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      05-26-2020, 12:06 PM   #1
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CCC To CIC Upgrade Question

Has anyone personally done this? I've found a bunch of threads but I'm running into some conflicting information and I was hoping I could talk to someone who has actually done it to make sure I'm understanding everything properly as far as what I need to still get for the upgrade. Thanks!
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Thinking of doing the same thing. SUBSCRIBED
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I found a killer deal on the head unit, screen, and controller so I'm trying to figure out the rest but I just can't seem to get a straight answer on a few things.
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Ask away in point form. I'm sure plenty will chime in to advise you.
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Ok, so here are the parts I already have:
Headunit
Screen
Controller


From research, it looks like i need:
Video Cable
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...SABEgKMyvD_BwE
Usb Port for Glovebox
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/84109237656/
USB Cable
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/61129255716/

Here is the part where I am having some trouble. Some people are saying you need an emulator (https://www.ebay.com/itm/271677886583) and some people are saying it's plug and play and you can code around it. i have 0 idea about the coding part so I really don't know which way to go from here. Any input would be greatly appreciated! If there is anything else I'm forgetting or anything unnecessary please let me know!
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Don't quote me on this but my understanding is that you can code in the CIC into your car relatively easily using the build date trick (if needed) to add/update your VO.
The problem is that this won't enable some features like satnav, or rear view camera. For this you need a special cable (connects to the MOST network), or the OBD port activator or the vin emulator you mention.
Without this, the radio will work fine just without the goodies.
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Search for cic script activation, it requires you to have the latest firmware on the cic in order to be able to do it without an icom.

I sent mine to a guy on the forum that updates the firmware and activated nav. Then sends it back to you coded to your VIN.

You also need the power connector for the cic screen which you will use to repin the existing wires.
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Search for cic script activation, it requires you to have the latest firmware on the cic in order to be able to do it without an icom.

I sent mine to a guy on the forum that updates the firmware and activated nav. Then sends it back to you coded to your VIN.

You also need the power connector for the cic screen which you will use to repin the existing wires.
So I've been doing research all day and right now I'm in the "I don't know if my firmware is updated and won't know until I install" phase haha do you happen to remember who did it for you and how much it was? That would be a HUGE help!
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So I've been doing research all day and right now I'm in the "I don't know if my firmware is updated and won't know until I install" phase haha do you happen to remember who did it for you and how much it was? That would be a HUGE help!
Yea you'd have to connect to it to read the software version. With something like NCS Expert.

Nickco43 PM for price.
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So I've been doing research all day and right now I'm in the "I don't know if my firmware is updated and won't know until I install" phase haha do you happen to remember who did it for you and how much it was? That would be a HUGE help!
Yea you'd have to connect to it to read the software version. With something like NCS Expert.

Nickco43 PM for price.
Really appreciate it!
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Yea you'd have to connect to it to read the software version. With something like NCS Expert.

Nickco43 PM for price.
I really wish I would have come in contact with you a few days ago. It would have saved me a lot of stress and hassle haha That was the perfect guy to help me out!
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