UPDATE! Removing iphone snap-in craddle

Kraftwerk AG · 08-20-2018, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9vapors

I just added the wireless charger into mine, works great with my iPhone X... If you do the retrofit, it may be worth it to keep for some folks.

Hey! That's a great idea;-)

Naz24 · 08-21-2018, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9vapors

I just added the wireless charger into mine, works great with my iPhone X... If you do the retrofit, it may be worth it to keep for some folks.

Link for wireless charger? Is it a BMW Part? plug and play or any more modification required?

9vapors · 08-21-2018, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naz24

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9vapors

I just added the wireless charger into mine, works great with my iPhone X... If you do the retrofit, it may be worth it to keep for some folks.

Link for wireless charger? Is it a BMW Part? plug and play or any more modification required?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OEM-Snap-...0AAOSwdXtamYc9

Here is one, I got mine for cheaper from a seller in Germany. I paid $169 US. It's a legit BMW part. It plugs right in and fits perfect, works perfect.

Kraftwerk AG · 08-21-2018, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naz24

Link for wireless charger? Is it a BMW Part? plug and play or any more modification required?

The DIY has fallen to page six now...

Naz24 · 08-21-2018, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeO

The DIY has fallen to page six now...

Yeah i googled it directly after asking the "google-able" question and found this thread. Thank you very much!

Kraftwerk AG · 08-21-2018, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naz24

Yeah i googled it directly after asking the "google-able" question and found this thread. Thank you very much!

Yer welcome

rilesxbim · 09-12-2018, 06:57 PM

Hey Guys
I made the into the idiot club! I did not look up the easy removal method for this thing and cut it out

Sound works
Radio still works
SOS error
BT no
USB in center no (no power either)
and Aux no (but shows as active in iDrive)

DeeO I think you may have helped someone with this same issue. Any advice?

Looking for advice on what to do from here. If the answer is "take it to the dealer" I'm ok with that.. but would love to have a little more information on hand on what exactly I should expect them to be charging me for. Coding I assume, but there was no fiber optic in that cable group so what exactly was removed that caused the functionality loss?
Possible I shorted the USB Hub device under the gear shift? (USB does not have power)

Anyways, ANY help would be appreciated. I tried the volume reboot.. tried looking for a bad fuse in the rear right. No joy.

If someone here can assist/finds the right answer.. I will paypal you.

heatmizr · 09-13-2018, 10:10 AM

UGH. sry...
ANY way at all to splice what you cut back into original place, just to see if you can put it back the way it was?
I have nothing else to offer you unfortunately.

Kraftwerk AG · 09-13-2018, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rilesxbim

Hey Guys
I made the into the idiot club! I did not look up the easy removal method for this thing and cut it out

Sound works
Radio still works
SOS error
BT no
USB in center no (no power either)
and Aux no (but shows as active in iDrive)

DeeO I think you may have helped someone with this same issue. Any advice?

Looking for advice on what to do from here. If the answer is "take it to the dealer" I'm ok with that.. but would love to have a little more information on hand on what exactly I should expect them to be charging me for. Coding I assume, but there was no fiber optic in that cable group so what exactly was removed that caused the functionality loss?
Possible I shorted the USB Hub device under the gear shift? (USB does not have power)

Anyways, ANY help would be appreciated. I tried the volume reboot.. tried looking for a bad fuse in the rear right. No joy.

If someone here can assist/finds the right answer.. I will paypal you.

No, sorry it wasn't me. You might wanna try what heatmizr suggested. What side of the harness did you cut? I can donate the old snap-in cradle if needed.

OSU 76 · 12-25-2018, 09:27 AM

So I totally screwed up I got impatient without reading any of the threads and took my phone credo out and cut the wires now I don’t have any sound at all in the car no radio no voice recognition no Bluetooth I wonder if there’s a new cable that I can order or if I can re-spice the wires or maybe he just blew a fuse any help out there I’m desperate

jandref321 · 12-25-2018, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OSU 76

So I totally screwed up I got impatient without reading any of the threads and took my phone credo out and cut the wires now I don’t have any sound at all in the car no radio no voice recognition no Bluetooth I wonder if there’s a new cable that I can order or if I can re-spice the wires or maybe he just blew a fuse any help out there I’m desperate

Where did you cut? If you cut inside the storage area then you can just still follow the DIY and remove the carpet panel on the passenger side of center consol then unplug the rest of the wires and pull the out.

OSU 76 · 12-26-2018, 07:09 AM

I Cut the wires just before they entered the armrest compartment
Do you think by disconnecting under carpet panel my Bluetooth will be restored
Thanks so much For replying

jandref321 · 12-26-2018, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OSU 76

I Cut the wires just before they entered the armrest compartment
Do you think by disconnecting under carpet panel my Bluetooth will be restored
Thanks so much For replying

Yeah that should fix it. Just follow the DIY on here pulling off that long carpet panel on the side, find the wires, unclip them then reassemble. The point of this thread was that people were having issues when cutting the wires and eventually found they had to disconnect properly to fix. The hardest part is figuring out how the clips work. Good luck!

OSU 76 · 12-26-2018, 10:21 PM

Thanks for the reply I’ll give an update this weekend when I try this

OSU 76 · 01-01-2019, 02:37 PM

Wow just a 5 amp fuse in rear Fixed everything

mbomse · 01-13-2019, 04:49 PM

Glim, terrifIc instructions and photos - this worked perfectly. I’ve long wanted to take the outdated cradle out but had been concerned with leaving a mess or shorting something out. Your PDF link is great, everything came apart and went back together as shown. Cheers!

Best4x4xFar · 09-15-2020, 09:52 AM

Resurrecting an old thread here I know, so my apologies ahead of time..

