switch in 335i center console?

snowboarder21 · 08-04-2010, 02:15 PM

ok i was just going to plug in my aux cable in the center console arm rest and found a switch in there and i have no clue what it is for. Could somebody please tell me. Pics below.

Thanks.

s.myrr · 08-04-2010, 02:19 PM

Don't have it in mine - but I believe it controls the cooling for that compartment.

alex2364 · 08-04-2010, 02:21 PM

Cooler for the cup holder. Newer E9xs don't have that anymore.

carve · 08-04-2010, 02:21 PM

See those vents in the cupholder- those are connected to the HVAC system. Turn the switch on and you'll have hot or cool air blow over your drink, depending on the season. You'll really only want to use it with cool air, in the summer.

Kind of neat, but that cupholder is in such an awkward position I seldom use it.

snowboarder21 · 08-04-2010, 02:24 PM

wow i never new it had it ( just bought it 2 weeks ago). Thanks for the help guys.

ede92 · 08-04-2010, 02:51 PM

ya useless location for the cup holder...

HermesRider · 08-04-2010, 04:10 PM

On the other hand it keeps eyedrops nice and cool in the summertime!

e92-335i · 08-05-2010, 07:31 AM

I keep gum in it lol I agree...not a good place for a cup holder...

2kaccordocoupe · 08-05-2010, 07:36 AM

When did they stop doing that? I have a Jan 09 build with every option and I don't have the switch.

NaNo_F1 · 08-05-2010, 10:44 AM

The occasional coke can in there but most of the time it stores purell bottles...

BMWforLife · 08-05-2010, 12:03 PM

keeps your ipod nice n kool

e92-335i · 08-05-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWforLife

keeps your ipod nice n kool

Good idea! I use my iphone...it doesn't fit...

AlanQS · 08-05-2010, 01:52 PM

The can cooler was dropped from March '09 to save BMW money. If you open the vent in the can holder with the switch, the temperature of the air blowing through the holder is set by the temperature of the rear ventilation unit.

It is best used for keeping a can of soda, or something similar in size, cool on a long trip. It isn't supposed to be a drink holder as it would be in a pretty stupid place for that purpose.

As an aside, I know you guys hate the cup holders but if you only ever want to hold a standard size can of soda in it, they are perfect!

Farhan · 08-05-2010, 02:16 PM

I use it for the same purpose as e92-335i....gum.

PhamtasticE90 · 08-05-2010, 02:25 PM

i keeep my lighters there so they can stay cool. lol

FoShizzle · 08-05-2010, 02:33 PM

Useless and never used it. Now we just need a DIY to reroute that under the drivers seat as a ball-cooler.

kgb1637 · 08-05-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeJabb

Useless and never used it. Now we just need a DIY to reroute that under the drivers seat as a ball-cooler.

Theres a mod I need especially when its 95 at 8am.

Tee212 · 08-05-2010, 02:43 PM

Dam i dont have that...but now i just want it just because.

Php · 08-05-2010, 02:49 PM

Nice! My car has it and I never knew what it was...thought it was only a ejection button for some plastic peices in the center console.

Gonna try it tonight. thanks guys

mid-corner fun · 08-05-2010, 02:53 PM

quite useful actually. It cools down the hard drive I've plugged in the USB port.
Just need to remember to turn the switch off in the winter...

alex2364 · 08-05-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterM1

quite useful actually. It cools down the hard drive I've plugged in the USB port.
Just need to remember to turn the switch off in the winter...

How big is your hard drive? I got a 16 GB flash drive that barely gets warm.

ede92 · 08-05-2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWforLife

keeps your ipod nice n kool

Good idea or a cell phone for that matter.

08-04-2010, 02:15 PM	#1
snowboarder21 Private First Class 38 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2007 AP WHITE 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	switch in 335i center console? ok i was just going to plug in my aux cable in the center console arm rest and found a switch in there and i have no clue what it is for. Could somebody please tell me. Pics below. Thanks.
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s.myrr Lieutenant 12 Rep 499 Posts Drives: AW 335i E90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	Don't have it in mine - but I believe it controls the cooling for that compartment.
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carve Major 177 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	See those vents in the cupholder- those are connected to the HVAC system. Turn the switch on and you'll have hot or cool air blow over your drink, depending on the season. You'll really only want to use it with cool air, in the summer. Kind of neat, but that cupholder is in such an awkward position I seldom use it.
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08-04-2010, 02:24 PM	#5
snowboarder21 Private First Class 38 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2007 AP WHITE 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	wow i never new it had it ( just bought it 2 weeks ago). Thanks for the help guys.
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ede92 Lieutenant 17 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2014 Porsche 911 Cab 7MT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Area iTrader: (0)	ya useless location for the cup holder... __________________ 2014 911 C2 Cab, Considering adding 2er convertible Past - 2011 328i Convertible 2008 BMW 335xi Coupe (ED), 2003 BMW 530i, 1999 BMW 528i
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HermesRider Captain 56 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	On the other hand it keeps eyedrops nice and cool in the summertime!
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e92-335i Private First Class 9 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (0)	I keep gum in it lol I agree...not a good place for a cup holder... __________________
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	When did they stop doing that? I have a Jan 09 build with every option and I don't have the switch.
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08-05-2010, 10:44 AM	#10
NaNo_F1 Lieutenant 14 Rep 434 Posts Drives: 07 E90 328i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (9)	The occasional coke can in there but most of the time it stores purell bottles...
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BMWforLife Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2021 330i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida (Jax/Gainesville) iTrader: (0)	keeps your ipod nice n kool
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AlanQS Colonel 244 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	The can cooler was dropped from March '09 to save BMW money. If you open the vent in the can holder with the switch, the temperature of the air blowing through the holder is set by the temperature of the rear ventilation unit. It is best used for keeping a can of soda, or something similar in size, cool on a long trip. It isn't supposed to be a drink holder as it would be in a pretty stupid place for that purpose. As an aside, I know you guys hate the cup holders but if you only ever want to hold a standard size can of soda in it, they are perfect!
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08-05-2010, 02:16 PM	#14
Farhan Private First Class 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: F12 M6 + F15 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I use it for the same purpose as e92-335i....gum.
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PhamtasticE90 Private First Class 12 Rep 121 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IE iTrader: (1)	i keeep my lighters there so they can stay cool. lol __________________
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FoShizzle aka Mike 106 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: AW E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LA/Ventura, CA iTrader: (11)	Useless and never used it. Now we just need a DIY to reroute that under the drivers seat as a ball-cooler.
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	Dam i dont have that...but now i just want it just because.
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Php Captain 13 Rep 631 Posts Drives: CaymanS, used to be e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Nice! My car has it and I never knew what it was...thought it was only a ejection button for some plastic peices in the center console. Gonna try it tonight. thanks guys
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08-05-2010, 02:53 PM	#20
mid-corner fun Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,510 Posts Drives: F80 M3, '22 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	quite useful actually. It cools down the hard drive I've plugged in the USB port. Just need to remember to turn the switch off in the winter...
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