CarPlay/AA MMI box with MOST connection
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Completed a walk-through of the video content today and a voice-over plus some more footage, so it's nearly there, alas far too many personal things have got in the way (and are still) just recently so they have had to come first(555 said:
I can answer any questions in the meantime though.
AnubisZed said:Completed a walk-through of the video content today and a voice-over plus some more footage, so it's nearly there, alas far too many personal things have got in the way (and are still) just recently so they have had to come first
I can answer any questions in the meantime though.
Hi buddy, I hope everything is under control at home.
Mhmmm, I would have way too many questions to ask as I haven't undone one single bolt yet. I'll better wait for videos, comments and then think about giving it a go.
Do you know if it's possible to keep the standard BMW Menu or on the contrary you'd loose it as consequence of replacing the "hardware box" (the MMI, ain't it?!) Because I'm happy to add features to the car but keeping original stuff, even if it's the software system.
PS: any idea about TPMS, did they exist OEMs?
All original menus etc are exactly the same as currently, this mmi just runs in the position of the CD Changer as an album.(555 said:AnubisZed said:Completed a walk-through of the video content today and a voice-over plus some more footage, so it's nearly there, alas far too many personal things have got in the way (and are still) just recently so they have had to come first
I can answer any questions in the meantime though.
Hi buddy, I hope everything is under control at home.
Mhmmm, I would have way too many questions to ask as I haven't undone one single bolt yet. I'll better wait for videos, comments and then think about giving it a go.
Do you know if it's possible to keep the standard BMW Menu or on the contrary you'd loose it as consequence of replacing the "hardware box" (the MMI, ain't it?!) Because I'm happy to add features to the car but keeping original stuff, even if it's the software system.
PS: any idea about TPMS, did they exist OEMs?
If you dont have CDC then ill include how to sort that in the video.
B21 said:
I have installed mine behind the radio unit but near the bulkhead to the motorroom. There is an area that can store the box pretty good. You will have a good access to that area when removing the trim (4 torx screws) above your pedals. No need to remove glovebox and imho better to guide the cables to there as well.
I placed it there with future firmware updates in my mind.
I also bought a micro sd card extender but did not install it because according to mr12volt update procedure you need to disconnect cabling during the update as well (see link below)
https://www.mr12volt.com/pages/p2000-series-software-updates
I have some issues with my unit, the video of the original menu glitches after using the box for a short while and switching back to the cic.
I have an open ticket with mr12volt but their respons is currently lagging a bit. Confident it will be solved though.
Had some time to test it a bit;
- System is very responsive and starts very quickly
- Sound is very good, enough bass, even with build in eq flat
- Volume is slightly lower than radio
- Display contrast/brightness with standard setting very good
- Display dims a bit (not to nightmode) when light turns on during daytime (driving through a tunnel)
- OEM PDC kicks in automatically on my manual drive (front and back), also when using the PDC button in the switchpanel
- Box switches on and to carplay mode when selected as audio source
- If music was playing when switched off, it continues after restart.
Wolter said:
Received respons from mr12volt today. They did not solve it yet but apparently they tried to replicate the issue by installing the unit in 2 different E89’s with CIC. Now that seems like quiet some extensive investigations and troubleshooting…to be continued.
Provided them with a video of my “glitch” symptom that only seem to appear after using the box.
Anyone here that installed the latest version of the box successful on oem cic without (these) symptoms?
Wolter said:
Made some pictures of the location. Have used some velcro to stick the box to the ventilation box while still being able to remove for future software updates.
Wolter said:
Currently my box is in process of replacement by mr12volt. They had no other solution for the glitching other than to swap the unit and cabling as a complete set.
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(555 said:
Initial installation requires radio/cd and gearstick trim removal as well. Depending where you put the mic also steering column cowl.
Future software updates requires only the drivers leg panel removal.
mcbutler said:
Not sure what you mean exactly but after initial installation of the box the correct parameter automatically showed up in my CIC.
Guess once powered up the mr12volt box modifies the required parameter in your cic.
Afterwards in my case it took some trial and error and finally a cd in my radio cd player to get everything working; by that I mean mr12volt box showing up as a cdc in my cic multimedia menu. Once I could select it the mr12volt box properly showed up on screen.
Mounting-wise, you have a few options.......(555 said:
1) Lower the glovebox and stick it to the top of it, this way you can also feed the trailing USB cable through the back of the glovebox.
2) Using zip-ties strap the box above the glovebox, again the USB can go into the glovebox.
3) Remove the dash front panel and slot the box into the space behind the air-con controls. This is a good fit, not too tight and supported enough not to create any rattles. Downside is that the USB won't reach the glovebox openings, so another location for the USB has to be found.
All three options will require you to remove stuff for a firmware update, but this is not a common occurrence anyway, so no real issue.
There are two ways....mcbutler said:
1) You have a CD Changer in the glovebox
2) Your car left the factory with CDC Prep (VO Code 694). How do I know if it has VO 694? Go to bimmer.work and enter your VIN and it'll give you a list of the specs your car left the factory with. If you've got 694 then this should automatically sort itself and display correctly.
If you don't have 694 then this can still be coded to work and is a very quick coding to perform.
Video update**
Sorry guys, more delays still. A general lack of time and the constant additional options I keep thinking of (which I then have to check and video/photo).
I think it's now 90% there so need to do an intro and titles for it and it should be ready.
Sorry guys, more delays still. A general lack of time and the constant additional options I keep thinking of (which I then have to check and video/photo).
I think it's now 90% there so need to do an intro and titles for it and it should be ready.
