10-03-2017, 12:41 AM | #1 |
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Wireless charging on LCI
So I went into my dealership today to check out a new LCI they just got in. I have mine on order and expect to pick it up in a few weeks.
While sitting in it I asked the dealer how the wireless charging works. He looked at me funny and said there is no option for wireless charging with any 2 series or M2, even on the LCI. I said I could have sworn I read somewhere that it did. He said I was mistaken. Anyway, when I got home I looked up the Aus spec sheet and it was in there, wireless charging is standard with the car. I sent this to him and he followed it up with BMW Australia who advised it must be a mistake on the spec sheet. Apparently the Aus spec cars definitely do NOT come with wireless charging and they will change the spec sheet online in the next day or two. Anyone know whats going on here? |
10-03-2017, 04:16 AM | #3 |
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The BMW variant is a ?sleeve? you slide your phone into.
I use an iPhone and was going to pick up a rectangle Qi charger that fits into the armrest when I upgrade at some point. Haven?t checked exact measurements but something like this: https://www.ebay.com.au/i/331690139241 |
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I had a look today and doesn?t have the stupid phone click thing in the centre arm rest anymore I?ve emailed a complaint to BMW Australia for false advertising. Hopefully I can score some free stuff |
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10-03-2017, 05:42 AM | #6 |
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My July 17 build LCI (non-Pure with alarm/lumbar/heated seats) doesn't have the wireless charging, doesn't bother me but I thought it was because I didn't get Apple carplay.
It was only when I got the car I also realised we don't get the in-built programmable remote controls (was told no AU BMW models get it), also don't get the small compartment under the dash driver's side (this may be a right hand drive thing). For anyone getting a manual intending to install the BMS clutch-stop the under dash cowling now meets the firewall higher up leaving the OEM clutch-stop very easy to access. EDIT: reading the attachment in kab m2's post above it lists the "folding compartment in instrument panel on driver's side". Did the AU cars pre-LCI have this compartment? Last edited by David.m; 10-03-2017 at 05:49 AM.. |
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Oh no, I used this one to keep all the change and stuff. |
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BTW, I notice that the spec sheet has now been modified on the BMW website and it excludes this. Quote:
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And I'm guessing that's because it uses a band of the radio frequency spectrum that is reserved for use by other devices in AU, and its not worthwhile for BMW to customise it for AU so it therefore isn't supplied. If it helps: the best tip I got in relation to mounting remote controls was to use the 3M Adhesive Velcro-like strips. Makes it easy to position them anywhere, but I've found that the adhesive wears out and the need to be refreshed a couple of times a year. |
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10-05-2017, 04:11 AM | #10 |
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I'll be getting more news re the driver's side dash compartment, I raised it with my dealer today during a post purchase follow-up, they confirmed my VIN specs show it should be there, they'll contact BMW AU & get back to me
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10-05-2017, 04:19 AM | #11 |
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Its out there somewhere
I've been watching it daily - right now, its out of range of the regular/free service so I can only see its expected location. If you've got access to a more accurate location then I'll go with your story, but according to the free website, its not due into Perth until 2am Saturday (5am AEST) ... so a day behind schedule (it looked like it left Durbin later than planned). Regardless, its exciting to think that in a week, it'll be docked in Melbourne ... which is my cue to start calling the dealer |
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10-05-2017, 04:23 AM | #12 | |
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kab_m2 - would you have downloaded a copy of the spec sheet that had the wireless charging in it...? If so, would you mind sending it through (or sharing it) as I'd like to take this up with my dealer as well. |
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10-05-2017, 04:50 AM | #13 | |
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Edit: found the one released 21 Aug. Last edited by nick_stp; 10-05-2017 at 05:25 AM.. |
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Yes it was one day behind schedule, and it started when it was doing circles before docked at Port Elizabeth in South Africa (due to traffic control maybe). But looks like it might arrive in Perth on time (well, maybe was still delayed a bit, but should be earlier than the current est) - it took a shorter route from Durban to Perth from what I could tell. I'm using the MarineTraffic free version as well, I assume you have an account and added the ship into your fleet? I happen to discovered a trick to access the satellite data - after you turn on the "My Fleets", select the ship (then you can see dotted square around the ship and an pop up info window). Then turn off "My Fleets", two things could happen - 1. where the ship was now only showing the dotted square, the green ship icon is showing the current location based on sat data (this doesn't work every time); 2. while you still get what's in situation 1, all the others ships are showing on the map (ie. just like before you turn on "My Fleets" in the very beginning"). However, based on the course of the ship, there seems to be only one ship that's likely to be Carmen, which is very close to Perth now *Sorry if I didn't make myself clear. But it's kinda difficult for me to explain it I'm not native English speaker, tried my best. Last edited by nick_stp; 10-05-2017 at 05:37 AM.. |
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10-05-2017, 05:30 AM | #16 |
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Found the one kab was referring to, updated my post. Only had a quick read, didn't notice anything changed.
Is wireless charging supposed to be a new feature on LCI? Because I have the Au spec guide which was released Dec 2015, and it says it comes with snap-in adapter (purchased separately of course). |
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10-05-2017, 04:51 PM | #17 |
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Just a follow up on what happened.
So I complained through BMW Genius. Someone from BMW Australia contacted me and offered me a bunch of BMW Lifestyle points as compensation for the error, which I accepted with thanks. In all honesty, I was actually really looking forward to the wireless charging and genuinely believed it was included with the car because of that spec sheet. Compensation is entirely warranted if that's what you genuinely thought too. |
10-05-2017, 05:04 PM | #18 | |
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I had a sort through my emails from my sales guy to find out what I was told during the sales cycle, it turns out that I was sent the spec sheet with the wireless charging. I went through the sheet carefully at the time and thought that it was great I was going to get the wireless charging, particularly as my iPhone is due for an update, I was quite happy that the functionality was included! It was part of the extras that sealed the deal. I don't know what lifestyle points can be used for... but the acknowledgement is a positive result. |
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Ah, you've been more badly bitten than I have
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10-05-2017, 05:33 PM | #20 | |
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You're damn right. Checked once at home and once again when I arrived office. I know nothing much is gonna change, but just can't help...
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10-05-2017, 05:39 PM | #21 | |
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So basically they confirmed it was a mistake and we will certainly not getting the wireless charging, like ever? |
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