[omasou]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

USB C port, yes, but a third party charger from Amazon, not Apple's charger. (I get the circular MagSafe charging icon upon connection which denotes full 15W.)

Thanks the charger looks physically identical to the Anker one I posted. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't some no-name brand.

Would like to avoid this happening

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1828134

[Za]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

this is what I use. it allows you to close the lid over it (cables unplugged of course). it's also powerful enough to provide the full 15W for my MagSafe charger. this brand doesn't offer USB C x2 ports and dunno if they offer it in Canada store, though.

USB C Car Charger Super Mini... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RHSD9WM...p_mob_ap_share

Thanks for tte help. That specific one isn't available locally on Amazon Canada (they do have a double USB-A version, but this other brand looks similar at the tip so I ordered it:
Car Charger, INIU Total 60W 2 Ports [USB C+USB A] PD+QC Fast Charging Car Adapter with 100W USB C to Type C Cable, Car Charger Compatible with Samsung S21 S20 S10 Google Pixel LG iPad MacBook etc. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B097RDLHJB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_KPH97VMRQD1H60V5HQ91

I will see if it works and report back for others here as reference.

[omasou]

looks like they have some newer versions.

AINOPE USB C Car Charger, 36W

These had some bad reviews about fit and durability.

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-AINOP...p_ob_title_wld

https://www.amazon.com/AINOPE-Charge...p_ob_title_wld

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by omasou

Thanks the charger looks physically identical to the Anker one I posted. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't some no-name brand.

i read that thread you linked and deduce the fire was not due to his 12V adapter but by letting his charging cable hang loose while still connected to the adapter, and the exposed end shorted on the metal seat railing.

my adapter has been plugged in for the past 8 months without issue knock on wood lol. I don't leave open-ended charging cables dangling about. (I have a dashcam plugged into that USB A port.)

[Za]

Originally Posted by Za

Thanks for tte help. That specific one isn't available locally on Amazon Canada (they do have a double USB-A version, but this other brand looks similar at the tip so I ordered it:
Car Charger, INIU Total 60W 2 Ports [USB C+USB A] PD+QC Fast Charging Car Adapter with 100W USB C to Type C Cable, Car Charger Compatible with Samsung S21 S20 S10 Google Pixel LG iPad MacBook etc. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B097RDLHJB/...MRQD1H60V5HQ91

I will see if it works and report back for others here as reference.

Update:
That model charger does indeed work. Very small profile, and when I hooked up my Samsung Note it said "Super Fast Charging".

[omasou]

I picked up my X6 and of course, I couldn't use my V1.

I cannot believe that I have to make a service appointment to update these. That or buy a bag of 100 from McMaster. What a PITA.

At least the newest SIB states it's a one time warranty item.

[ey2001]

Originally Posted by omasou

I picked up my X6 and of course, I couldn't use my V1.

I cannot believe that I have to make a service appointment to update these. That or buy a bag of 100 from McMaster. What a PITA.

At least the newest SIB states it's a one time warranty item.

Did the dealer fix it?

[omasou]

Originally Posted by ey2001

Did the dealer fix it?

The dealer replaced both cigarette lighters and the V1 still didn’t work.

I called Valentine again and found out there were multiple updates and that an early update did not let the V1 start up. Normally, one can use the V1 app to apply updates but b/c I didn’t know that and I missed that one specific update the unit was bricked and I had to send it back to have them apply the updates.

[jad03060]

Originally Posted by omasou

I cannot believe that I have to make a service appointment to update these. That or buy a bag of 100 from McMaster. What a PITA.

At least the newest SIB states it's a one time warranty item.

The current SIB (at least from what I have seen) is to replace the socket. It takes the dealer about 15-minutes, and a lot of that is paperwork. While replacing the screw should still work, the new socket is probably the better way to go.

FWIW, there are two types of sockets...a cigarette socket and an accessory socket. They have slightly different specs. Those in the BMW are accessory sockets and a plug designed to fit in a cigarette socket doesn't fit properly. Usually, one designed for an accessory socket will fit in either, but not the other way around.