V3 Snap-in Installed in my X5 - Page 4

UCrewX5 · #1 07-27-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WOOD56

Jeff,

Thanks forthe info..I'll continue with Cervier in ordering the parts.. my only concern is that you mention about the snap in adaptor was mod by craig in Canada.. will the Ejection box/snap in Adapter from Cervier work or do I need to have Craig mod it before using it....???

Wood56

To work with the Razr snap-in, the cradle is going to have to be modified. You can send it off to Craig to do the mod (see his post above for pricing), or the PDF document I posted at the top of this thread provides instructions on how to modify it yourself.

WOOD56 · #2 08-14-2006, 03:58 PM

El Jeffe,

After review this thread from post 1 to end. I have notice one big problem with the Snap-n. today I received my Snap-in, Eject box and Bump Ant..from Crevier BMW. I notice the the Snap-in for the Motorola Raza V3 for V3/V3c/V3i and the V3x (one I have). now before I made the attempt to ship to Craig for the Mod of the Ejec box and Adaptor. I notice the my Cell phone will not aline up the the Snap in connector. the connector is upside down on the Adaptor then what's on my Cell phone. do I have the wrong Snap-in for My Motorola Raza V3x. Is the Mod that Craig perform will correct the silver connect on the Snap-n..

Wood56

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Originally Posted by El Jeffe

Wood

I'm 99% sure it will work with the V3X. The form factor for all the Razr phones are basically the same.

The eject box for an 05 and 06 is a different part from earlier years because the Motorola ULF doesn't require a pairing button.

Because you have Assist, it is using the existing external antenna connection, hence the recommendation from Crevier that you buy the bumper antenna for the Bluetooth phone connection. If you don't use Assist then you could use that antenna connection instead and not bother with the installation of a 2nd antenna.

Jeff

Jeff,

Thanks forthe info..I'll continue with Cervier in ordering the parts.. my only concern is that you mention about the snap in adaptor was mod by craig in Canada.. will the Ejection box/snap in Adapter from Cervier work or do I need to have Craig mod it before using it....???

Wood56

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCrewX5

Thanks to renegade (Craig) I now have a Razr V3 snap-in adaptor installed in my X5. BMW recently introduced the V3 snap-in, however they did not design it as plug-n-play for the E53 X5. Fortunately for us, Craig figured out a way to modify the existing cradle to accommodate this snap-in.

I opted to mail my cradle to Craig in Canada and he graciously modified my cradle for me for a very reasonable fee (in addition to picking me up a snap-in at his local dealer in Canada, as they weren't available yet in the US

). His workmanship is OUTSTANDING!!

For those interested in doing the cradle modification themselves, here is a document Craig put together as a step by step guide - http://www.xoutpost.com/pdf/RazrConsoleModification.pdf

Here are pics of my new set-up, complete with the V3i

, both pre-install and post-install.

Again, Kudos to Craig for coming through for me!!

UCrew,

Do know if the snap in Adaptor work with the V3X...
my X5 is pre-wire, it pair's with the V3X perfect.. database xfter in all.
only problem is where to I order the Eject Box for my 06 X5 4.4i. part number I received from Junior @ Cervier.. 84-21-6-946-063.. is that correct cause he's tell me I also need a Cellphone Bumper # 84-11-1-470-326 in which I don't know what that is. but the snap in adaptor # 84-21-0-415-023. any sugguestion...

Wood56

JamnX5 · #3 07-28-2006, 02:27 AM

Craig,

Thank you for the part #'s. I will try and get the the Razor adaptor
(84-21-0415023) from the dealership. I hope it's available in the US. I have a '04 4.4 X5 w/ Assist. However, The Assist is deactivated and I have a Bluetooth module. I will re-connect the wires for cradle antenna functionality. Any interest in doing some work and shipping to the US. Please send me a private message if you are interested ....

Thanks,
Dan

benathon · #4 07-28-2006, 12:40 AM

Also, if you look at my 2nd pic, notice how the blue female plug for it is different then the black female.

benathon · #5 07-29-2006, 11:30 AM

I have a 10/03 build with just Bluetooth module. On your first pic, I don't have the two plugs you are pointing at... Because I don't have the combo module. If your car is still taken apart, can you check to see if your blue female Farka is different from the black female Farka? Both the Femals are different.

UCrewX5 · #6 08-14-2006, 04:34 PM

Looking at the orientation of the USB connector, I'd say it looks like that snap-in adaptor won't work with the V3X. Sorry

renegade · #7 08-16-2006, 11:22 AM

Going to be dismantling a razr adapter to see if the power can be tapped into in order to charge a Blackberry. Will see if the mini USB can be inverted. Does the V3X fit the adapter OK other than the USB part?

Craig.

WOOD56 · #8 08-16-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by renegade

Going to be dismantling a razr adapter to see if the power can be tapped into in order to charge a Blackberry. Will see if the mini USB can be inverted. Does the V3X fit the adapter OK other than the USB part?

Craig.

Craig,

I was just about to PM you to see if this can be done to the Snap-n for Rasz V3. can you keep me advise. I only have a until the 29Aug to return
the Adaptor for a refund, also from my point of view it looks like the V3X would fit but not really not sure until I can get the USB Connector to align up and fit into the phone. this is really a fun way that Motorola has change this model connector from all the other Raza. thanks Craig..

renegade · #9 08-21-2006, 11:43 AM

In completely taking apart and 'cutting' up a razr snap in adapter, it is possible to invert the USB miniport. Now, whether or not the charging feature still works has yet to be determined.
Wood56, if you are interested in this, I would suggest you return the adapter that you have and go with the one that I have modified. This is definitly going to be a 'one of' modification. Also could you provide me with the part number of the AC charger that you use with the V3X.

Need to resolder a connection tonight, and I will post a picture of the modded adapter tomorrow. Also need to stress test the USB port to make sure that it does not move around during docking/undocking of the phone. Unless the adpater is turned upside down and opened up, the mod is not noticable.

Craig

WOOD56 · #10 08-21-2006, 03:22 PM

Craig,

I yes, have return the Adpator, and the VX3 Charge is a Motorola Model
PSM5202A 06058A2-0091655-D 110/220 input that came with the Phone. and Motorola SYN0847A 0503003-0825620 Which I brought at a Local Cell phone $tealer...

here a few pic's of what the Charges look like....

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Craig.. thanks I want your pic.. you have a V3x to test is see if this will work..

wood56