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Any 530e owners out there?

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    #1442
    Dayo Kayo
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Dayo Kayo


    Probably been asked before folks but -

    I bought at 530e recently and expected to have Android Auto in it, when I discovered it wasn't I presumed I could

    upgrade and install it but now after doing a bit of digging it might not be possible. It looks

    like I only have Apple Carplay (i think it's called...) Anyone have advice on this?



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    #1443
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,476 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927028#Comment_119927028

    Yeah bmw were slow to bring android auto. The new ones have it. When I was looking at 530e I resigned myself to switching to apple if I was going to buy the car, even though I don't particularly like apple.



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    #1444
    Dayo Kayo
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Dayo Kayo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927403#Comment_119927403

    That's really annoying. The Mrs also only bought me a new phone which is android so I wont be changing any time soon.



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    #1445
    kanuseeme
    Registered Users Posts: 1,891 ✭✭✭kanuseeme


    I have just done a quick search, but I am not 100% on this information.

    Its available on i drive 7, if you have an older version there is a box you have to install, https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category-android-auto-mmi-retrofit 600 $

    Another search showed this, I might give it a try later.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7t7Sx6sXvY

    Not android auto, copies some of the functions without having to take your car apart



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    #1446
    Dayo Kayo
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Dayo Kayo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119931650#Comment_119931650

    Yea, I did see this but wasn't sure how reliable it was.



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    #1447
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,476 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119931546#Comment_119931546

    Yeah I didnt want to buy an apple either, never bought car in the end so didnt have to. No idea why they were so slow to the android auto party but they were.



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    #1448
    OmegaRed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,051 ✭✭✭OmegaRed


    Hey Folks,

    I am having an issue with scheduled charging the last few weeks and I was wondering has anyone else had a similar issue.

    I have my 182 530e setup to start charging via my Zappi each night at 12 midnight and stop at 8am (night time rate). Never really had a major issue with this over the last 18 months. No settings or anything changed on the Zappi as its all scheduled via the car / the BMW app.

    I’ve been pugging it in and lock the car now each night as normal around 6 or 7pm, and I get the app notification via the app that the schedule charging will start at 12am. However, more times than not, the car only starts charging at around 6/6.30am for some reason.

    Anyone had a similar issue at all and how they fixed it?

    Thanks

    OR



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    #1449
    Maddic_Irl
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Maddic_Irl


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119943843#Comment_119943843

    I found the scheduled charge on the car a bit hit or miss, tbh I could have been doing something wrong or at least I thought it was a possibility, I just left the car on "charge immediately" and scheduled the Zappi instead which was more reliable, also don't need to mess with the car settings if charging somewhere else. Setting the Zappi also means the car will charge on solar excess if available during the day and top up at night.



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    #1450
    kanuseeme
    Registered Users Posts: 1,891 ✭✭✭kanuseeme


    My limited understanding (guess) is, the car will start charging to finish just in time for departure.



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    #1451
    OmegaRed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,051 ✭✭✭OmegaRed


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119947602#Comment_119947602

    Everyday is a school day and I feel very embarrassed I haven't been doing it this way previously..... Thank you



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    #1452
    OmegaRed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,051 ✭✭✭OmegaRed


    Folks - New issue 😔

    The "Charging socket flap open" indicator is displaying even though I have shut it. This was especially annoying when 20 minutes into my 3 hour drive yesterday that it began to audibly bing every 3 seconds for an hour on the motor way....

    It’s a 182 so no longer in warranty. Anyone had this issue and manged a self-fix or am I bringing it in to a garage?



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    #1453
    Quin_Dub
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 15,007 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quin_Dub


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119962912#Comment_119962912

    Other than the "Have you tried closing it really hard?" option I'd say you are looking at taking it to the garage - faulty sensor in the lock mechanism would be the guess.

    I had a similar issue on a previous car with a faulty sensor on the bonnet latch, although that came with the added bonus of the "bonnet open" alert triggering the car alarm at all hours of the day and night.



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    #1454
    OmegaRed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,051 ✭✭✭OmegaRed


    Just on this, as I said, I usually set the charging from the car and use Eco mode so it charges at a reduced rate over the course of the night (At about 1.4kwh). With using Eco+ setting and using the Zappi to schedule, is there a way of getting it to reduce the charge rate to 1.4kwh? Its charging now at the max rate of the car which is 3.5kwh.



