CarPlay/AA MMI box with MOST connection

[Wolter]

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.

Just an other update from my side.
Received a complete new replacement unit this week.
After installing it (including new wiring etc.) I am experiencing the exact same issue as with previous box; glitching of the oem menu ‘s on the display after using the mr12volt box.
Video of box itself/carplay etc. remain ok.
The glitching gets worse the longer the box is in use up to a point the display does not show any oem menu display at all anymore (completely black or alternating black/red display)….frustrating. :headbang:

As said, if I leave the box in operation the video remains ok and glitch-free. Issue only arrises after using the box and switching back to the oem system using the menu button.

Anyone else have installed a comparable box in comparable setup and experience no issues?

 

[AnubisZed]

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.

Just an other update from my side.
Received a complete new replacement unit this week.
After installing it (including new wiring etc.) I am experiencing the exact same issue as with previous box; glitching of the oem menu ‘s on the display after using the mr12volt box.
Video of box itself/carplay etc. remain ok.
The glitching gets worse the longer the box is in use up to a point the display does not show any oem menu display at all anymore (completely black or alternating black/red display)….frustrating. :headbang:

As said, if I leave the box in operation the video remains ok and glitch-free. Issue only arrises after using the box and switching back to the oem system using the menu button.

Anyone else have installed a comparable box in comparable setup and experience no issues?

Alas not a way I've used my box as I have it in box mode all the time, very rare I'd switch back to OE screen unless it's for PDC screen. I'll check mine to see what happens, what sort of timescale are you talking, minutes hours etc?

 

[Wolter]

Alas not a way I've used my box as I have it in box mode all the time, very rare I'd switch back to OE screen unless it's for PDC screen. I'll check mine to see what happens, what sort of timescale are you talking, minutes hours etc?

Think this video shows it all…

[youtube]lYYPZlkSJP0[/youtube]

 

[AnubisZed]

Alas not a way I've used my box as I have it in box mode all the time, very rare I'd switch back to OE screen unless it's for PDC screen. I'll check mine to see what happens, what sort of timescale are you talking, minutes hours etc?

Think this video shows it all…

[youtube]lYYPZlkSJP0[/youtube]

Tried mine on the way home, had it on the box for ten minutes then switched over to normal iDrive menu and put the sat nav on (so still had the sound from the box) and it was spot on.
So really not sure as to what could be wrong with yours. Now I'm assuming you have changed the box and the LVDS cable?

 

[Wolter]

So really not sure as to what could be wrong with yours. Now I'm assuming you have changed the box and the LVDS cable?

Yes, complete swap including all cables.
When I remove the box and connect all original wiring no glitching at all. So definitely something to do with the box/included cabling in combination with my setup.

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

 

[AnubisZed]

My installation video is now live
https://youtu.be/EY4XAzUYiXk

 

[B21]

My installation video is now live
https://youtu.be/EY4XAzUYiXk

Another great production thank you.

Its really useful just seeing how to unclip various connectors and pull the dash / trim out.

I'll have it running this winter when I pull the interior apart / fit the DSP/carplay etc etc

 

[Roddy]

My installation video is now live
https://youtu.be/EY4XAzUYiXk

Dave, what is the cable you said isn't needed? And is the coding of the head unit now possible as this box connects with the controller? I believe that was the #C cable connection with Andream box

Edit: I checked the cable that's been under my desk for over a year, it has a choice of plugs on one cable, instead of 2 alternative cables supplied by Mr12Volt

 

[AnubisZed]

My installation video is now live
https://youtu.be/EY4XAzUYiXk

Dave, what is the cable you said isn't needed? And is the coding of the head unit now possible as this box connects with the controller? I believe that was the #C cable connection with Andream box

Edit: I checked the cable that's been under my desk for over a year, it has a choice of plugs on one cable, instead of 2 alternative cables supplied by Mr12Volt

The extra cable is for the NBT controllers, works the same but has more pins on the plug into the controller.

Yes indeed you can code/read the headunit normally with this box as it doesn't interfere with the canbus.

 

[AnubisZed]

My installation video is now live
https://youtu.be/EY4XAzUYiXk

Another great production thank you.

Its really useful just seeing how to unclip various connectors and pull the dash / trim out.

I'll have it running this winter when I pull the interior apart / fit the DSP/carplay etc etc

Thank you

Yeah the installation of the box is very straightforward really, getting to stuff is where it can become complicated.

