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Post by M33 LMO » Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:35 am

fantomass wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:03 am I'm trying to decide whether to make use of the wiring and to somehow fit in a wireless Qi charger in there - any tips on that?
I would also be very keen to see if this is possible and be able to make some practical use of the space.
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Post by AnubisZed » Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:12 pm

fantomass wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:03 am ...
I'm trying to decide whether to make use of the wiring and to somehow fit in a wireless Qi charger in there - any tips on that?
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M33 LMO wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:35 am I would also be very keen to see if this is possible and be able to make some practical use of the space.
Well you're both in luck as it is possible to fit the OE wireless base unit. This requires the removal of the current base with wires to be replaced by the new wireless base and just connecting the new wires up. As stated above you loose the extra direct connection to the system so are only on a Bluetooth connection instead (improved antenna reception is retained), but it gives you a modern charging facility. The design is a little old now compared to the newer larger phones, so you can obtain an extension bracket to increase the sprung retainer.

Cheapest brand new one I've found ...
**EDIT** These are brand new items and at really great prices compared to other sellers. I've fitted one for a customer and now have one myself as well :thumbsup:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304221696628

A cheaper used unit...
Link removed as no longer available

And the extension bracket...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294414939077 ... SwDl5hTLeT

Or if you can 3D print or know a friend who can, here are the STL files for you....
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4879680

Hope that helps :thumbsup:
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Post by huseyin88 » Fri Nov 05, 2021 5:49 pm

I was thinking to also do a wireless phone charging space but didnt as i couldnt see the screen if i ever needed to use it for maps of something.

I then thought about the wireless charger at the front but the roof buttons as if i did need the screen for any reason its easier to get at than in the arm rest... just my 2 pence..

I ended up getting one of those multimedia boxes from naviks wired in to oem screen and run a hdmi to usb converter to present my phones screen as i usually use google maps to the oem screen and also utilising the naviks box for front and rear reverse cam helps loads as well as using it for audio playback as i didnt have bluetooth playback, but also have tune2air wired in there to utilise steering buttons...

but yeah im sure theres loads of setups out there...
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Post by olibattman53 » Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:02 pm

Thanks for this guide - will certainly be removing the outdated phone tray.
It seems cupholders divide opinion (and are also tricky to find online) but ideally I’ll try to change to the half storage/half cup holder option for the armrest. Having said that, do those of you with the cupholders in the armrest find them remotely convenient since your elbow goes there?!
Any tips on finding the right parts or is a case of hoping for an eBay special? I’ve seen various oddment bins for sale with part diagrams but no joy on the cup holder version. Lastly, do you know if they’re offered in LHD/RHD variants so that the cupholders will be on the pax side?
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Post by B21 » Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:01 pm

You need
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Oddments tray

If you want just a plain large oddment tray :thumbsup:
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Post by AnubisZed » Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:45 am

Update...
I've just added a new link to a much cheaper brand new wireless charging unit to my post a few posts above this one :thumbsup:

Tray & mat part numbers....
Blank full width tray - 51 16 9 181 218 (short number 9181218) - Full width rubber mat - 51 16 9 174 845 (short number 9174845)
Blank half tray with phone* - 51 16 9 181 229 (short number 9181229) - Rubber mat - 51 16 9 174 846 (short number 9174846)

Cup holder with phone or blank (RHD) - 51 16 9 181 223 (short number 9181223) - Rubber mats (cups) - 51 16 9 150 218 (Short 9150218) & 51 16 9 198 594 (short 9198594)
Cup holder with phone or blank (LHD) - 51 16 9 181 226 (short number 9181226) - Rubber mats (cups) - 51 16 9 150 218 (Short 9150218) & 51 16 9 198 594 (short 9198594)

*If you decide to remove the phone base (either phone/blank or phone/cup holders) but don't want to replace the tray then you can remove it and place this rubber mat in it's place 51 16 9 150 224 (short 9150224).

Hope that all helps :thumbsup:
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Post by B21 » Wed Dec 01, 2021 10:48 am

AnubisZed wrote: Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:45 am Update...
I've just added a new link to a much cheaper brand new wireless charging unit to my post a few posts above this one :thumbsup:

Tray & mat part numbers....
Blank full width tray - 51 16 9 181 218 (short number 9181218) - Full width rubber mat - 51 16 9 174 845 (short number 9174845)
Blank half tray with phone* - 51 16 9 181 229 (short number 9181229) - Rubber mat - 51 16 9 174 846 (short number 9174846)

Cup holder with phone or blank (RHD) - 51 16 9 181 223 (short number 9181223) - Rubber mats (cups) - 51 16 9 150 218 (Short 9150218) & 51 16 9 198 594 (short 9198594) :thumbsup:
Cup holder with phone or blank (LHD) - 51 16 9 181 226 (short number 9181226) - Rubber mats (cups) - 51 16 9 150 218 (Short 9150218) & 51 16 9 198 594 (short 9198594)

*If you decide to remove the phone base (either phone/blank or phone/cup holders) but don't want to replace the tray then you can remove it and place this rubber mat in it's place 51 16 9 150 224 (short 9150224).

