What is this?

harrywashy · 12-09-2018, 12:26 PM

Just curious if anyone has popped the cover off and seen whats underneath

Imperial328i · 12-09-2018, 12:29 PM

Yeah, I had that thing off one time. It just has a little orange light for the cup holder. It serves no special function, it's just a cover.

JDTX · 12-09-2018, 12:49 PM

Indeed... if you have the ambient lighting option and it's pre-LCI there's a light (LED) there. If you remove it, nothing else other than wiring

zambarossa · 12-09-2018, 04:53 PM

They usually leave those as placeholders in case they add more buttons in the future. Not sure if any F3x have had buttons places there, but I have seen it on older models.

kern417 · 12-09-2018, 07:46 PM

Actually it's usually for manufacturing. It's easier to assemble with smaller panels like that, especially if it's installed out of the way and you really don't see anything from the driver's seat. Once huge panel that runs the entire underside of the dash would be nearly impossible to manufacture and install.

harrywashy · 12-09-2018, 07:47 PM

Thanks everyone!

chowser51 · 12-09-2018, 07:58 PM

I can fit two small guns in there.

kingmonkey8 · 12-09-2018, 08:06 PM

On the LCI panel there is a additional usb socket.
I've done the retrofit of the illuminated LCI trim and hvac panel.
The pre LCI cover stays in place but the top clips arn't fully clipped in as the illuminated trim is slightly raised for the illuminated LED strip.
Just wondering has anyone swapped out the cover for a LCI panel with the additional USB socket?

BMRSEB · 12-10-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kingmonkey8

On the LCI panel there is an additional usb socket.

Hmm.. Interesting, didn't know there was a USB socket under there? I have an LCI will have to investigate..

kingmonkey8 · 12-10-2018, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRSEB

Hmm.. Interesting, didn't know there was a USB socket under there? I have an LCI will have to investigate..

Does yours not have this?
Just wondering where the USB connection is made.

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JDTX · 12-10-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kingmonkey8

Does yours not have this?
Just wondering where the USB connection is made.

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That's not present on 4 series.. the USB port is in the center console armrest. OP has a 435i.

kingmonkey8 · 12-10-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JDTX

That's not present on 4 series.. the USB port is in the center console armrest. OP has a 435i.

It was present on the a 2017 LCI 428i that I drove recently.
Would be an easy retrofit.
Suppose it could be hooked it up to the USB port that's used for the phone adapter under the centre console armrest.

Brett530 · 12-10-2018, 02:15 PM

The Pre-LCI F30 has a USB in the glove box. With the LCI F30, the glove box USB is gone and now there is one on the panel below the climate system.

IAmATeaf · 12-10-2018, 02:21 PM

My pre-LCI doesn’t have a usb socket in the glovebox?

chowser51 · 12-10-2018, 02:31 PM

My ‘18 F33 has a usb port inside the center console. It has the 12v “cigarette lighter” socket (what are they called these days) under the glove box, in the front between the cupholders and one in the back under the vent. (3 total)

I’m going to dig around and see if I can add this usb port under the vent controls. It’d be nice to have one where I didn’t have to open the center lid.

BMRSEB · 12-10-2018, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingmonkey8

Does yours not have this?
Just wondering where the USB connection is made.

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Nope.. I don't have that.. My only USB connection is in the armrest compartment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brett530

The Pre-LCI F30 has a USB in the glove box. With the LCI F30, the glove box USB is gone and now there is one on the panel below the climate system.

I have an LCI F30 and no USB on dash only armrest compartment

Gbtr6 · 12-10-2018, 02:55 PM

My 2015 328i does not have that in the center stack. Mine is in the cubby under the arm rest. And I assume one in the trunk and one for the back seat as I have the connectivity package or whatever they call it.

Perry

movietub · 12-10-2018, 03:50 PM

What's with the carbon fibre and ///M logo on the shifter? Is that a standard US 435i thing?

Or an 'embellishment' courtesy of eBay?

supermarket · 12-10-2018, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMRSEB

Nope.. I don't have that.. My only USB connection is in the armrest compartment.

I have an LCI F30 and no USB on dash only armrest compartment

The number of USB ports depends on options. LCI cars with wireless charging (6NW) gets a second USB port.

I have one below the IHKA control panel (as being discussed here) and one in the armrest.

IK6SPEED · 12-10-2018, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermarket

The number of USB ports depends on options. LCI cars with wireless charging (6NW) gets a second USB port.

I have one below the IHKA control panel (as being discussed here) and one in the armrest.

Correct

BMRSEB · 12-11-2018, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermarket

The number of USB ports depends on options. LCI cars with wireless charging (6NW) gets a second USB port.

I have one below the IHKA control panel (as being discussed here) and one in the armrest.

No wireless charging for me.

I actually thought that was an '18 MY option, especially on 3 series? 5 series had them as standard, no? Too lazy to research..

I'll just take comfort that I have Heated Steering wheel and rear seats..

movietub · 12-11-2018, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMRSEB

No wireless charging for me.

I actually thought that was an '18 MY option, especially on 3 series? 5 series had them as standard, no? Too lazy to research..

I'll just take comfort that I have Heated Steering wheel and rear seats..

I'm thinking of getting this sorta thing... https://iwantzone.com/products/qi-wi...CABEgLOX_D_BwE

Fairly sure it's cheaper than BMW's option

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