Better Bluetooth Streaming
09-14-2016 | 04:26 PM
#151
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From: London
My Ride: BMW 530d M Sport 2008
You need to tap into the wiring for one of the cigarette lighters. 12v goes to the spot marked VCC on the board and your ground wire goes to GND. It also looks like you have a barrel connector on the board. You could use that to supply power as well but you'd still have to tap into the existing 12v and ground wires.
If you don't want to tap into the wires and you aren't using both cigarette lighters, you could disconnect the wires from one of them, clip/strip the ends, and solder those on.
The only limitation with this location is that the cigarette lighters are not powered unless the engine is running - they do not work when just the ignition is on. This is a slight annoyance because you can't be sitting in the car listening with the car off - the engine has to be idling for this to work. You'd have to tap into 12v wiring that is hot with just the ingnition on to get past this limitation.
If you don't want to tap into the wires and you aren't using both cigarette lighters, you could disconnect the wires from one of them, clip/strip the ends, and solder those on.
The only limitation with this location is that the cigarette lighters are not powered unless the engine is running - they do not work when just the ignition is on. This is a slight annoyance because you can't be sitting in the car listening with the car off - the engine has to be idling for this to work. You'd have to tap into 12v wiring that is hot with just the ingnition on to get past this limitation.
Appreciate your help sir
I'll have a go tomorrow..and let you know how it was..
09-19-2016 | 12:57 PM
#152
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Joined: May 2016
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From: London
My Ride: BMW 530d M Sport 2008
Put the key in ignition and press start button..read below please
You need to tap into the wiring for one of the cigarette lighters. 12v goes to the spot marked VCC on the board and your ground wire goes to GND. It also looks like you have a barrel connector on the board. You could use that to supply power as well but you'd still have to tap into the existing 12v and ground wires.
If you don't want to tap into the wires and you aren't using both cigarette lighters, you could disconnect the wires from one of them, clip/strip the ends, and solder those on.
The only limitation with this location is that the cigarette lighters are not powered unless the engine is running - they do not work when just the ignition is on. This is a slight annoyance because you can't be sitting in the car listening with the car off - the engine has to be idling for this to work. You'd have to tap into 12v wiring that is hot with just the ingnition on to get past this limitation.
If you don't want to tap into the wires and you aren't using both cigarette lighters, you could disconnect the wires from one of them, clip/strip the ends, and solder those on.
The only limitation with this location is that the cigarette lighters are not powered unless the engine is running - they do not work when just the ignition is on. This is a slight annoyance because you can't be sitting in the car listening with the car off - the engine has to be idling for this to work. You'd have to tap into 12v wiring that is hot with just the ingnition on to get past this limitation.
The only limitation with this location is that the cigarette lighters are not powered unless the engine is running - they do not work when just the ignition is on. This is a slight annoyance because you can't be sitting in the car listening with the car off - the engine has to be idling for this to work".
I did some research and some tests and i found the cigarette lighter work even if the engine does not running.
How??
Put key in the ignition switch and press the start button..DO NOT PRESS THE BRAKE BECAUSE IT WILL START THE ENGINE.
Just put the key in the ignition place and press start..
It looks like ..when u follow my steps the car react like you put the contract on ..sorry if I don't speak property but English is not my native language.
Try and see..I'll will do mine soon..
All the best guys.
09-19-2016 | 01:10 PM
#153
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Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 367
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From: Boston, MA
My Ride: BMW 530xiT (E61)
Model Year: 2007
Hi again I didn't try to do anything on my BT after u told me "
The only limitation with this location is that the cigarette lighters are not powered unless the engine is running - they do not work when just the ignition is on. This is a slight annoyance because you can't be sitting in the car listening with the car off - the engine has to be idling for this to work".
I did some research and some tests and i found the cigarette lighter work even if the engine does not running.
How??
Put key in the ignition switch and press the start button..DO NOT PRESS THE BRAKE BECAUSE IT WILL START THE ENGINE.
Just put the key in the ignition place and press start..
It looks like ..when u follow my steps the car react like you put the contract on ..sorry if I don't speak property but English is not my native language.
Try and see..I'll will do mine soon..
All the best guys.
The only limitation with this location is that the cigarette lighters are not powered unless the engine is running - they do not work when just the ignition is on. This is a slight annoyance because you can't be sitting in the car listening with the car off - the engine has to be idling for this to work".
I did some research and some tests and i found the cigarette lighter work even if the engine does not running.
How??
Put key in the ignition switch and press the start button..DO NOT PRESS THE BRAKE BECAUSE IT WILL START THE ENGINE.
Just put the key in the ignition place and press start..
It looks like ..when u follow my steps the car react like you put the contract on ..sorry if I don't speak property but English is not my native language.
Try and see..I'll will do mine soon..
All the best guys.
09-22-2016 | 03:35 AM
#154
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 477
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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
My Ride: 2004 545i+BT+AUX+Coding
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
Be careful with this as you can easily drain your battery and be unable to have enough juice left to start you engine, as car draws about 75 amp when you do this.
Ok for short time but be aware......
Ok for short time but be aware......
09-22-2016 | 07:44 AM
#155
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Joined: May 2016
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From: London
My Ride: BMW 530d M Sport 2008
BT don`t work..what do i miss??
hi guys..i tried to do my Sure BT connection few days ago and i did it but doesn`t work..
all i did was : soldered the Sure BT board to the left 12v cigarette and Sure board come`s alive (the green light show up) .
i turned on my BT on my oneplus 3 which was connected in a sec to my bmw iDrive then i scan for a new BT and i found the Sure BT ..i connected my oneplus 3 all worked ok but when i play any song ..it doesn`t do anything..i can`t hear the music.
what do i miss??
i want to mention i`ve tried the aux on the Sure BT and same thing..it doesn`t work..
to me looks like i have to connect some lead or what?
i want to mention my bmw have only aux port (between chairs) pro navi with 6x cd changer and mp working
so no usb/aux connection for iphone
thanks guys..
all i did was : soldered the Sure BT board to the left 12v cigarette and Sure board come`s alive (the green light show up) .
i turned on my BT on my oneplus 3 which was connected in a sec to my bmw iDrive then i scan for a new BT and i found the Sure BT ..i connected my oneplus 3 all worked ok but when i play any song ..it doesn`t do anything..i can`t hear the music.
what do i miss??
i want to mention i`ve tried the aux on the Sure BT and same thing..it doesn`t work..
to me looks like i have to connect some lead or what?
i want to mention my bmw have only aux port (between chairs) pro navi with 6x cd changer and mp working
so no usb/aux connection for iphone
thanks guys..
10-17-2016 | 05:55 PM
#156
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Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 46
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From: Johns Creek, GA
My Ride: 2008 528i, Dynamic Drive, Active Steering, Nav, Adaptive Xenon, Comfort Seats
hi guys..i tried to do my Sure BT connection few days ago and i did it but doesn`t work..
all i did was : soldered the Sure BT board to the left 12v cigarette and Sure board come`s alive (the green light show up) .
i turned on my BT on my oneplus 3 which was connected in a sec to my bmw iDrive then i scan for a new BT and i found the Sure BT ..i connected my oneplus 3 all worked ok but when i play any song ..it doesn`t do anything..i can`t hear the music.
what do i miss??
i want to mention i`ve tried the aux on the Sure BT and same thing..it doesn`t work..
to me looks like i have to connect some lead or what?
i want to mention my bmw have only aux port (between chairs) pro navi with 6x cd changer and mp working
so no usb/aux connection for iphone
thanks guys..
all i did was : soldered the Sure BT board to the left 12v cigarette and Sure board come`s alive (the green light show up) .
i turned on my BT on my oneplus 3 which was connected in a sec to my bmw iDrive then i scan for a new BT and i found the Sure BT ..i connected my oneplus 3 all worked ok but when i play any song ..it doesn`t do anything..i can`t hear the music.
what do i miss??
i want to mention i`ve tried the aux on the Sure BT and same thing..it doesn`t work..
to me looks like i have to connect some lead or what?
i want to mention my bmw have only aux port (between chairs) pro navi with 6x cd changer and mp working
so no usb/aux connection for iphone
thanks guys..
12-30-2016 | 01:55 PM
#157
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 3,431
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From: Fairfield County, CT
My Ride: 530xi
Model Year: 2007
Engine: N52
Still need clarification on installation of the Sure board
Hey guys! I went ahead and got the Sure board, but am still unclear on the connections. I think I get tapping into the cigarette lighter wire---one to VCC and one to GND to power the board. What about the RCA ports? The OP, Insyder had those connected to the car's Aux jack I believe. Is there another way that you guys are doing it in your later posts? A picture of the connections from under the board of your connections might be helpful.
There's not a YouTube of this anywhere, is there? Thanks for any insights on this because I too am squeamish about messing with the car's electronics.
There's not a YouTube of this anywhere, is there? Thanks for any insights on this because I too am squeamish about messing with the car's electronics.
12-31-2016 | 05:41 AM
#158
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 477
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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
My Ride: 2004 545i+BT+AUX+Coding
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
Hey guys! I went ahead and got the Sure board, but am still unclear on the connections. I think I get tapping into the cigarette lighter wire---one to VCC and one to GND to power the board. What about the RCA ports? The OP, Insyder had those connected to the car's Aux jack I believe. Is there another way that you guys are doing it in your later posts? A picture of the connections from under the board of your connections might be helpful.
There's not a YouTube of this anywhere, is there? Thanks for any insights on this because I too am squeamish about messing with the car's electronics.
There's not a YouTube of this anywhere, is there? Thanks for any insights on this because I too am squeamish about messing with the car's electronics.
12-31-2016 | 05:43 AM
#159
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Joined: May 2014
Posts: 392
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From: My house
My Ride: 535XI
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N54