New Mr 12 Volt MMI car play / android auto about to be released for the E89

[B21]

P3000 versions replace current P2000 versions..

 

[Envain]

Interesting, the only real issue I have is the OEM mic with Mr12volt. Though an adjustable mic might mean when using their own? Wonder if it will be at the same price. For new buyers this would be great upgrade over the og

 

[Matt.rowley.1990]

P3000 versions replace current P2000 versions..View attachment 291560

I love the complete lack of ability to quantify the features on the P2000.

Personally, I would see absolutely zero reason to upgrade. Not sure how trustworthy the audio quality claims of "even better" are. Sure, the DSP may have more resolution and adjustment, but the MOST interface will be receiving a maximum of 44.1/16. Surely that's what the P2000 is delivering, otherwise the OEM CD changer interface would have issues.

 

[B21]

Well I wouldn't upgrade and the supplier hasn't issued any details..its immaterial as the old version is now run out so its only the new one for anyone buying ..

I assume they've just broken out more discrete volume controls for each function..

 

[AnubisZed]

Currently, on their website, the CIC version is still the Grey P2000 version, the new Lime Green P3000 is not yet available for CIC or NBT only the CCC version is available for BMW's.

 

[B21]

Currently, on their website, the CIC version is still the Grey P2000 version, the new Lime Green P3000 is not yet available for CIC or NBT only the CCC version is available for BMW's.

CIC is out of stock..cleared the decks for the new one..so sooner or later!

 

[AnubisZed]

Time will tell if it's an improvement.
Watch their videos on installation and setup for the other BMW ones that are available and none of them show the "Selectable UI Themes", which would be the only visual difference, but would imagine that to be a change to the box settings page only, so not much help.

 

[AnubisZed]

The NEW Lime Green P3000 box for the E Series CIC iDrive is now available....

BMW CIC MINI Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto MOST Interface

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto for BMW CIC & MINI Model: P3000-BMCI Direct MOST Fiber Integration – No AUX Upgrade your factory BMW CIC infotainment system with MR12volt, adding Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while preserving full OEM functionality. Designed for vehicles equipped...

www.mr12volt.com

This is interesting though....

If no factory CD changer is fitted, no coding is required.

 

[AnubisZed]

I see they've also gone back to the iDrive controller connection instead of the Quadlock connector at the rear of the headunit. Much better, not having to squeeze aal that wire and connectors behind the headunit and will mean you wont have a block on headunit coding which the old method created.

 

[B21]

Does it fix the inability to access the cic unit for coding with it fitted ?

 

[AnubisZed]

Does it fix the inability to access the cic unit for coding with it fitted ?

Yes, this is the way the original box was fitted and it worked perfectly. And happens to be the way my new box is fitted, because I used my original lead

 

[B21]

Yes, this is the way the original box was fitted and it worked perfectly. And happens to be the way my new box is fitted, because I used my original lead

Good to know if a bit expensive to see if it fixes some bugs with the cic id4motion cluster and the MMI

 

[Dunk]

I just had an email from Mr 12 volt offering me the PS3000 version at £380 and
says the cd player has to be disabled or bypassed during installation

 

[B21]

I just had an email from Mr 12 volt offering me the PS3000 version at £380 and
says the cd player has to be disabled or bypassed during installation

The multi cd changer not the one in the dash..

• If a factory CD changer is fitted, it must be disabled or bypassed during installation.

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CD/MP3 coding may be required depending on the head unit. It is recommended to perform coding before installing MR12volt

 

[Dunk]

The multi cd changer not the one in the dash..

• If a factory CD changer is fitted, it must be disabled or bypassed during installation.

•​

CD/MP3 coding may be required depending on the head unit. It is recommended to perform coding before installing MR12volt

Thanks yes i was skim reading

 

[B21]

Thanks yes i was skim reading

This is not FB here..!-

 

[Ady127]

I am interested in this new unit. 8 am however new Z4 owner so lots to learn. My car has base audio system and no cd changer or telephone capability. It does have a blue music Bluetooth adapter installed as the "external device". Will this unit work and will I need to do coding? The coding bit outs me off as no idea how to do this.

 

[B21]

All E89s have a CD slot in the head unit / all E89s have basic Bluetooth ..its alleged that the new unit (green colour) doesn't need coding..I've not yet fitted one for anyone..

 

[Ady127]

Thanks for responding, appreciated. You say all have basic Bluetooth. What exactly should I have on my car? When I connect Bluetooth it shows as "BlueMusic+" and on the screen I have to select "external device". I had assumed this was aftermarket and had been installed such that it used the aux in option as the aux in socket under the armrest doesn't seem to work. Is BlueMusic+ what all e89s show as the Bluetooth connection or does it come up with a different name?

 

[B21]

Thanks for responding, appreciated. You say all have basic Bluetooth. What exactly should I have on my car? When I connect Bluetooth it shows as "BlueMusic+" and on the screen I have to select "external device". I had assumed this was aftermarket and had been installed such that it used the aux in option as the aux in socket under the armrest doesn't seem to work. Is BlueMusic+ what all e89s show as the Bluetooth connection or does it come up with a different name?

Sounds like your car has been butchered / modded .. by default on the car telephone menu the normal bluetooth phone should be there..does calls but doesn't stream music