Combox USB cable

eku1s · 01-23-2021, 11:44 AM

Hi

I'm having great difficulty in finding the correct cable to connect the centre console USB port to the combox. The ones i've found on realoem.com all seem to be right-angle cables, which won't fit into the combox.

The only one I've found which is of the correct length is this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-CIC-C...53.m1438.l2649

Could someone please confirm whether this:

a) will work
b) will reach the combox from the centre console of my E92
c) has the correct connectors

Also if anyone has any advice on how to route this cable (i.e. placement of the cable) that would be appreciated.

Thanks

Luke

emanmor345 · 02-02-2021, 10:50 AM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CIC-COMBOX-...72.m2749.l2649

thats what i used in my e90 for combox retrofit. guide it through the side bolster where the MOST loop is, then ur gonna route it under the carpet and through the center console

eku1s · 02-03-2021, 07:50 AM

Thanks for the info, the one I linked seems to be the same as the one you linked, so I've ordered it. Hopefully I'll work out where to route the cable based on your instructions!

Cheers, Luke

eku1s · 02-22-2021, 06:27 PM

Just to update - I fitted the port this evening.. wasn’t the easiest job in the world! Had no idea the entire centre console had to come out to get the cable and port in. I struggled massively routing the cable to the centre console as the carpet is so thick. I ended up having to use a set of cable rods to route it along the passenger seat and into the centre console underneath the airbag module. Took me a good hour just to route the cable!

Thanks for your help - everything seems to be working.. albeit with irritating bugs with album art and song titles with my iPhone. Perhaps a combox update through WinKFP will fix it. I’ve applied the latest update from the BMW website but it made little difference. I don’t even think it imported the multimedia update as it’s still showing an old version.

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eku1s New Member 2 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW 325i M Sport 2011 LCI Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: South, UK iTrader: (0)	Combox USB cable Hi I'm having great difficulty in finding the correct cable to connect the centre console USB port to the combox. The ones i've found on realoem.com all seem to be right-angle cables, which won't fit into the combox. The only one I've found which is of the correct length is this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-CIC-C...53.m1438.l2649 Could someone please confirm whether this: a) will work b) will reach the combox from the centre console of my E92 c) has the correct connectors Also if anyone has any advice on how to route this cable (i.e. placement of the cable) that would be appreciated. Thanks Luke
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emanmor345 Private 20 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d M Sport [0.00] 2012 X5 xDrive35d [10.00] 2007 BMW 328i [0.00]	https://www.ebay.com/itm/CIC-COMBOX-...72.m2749.l2649 thats what i used in my e90 for combox retrofit. guide it through the side bolster where the MOST loop is, then ur gonna route it under the carpet and through the center console __________________ 07' E90 N51 Retrofitted : $3AG, $313, $319, $322, $415, $430, $459, $464, $465, $494, $5AC, $524, $541, $609, $6VC NBT EVO ID4 + ATM W/ carsystems adapter LCD3, M3 DCT wheel, OSRAM CBB, LUX V8.1
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eku1s New Member 2 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW 325i M Sport 2011 LCI Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: South, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info, the one I linked seems to be the same as the one you linked, so I've ordered it. Hopefully I'll work out where to route the cable based on your instructions! Cheers, Luke
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eku1s New Member 2 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW 325i M Sport 2011 LCI Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: South, UK iTrader: (0)	Just to update - I fitted the port this evening.. wasn’t the easiest job in the world! Had no idea the entire centre console had to come out to get the cable and port in. I struggled massively routing the cable to the centre console as the carpet is so thick. I ended up having to use a set of cable rods to route it along the passenger seat and into the centre console underneath the airbag module. Took me a good hour just to route the cable! Thanks for your help - everything seems to be working.. albeit with irritating bugs with album art and song titles with my iPhone. Perhaps a combox update through WinKFP will fix it. I’ve applied the latest update from the BMW website but it made little difference. I don’t even think it imported the multimedia update as it’s still showing an old version.
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