About to order but unclear about Wireless Charging

Matthewstorm · 05-10-2023, 11:12 PM

I don't know if something has changed as I've never owned a Z4 and I pick up mine on Monday but when I test drove it I put my phone on the wireless charging pad and there was a direct cold breeze blowing on the phone. The A/C was on.

StanDiego · 05-10-2023, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthewstorm

I don't know if something has changed as I've never owned a Z4 and I pick up mine on Monday but when I test drove it I put my phone on the wireless charging pad and there was a direct cold breeze blowing on the phone. The A/C was on.

Interesting. Can you identify specifically where the cold air is coming from?

Matthewstorm · 05-11-2023, 01:13 AM

It felt like it was blowing from the rear.

Kwajtrader · 05-11-2023, 02:26 AM

That would be the right way to solve the problem. Maybe the extra high cost of the option is to recoup the design cost.

RigaTony1982 · 05-11-2023, 06:56 AM

Now I’m curious about this as well. I had posted in another thread that my experience with the wireless charger on this car seemed much better than my previous one. My sample size is limited since I’ve had the car less than a week, but maybe this is why. I’ll check this next time I’m in it.

Westside Guy · 05-11-2023, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthewstorm

I don't know if something has changed as I've never owned a Z4 and I pick up mine on Monday but when I test drove it I put my phone on the wireless charging pad and there was a direct cold breeze blowing on the phone. The A/C was on.

Don't forget that when the top is down you aren't using AC.

IMHO, people can save $500 and not order the wireless charger that has proven to be problematic at best.

ebirotedu · 05-11-2023, 11:23 AM

On hot days, especially in traffic, I use the AC even with the top down. Conversely, I use the heat with the top down if it’s cold enough too, along with the heated seats & wheel.

I if can’t drive with the top down, I won’t take the Z out at all generally speaking.

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Don't forget that when the top is down you aren't using AC.

IMHO, people can save $500 and not order the wireless charger that has proven to be problematic at best.

Paragon-A · 05-11-2023, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthewstorm

I don't know if something has changed as I've never owned a Z4 and I pick up mine on Monday but when I test drove it I put my phone on the wireless charging pad and there was a direct cold breeze blowing on the phone. The A/C was on.

Hmm I will look into this . We have two 2024 Z4s on the lot right now. This would be a huge plus

alvitdk · 05-11-2023, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Paragon-A

Hmm I will look into this . We have two 2024 Z4s on the lot right now. This would be a huge plus

2024 Z4?

I'm waiting for delivery of my Z4 (sitting at Bremerhaven) and that is still a MY2023....

Westside Guy · 05-11-2023, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Paragon-A

Hmm I will look into this . We have two 2024 Z4s on the lot right now. This would be a huge plus

I think you meant to say 2023.

JustChris · 05-11-2023, 03:59 PM

Worked well for me on the way home and that’s with the challenging iPhone 14 Max and a case.

Phone was warm when I took it out but not an issue.

Not sure I could detect and sort of fan / aircon action but will check tomorrow

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