another CIC mr12volt post

[lucasxdiniz]

Can't find one, can you throw up a link please, would love to check it out

This is the one I bought, albeit I had a "first purchase" discount of some sort:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007 ... 1802Phlrgo

Also I've just noticed that the Mr12Volt units from nowadays do not look like the unit I had 2+ years ago (which looked more like the above).

[AnubisZed]

Can't find one, can you throw up a link please, would love to check it out

This is the one I bought, albeit I had a "first purchase" discount of some sort:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007 ... 1802Phlrgo

Also I've just noticed that the Mr12Volt units from nowadays do not look like the unit I had 2+ years ago (which looked more like the above).

Yeah I saw this one, it's a standard mmi box with audio out to the AUX socket.

The reason that most people go for the Mr12volt mmi box is due to the MOST fibre optic integration, giving digital sound quality.

[Envain]

Does anyone know where I can get a CIC upgrade file for the software update? Or is what im running the latest version? Still trying to sort out these mr12volt issues

Multimedia version: MX-003.004.031
Telephone version: TX-003.004.031

[B21]

Does anyone know where I can get a CIC upgrade file for the software update? Or is what im running the latest version? Still trying to sort out these mr12volt issues

Multimedia version: MX-003.004.031
Telephone version: TX-003.004.031

You'd have to use the ISTA/ISTP winkp BMW tool set to do that..

The numbers you highlighted are the firmware from the blue tooth adapter..that's not the CIC s/w..

I can't see that making much difference..it was frozen over in 2013 ish..

My 2011 CIC formware worked fine and others have fitted it to pre 2011 units with no issues..

[Envain]

Does anyone know where I can get a CIC upgrade file for the software update? Or is what im running the latest version? Still trying to sort out these mr12volt issues

Multimedia version: MX-003.004.031
Telephone version: TX-003.004.031

You'd have to use the ISTA/ISTP winkp BMW tool set to do that..

The numbers you highlighted are the firmware from the blue tooth adapter..that's not the CIC s/w..

I can't see that making much difference..it was frozen over in 2013 ish..

My 2011 CIC formware worked fine and others have fitted it to pre 2011 units with no issues..

Ahhh thanks didnt realize that wasnt the software for cic Pulled it from the software information from the idrive settings. Guess an exhange is in order.

[B21]

Does anyone know where I can get a CIC upgrade file for the software update? Or is what im running the latest version? Still trying to sort out these mr12volt issues

Multimedia version: MX-003.004.031
Telephone version: TX-003.004.031

You'd have to use the ISTA/ISTP winkp BMW tool set to do that..

The numbers you highlighted are the firmware from the blue tooth adapter..that's not the CIC s/w..

I can't see that making much difference..it was frozen over in 2013 ish..

My 2011 CIC formware worked fine and others have fitted it to pre 2011 units with no issues..

Ahhh thanks didnt realize that wasnt the software for cic Pulled it from the software information from the idrive settings. Guess an exhange is in order.

I had a different fault with my CIC and found people in the UK and Europe that would service them..I’m sure there are similar entities in NA

[Envain]

Don't know if I stumbled upon the issue here. Insight could be helpful

I found this device once I took off the client control panel
Looks to be possiblity aftermarket? I'm assuming maybe for the backup camera?
If anyone knows if I could somehow get this working with the mr12volt would be appreciated

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[Envain]

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[B21]

Looks like you have the optional BMW TV unit…I sssune..never seen one…who knows how /if that interferes with the Mr 12 Volt ?

[AnubisZed]

Definitely aftermarket.
Difficult to say for certain, or even how it's connected. Personally I'd look at ripping it out, but after checking where/how it's connected. You'd still get your camera input through the Mr12volt, so no biggy it removing it.

[Envain]

Yeah I ripped it out, but the job who ever did this... I have two leftover plugs from the rear camera looks to be female banana plug for video and power/ground just don't know what to ground to

Other than rear camera not working the mr12volt does so I'm much happier to sacrifice the camera for now or look into a better camera

[Envain]

Definitely aftermarket.
Difficult to say for certain, or even how it's connected. Personally I'd look at ripping it out, but after checking where/how it's connected. You'd still get your camera input through the Mr12volt, so no biggy it removing it.

Thank you for all the help you have provided! True blessing to this community. Very happy I have aa working now it really makes this car feel that much more modern, rear camera I'll look into replacing with something mr12 supports

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[AnubisZed]

So the yellow one, as you say, is the video feed. this should just plug straight into the appropriate Female one on the Mr12volt end. As for the power supply I now recommend not bothering to run a power supply through the car, but instead fit one of these filters...

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Link... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZ8M4JCP/ ... _lig_dp_it

(Yes I appreciate it's a UK link, but at least you can get the info for a US supplier)

With this you can just tap into the reverse light feed and the a local negative in the trunk area to power the camera. Normally when you tap into the reverse light for power it can create a flickering on the screen, but with this filter that smooths the power out to give a steady image

I also highly recommend a centrally mounted camera, so not one that is built into the license plate light.
I'm currently using one of these, it just sticks behind the license plate...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016ML1ORS/ ... _lig_dp_it

[B21]

So the yellow one, as you say, is the video feed. this should just plug straight into the appropriate Female one on the Mr12volt end. As for the power supply I now recommend not bothering to run a power supply through the car, but instead fit one of these filters...

5151mm5K2QL._AC_SL1200_.jpg
Link... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZ8M4JCP/ ... _lig_dp_it

(Yes I appreciate it's a UK link, but at least you can get the info for a US supplier)

With this you can just tap into the reverse light feed and the a local negative in the trunk area to power the camera. Normally when you tap into the reverse light for power it can create a flickering on the screen, but with this filter that smooths the power out to give a steady image

I also highly recommend a centrally mounted camera, so not one that is built into the license plate light.
I'm currently using one of these, it just sticks behind the license plate...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016ML1ORS/ ... _lig_dp_it

[Envain]

I found those parts on the US side so going to try that in a few weeks. Very helpful thank you.

Is the mic not integrated into the cables from the back of the HU? I might have missed something about the Mic connection and doesn't seem like it's picking up.