iPhone Charging on/off

sqeezed · 04-20-2016, 05:38 PM

Hi Guys,

Why the charger going on and off quickly and not charging my iPhone. I have 535i 2013 and I have the new update iDrive.

I even bought 2 times phone chargers and the same things.

any help

Thanks.

Jason49 · 04-20-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZennnZennn

Hi Guys,

Why the charger going on and off quickly and not charging my iPhone. I have 535i 2013 and I have the new update iDrive.

I even bought 2 times phone chargers and the same things.

any help

Thanks.

I had this same issue with my 2013 550 a few months ago. Took it to the dealer and they tried to sell me the $80 BMW cable. Even if it worked I wasn't going to spend $80 for a cable! I read on a bunch of forum threads that the cable must be an official cable from Apple, not generic or even a 3rd party license. It also must be new. My iPhone 6 cable didn't work and I bought one from the Apple Store and it didn't work. I recently got one of the new Apple TV's and it came with a charging cable for the remote. I tried this and it worked like a charm. Charges perfectly and I'm able to play music from the phone. The official Apple cables work, unfortunately you have to find one that does.

Vapiano · 04-20-2016, 09:18 PM

I had the same issue before and after my iDrive update, was in Boston over the Xmas holiday, found a new after market cord lying on the ground, said what the heck and gave it a try and it works perfectly. Go figure.

sqeezed · 04-30-2016, 02:27 AM

Thank you guys I think I have tried everything noting works

DocOct · 04-30-2016, 07:08 AM

I had this several times with rapid cycles to charge and not charge. I tried 4 different cables before it fixed. It's been fine since.

Almaretto · 05-24-2016, 09:33 PM

For both Apple and Android phones, they are particular about the cords and power sources. I switched to 2 AMP lighter adapter and now I have fast charging. It also came with nice cable that works if I want to connect via USB for ConnectedDrive or my computer recognizes for flash updates.

sqeezed · 05-26-2016, 12:42 PM

I took my car to BMW and I have complained about the issue and they will change my port USB, they called me and said it's fixed, if you guys still have warranty then go and let them change it. I will do some test with different cables when I get the car.

sqeezed · 05-29-2016, 11:53 PM

I picked up the car Friday and finally thy fix the charger I went direct to Apple store and bought a new charger and worked perfect. wahooooooooo

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Vapiano Private 13 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2014 550ix AW- 2007 Dinan M5 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I had the same issue before and after my iDrive update, was in Boston over the Xmas holiday, found a new after market cord lying on the ground, said what the heck and gave it a try and it works perfectly. Go figure. __________________ 2007 M5, 6 speed, Silver Gray Metallic, Full Black Merino Leather, Brushed Ti Trim, HUD, Active M Comfort Seats/Heated & Cooled, Navi, Premium Sound, HK L7, Active Steering/Suspension, PDC, Rear & Side Sunshades, Adaptive Bi-Xenon, Voice Command, Custom S/W, Passport 9500ci w/jammers, Dinan High Flow Air Mass Meter/Intakes, CF Front Strut Brace, S1 Suspension & Free Flow Exhaust, Evolve S2 Tune
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DocOct Private First Class 56 Rep 187 Posts Drives: G05 X5 - F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I had this several times with rapid cycles to charge and not charge. I tried 4 different cables before it fixed. It's been fine since.
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Almaretto Major General 2374 Rep 8,364 Posts Drives: Test Vehicles Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (0)	For both Apple and Android phones, they are particular about the cords and power sources. I switched to 2 AMP lighter adapter and now I have fast charging. It also came with nice cable that works if I want to connect via USB for ConnectedDrive or my computer recognizes for flash updates.
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05-26-2016, 12:42 PM	#7
sqeezed First Lieutenant 100 Rep 330 Posts Drives: BMW 2014 M5 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SF \| Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I took my car to BMW and I have complained about the issue and they will change my port USB, they called me and said it's fixed, if you guys still have warranty then go and let them change it. I will do some test with different cables when I get the car.
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05-29-2016, 11:53 PM	#8
sqeezed First Lieutenant 100 Rep 330 Posts Drives: BMW 2014 M5 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SF \| Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I picked up the car Friday and finally thy fix the charger I went direct to Apple store and bought a new charger and worked perfect. wahooooooooo
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