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Originally Posted by makkan00
BMW started combox on late 2010 cars and its ultimate solution for media.
It is optional and it can give you
- 6FL connecting your ipod / iphone with standard usb cable
- 6NF ability to stream the music over the bluetooth
- 6NR ability to play videos off you iphone / ipod + BMW applications (update Facebook status, tweets, internet radio)
- Bluetooth if you havn't had it.
- BMW internet
- BMW live
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Guys
I have been asked multiple questions on combox retrofit in past 3 weeks. More or less people ask the same questions so I thought I'll put some FAQs here.
1- Why should I fit combox?
There are multiple reasons to have one. To start with, it gives you the ability to listen to your music just via standard apple cable (6FL).
It also gives you the album art.
It gives you ability to have internet on your car.
You can stream your music via bluetooth.
You can have BMW applications (6NR). Examples are face book, tweeter and some other applications.
You can listen to internet radio. You'll need to tether the data packet / internet through your network provider.
2- What should I choose? 6FL, 6NF, 6NR?
With combox you will get 6NF automatically (ability to stream the music) with coding.
For 6FL, you will need to buy additional USB fakra cable (£50) and USB + aux in socket if you do not have one already fitted on your car.
And coding for it.
For 6NR application, it can work on 6FL usb hub and additional coding required with correct software on your CIC. If your CIC has a latest software, then it requires FSC code insertion by the dealer.
For 6NR video, You will need to buy additional USB fakra cable, and USB + aux in (switchable b.w audio / video), Y cable which can support audio and video), Video signals cable, Aux signals carrier cable.
6FL + 6NF is must with this retrofit. And with coding you can enable the 6NR for bmw application.
However 6NR video capability is for those who want to have the video from your iphone on the CIC screen.
3- I have TCU/ Mulf/ Mulf 2/ Mulf high. Can I replace those with combox?
Yes, you can with correct hardware and software.
4- I have BMW assist. Will I be able to retain the BMW assist with this retrofit?
No, your beloved dealer does not allow to transfer your bmw assist account to a different IMEI (of combox).
5- Can I send a link of google maps to my car? Or can I find my car with BMW application?
Unfortunately, not. Since you are using your mobile phone to tether the internet and not via combox IMEI, therefore it is not possible.
6- Can I get it fitted in my car if I do not have bluetooth? I do not have any module in the boot?
Yes, it can be fitted with the correct kit. Though combox will be fitted at the front of the car to save the cost.
So you will have phone + combox options.
7- How do I know if I have a combox or something else?
Check the photos in the first post and it clearly shows you the combox. Check it in your car. And if cannot be bothered to check in your car, then go through the specs of your car and it should clearly states that you have a combox.
8- I already have a combox. Can I retrofit 6FL, and other options?
Yes, you can.
I had a car where the owner bought official 6FL kit (£275) from the dealer and I fitted it.
You do not require that kit as with appropriate software, you can have 6FL just by adding
-usb / aux in socket
-a cable
-coding
9- My car is late 2008- early 2009. I do not have 7 digits postcode search / insertion. Can I retrofit this?
Yes, you can. However you will have to get the firmware on your CIC updated.
If you go to your beloved dealer / indy, they will update it to the latest firmware, which require insertion of FSC code for 6NR. FSC code is not cheap and is in excess of £200.
You will require your CIC updated to specific firmware. You can go through the thread 'coders in UK' or simply ask me.
10- Can you update the maps while you flash my CIC?
Yes, I can provide FSC codes for map update (not for 6NR) and update your maps if your car is already with me.
I hope it helps others. I am going to add this to first post.
Disclaimer: I am in no way expert. So what I wrote may be slightly wrong. By all means, give me a shout to correct it.