3G iPhone Snap in Adapter Mod

renegade · #1 04-23-2009, 10:39 PM

Console Eject Box Numbers for BT retro fit in e46, e38, e39, e53, e83, e85, e86
- 84 10 9 168 940 Current part number
- 84 21 6 933 415 Most common one that I have seen in all of the mods that I have done (>100) probably due to where people are getting there kits
- 84 21 6 924 067 Have seen a couple
- 84 10 9 157 586
- 84 21 6 933 416
- 84 21 6 924 068
- 84 21 6 946 063
- 84 10 9 157 592
- 84 21 6 946 064
Snap in adapter 84 10 9 182 792 is for the 1G iPhone. The 3G adapters that I have been receiving from Bimmernav for mods are 84 21 2 151 038. Have not seen the 3G iPhone adapter 84 21 2 151 043 so cannot comment. Suggest contacting Bimmernav to see if they have any information on this part. The other 2 iPhone adapters require modification to fit into the console eject box and the console eject box also requires modification.

Only comment I have on the external antenna is that unless you are on the fringe of cell coverage ( I am ) not that big of a bang for buck. Not sure from your comments if you have BT in your X5 or are looking to install it, so as far as the bumper antenna, no experience in installing one in an e53. Perhaps someone here or over on the BT forum on bimmerbaord can help you out.

Hope this sorts some of the confusion, not adds to it.
Craig

themoth · #2 11-08-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renegade

Console Eject Box Numbers for BT retro fit in e46, e38, e39, e53, e83, e85, e86
- 84 10 9 168 940 Current part number
- 84 21 6 933 415 Most common one that I have seen in all of the mods that I have done (>100) probably due to where people are getting there kits
- 84 21 6 924 067 Have seen a couple
- 84 10 9 157 586
- 84 21 6 933 416
- 84 21 6 924 068
- 84 21 6 946 063
- 84 10 9 157 592
- 84 21 6 946 064
Snap in adapter 84 10 9 182 792 is for the 1G iPhone. The 3G adapters that I have been receiving from Bimmernav for mods are 84 21 2 151 038. Have not seen the 3G iPhone adapter 84 21 2 151 043 so cannot comment. Suggest contacting Bimmernav to see if they have any information on this part. The other 2 iPhone adapters require modification to fit into the console eject box and the console eject box also requires modification.

Only comment I have on the external antenna is that unless you are on the fringe of cell coverage ( I am ) not that big of a bang for buck. Not sure from your comments if you have BT in your X5 or are looking to install it, so as far as the bumper antenna, no experience in installing one in an e53. Perhaps someone here or over on the BT forum on bimmerbaord can help you out.

Hope this sorts some of the confusion, not adds to it.
Craig

do we know if the iphone 3g adapter 84 21 2 151 043 will work in the e53 eject box. Looking to get the proper adapter to fit in the eject box without modding the sides? any help would be appreciated. thanks

themoth · #3 11-16-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by themoth

do we know if the iphone 3g adapter 84 21 2 151 043 will work in the e53 eject box. Looking to get the proper adapter to fit in the eject box without modding the sides? any help would be appreciated. thanks

Well it does in fact work, I have it installed and works like a charm. I thought from the looks of the 3gs snap in adapter it would be too wide, but to my surprise no issues even though bmw states it only works for builds 10/08 to present.

total cost of the eject box and adapter from dealer, 220$
Pictures to follow.

brian5 · #4 11-17-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themoth

Well it does in fact work, I have it installed and works like a charm. I thought from the looks of the 3gs snap in adapter it would be too wide, but to my surprise no issues even though bmw states it only works for builds 10/08 to present.

total cost of the eject box and adapter from dealer, 220$
Pictures to follow.

If BMW has stated any build date, I think you meant "... bmw states it only works for builds 10/07 to present...". Mine was built in 10/07 and there was no question that the 3G snap in adapter would work just fine (and it does).

X5 Meister · #5 03-11-2010, 11:49 PM

Hey - You said you installed the -043 snap in adapter in your E53 X5 with no problem. Can you post some photos of it? Also what eject box did you use and did you need to also install an adapter cable?

Quote:

Originally Posted by themoth

Well it does in fact work, I have it installed and works like a charm. I thought from the looks of the 3gs snap in adapter it would be too wide, but to my surprise no issues even though bmw states it only works for builds 10/08 to present.

total cost of the eject box and adapter from dealer, 220$
Pictures to follow.

X5 Meister · #6 03-11-2010, 05:21 PM

Craig- Just wanted to update this post a bit, hopefully to make it clearer.
In addition I have some specific questions (bold red) so if anyone has answers to them, please let me know.

