Can someone confirm this CIC retrofit

BADAM4 · 06-22-2013, 05:46 PM

I came across a 2012 CIC head unit out of a 328 xi. I own a '08 M3. From what I understand this device will install into my vehicle but the unit will need to be coded to ensure I do not lose M-drive and other M specific features, correct?

sylonien · 06-22-2013, 08:56 PM

Regardless of M or not, I think you need to code it anyway for it to work and an emulator?

BADAM4 · 06-23-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sylonien

Regardless of M or not, I think you need to code it anyway for it to work and an emulator?

Yeah I will have it coded. I just don't have any coding experience so I wasn't sure if the coding was flashing the entire unit to my specific car or like patch work.

immamac · 06-25-2013, 01:28 PM

lucky. I've been looking for a good deal. I was going to do the coding myself.

Technic · 06-26-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BEANIE1379

I came across a 2012 CIC head unit out of a 328 xi. I own a '08 M3. From what I understand this device will install into my vehicle but the unit will need to be coded to ensure I do not lose M-drive and other M specific features, correct?

Basic coding will make it your M3 CIC but no navigation or voice control will be enabled.

BADAM4 · 06-28-2013, 03:19 AM

Ahh for navi I need an emulator or FSC code correct?

BPMSport · 06-28-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BEANIE1379

Ahh for navi I need an emulator or FSC code correct?

Correct.

Not just navi but voice, apps, satellite, or anything the original car had activated.

BADAM4 · 06-28-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

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Originally Posted by BEANIE1379

Ahh for navi I need an emulator or FSC code correct?

Correct.

Not just navi but voice, apps, satellite, or anything the original car had activated.

Lol so i need either period then? I appreciate the input.

BADAM4 · 06-29-2013, 07:20 AM

I would like to add I do not plan on updating maps. 2012 should be good enough for me. I'm strictly ensuring everything works properly.

Endless619 · 06-29-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BEANIE1379

I would like to add I do not plan on updating maps. 2012 should be good enough for me. I'm strictly ensuring everything works properly.

2012 is not that big of a deal. I have them...

BPMSport · 07-14-2013, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BEANIE1379

I would like to add I do not plan on updating maps. 2012 should be good enough for me. I'm strictly ensuring everything works properly.

You'll need an emulator to have NAV at all since the VIN check will not pass.

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