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12-25-2020, 06:03 AM | #1761 |
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You should be able to pivot that tab into the hole at an angle (tipped out toward the passenger side) and then push it in. It's flexible but if I remember it may have a bit of an angle which helps keep pressure when installed so it doesn't rattle. Give it a little push in then tip it back into place and make sure to guide the rubber seal over the edge correctly. A rounded plastic trim tool makes that easier.
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12-25-2020, 03:28 PM | #1762 |
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Got it! Used a long screwdriver to guide the tabs in. Then had to use a trim tool to get the weatherstripping aligned properly. It's silly how there are all these little annoying things you e gotta figure out along the way, where if I did this again it'd take a fifth the time.
On another note, how are you guys connnecting to CIC aux? I was expecting to see an aux jack or something but are you somehow connecting to the aux input line on the quad connector? Got it connected to armrest aux for now which is okay but a slight difference in quality from before |
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12-26-2020, 06:42 PM | #1763 |
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Finished installing my Carsara today and everything works as well as expected. I did not have to take my center console apart as I skipped the aux and iDrive cables. Ran the USB cable under the passenger kick panel so if I ever need to do a firmware update it's only 2 screws away, but otherwise hidden away.
The Liebmaya backup cam works well, no quality or flickering issues and fitment is perfect. I ran the small male connector down into the trunk instead of running the larger female connector up. No issues pulling the cable through the rubber boot with a coat hanger. I connected the camera's parking line wires to disable them, and also disabled the Carsara parking lines. Don't see the point if they're not accurate anyways. Sound quality is very good. I have individual audio with Malek's iDrive EQ settings (not sure if these effect CarPlay) and aux volume at 50%. I'll probably keep messing with the Carsara EQ but here's what I've got so far:
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12-26-2020, 08:06 PM | #1764 |
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After muddling through the install, following the others here I finally sorted out the cable connection options. Options 1, 2 didn't work. I tried option 3 #a<->#b and I drove worked but after pressing the menu button on I drive for 3 sec I got some weird vertical banding. It was different each time. In a few cases I got a grey screen.
I fear my unit is defective. Any clues from anyone on what else could be wrong? I hopes it's not defective. It took about 6 weeks to get to me. |
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12-27-2020, 07:19 AM | #1765 | |
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It's rendering the IDrive screen weird so if that doesn't fix it reconnect the IDrive directly to the CIC head unit and see if it works normally. Otherwise there could have been a short or something affecting the CIC.
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12-27-2020, 07:16 PM | #1769 | |
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I did get a weird SOS and message on my dash after the last time I tried to re-check all connections. I haven't pulled codes yet. |
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12-27-2020, 07:21 PM | #1770 |
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Good news, at least the seller is responsive...I just got this message below. The dip switch settings are different than the printed ones sent with the system.
Will give that a shot, hopefully tomorrow ---- Hello, for your car screen, put switch 347 to ON, other OFF For the CAN cable of the new power harness, connect it like below steps 1. Connect A# carplay low can cable to idrive cable(CIC-KT), connect the other end of idrive cable to car idrive control knob. Check if control knob operate menus normally; if not, operate step 2. 2. Connect B# head unit can cable to A# carplay low can cable, without connecting the idrive cable(CIC-KT) 3. Connect L# carplay high can cable to idrive cable(CIC-KT), connect the other end of idrive cable to car idrive control knob. |
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12-27-2020, 11:21 PM | #1772 |
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I got this one and so far so good. Seems like a lot of people are going for this one now
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...54074c4dsTSdMy |
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Here's a pic of the camera lines disabled and Carsara lines enabled. I placed tape measures at the edges of the tires.
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Hi all. Installing a Carrara box into my 2011 e90 today.
Does anyone know if it is still necessary to run the cable up to the headliner for the microphone? The instructions say only if needed if oem mic does not work. I will be coding for the head unit aux if it matters. Thanks! |
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This setting came from Carsara. Their response and English was actually very good! I did not need the extra CIC-KT cable, so same connection A to connection B set up as Cyberdemon and others. I set up front and back cameras as I'm tired of smashing the bottom of my front bumper into curbs. I'm still fussing around with all of the settings but so far so good. |
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