Heated and Cooling Cupholders

pchansen · 09-14-2020, 11:50 PM

I like it. We have a 3-½ hour drive to our vacation property and it will keep a McDonalds drink filled with ice the entire way. In other words the ice won't melt nearly as fast. Haven't tested the heat function yet. So I'd get it if it was bundled or as a stand alone option of about $200. Any more and it's not worth it.

Hsiaowei511 · 09-21-2020, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MB21

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Originally Posted by fkim119

Just curious how effective this feature is.

Does the cooling feature keep your drink cold in summer heat?

Does the heating feature keep your coffee warm in the cold winter?

Thanks all!

I will place a bottle of Water inside and it will be fairly cold at the bottom, I guess if you shake few times the temperature will equilize

This is what I've found as well for short trips. I was pleasantly surprised on longer trips that it keeps the bottle of water pretty cold. Haven't tried the heat setting yet.

iconoclast · 10-20-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fkim119

Just curious how effective this feature is.

Heated max: ~110 F
Cooled max: ~34 F

Thank this forum member:
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1768098

fkim119 · 10-20-2020, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

Heated max: ~110 F
Cooled max: ~34 F

Thank this forum member:
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1768098

Great post!

iconoclast · 10-20-2020, 05:58 PM

Thermal photos with temperature readings:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...xJbm5pM2thYktn

dspevack · 06-08-2023, 09:10 PM

Can anyone get me the wiring diagram for the thermoelectric cup holder.
I'd like to find out if it is routed through the computer or a stand-alone item that can be put in any car it fits.

Thank you.

Dan

PinkNinja400Guy · 06-09-2023, 01:27 AM

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1989241

Looks like it's connected to the LIN bus and requires coding. However, it doesn't require a separate control module to be installed. So not sure if it'd work on an i4.

The design of the storage compartment above the cupholders is also different. You'll notice in the pictures that the standard cupholders have a vertical phone charger and some storage to the side; the thermoelectric cupholders have the wireless charging pad oriented horizontally and no storage space. Not sure if you can get the different storage area part for the i4.

Homey4uk · 10-22-2023, 07:23 PM

My X7 (just bought it last week) has this feature. Is it safe to put rubber coasters in the bottom? Does just the one element heat or cool? Thanks.

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dspevack New Member 4 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW I4 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Can anyone get me the wiring diagram for the thermoelectric cup holder. I'd like to find out if it is routed through the computer or a stand-alone item that can be put in any car it fits. Thank you. Dan
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PinkNinja400Guy Captain 506 Rep 624 Posts Drives: '22 X7 M50 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1989241 Looks like it's connected to the LIN bus and requires coding. However, it doesn't require a separate control module to be installed. So not sure if it'd work on an i4. The design of the storage compartment above the cupholders is also different. You'll notice in the pictures that the standard cupholders have a vertical phone charger and some storage to the side; the thermoelectric cupholders have the wireless charging pad oriented horizontally and no storage space. Not sure if you can get the different storage area part for the i4.
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Homey4uk Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X7, 2023 Lexus RX350h Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Upper NE, TN iTrader: (0)	My X7 (just bought it last week) has this feature. Is it safe to put rubber coasters in the bottom? Does just the one element heat or cool? Thanks.
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