Hope that all helps :thumbsup:
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Post by olibattman53 » Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:57 pm

Many thanks for the info and numbers, guys.
I’ve found this site to be rather useful (https://www.lllparts.co.uk/en/product/o ... 1169181218 ) so may contact them to verify the RHD/LHD config (out of interest Dave, how did you know which was which?) and price up the set with rubber mats too, though might get pricey!
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Post by AnubisZed » Fri Dec 03, 2021 7:55 am

olibattman53 wrote: Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:57 pm Many thanks for the info and numbers, guys.
I’ve found this site to be rather useful (https://www.lllparts.co.uk/en/product/o ... 1169181218 ) so may contact them to verify the RHD/LHD config (out of interest Dave, how did you know which was which?) and price up the set with rubber mats too, though might get pricey!
LLLParts is a good site, I've used them a number of times :thumbsup: The chances are you'll get a better price than some sellers of used items on eBay :thumbsdown: Don't forget though that shipping is on top and it'll take between one and three weeks to get them. Oh and you need the long number for their website, then short number won't work.

As for LHD / RHD, I used two web tabs open for RealOEM one set up for LHD and one for RHD and compared them. I'd took guess that there would be a difference and I was right.
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Post by olibattman53 » Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:39 pm

AnubisZed wrote: Fri Dec 03, 2021 7:55 am
olibattman53 wrote: Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:57 pm Many thanks for the info and numbers, guys.
I’ve found this site to be rather useful (https://www.lllparts.co.uk/en/product/o ... 1169181218 ) so may contact them to verify the RHD/LHD config (out of interest Dave, how did you know which was which?) and price up the set with rubber mats too, though might get pricey!
LLLParts is a good site, I've used them a number of times :thumbsup: The chances are you'll get a better price than some sellers of used items on eBay :thumbsdown: Don't forget though that shipping is on top and it'll take between one and three weeks to get them. Oh and you need the long number for their website, then short number won't work.

As for LHD / RHD, I used two web tabs open for RealOEM one set up for LHD and one for RHD and compared them. I'd took guess that there would be a difference and I was right.
Ah nice one. Thank god for devoted people such as yourself to save the rest of us the pain! :thumbsup:
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Post by acm » Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:01 pm

Probably a stupid question, but here goes...

I don't have phone mount, telephone preparation or bluetooth, just the standard full width oddments tray. I'd been toying with getting a wireless charging base and plug it into the USB socket. I was just worried about the phone rattling around and off the wireless charging base.

I don't suppose it would be feasible to fit the tray for the OE phone mount with BMW wireless charger? I don't expect to have all the wiring to give the antenna boost, but is there the power connection for the phone mount, albeit not doing very much :?

Cheers!
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Post by AnubisZed » Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:13 am

acm wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:01 pm Probably a stupid question, buy here goes...

I don't have phone mount, telephone preparation or bluetooth, just the standard full width oddments tray. I'd been toying with getting a wireless charging base and plug it into the USB socket. I was just worried about the phone rattling around and off the wireless charging base.

I don't suppose it would be feasible to fit the tray for the OE phone mount with BMW wireless charger? I don't expect to have all the wiring to give the antenna boost, but is there the power connection for the phone mount, albeit not doing very much :?

Cheers!
Andy
Hi Andy,

I am in the process of doing the conversion from blank tray to full OE phone holder with full connectivity.
When I'm back at my PC I'll post the wiring diagram for the power supply along with the correct socket etc and part numbers etc.
I will be making this into a full video on my YouTube channel, but alas all my videos are delayed at the moment due to available time doing jobs
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Post by acm » Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:07 pm

Thanks Dave,

Looking forward to another one of your brilliant tutorials :thumbsup:

Hopefully what I asked made sense - basically I'm wondering if the standard wiring loom on a 2009 35i has the power connection plug for the OE phone installation.

I'm not sure I'm up for a full phone and Bluetooth retrofit, just something that will allow me to keep the phone charged and safely stowed while driving :driving:

Cheers!
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Post by AnubisZed » Mon Dec 13, 2021 7:58 am

acm wrote: Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:07 pm Thanks Dave,

Looking forward to another one of your brilliant tutorials :thumbsup:

Hopefully what I asked made sense - basically I'm wondering if the standard wiring loom on a 2009 35i has the power connection plug for the OE phone installation.

I'm not sure I'm up for a full phone and Bluetooth retrofit, just something that will allow me to keep the phone charged and safely stowed while driving :driving:

Cheers!
Andy
To the best of my knowledge it won't have the plug already there.

On the point of an aftermarket wireless charger, the flat pad type I've seen are a rubber type material so if you were to place that in the center console on top of the existing rubber mat then I doubt it would move about very much, if at all.
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Post by acm » Mon Dec 13, 2021 8:49 am

Got it. Back to researching a suitable charging pad.

Thanks again!

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