Wireless charging

BlkSS · March 7, 2018

On ‎3‎/‎2‎/‎2018 at 12:08 PM, 2017SierraSLT said:

No. GM's parts system lists the "big chin" mat for 2018. Obviously, this is not correct! I said screw it, and made my own from two big chin mats. Looks OEM.

On ‎3‎/‎2‎/‎2018 at 12:15 PM, zikronix said:

where did you cut the mat to do it. Need some details on this!. Also that brushed looks good and matches the axiom finish in my sierra. I aint paying 50.00 for it tho...LOL to hell with that!

I was just told from my parts guy that the 2018 charging mat P/N is 84199943. The previous charging mat is 23264395. The new mat is VERY expensive compared to the previous mat. The new mat lists for $103.52 and previous mat lists for $9.55. Gmpartsdirect.com has the new mat $67.08 and the old mat at $6.19. I ended up ordering one to see why it's so expensive so we will see.

Edited March 7, 2018 by BlkSS

pgamboa · March 7, 2018

I was just told from my parts guy that the 2018 charging mat P/N is 84199943. The previous charging mat is 23264395. The new mat is VERY expensive compared to the previous mat. The new mat lists for $103.52 and previous mat lists for $9.55. Gmpartsdirect.com has the new mat $67.08 and the old mat at $6.19. I ended up ordering one to see why it's so expensive so we will see.

Holy moly! It’s gotta be the extra ridge. LOL. Let us know.

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NDRugby · March 8, 2018

Got a 2018 Suburban without Wireless charging. They don't offer it as an option or accessory from parts. So I took apart the center console and it seems that in order to add the GM version, you need to replace a harness that runs from the front from a BCM presumably all the way to the back in order to have the port to plug the harness from the wireless charger into. Parts guy saw there were two harnesses but couldn't confirm if that would be enough to solve for the problem. Then I also remembered the 2018 I rented over the holidays was a bit finicky with the placement of my iPhone X. So I looked for aftermarket. So for those without wireless charging now or even those looking to upgrade your charging to work with iPhone X or 8, here is an other option: Brandmotion 1273

It took me about an hour to install. Probably not even. It was really easy. Tapped into power at the BCM under the steering wheel. I did make some wiring modifications compared to their instructions to avoid drilling holes they wanted drilled. But this thing works flawlessly! And I like the Blue light that turns green when the phone is charging. Instant visual feedback. I have not had any issues with it keeping the phone charging.

Just thought I'd share another option for those of you looking. I was hoping to replicate the OEM set up, but between the growing cost, the possible roadblocks and the potential for it to be a bit touchy, I settled for this option, and I recommend it highly.

zozmanGMC · March 8, 2018

I spent the better part of a week outfitting my 2017 GMC Canyon Denali with the 2018 GM #13521066 charger. Phil (pgamboa) went cruising and his harness parts went on back order so I obtained the plug and connected it myself. Pretty green light illuminated when charging. I want to thank Phil publically for his communication and skills in the charger conversion as he is an asset to this forum. Yesterday, I traded the 2017 GMC Canyon Denali in on a 2018 GMC Sierra Denali which has the larger charging pad and Qi. Now, can you believe that? What the?

zoz

MRL_Sierra16 · March 8, 2018

Did you take the 18 charger out and replace it with the original in case you need it later?

zozmanGMC · March 8, 2018

14 minutes ago, MRL_Sierra16 said:

Did you take the 18 charger out and replace it with the original in case you need it later?

No. It wasn't worth my time as mine is now under warranty.

zoz

ntroglin · March 8, 2018

I got my plug a few days ago and the charger today. Installed in less than 15 min. Everything works great!

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Loco-diablo · March 8, 2018

How’s the charge speed? Is it as fast as the wired charge?

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Steve6611 · March 9, 2018

14 hours ago, Loco-diablo said:

How’s the charge speed? Is it as fast as the wired charge?

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Not nearly as fast as a wired charger. My rate is around 10-12% per hour.

Seanile · March 9, 2018

Received my module plus new connector. Of all the bad luck one of the pins broke and now I have to figure out where and how to get a crimp female connector for 22awg. No Radio Shacks available any more. Anyone have a suggestion how to get a couple of the connector pins?

zozmanGMC · March 10, 2018

Mouser Electric has the red plug connector and the pins. The red plug is 571-2035363-4. The pins are 571-1924955-1.

zoz

NYSierra4 · March 10, 2018

Just received my 571-2035363-4 from mouser. Re-pinned from the old plug and voila! I literally watched a 2 min video on how to re-pin on YouTube and I figured it out. So easy!

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granite861 · March 11, 2018

Well, I'm having the same problem as everyone else. I took my truck in for scheduled service and had them check the charging pad and it has power to it but it wouldn't charge either my phone or anyone elses doing the service work. Then we checked in an 2018 and my phone and the service persons charged just fine in that. They said it was because I have the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus that isn't compatible as they gave me that list that they have put out for everyone. Its never worked since I bought the truck late last year.

Ok, what do I need to do for my charging pad to work?

pgamboa · March 11, 2018

Well, I'm having the same problem as everyone else. I took my truck in for scheduled service and had them check the charging pad and it has power to it but it wouldn't charge either my phone or anyone elses doing the service work. Then we checked in an 2018 and my phone and the service persons charged just fine in that. They said it was because I have the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus that isn't compatible as they gave me that list that they have put out for everyone. Its never worked since I bought the truck late last year.
Ok, what do I need to do for my charging pad to work?

Swap it out for the 2018 module. Part # 13521066. You’ll either need to repin the connector since it won’t fit the new module or order my Retrofit Harness for $25.

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