BMW E46 USB Install/Cigarette Lighter Replacement

This is a nice upgrade as I have never used the Cigarette lighter for it's intended purpose. This was a nice I didn't have to cut any factory wiring, just had to enlarge the hole a bit.
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[@danielhenderson5651]

Maybe put the camera in a better location next time.

[@radrymes]

Who else is here because they’re trying to figure out the wiring, and wished he would grab his camera and show everything upclose?

[@darkoz1692]

It's simply only two wires to unplug

[@vanaert1]

Thanks for this video. Saved me time and headaches to figure it out on my own. I took it all apart only to find the fuse was indeed blown. I had been checking the fuse next to #47!

[@wineguy47]

Where is the fuse ?

[@Satizzefriariell]

Next time put the camera farther.. it's too close 🤣

[@wineguy47]

Why did you replace the cigarette lighter with a USB port, when you could have added a USB plug in ? I just bought a 2002 BMW 330i that had done what you did, but my Garmin GPS that has a USB plug will not charge on the USB port that is installed. It works with a Garmin cigarette plugin in my MBZ and my Chevy truck with the cigarette plugin. I want to revert to the cigarette lighter in the BMW in hopes that the Garmin GPS will work - what do you think ? Thanks, Mark

[@1984911Porsche]

Thanks for the video made it easy to replace radio mount out.

[@edwardlongshanks827]

So, how much current draw is the led light for the usb ports? I assume by now you have realized that it is always lit since the cigarette lighter power is always on and not switched with the ignition key.

[@adamanderson8631]

I haven't checked, but I have had a similar unswitched setup in my wife's suv for 3 years without a problem.

[@edwardlongshanks827]

@@adamanderson8631 It probably isn't enough to matter if you drive your car often enough and don't leave things plugged in for extended periods with the ignition off.

[@kevinmontoya7318]

Add a relay and have it switched

[@ishfaqraja1316]

You can remove the gearknob to make life easier, put car in Neutral & press the button and then lift n pull hard straight up

[@troutriver58]

are you kidding? is this hidden camera?

[@Ultimatebeatdastreet]

Hello, Currently, I'm using an ebay universal adapter to plug directly into the lighter. I also have the well known aux cable connected on the back of my radio. The problem is, when I plug the adapter to the lighter, the aux function gets disabled (I don't have a clue why). My doubt is, if I do a USB install like yours, won't the aux function on the radio be permanently disabled? Thank you P.S: Following Edward's comment, I think E46's have a stock feature, that after some minutes (with the car off), it kills every power consumption provininet from some accessories connected to the car. Does the same happens with yours?

[@adamanderson8631]

I haven't seen it power off at all. My aux sometimes disables when the car is super hot. I think it has something to do with the plug, it doesn't do it often enough for me to investigate further

[@Ultimatebeatdastreet]

@@adamanderson8631 alright. Thanks Adam

[@brianmessick9830]

Do a video of your aux install please

[@adamanderson8631]

I'll see what I can do.

[@brianmessick9830]

@@adamanderson8631 thank you for the information on the usb doing that next,for charging. Doing the aux tomorrow,for wireless blue tooth . It has a usb installed to the radio but it's for Apple ,it will charge my Samsung but not detect audio.

[@pinti3333]

Hi! Can you send me a link where I can buy this usb kit? Thanks!

[@adamanderson8631]

Couldn't find the original one i got but this shiuld work Rydonair Aluminum 4.2A Dual USB Charger Socket Power Outlet 2.1A & 2.1A for Marine, Boat, Car, Golf Cart, RV,UTV, ATV, etc (Non Illuminated) www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJW3ZRP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_b5rICb27W4RSQ

[@unknownperson8584]

Aux?

[@dominikfulop7188]

whats the button next to the DSC?

[@adamanderson8631]

Hill decent control.

[@dominikfulop7188]

@@adamanderson8631 wow never seen that, is that factory?

[@adamanderson8631]

Yes it is.

[@dominikfulop7188]

@@adamanderson8631 oh I see its only in Drive models, which are very rare with 46-s

[@MarkBonerea]

does it read mp3🤔

[@adamanderson8631]

No, just a charger.