Bimmertech Carplay MMI Plus

[Oward74]

Originally Posted by fromkrypton

I ended up getting this unit on the cheap. From mainland China DHL to my door in Montreal Canada in 3 days. Works great, especially for the price compared to other models that look exactly the same

Hi, how did you manage to fit all this back in the dash?
I'm struggling to install NBT unit back as the carplay box is not fitting correctly behind... Is there a secret place?

[jeffrey101]

Originally Posted by Oward74

Hi, how did you manage to fit all this back in the dash?
I'm struggling to install NBT unit back as the carplay box is not fitting correctly behind... Is there a secret place?

All the way in the back, at the bottom where the base of that compartment is. Take care to move all the cables to the left and right as you push the NBT back so they're not getting in the way. It definitely takes a few tries before you find the magic spot.

[StatenEye]

Originally Posted by Kraftwerk AG

A bit of good news from Apple: the release of iOS 13 this fall, and the overhaul of CarPlay after 5 long painful years. At least we have something to look forward to. It can't get any worse. Or can it? We'll see...

Heard they were changing one of the icons.

[Oward74]

Originally Posted by jeffrey101

All the way in the back, at the bottom where the base of that compartment is. Take care to move all the cables to the left and right as you push the NBT back so they're not getting in the way. It definitely takes a few tries before you find the magic spot.

Had a new try this week-end and that's done!
I was plugging the Wifi antenna connector before trying to slide the box underneath NBT. Bad idea...

[LeopardM3]

Originally Posted by eldogo

I just got this installed and the UI quality of the carplay is subpar. You can see the pixels around google maps icon. Also the audio qulity is very poor. now music sounds like an AM radio. Lastly, the OEM interface has the edges slightliy cut off.

Support told me that the dip switches might be wrong but i dont believe that since it was installed by Kies Motorsports who know what they are doing.

I'll try checking the dip switches this weekend and see.

I've asked for a refund. Still waiting for their reply

Yep, the AVIN product is much better, and it's about $100 cheaper (depending on what options you choose). Runs Android 10.0, can switch back and forth between screens, and the Android screen offers a ton of options and functionality that's really well thought out. Plus it has....wait for it....TOUCHSCREEN! What a concept! haha

Not to mention, the AVIN has a resolution of 1920 x 720P vs the 1280x480 for this Bimmertech product, and the bimmertech product doesn't give its hardware specs, which always makes me suspicious. The AVIN product is:
Android 10 With 4GB RAM, has 4G SIM Card Support, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

[Chum868]

I've successfully installed the CarPlay unit and have got it working ok.

But now my hvac controls do not light up or work at all.

They lit up for a few seconds, but the fans weren't activated or blowing any air. Then now it just doesn't work at all.

There are only two plugs. One blue and one black. These have been connected properly afaik.

Could it be a blown fuse perhaps?

[RED_Y_]

I think few people had this issue before, loose connection usually is the problem, take the panel off, disconnect and connect again.

[floop]

Does the AVIN product require running the aux cable to the center console?

[Chum868]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

I think few people had this issue before, loose connection usually is the problem, take the panel off, disconnect and connect again.

It's strange as the two plugs in the back of the heater controls are securely plugged in and have that sliding clip to secure it too.