CarPlay on '18 X5

[F15_Msport]

Hey all,

New here also- 2018 x5 35i.

Any advice on CarPlay intergration? I got a quote for a unit install 1k +, then heard I can just get it coded/activated for $200-300.

FYI also - Navigation also just continues to load and never opens.

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance

[blue dragon]

you can get FSC enabling code, hardware is already there.

[F15_Msport]

Got it, price sounds reasonable I’m assuming ? Any thoughts on the Nav issue ?

[blue dragon]

Originally Posted by F15_Msport

Got it, price sounds reasonable I’m assuming ? Any thoughts on the Nav issue ?

Have you tried resetting it? Hold down volume button for 30 seconds until it reboots IIRC. I've been X5 less for a bit so my memory is fuzzy

[F15_Msport]

All good, and yes ! Tried that method a few times. Was hoping Bimmer code had a way to help but nothing on that end.

[WojCar]

Originally Posted by F15_Msport

Hey all,

New here also- 2018 x5 35i.

Any advice on CarPlay intergration? I got a quote for a unit install 1k +, then heard I can just get it coded/activated for $200-300.

FYI also - Navigation also just continues to load and never opens.

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance

All depends from type unit
evo 5 or 6, entrynav2 with WLAN possible activate carplay, not necessary pay 200-300$. need your vin i can check if possible to code

[rlasalle15]

I used BIMMER-REMOTE.com. He was pretty good. Remoted in and did all the work.

https://bimmer-remote.com/products/i...lay-fullscreen

[tomholland]

Try getting FSC enabling code.
iq test

[ErikV55]

Originally Posted by F15_Msport

Hey all,

New here also- 2018 x5 35i.

Any advice on CarPlay intergration? I got a quote for a unit install 1k +, then heard I can just get it coded/activated for $200-300.

FYI also - Navigation also just continues to load and never opens.

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance

Find out if you have the "advanced bluetooth" option for your car. If you do, you can have carplay coded and be done. If you don't, you will need to add a bluetooth/lte antenna: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFLWY77?psc=1

[sukhk527]

You have the hardware, activate through ConnectedDrive for $300 then have Bimmer Remote enable full screen for $50. That’s what I did back in 2020.

[F15_Msport]

Hey all,

I was able to get it coded just like the suggestions here for 250 (including the needed antenna).

Ps. Navigation icon now says “connect usb and activate with code “

Still have to figure that out, but shouldn’t be a deal breaker since I use CarPlay directions.

Thanks again.

[destroy26]

Originally Posted by rlasalle15

I used BIMMER-REMOTE.com. He was pretty good. Remoted in and did all the work.

https://bimmer-remote.com/products/i...lay-fullscreen

Another satisfied Bimmer Remote customer here, although my Carplay was already active and I used him to activate Full Screen Carplay.

He can definitely get you sorted out. You simply need the OBDII cable connecting to a laptop running Windows.

[rlasalle15]

Originally Posted by destroy26

Another satisfied Bimmer Remote customer here, although my Carplay was already active and I used him to activate Full Screen Carplay.

He can definitely get you sorted out. You simply need the OBDII cable connecting to a laptop running Windows.

He is readily available through whatsapp. I wanted something else done and he responded very quickly. Probably going to have him do my wifes GO2 we are picking up today. Hoping the software is up to date.

[e90Jeet]

Hey guys, looks like this post has everything I needed to know.

Can someone please confirm if VIN: 5UXKR6C58J0U14684 has the necessary hardware to enable CarPlay? This car doesn’t have 6CP (CarPlay preparation option).

Background: I am thinking of buying this car from a dealer (it’s 2018 X5 50i) but not having CarPlay is a deal breaker and wondering if it can be enabled without addding additional hardware.

Appreciate your help.

[e90Jeet]

Originally Posted by e90Jeet

Hey guys, looks like this post has everything I needed to know.

Can someone please confirm if VIN: 5UXKR6C58J0U14684 has the necessary hardware to enable CarPlay? This car doesn’t have 6CP (CarPlay preparation option).

Background: I am thinking of buying this car from a dealer (it’s 2018 X5 50i) but not having CarPlay is a deal breaker and wondering if it can be enabled without addding additional hardware.

Appreciate your help.

Figured it out, thanks for the community here. This has has 6NP (enhanced Bluetooth) so it would work.

[ErikV55]

Originally Posted by e90Jeet

Figured it out, thanks for the community here. This has has 6NP (enhanced Bluetooth) so it would work.

You should be all set then and your car should have the antenna already installed behind the head unit. Just get the car coded.

[e90Jeet]

Originally Posted by e90Jeet

Figured it out, thanks for the community here. This has has 6NP (enhanced Bluetooth) so it would work.

One more thing I couldn't find answer to. I believe I looked enough online but def. be missing this if it was answered before.

Here's my ques-
I can see CarPlay option for $300 available in BMW idrive connect store. I see that kubax86 offers CarPlay for $60 https://bimmer-remote.com/products/b...een-activation

My ques is what's the difference between these two option beside cost? Is factory option better in terms on reliability or kubax86 option reset some factory settings. Based on the cost, it's no brainer but want to see the other side of it.

[ErikV55]

Originally Posted by e90Jeet

One more thing I couldn't find answer to. I believe I looked enough online but def. be missing this if it was answered before.

Here's my ques-
I can see CarPlay option for $300 available in BMW idrive connect store. I see that kubax86 offers CarPlay for $60 https://bimmer-remote.com/products/b...een-activation

My ques is what's the difference between these two option beside cost? Is factory option better in terms on reliability or kubax86 option reset some factory settings. Based on the cost, it's no brainer but want to see the other side of it.

It's the same