery being that it's on constantly?
Doggie Mouth great question and I would believe there is always a small draw to the pad, but without it charging a phone, I would assume it is very low.
After some additional research I think there's a possibility that the car turns off power to the sockets after 10 minutes. Going to test it later. Thanks again for the vid. I'd have never known how to do this, you save me $450!
Thankyou so much for your video. How did you think it will go if your phone has a case on it ?
Shaun Geddes yes, I have my S8 in a Neo hybrid case, and no issues charging through it.
BMW DIY Guy thanks for your quick response. Looking forward to having a go at it
Shaun Geddes happy to help!
Thank you for this tipp :)
I have a little question. Does this unit turn off when it gets too hot?
And when i dont drive my car for 2-3 Weeks does this unit kill my batterie ?
Nils Linnemann I haven't had any heat issues and it will turn off as I tap the 12v from the lighter socket, and it times out and turns off.
Hey guys, l did not have a lighter socket in the rear, so I used the live and ground from the power to the snap in cradle, will this cause battery drain..?
I tried this but i think i blew my fuse somehow for cigarette one; doyou know which fuse i need to replace?
ah man.. that is a bummer! I will look, but there is a chart included normally in your fuse area. If you pull that out, you likely can see which fuse it is.. that said if it isnt clear, I bet you can see which one is burned out with a flashlight. That is a bummer though, not had that happen!
I have a few 320i I don't have the cig socket in my arm rest can I still do this or no ?
So great question.. if you have the socket up in the center dash, you can feel the cables to there instead.
Rather than use the vampire taps, any chance we could use the proper BMW clips?
Edward Clark no reason why you couldn't, I just used what I had.
Thanks for another great video. How fast/good are the charging? Does it turn off directly when I turn off the var?
Thank you! I find that its a slow charge on my S8+.. the pad will turn off when the car turns off.
BMW DIY Guy ok. Is there any similar that will charge a little faster?
Great question.. I find I have a USB wireless pad that charges about same speed off my PC. My thought would be to find a wireless pad that is Fast Charge certified, or from Samsung maybe directly that would enable that faster charging. The speed of this pad isn't that bad..
BMW DIY Guy great, thanks
BMW DIY Guy. I don't have the 12V in the back seats. How can I do then?
2 weeks on still can't remove the snap-in adapter dock! I like the way you stated 'your's was a little bit loose'! Mine will not move, got the trim tools but can only manage to get the just the very front slightly lifted. It's definately not moving any time soon. Any ideas?
It has clips that fit down into the shelf the charging plate will sit on. Pulling the dock out should be ok even if you break some of the fingers.
Thanks for the advice, finally got it out. Found another way of getting the wireless charger to work without removing any hardware at all, 15 minute job once I got the dock removed. Didn't even require breaking into existing wiring either.
@@bmwrock3326 Would love to hear the details of that!
Can you state the cable used for this? That's if you know. Thanks
Billy Buff the kit comes with everything you need.
I realize that these questions are being posted years after you made the video, and I am hoping you still monitor this. Did you (or anybody who reads this) experience any issue with the phone failing to make a solid bluetooth connection with the console lid closed? Also, with the lid closed, is there any issue with the GPS having a strong connection (such as in using Waze with the Bimmertech mmi box). Finally, does removing the wiring for the existing cradle have any impact on the aux and USB connections in the console? I really apprecate this video - very detailed and lots of useful information. Thanks for helping so many of us!
Howdy...no issues for me with signal strength. Also since the existing charger base has it's own connection runs, it didn't effect anything else.
@@BMWDIYGuy Much appreciated! Again, very helpful video
Did you use the optical fiber that comes with it?
Optical cable?
BMW DIY Guy I mean optical fiber
Has this Installation an effect on the vehicle warranty? Can you loose it totally?
Engin Yilmaz no, it will not void your warranty
BMW DIY Guy thx but do you have a source?
There is US case law about this exact thing and adding aftermarket parts to your car does not void your warranty. Its easy to look up. This wont void your warranty, and didn't do so to mine, even as I talked with my service advisor about all the changes I had made to my car.. while in for a warranty service.
BMW DIY Guy GREAT thx for the answer and all your Work/Clips :)
Not sure if you are still alive..... But are any of the wires that are attached to the cradle you took out, 12v? I'm thinking about just cutting it (so I don't have to take off the back panel) and tap into it that way
Still here how can I help?
BMW DIY Guy, are any of the wires going to the bmw phone cradle 12v? Or are they just 5v? I put my multimeter to the 2 gold posts, and got 5v.... So I was wondering if the wires going to it were 12V and the cradle downed it to 5V
BMW DIY Guy, ha. Never mind.... I just realized my M4 has a cigarette lighter port in the back.... Didn't realize that.... I can use that for what I'm trying to do
@@Soljarag5 you absolutely can yes.
From time to time the charger is blinking blue and stops charging. Have you any Idea what this means and how to solve it? Thanks
Anyone?
I just installed and the same problem, pulled the power from the pad and it was fine after
@@brendantorrance3539 thx for the reply. I did the same but it happened again, mostly when Bluetooth is active. The Producer of the charger ACV explained that there is a heat checker in the module. So when when the Car is heated up or the phone ist getting hot, this blinking Starts.... IT is very disapointing any way
could I install this for my 535i?
Kevin Nguyen as long as you have access to similar power and the arm rest, I don't see why not.
Kevin if you follow the link in the video description you can enter your car info and it will tell you if it's compatible. I think it is.
This is awesome dude ! Only if my iPhone supports wireless charging, maybe the iPhone 8 will do. :)
Not an iPhone guy, but I believe there is a wireless case you can put your phone into, that has a Qi charging pad in it. I think.
You can purchase wireless charging cases and also receivers that can stick under your existing case to make your iPhone wireless charge capable 👍🏼
can you tell me please with how much amper the smartphones are loaded? thx
0190deinemudda so great question.. I would have to pull the stats for the charger. It will slowly charge my S8+, no fast charging for sure
@@BMWDIYGuy how can we upgrade its stats? I want to wireless charger QC3.0 or 2.0 minimum.
So really it would be just finding a wireless charging pad like this one that is better, and I am already starting to look myself as well. I would like it to charge faster.
Does it load fast ?
Could you Turn the Sound off ?
No way to stop the beep I am aware of.. charging time was ok, not bad, but not great.
@@BMWDIYGuy thanks.
Do you know how many Volt or Watt the Kit have ?
How Long you need to load youe Phone ?
How do you get the vent tube back? Got it out, but can’t get it back.
it takes some movement and just the right angle to slide back into place.. it can be a challenge, but definitely doable.
BMW DIY Guy my car is 435 convertible . Been trying for one hour. There is a module on the bottom just below the Qi charger, it gets stuck. Can’t pass it.
@@danielrezajon I hear you.. definitely trouble, but if it came out, it has to be able to go back in.
I don't have the 12V in the back seats. How can I do then?
Fredrik Christensen you could tap the outlet under the radio and run the wires back under the center console.
BMW DIY Guy but how do I get that one out?
Fredrik Christensen it's a matter of getting under it.. pulling the vent tube from under the console and tapping those lines. You could also tap the 12v outlet on the passenger side under the glove box. Most folks don't realize they have an outlet there.
Would this work on a iphone 7+ and a galaxy s7 ?
I have an S8+ and it fits when not in the case.
It just arrived , ima do it over the weekend.
Worked great . Did it under 10 min 👍
Use a proper piece of pliers to close the clip, so much more professional.
Could have saved like $40 and bought your own Qi charger circuit board and charging pad and attached it to something built yourself.