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    #1455
    Maddic_Irl
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Maddic_Irl


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119966202#Comment_119966202

    Not on the Zappi afaik, boost always charges at maximum but you can set the charge current in the car.



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    #1456
    Donie75
    Registered Users Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭Donie75


    Any update on whether a towbar can be fitted to a 530E?



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    #1457
    WacoKid
    Registered Users Posts: 432 ✭✭WacoKid


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119967262#Comment_119967262

    My friend has once fitted to his 182 for towing his jet ski



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    #1458
    JPCN1
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭JPCN1


    Hi,


    Know very little about cars. My 182’s battery only achieving 17 kilometres on a full charge from Zappi home charger. 40k miles…

    Thought it might be the cold but has remained constant at the 17…

    any ideas much appreciated,


    thank you.



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    #1459
    WacoKid
    Registered Users Posts: 432 ✭✭WacoKid


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120029017#Comment_120029017

    Look at what kw the battery is taking for a full charge. 7 or 8 kw for a full charge indicates your battery is fine and it's the cold weather (lower battery temp., using heated seats more often etc.)

    If it is taking on less than 6 or 7kw for a full charge then you may have battery deterioriation/damage. Figures quoted are not exact but I'd say not bad to use for intial troubleshooting anyway.



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    #1460
    JPCN1
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭JPCN1


    Appreciate that, thank you.



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    #1461
    WacoKid
    Registered Users Posts: 432 ✭✭WacoKid


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120029078#Comment_120029078

    Not sure of which battery pack you have. Earlier ones were 9.2 kw that take about 7kw of charge. Sometime in 2018 (I think) they upgraded to 12kw battery packs that take 10kw of charge. Guessing you are the former but just to note when troubleshooting.



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    #1462
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,464 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120029017#Comment_120029017

    Just to keep you safe, our 2017 530e doing exactly the same the last few days.



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    #1463
    Corporatemarky
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Corporatemarky


    If it’s at all comparable our 162 UK sourced 330e currently reduced from 31 km range at full charge in the summer to 24 km last 3 weeks…the small battery. 17 km is extremely low for a 530e.



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    #1464
    AidenL
    Registered Users Posts: 973 ✭✭✭AidenL


    24km range showing here today on a 221 which has the bigger battery.



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    #1465
    Bits_n_Bobs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Bits_n_Bobs


    Is there anyone who could give me an idea on mpg for a daily 40km (each way) commute i.e. Naas to Sandyford, so mostly congested motorways. Will be able to charge at each end, and looking at bigger battery 530e



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    #1466
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,464 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120033478#Comment_120033478

    We are talking actual achieved range. Not what the GOM displays.

    My 530e still displays 34km at 100% but achieves half that currently due to cold weather and short trips.

    The relative drop in range is on par with my 80 kWh BEV for similar trips currently too so I wouldn’t be worried about it at all.



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    #1467
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,476 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120034759#Comment_120034759

    You'll be close to doing that fully on electric in ideal weather and traffic circumstances if you keep it at 100kmph.

    Go faster, get stuck in traffic or have bad weather when you've the heating on high you'll certainly be using some petrol.

    You're an almost ideal candidate for a phev though if you have a plug on both ends. You'll see great mpg overall on that commute. If you drive much in the evenings you'll be using petrol though I'd guess as it will be empty after your commute home and wouldn't have much time to charge.



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    #1468
    Quin_Dub
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 15,007 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quin_Dub


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120035294#Comment_120035294

    Agreed.. you should be able to cover 55/60+ kms of that round trip on full electric on most days.



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    #1469
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,464 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120034759#Comment_120034759

    On the newer 30e yes. With the 12 kWh battery you have a chance. I don’t think you’d do it on the 2017/2018 9 kWh version.



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    #1470
    Corporatemarky
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Corporatemarky


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120035617#Comment_120035617

    In fairness to BMW their reg driving recharge percentage we get is about 40%. In daughters 2021 Kia Nero plug in hybrid they get zero !!



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    #1471
    Corporatemarky
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Corporatemarky


    Even on the motorway the BMW gets it. Just on a 180km drive today in the PHEV Niro, and zero recharge created along the way



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