Replace Cigarette Lighter Outlet

[ooshnoo]

Hey folks..

Has anyone replaced the dash/console cigarette lighter outlet with a USB charger such as this?

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Voltm.../dp/B0C1RPZ6KQ

If so, any caveats??

[50iXman]

Would like to know as well, and does anyone have an easy to de install the factory one? Also where the heck is the fuse for this?

My front socket is not working but the one in the rear passenger compartment is working.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by 50iXman

Would like to know as well, and does anyone have an easy to de install the factory one? Also where the heck is the fuse for this?

My front socket is not working but the one in the rear passenger compartment is working.

If you haven't already...check for your fuse index sheet in the rear fuse box. It should be folded and slipped into a holding space for it in that fuse box.



The fuse index chart will have the layout of the front & rear fuse box with the fuse's number in each box and position in the box. It also gives the amperage of each fuse which can help find it (by color since fuses of the same amperage are the same color). Then there's the cursed icons that represent the fuses with their numbered locations in the fuse boxes.

Look for the same icon that is on the cig lighter sockets...if they are blank, pull them up in the owners manual and the icon used in the manual (and on the buttons and switches) are the same icons used on the fuse index chart.

[X5guyinRI]

Originally Posted by ooshnoo

Hey folks..

Has anyone replaced the dash/console cigarette lighter outlet with a USB charger such as this?

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Voltm.../dp/B0C1RPZ6KQ

If so, any caveats??

Consider this instead. You get wireless charging and charging ports.

SIGHILL QI Wireless Car Charger BMW Accessories for (2014-2018) X5.

[Xolinlevh]

Originally Posted by X5guyinRI

Consider this instead. You get wireless charging and charging ports.

SIGHILL QI Wireless Car Charger BMW Accessories for (2014-2018) X5.

If you use an iPhone, I would say not to do this personally. I bought and quickly returned it, the wireless is VERY slow. This charger maxes out at 7.5w for wirelessly charging iPhones vs using a usb-c cable with an adaptor to get 20w speeds

[50iXman]

Originally Posted by X5guyinRI

Consider this instead. You get wireless charging and charging ports.

SIGHILL QI Wireless Car Charger BMW Accessories for (2014-2018) X5.

I like this but I dont like that the slots are in between the cup holders. Doresnt seem coffee friendly LOL