Remove phone dock

AresM3 · 01-13-2014, 10:43 AM

I hate that the video does not work. So, besides having a DVD in the drive, is there any way to play video on the display?

I have:
ipod touch
iphone 4
iphone 5
media snap in adaptor for the iphone 4

Also, does anyone know if the snap in adaptor for the iphone 3gs work with an ipod touch? I am thinking about returning the iphone 4 adaptor and getting the iphone 3 one to use my ipod because it has more room.

1230vani · 01-13-2014, 10:54 AM

Might be able with coding (for iphone 4), still waiting for someone to figure that out

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AresM3

I hate that the video does not work. So, besides having a DVD in the drive, is there any way to play video on the display?

I have:
ipod touch
iphone 4
iphone 5
media snap in adaptor for the iphone 4

Also, does anyone know if the snap in adaptor for the iphone 3gs work with an ipod touch? I am thinking about returning the iphone 4 adaptor and getting the iphone 3 one to use my ipod because it has more room.

MRV99 · 01-14-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by newbimmerx5

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genechen22

I feel like taking a saw and cutting this POS off. Really useless!

with optional snap-in adapter, you can stream music and receive phone calls with out Bluetooth. Generally, Bluetooth eats battery faster and this could be an alternative. Most importantly, this dock is connector to Roof antenna for much efficient cellular reception.

You don't need the snap-in adapter to provide this functionality. I simply plug my phone into the USB port and get the exactly the same functionality

Genechen22 · 01-18-2014, 04:39 PM

Anyone have step by step for the F15 yet or at least have pictures of it removed?

Genechen22 · 01-18-2014, 09:15 PM

Bump

Genechen22 · 01-28-2014, 10:03 AM

Bump

ShahiniBmw · 01-28-2014, 05:24 PM

Is the phone dock standard in all f15 and is it compatible with iPhone 5s?

Zipforia · 01-28-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ShahiniBmw

Is the phone dock standard in all f15 and is it compatible with iPhone 5s?

The cradle that fits the actual phone dock is standard. You have to purchase the dock separately. I believe BMW has one for iPhone 5S now.

Z.

r33_RGSport · 02-09-2014, 11:46 AM

Gene,

I currently ordering mine. It have to come from Germany.
I will let you know once I received and installed it.

Genechen22 · 02-09-2014, 12:31 PM

Really appreciate it!

Looking forward to the step by step!

Thanks!

Michiganian · 02-09-2014, 04:04 PM

At least as of last week my dealer was still trying to get the specific dock adapter for an iphone 5s

Genechen22 · 02-28-2014, 05:30 PM

R33,
You get the parts yet?

ShahiniBmw · 02-28-2014, 06:13 PM

Can't u ask the dealer to remove it for me ? Just wondering ..

Masten · 02-28-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Eu001939

Looking at the parts drawing, i think you have to remove the complete oddments tray by removing the screws nr. 7

Then the complete phone dock nr 9 should click out from the bottom.

Apparently there is a spare part to cover up the hole with a plate (8 and 9)

Note: only require purchase of part number 8 from the diagram... BMW part number 51169252106 which subsequently is on back order until May 2014 according to my parts guy as of Tuesday this week.

Genechen22 · 03-13-2014, 02:21 PM

Can't find the part anywhere. Is there anywhere online that I can purchase this or can I put the old plate back without the adapter piece?

r33_RGSport · 03-13-2014, 02:27 PM

Gene,

Call your local dealer to order that part.
I don't think anyone selling them online yet.
I don't know about putting the old plate back, I didn't try it.

bluelodge400 · 03-13-2014, 03:24 PM

BMWPartSupply.com had them.
I placed my order the other day and then they sent me an email canceling and refunding my order since they do not have the part in stock.

r33_RGSport · 03-13-2014, 06:39 PM

Let me know if you guys need help in ordering them.
Just pay me the cost and shipping.
Maybe give me a count who wants it so I order them all together, saves me a trip.
Based on my experience, it takes a month to get them. I don't think any dealers willing to stock this item, neither do I.

Genechen22 · 03-13-2014, 06:43 PM

I'm in for an order!

Genechen22 · 03-14-2014, 05:38 PM

Was able to place an order thru http://www.getbmwparts.com

stewy604 · 05-30-2014, 10:43 AM

I'm going to remove mine this weekend. The space the cradle takes up in the armrest is brutal. That's my only complaint on my X5 so far, the overall lack of storage space.

opasha · 05-30-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by stewy604

I'm going to remove mine this weekend. The space the cradle takes up in the armrest is brutal. That's my only complaint on my X5 so far, the overall lack of storage space.

Trust me, this is the BEST modification ever. I'm so glad I swapped it out.

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AresM3 Private First Class 9 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I hate that the video does not work. So, besides having a DVD in the drive, is there any way to play video on the display? I have: ipod touch iphone 4 iphone 5 media snap in adaptor for the iphone 4 Also, does anyone know if the snap in adaptor for the iphone 3gs work with an ipod touch? I am thinking about returning the iphone 4 adaptor and getting the iphone 3 one to use my ipod because it has more room.
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r33_RGSport General 12971 Rep 18,717 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Gene, I currently ordering mine. It have to come from Germany. I will let you know once I received and installed it.
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Genechen22 Private First Class 27 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2014 x5 50 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Really appreciate it! Looking forward to the step by step! Thanks!
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Michiganian Private 6 Rep 61 Posts Drives: Current:Z4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Dock for iphone 5s At least as of last week my dealer was still trying to get the specific dock adapter for an iphone 5s __________________ On order: 2014 X5 35d Dark Graphite, Mocha Nappa
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Genechen22 Private First Class 27 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2014 x5 50 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	R33, You get the parts yet?
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02-28-2014, 06:13 PM	#35
ShahiniBmw First Lieutenant 98 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 2018 440i GC & 2017 x5 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: brooklyn Ny iTrader: (0)	Can't u ask the dealer to remove it for me ? Just wondering ..
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03-13-2014, 02:21 PM	#37
Genechen22 Private First Class 27 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2014 x5 50 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Can't find the part anywhere. Is there anywhere online that I can purchase this or can I put the old plate back without the adapter piece?
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03-13-2014, 02:27 PM	#38
r33_RGSport General 12971 Rep 18,717 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Gene, Call your local dealer to order that part. I don't think anyone selling them online yet. I don't know about putting the old plate back, I didn't try it.
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bluelodge400 Private First Class 31 Rep 111 Posts Drives: '21 X5M-C, '19 Cayenne Turbo Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hillsborough, CA iTrader: (0)	BMWPartSupply.com had them. I placed my order the other day and then they sent me an email canceling and refunding my order since they do not have the part in stock.
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r33_RGSport General 12971 Rep 18,717 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Let me know if you guys need help in ordering them. Just pay me the cost and shipping. Maybe give me a count who wants it so I order them all together, saves me a trip. Based on my experience, it takes a month to get them. I don't think any dealers willing to stock this item, neither do I.
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03-13-2014, 06:43 PM	#41
Genechen22 Private First Class 27 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2014 x5 50 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I'm in for an order!
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03-14-2014, 05:38 PM	#42
Genechen22 Private First Class 27 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2014 x5 50 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Was able to place an order thru http://www.getbmwparts.com
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05-30-2014, 10:43 AM	#43
stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	I'm going to remove mine this weekend. The space the cradle takes up in the armrest is brutal. That's my only complaint on my X5 so far, the overall lack of storage space. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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