Hi, I have an LCI with twin USB sockets, wireless charging etc but noticed the latest models have a USB and a USB-C socket. Has anyone retrofitted that panel yet?
USB & USB-C socket retrofit
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@maaii are you able to explain where you have taken the extra 3 cables from for this.
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I have managed to find some wiring information on OEM Type C USB Port in E90.
But I'm trying to understand where you have tapped those wires from.
I'm also wondering where/what harness is being used in the original mini for this. Any Ideas anyone?
I have managed to find some wiring information on OEM Type C USB Port in E90.
But I'm trying to understand where you have tapped those wires from.
I'm also wondering where/what harness is being used in the original mini for this. Any Ideas anyone?
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So just a little update on this. I bought the unit mentioned by @BLACKBIRD earlier in this thread (Sorry @BLACKBIRD)
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It’s basically a T Block adapter out to pins 1 & 2 for power on the USB C. As mentioned by @maaii pin 1 to power (centre pin) and pin 2 ground (outer pin). Then there is an extender to the existing 12v socket.
Removing the faceplate is pretty straight forward. And transferring my existing USB A to the one for this place was Just a case of unplugging. Getting access to the original plug on the back off the 12v adapter is pretty tough. I wish it would have been easier to have just removed it all together. I can see the reason that SCP wireless adapter have just moved it below. A lot easier to attach again. But after about 40 minutes wrestling with it managed to get it attached again.
It‘s worth noting. The t block is not a universal style fitting and doesn‘t just click together with the original BMW (I just picked one up at Halfords) So there was a bit of chopping to the Halfords one to get it to match up.
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However once everything is attached I now have power over USB C and data and power over a USB A. I can’t see any reason not to use one of the USB C data/power units. Should just function as above. If it comes down to it I might change over.
The good thing with this is I can always rely on the original USB A connection if I need too.
It’s basically a T Block adapter out to pins 1 & 2 for power on the USB C. As mentioned by @maaii pin 1 to power (centre pin) and pin 2 ground (outer pin). Then there is an extender to the existing 12v socket.
Removing the faceplate is pretty straight forward. And transferring my existing USB A to the one for this place was Just a case of unplugging. Getting access to the original plug on the back off the 12v adapter is pretty tough. I wish it would have been easier to have just removed it all together. I can see the reason that SCP wireless adapter have just moved it below. A lot easier to attach again. But after about 40 minutes wrestling with it managed to get it attached again.
It‘s worth noting. The t block is not a universal style fitting and doesn‘t just click together with the original BMW (I just picked one up at Halfords) So there was a bit of chopping to the Halfords one to get it to match up.
However once everything is attached I now have power over USB C and data and power over a USB A. I can’t see any reason not to use one of the USB C data/power units. Should just function as above. If it comes down to it I might change over.
The good thing with this is I can always rely on the original USB A connection if I need too.
No need to apologise at all! I was hoping someone on here might pick it up and would have more time to investigate!
Great job!
I'll hopefully get around to this at some point in the future (once I finally get powerfold mirrors retrofitted!!)
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@BLACKBIRD it's not too bad an install once you've got the plugs in place. The loom part at least means I can go back to stock without any issues.
If I can manage it with my ham fisted skills. Most people should be able to manage. Though if you can get the 12v socket out it would have been done in half of the time. There is not a lot of room to get back there.
I can't see any reason that the data and charge USB C blocks would be any more difficult or compromised. I'll update if I find any weird issues. If all else fails, I still have the stock USB A
If I can manage it with my ham fisted skills. Most people should be able to manage. Though if you can get the 12v socket out it would have been done in half of the time. There is not a lot of room to get back there.
I can't see any reason that the data and charge USB C blocks would be any more difficult or compromised. I'll update if I find any weird issues. If all else fails, I still have the stock USB A
Hey @Chrispy0813 , did you make this harness yourself or is it a BMW part? Could you link out/share where you got it from?
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So I made a harness myself with some spade connectors and the socket that came with the USB C block.
Was easy enough to do with my limited knowledge. I’m not sure of the exact parts. But I can check on the eBay listing.
Would you be able to share the steps on how you made it? Or maybe I could send some money your way and you could make one for me? 😂
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Im not sure the quality would be amazing. 🥲
So basically you have the two cables that would be connected to the cigarette lighter. They are basically and extender, they are just two paddle and spade connectors.
Then the blue connector has 2 wires on those. Those then connect into those 2 wires on the 12v extender.
When I did it. I connected the spade connector to four wires. 1 set for the 12v and 1 set to the usb c power (blue one). It’s basically a Y shape. 🙂
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Hi, I have a 2020 countryman with one usb A and Aux In. There's a way to update to USB C? I will only need the #84108711939 or something else?
So asking myself if I go to the effort of installing a type C then why not fit a double side by side?
what have I missed ?
more important …will this mean I can use 2 ports at the same time, and 2 phones as my 2014 F56 allowed
Rather than Apple car phone or usb not both…
what have I missed ?
more important …will this mean I can use 2 ports at the same time, and 2 phones as my 2014 F56 allowed
Rather than Apple car phone or usb not both…
Are there no usb C under arm rest, I have 2
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@Chrispy0813 any chance you can make another one and sell it? or can you take close up pictures of how the wiring should go so it can be copied please ?? and put links of the connectors used for this ?
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