I finally got around to removing this atrocity, but now I have the big hole in the back of the console. I went to good old realoem to look up the blind plate part number. But when I went to FCP euro and other sites looking to purchase it, I find that instead of the suggested retail of $6.75 on RealOEM, its selling for between $62 and $75 dollars?!?

Has this little piece of plastic really gone up ten times in price?

PAX5 · 09-15-2020, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Best4x4xFar

Resurrecting an old thread here I know, so my apologies ahead of time..

I finally got around to removing this atrocity, but now I have the big hole in the back of the console. I went to good old realoem to look up the blind plate part number. But when I went to FCP euro and other sites looking to purchase it, I find that instead of the suggested retail of $6.75 on RealOEM, its selling for between $62 and $75 dollars?!?

Has this little piece of plastic really gone up ten times in price?

Believe it or not, I actually have this plate (BMW 51169115083). Never installed it because I sold the car.

PM me if interested.

Best4x4xFar · 09-15-2020, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAX5

Believe it or not, I actually have this plate (BMW 51169115083). Never installed it because I sold the car.

PM me if interested.

Definitely, PM sent..

sunny_j · 09-15-2020, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Best4x4xFar

Resurrecting an old thread here I know, so my apologies ahead of time..

I finally got around to removing this atrocity, but now I have the big hole in the back of the console. I went to good old realoem to look up the blind plate part number. But when I went to FCP euro and other sites looking to purchase it, I find that instead of the suggested retail of $6.75 on RealOEM, its selling for between $62 and $75 dollars?!?

Has this little piece of plastic really gone up ten times in price?

Realoem prices are very dated

For fun I checked what I paid in 2018 and it was $10.95

Best4x4xFar · 09-15-2020, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunny_j

Realoem prices are very dated

For fun I checked what I paid in 2018 and it was $10.95

I know, seems ridiculous the price increase..

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...83-51169115084

Guess I got lucky, PAX5 is hooking me up for a reasonable price..

Thanks PAX5!

Dawgz · 09-15-2020, 03:49 PM

Thanks for making this thread. Followed the full procedure though to remove it and it took like 15 mins?

I can't spend 70$ on a little piece of plastic so I just removed the one on the stock cradle unit to fill the hole. Works well!

09-12-2018, 06:57 PM	#51
rilesxbim Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 E70 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Same error > cut wires = :-( Hey Guys I made the into the idiot club! I did not look up the easy removal method for this thing and cut it out Sound works Radio still works SOS error BT no USB in center no (no power either) and Aux no (but shows as active in iDrive) DeeO I think you may have helped someone with this same issue. Any advice? Looking for advice on what to do from here. If the answer is "take it to the dealer" I'm ok with that.. but would love to have a little more information on hand on what exactly I should expect them to be charging me for. Coding I assume, but there was no fiber optic in that cable group so what exactly was removed that caused the functionality loss? Possible I shorted the USB Hub device under the gear shift? (USB does not have power) Anyways, ANY help would be appreciated. I tried the volume reboot.. tried looking for a bad fuse in the rear right. No joy. If someone here can assist/finds the right answer.. I will paypal you.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-13-2018, 10:10 AM	#52
heatmizr Captain 153 Rep 709 Posts Drives: E70 X5 50i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	UGH. sry... ANY way at all to splice what you cut back into original place, just to see if you can put it back the way it was? I have nothing else to offer you unfortunately. __________________ heatmizr [Todd] g26 i4 e40 - Clean Machine e70 X5 50i M-Sport "The Boss" Loaded e90 328i - sold e36 M3 - Gone to become a track star
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-25-2018, 09:27 AM	#54
OSU 76 New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: 49648 iTrader: (0)	Removal of glove box phone cradle in 2011 X5 So I totally screwed up I got impatient without reading any of the threads and took my phone credo out and cut the wires now I don’t have any sound at all in the car no radio no voice recognition no Bluetooth I wonder if there’s a new cable that I can order or if I can re-spice the wires or maybe he just blew a fuse any help out there I’m desperate
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-26-2018, 07:09 AM	#56
OSU 76 New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: 49648 iTrader: (0)	I Cut the wires just before they entered the armrest compartment Do you think by disconnecting under carpet panel my Bluetooth will be restored Thanks so much For replying
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-26-2018, 10:21 PM	#58
OSU 76 New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: 49648 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply I’ll give an update this weekend when I try this
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-01-2019, 02:37 PM	#59
OSU 76 New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: 49648 iTrader: (0)	Wow just a 5 amp fuse in rear Fixed everything
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-13-2019, 04:49 PM	#60
mbomse Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Glim, terrifIc instructions and photos - this worked perfectly. I’ve long wanted to take the outdated cradle out but had been concerned with leaving a mess or shorting something out. Your PDF link is great, everything came apart and went back together as shown. Cheers!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-15-2020, 09:52 AM	#61
Best4x4xFar Enlisted Member 20 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 35D Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Resurrecting an old thread here I know, so my apologies ahead of time.. I finally got around to removing this atrocity, but now I have the big hole in the back of the console. I went to good old realoem to look up the blind plate part number. But when I went to FCP euro and other sites looking to purchase it, I find that instead of the suggested retail of $6.75 on RealOEM, its selling for between $62 and $75 dollars?!? Has this little piece of plastic really gone up ten times in price?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-15-2020, 03:49 PM	#66
Dawgz 2022 M4 Comp Xdrive 1013 Rep 1,535 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for making this thread. Followed the full procedure though to remove it and it took like 15 mins? I can't spend 70$ on a little piece of plastic so I just removed the one on the stock cradle unit to fill the hole. Works well! Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote