Phone Cradle Power
06-08-2005, 11:31 AM
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My Ride: 2011 F10 535i, Graphite on Oyster, ///Msport, Executive Package, XDrive
I have opted to get a cradle installed for my SE T637 as I find a limited battery life using BT. The dealership has installed the adapter and the cradle but are not able to measure power at the phone. There is electrical continuity in the power cable between its source and the cradle. No power is being provided by the vehicle to the cradle.
My search of the forums has found that people have changed the cradle to solve this problem but my issue does not appear to be cradle related. Have any members had any success in resolving this problem with alternate solutions?
My SA has opened a PUMA case with BMW CA but has not had any response as yet.
Advice would be appreciated.
My search of the forums has found that people have changed the cradle to solve this problem but my issue does not appear to be cradle related. Have any members had any success in resolving this problem with alternate solutions?
My SA has opened a PUMA case with BMW CA but has not had any response as yet.
Advice would be appreciated.
06-08-2005, 12:30 PM
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Interesting, I have the same issue with my v551 bt phone, eats up the battery really quickly (would last on the drive between Calgary and Edmonton) ...
So I to will be getting my cradle install in two weeks ... I'll let you know if I have any problems but please let me know if you get your problem solved and what the solution was!
So I to will be getting my cradle install in two weeks ... I'll let you know if I have any problems but please let me know if you get your problem solved and what the solution was!
06-09-2005, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ademitt' date='Jun 8 2005, 02:31 PM
I have opted to get a cradle installed for my SE T637 as I find a limited battery life using BT.? The dealership has installed the adapter and the cradle but are not able to measure power at the phone.? There is electrical continuity in the power cable between its source and the cradle.? No power is being provided by the vehicle to the cradle.
My search of the forums has found that people have changed the cradle to solve this problem but my issue does not appear to be cradle related.? Have any members had any success in resolving this problem with alternate solutions??
My SA has opened a PUMA case with BMW CA but has not had any response as yet.
Advice would be appreciated.
My search of the forums has found that people have changed the cradle to solve this problem but my issue does not appear to be cradle related.? Have any members had any success in resolving this problem with alternate solutions??
My SA has opened a PUMA case with BMW CA but has not had any response as yet.
Advice would be appreciated.
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06-10-2005, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Member545' date='Jun 9 2005, 03:59 PM
[quote name='ademitt' date='Jun 8 2005, 02:31 PM']I have opted to get a cradle installed for my SE T637 as I find a limited battery life using BT.? The dealership has installed the adapter and the cradle but are not able to measure power at the phone.? There is electrical continuity in the power cable between its source and the cradle.? No power is being provided by the vehicle to the cradle.
My search of the forums has found that people have changed the cradle to solve this problem but my issue does not appear to be cradle related.? Have any members had any success in resolving this problem with alternate solutions??
My SA has opened a PUMA case with BMW CA but has not had any response as yet.
Advice would be appreciated.
My search of the forums has found that people have changed the cradle to solve this problem but my issue does not appear to be cradle related.? Have any members had any success in resolving this problem with alternate solutions??
My SA has opened a PUMA case with BMW CA but has not had any response as yet.
Advice would be appreciated.
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[/quote]I was about to say the same thing but could not remember the cutoff date (03/2004 or 04/2004). The '04s can be retrofited for bluetooth functionality, but some build dates cannot use cradles.
06-10-2005, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Member545' date='Jun 9 2005, 03:59 PM
According to my SA the 2004 model year cars do not have the appropriate wiring for the cradle and it can't be installed. He gave me a copy of the bulletin. I can scan it if you want to see it.
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Yes please post a copy or provide the SB number so I can get it from my tech.
06-11-2005, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ademitt' date='Jun 10 2005, 11:36 AM
[quote name='Member545' date='Jun 9 2005, 03:59 PM']
According to my SA the 2004 model year cars do not have the appropriate wiring for the cradle and it can't be installed. He gave me a copy of the bulletin. I can scan it if you want to see it.
According to my SA the 2004 model year cars do not have the appropriate wiring for the cradle and it can't be installed. He gave me a copy of the bulletin. I can scan it if you want to see it.
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Yes please post a copy or provide the SB number so I can get it from my tech.
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[/quote]Oops it was a newer bulletin.
Here it is plus a diagnostic bulletin.
06-13-2005, 03:50 PM
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Thanks for the SB's. It appears that there is something up with the wiring on the early production E60's that will not let the cradle get power. I believe that the wiring harnesses are slightly different as there is power at different pins than the wiring schematics for the car indicate. After five days of trying to get it working, we gave up this afternoon. Without proper wiring schematics the tech was unable to get power to the cradle.
Canada545, If your car was produced as a 05 or 06 MY, you should be able to get the cradle to work.
Canada545, If your car was produced as a 05 or 06 MY, you should be able to get the cradle to work.
06-14-2005, 10:20 AM
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I'm also looking to install the cradle, bracket and snap-in adapter into my ride. Is there an online site to purchase these items or must the dealer do the install?
06-14-2005, 11:08 AM
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My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Originally Posted by bobr2001' date='Jun 14 2005, 12:20 PM
I'm also looking to install the cradle, bracket and snap-in adapter into my ride. Is there an online site to purchase these items or must the dealer do the install?
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