03-13-2015, 01:50 AM | #1 |
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USB Cigarette charger that fits!!
The USB charger built into the car seems is not powerful enough to charge my phone w/ GPS running. But of course the cigarette lighter is positioned that any normal USB charger is too tall to close the armrest.
Well.. I found a solution! This is short enough that will work. This is for android phones. http://www.aukey.com/product/usb-car...r-adapter-ccs1 so then I bought this 90 degree micro USB cable. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 If you have an iphone (editing as the last one i recommended didn't work) you might want to try one of these http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...ee+usb+adapter then your lightning cable. Yes, different wiring for iphone vs. iphones. for iphone cable lightning this should work http://www.amazon.com/EMTEC-Ninety-i...e+iphone+cable now, you can have a charging cable that fully charges your phone at full amperage/wattage with the armrest closed Last edited by gadgetfreaky; 04-08-2015 at 12:20 AM.. |
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03-16-2015, 04:47 AM | #4 |
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yes.. installed. fits perfectly when closed & more importantly high wattage charging! go ahead and let Waze direct you & you'll still charge. I do wish BMW had designed a way to use waze instead.
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03-16-2015, 10:24 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for info! Tolerance is really small so selecting the right gear is relevant. This is perhaps the first and so far only detail that I would have changed in i8 design.
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04-07-2015, 04:39 PM | #8 |
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I purchased the cigarette lighter for iphone and the 90 degree lighting cable and I can not get the arm rest to close. Has anyone been able to get the arm rest to close with this combination?
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04-07-2015, 05:48 PM | #9 |
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I agree. I purchased the combo for the iphone with the lightning plug and the lid does not close; gave up and plugged it into usb port
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Belkin's 2amp/10-watt chargers worked for me (enough power for an ipad if you wanted). Fairly low profile and high quality.
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04-08-2015, 12:19 AM | #11 |
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I'm sorry! I have the android and that works perfect. I assumed the lightning cable would have worked. you'll have to find a iphone cable that has a 90 degree to it. or maybe a 90 degree usb adapter. maybe one of these will work
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04-08-2015, 12:21 AM | #12 |
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also, on the bmw i8 facebook group, I just learned there's another cigarette light adapter on the passenger side below the glove compartment! Not home to confirm but give that a try.
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04-08-2015, 04:06 PM | #13 |
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You are correct. There is an open cigarette lighter socket under left side passenger area;
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04-24-2015, 11:08 PM | #14 |
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omg you saved my day!
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It's at page 132 of the Online Edition Owner's Manual that has part number 01 40 2 960 891 -II/15. I haven't looked to see if it's in the Manual in the car (because I am lazy). It's in the Controls/Interior Equipment section.
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It isn't worded very well, but I think what they mean is that you should not attempt to charge the car's 12V battery via the CLA or USB ports. That is, don't use external trickle chargers. Only charge the i8's batteries via the J1772 connector.
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Do not connect charging devices to the 12 volt socket in the vehicle Do not connect battery chargers to the factory- installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption.◀ Do not use the USB interface for recharging external devices. How would charging the cars battery increase its consumption? I have to disagree on this one, I think they are talking about using the sockets for charging an external device. Thoughts anyone? |
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quick update about options
I tried at least 3 different brands with side cables and this one confirmed and would be the best option for your i8 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 it has low profile 12V plug that will keep your compartment closed and cable running down any place you want with usb hub for 4 charges
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