 

[birdy_z4]

My installation video is now live
https://youtu.be/EY4XAzUYiXk

Another great production thank you.

Its really useful just seeing how to unclip various connectors and pull the dash / trim out.

I'll have it running this winter when I pull the interior apart / fit the DSP/carplay etc etc

Thank you

Yeah the installation of the box is very straightforward really, getting to stuff is where it can become complicated.

Great thread, post and vids as always Dave, I installed the previous aux which, I am quite happy with, is it worth changing to the most box

 

[AnubisZed]

Great thread, post and vids as always Dave, I installed the previous aux which, I am quite happy with, is it worth changing to the most box

If it works fine and you're happy with it then don't change it. I only changed mine mainly for the channel content and curious to see if it would make a difference. If someone was in the position to buy one from scratch then yes defo go for this one

 

[AnubisZed]

New direct links to the standard and new DSP boxes now on the first post as well as the installation video

 

[Ed.Straker]

Very helpful, think I will follow and add one to the car too

 

[mcbutler]

New direct links to the standard and new DSP boxes now on the first post as well as the installation video

What is DSP Dave?

 

[AnubisZed]

New direct links to the standard and new DSP boxes now on the first post as well as the installation video

What is DSP Dave?

DSP = Digital Sound Processor (equalizer)
Some of the complaints from owners was that there was a lack of low end bass, so the manufacturer developed this second box as well. I have the standard box and just don't find this at all, the sound is spot on for my system. I'm thinking it could be something to do with the amplified systems (this was the US sites M3 group that posted the original thread on this subject and is currently on 42 pages) and this could affect it in some way, but my retrofitted standard system sounds just right. :driving:

 

[mcbutler]

New direct links to the standard and new DSP boxes now on the first post as well as the installation video

What is DSP Dave?

DSP = Digital Sound Processor (equalizer)
Some of the complaints from owners was that there was a lack of low end bass, so the manufacturer developed this second box as well. I have the standard box and just don't find this at all, the sound is spot on for my system. I'm thinking it could be something to do with the amplified systems (this was the US sites M3 group that posted the original thread on this subject and is currently on 42 pages) and this could affect it in some way, but my retrofitted standard system sounds just right. :driving:

Thanks Dave - to access the equaliser on that box do you have to mess around disconnecting from the car, adjusting it, reconnecting over and over till you get it right or is it accessible from the menu while connected?

 

[AnubisZed]

What is DSP Dave?

DSP = Digital Sound Processor (equalizer)
Some of the complaints from owners was that there was a lack of low end bass, so the manufacturer developed this second box as well. I have the standard box and just don't find this at all, the sound is spot on for my system. I'm thinking it could be something to do with the amplified systems (this was the US sites M3 group that posted the original thread on this subject and is currently on 42 pages) and this could affect it in some way, but my retrofitted standard system sounds just right. :driving:

Thanks Dave - to access the equaliser on that box do you have to mess around disconnecting from the car, adjusting it, reconnecting over and over till you get it right or is it accessible from the menu while connected?

All accessible from the menu

EDIT** click video for demo... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjEVnyuz2Z4&t=115s

 

[Wolter]

Just an other update from my side.
Received a complete new replacement unit this week.
After installing it (including new wiring etc.) I am experiencing the exact same issue as with previous box; glitching of the oem menu ‘s on the display after using the mr12volt box.
Video of box itself/carplay etc. remain ok.
The glitching gets worse the longer the box is in use up to a point the display does not show any oem menu display at all anymore (completely black or alternating black/red display)….frustrating.

As said, if I leave the box in operation the video remains ok and glitch-free. Issue only arrises after using the box and switching back to the oem system using the menu button.

Anyone else have installed a comparable box in comparable setup and experience no issues?

Last update on this topic from my side and unfortunately not a positive one.
After some communication back and forth with mr12volt I decided to return the replacement box and ask for a refund.
There seems to be no solution for the glitching I was experiencing.
According to mr12volt it has probably something to do with the age of my car and they think “many funny things can happen over time” … :|
They told me that after 9 months of selling the box there where 5-7 reports of the same issue.
Anyways, the carplay functionality and super audio with lots of bass was not worth it for me due to the trade of i.e. constant glitching oem displays.

Btw great video Dave!

 

[B21]

Bit of a pisser…sorry to hear it hasn’t worked out…I’ll have to wait till later this year to see if my unit has the same issue… :tumbleweed: