Air pump

guywithcat · 03-05-2023, 01:01 PM

Apologies if this has been posted before. My air pump does not work on the 12v plug in my 2023 X7. I am guessing this is because the X7 has that odd BMW European sized 12v (lighter style) plug. Does anyone know specifically:
1) Is there an adapter I can get so i can plug normal 12v plugs into my BMW plug?
2) Is there an air pump made by some company (BMW? Other?) that will 100% work for sure (as in you've tried) in the 2023 X7?
We do not have run flats and we also like to pump up our bike tires sometimes with the pump so it's very handy.
Thanks!

overcoil · 03-05-2023, 03:00 PM

what I use.

No one · 03-05-2023, 09:05 PM

If you don't want to do it like a man (as already suggested)

, what's wrong with the BMW "mobility set" compressor you should have with your non-runflats? I believe the "air" (skip the "remove the "air/repair" sticker" step) mode means pumping only air, no shit (sealant):

.

What "works every time"

for me is a foot pump, "HEYNER Pedalpower Pro" in particular:

. It looks available in the USA from Amazon UK (and as a double barrel as well if you wish, just note you might need double the "regular" body weight to operate it comfortably

).

cbpip · 03-06-2023, 08:09 AM

Portable small compressor
https://www.viaircorp.com/portables/90p
And
Repair kit -Worms
https://safetyseal.com/product/kabc60/

Always keep them in the car.
And AAA card.

Below is the adapter to go from Powerlet type outlet to American type outlet

https://www.amazon.com/Powerlet-PAC-.../dp/B00LB486U0

Tommysalami · 03-06-2023, 10:20 AM

^The viair one linked is good

If you own any other cordless power tools, you can get a battery powered inflator that uses the same battery. I have this dewalt one and it's awesome. Just dial in the pressure you want and hit a button.

https://www.dewalt.com/product/dcc02...s-air-inflator

00SH4WN · 03-07-2023, 01:16 AM

My experience has been that the compressor included in the mobility kit has a very poorly designed electrical connector. I had to apply extra effort to get it to contact with the positive terminal in the 12v plug.

I also have a JACO portable inflator, and it's worked great for me in multiple vehicles; the form factor is nearly identical to the BMW inflator.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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guywithcat Private 22 Rep 55 Posts Drives: BMW X7 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Westport, CT iTrader: (0)	Air pump Apologies if this has been posted before. My air pump does not work on the 12v plug in my 2023 X7. I am guessing this is because the X7 has that odd BMW European sized 12v (lighter style) plug. Does anyone know specifically: 1) Is there an adapter I can get so i can plug normal 12v plugs into my BMW plug? 2) Is there an air pump made by some company (BMW? Other?) that will 100% work for sure (as in you've tried) in the 2023 X7? We do not have run flats and we also like to pump up our bike tires sometimes with the pump so it's very handy. Thanks!
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No one Major 1037 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: F21 118i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Undisclosed iTrader: (0)	If you don't want to do it like a man (as already suggested) , what's wrong with the BMW "mobility set" compressor you should have with your non-runflats? I believe the "air" (skip the "remove the "air/repair" sticker" step) mode means pumping only air, no shit (sealant): . What "works every time" for me is a foot pump, "HEYNER Pedalpower Pro" in particular: . It looks available in the USA from Amazon UK (and as a double barrel as well if you wish, just note you might need double the "regular" body weight to operate it comfortably ).
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cbpip Private First Class 151 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW Z4C 3.0si 3 pedal Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E86C [0.00]	Portable small compressor https://www.viaircorp.com/portables/90p And Repair kit -Worms https://safetyseal.com/product/kabc60/ Always keep them in the car. And AAA card. Below is the adapter to go from Powerlet type outlet to American type outlet https://www.amazon.com/Powerlet-PAC-.../dp/B00LB486U0
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Tommysalami Lieutenant 564 Rep 465 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	^The viair one linked is good If you own any other cordless power tools, you can get a battery powered inflator that uses the same battery. I have this dewalt one and it's awesome. Just dial in the pressure you want and hit a button. https://www.dewalt.com/product/dcc02...s-air-inflator
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