For the E53 X5 and the E70 X5:

- Eject Box (aka "System Base Plate") current p/n: 84-10-9-168-940 Retail $101.57 (All the other p/n's (including -063, -415) have been superseded with this one)

- Snap-In Adapter Apple iPhone 1G: 84-10-9-182-792 $135.97 Retail

- Snap-In Adapter Apple iPhone 3G/3GS: 84-21-2-151-038 has been superseded with 84-21-2-158-682 Retail $152.94

Now, according to the chart I posted on this thread:

http://www.xoutpost.com/electronics/...full-list.html

The E53 X5 requires these two parts for either of the two iPhone snap-in adapters:

Eject Box Frame: 84-21-2-153-098 $99.65 Retail

Adapter Cable: 84-10-9-205-271 $10.20 Retail

So I assume that eject box 84-21-2-153-098 is to be used in place of eject box 84-10-9-168-940 when using a iPhone snap-in adapter and this makes sense since the 84-10-9-168-940 eject box has side walls and thus is much narrower than the 84-21-2-153-098 eject box that has no side walls on it and can accommodate the iPhone snap-in adapters properly. Other than the actual size difference of the two eject boxes (84-10-9-168-940 & 84-21-2-153-098) I don't know if there is a functional difference electronically. If anyone knows let me know.

Now, apparently there are newer iPhone "USB" adapters for E70 X5's made after 10/2008 (2009 model year) that not only allow for telephone functionality, but also for music playback from the iPhones:

- Snap-In Adapter Apple iPhone 1G: 84-10-9-164-213 $195.02 Retail

- Snap-In Adapter Apple iPhone 3G/3GS: 84-21-2-151-043 has been superseded with 84-21-2-158-683 Retail $ 220.92

- And a snap-in adapter for the Apple Touch: 84-21-2-162-534 Retail $203.94

I have no idea if any of these three will work or can be modified to work on an E53 X5, any clue?

This post is a work-in-progress and I will try to attach as many pictures as I can to it. So far I have found pictures for -038, -043, -098, -271, -415, -682, -792, -940. I still need photos of -213, -534, -683. If you have any additional information or photos or better photos that you would like to add please let me know.

I have some final questions that hopefully someone can answer:

1. I know the 84-21-0-415-023 (Motorola RAZR V3, V3i) snap-in adapter can be custom modified to fit a 84-21-6-933-415 eject box. Will a modified 84-21-0-415-023 also fit the 84-10-9-168-940 eject box?

2. Will the 84-21-0-415-023 snap-in adapter fit the 84-21-2-153-098 eject box?

3. Does anyone have photos of the 84-21-0-442-784 (Motorola V8, V9m) snap-in adapter?

4. Does anyone have photos of the 84-21-0-442-785 (Motorola V9) snap-in adapter?

Quote:

Originally Posted by renegade

Console Eject Box Numbers for BT retro fit in e46, e38, e39, e53, e83, e85, e86
- 84 10 9 168 940 Current part number
- 84 21 6 933 415 Most common one that I have seen in all of the mods that I have done (>100) probably due to where people are getting there kits
- 84 21 6 924 067 Have seen a couple
- 84 10 9 157 586
- 84 21 6 933 416
- 84 21 6 924 068
- 84 21 6 946 063
- 84 10 9 157 592
- 84 21 6 946 064
Snap in adapter 84 10 9 182 792 is for the 1G iPhone. The 3G adapters that I have been receiving from Bimmernav for mods are 84 21 2 151 038. Have not seen the 3G iPhone adapter 84 21 2 151 043 so cannot comment. Suggest contacting Bimmernav to see if they have any information on this part. The other 2 iPhone adapters require modification to fit into the console eject box and the console eject box also requires modification.

Only comment I have on the external antenna is that unless you are on the fringe of cell coverage ( I am ) not that big of a bang for buck. Not sure from your comments if you have BT in your X5 or are looking to install it, so as far as the bumper antenna, no experience in installing one in an e53. Perhaps someone here or over on the BT forum on bimmerbaord can help you out.

Hope this sorts some of the confusion, not adds to it.
Craig

apetrov1x5 · #7 07-06-2010, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

3. Does anyone have photos of the 84-21-0-442-784 (Motorola V8, V9m) snap-in adapter?
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stallione · #8 01-21-2013, 12:33 AM

Craig,
I realize this is form an old post, but I just read it today. I have a 2001 E38, and I love it. So, I want to "elegantly" snap p in my iPhone (just for charging purposes) and I just wonder where to find the following spare parts you recommended a few years back (unless there is a better option).

- 84 10 9 168 940
- 84 21 2 151 038.

My plan is to complement these, with a couple of Chinese made GPS/BT/DVD that claim to be plug in compatible in the E38, while still allowing me to use the steering wheel controls.

Your advise will be greatly appreciated.

Luis.