[longtran]

Originally Posted by Technic

It looks like I may get an used set by early next week, sorry... I'll let you know if I can get extra cables sooner than you.

[longtran]

eta is tomorrow.


hey technic, you think if i got this it would work with the new idrive with hifi? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=65&fg=95

[dmurray14]

Don't do that! You'd be downgrading your audio system.

Recode the CIC to output digitally!

[longtran]

Originally Posted by dmurray14

Don't do that! You'd be downgrading your audio system.

Recode the CIC to output digitally!

the problem is, we are not sure if we can recode the system. i rather have nice idrive than nice sound.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by longtran

eta is tomorrow.


hey technic, you think if i got this it would work with the new idrive with hifi? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=65&fg=95

No, that's the Alpine upgrade for the OEM Stereo system (yes, that's the name) not the HiFi. And even if you want to use it, it can only drive 2 Logic7 components sets (2 ohms each) and two 6.5" woofers and not the 7 Premium speakers (4 ohms each) and two 8" woofers that we have.

Again, if you get the FSC codes (based on your VIN) it will command that CIC to switch ouputs to digital. The issue is getting the codes... that's the reason I'm buying now the CIC new and the screen used instead of both used as I planned so I would have a better leverage with BMW when I request the FSC codes... the codes are supposed to be included when you buy the CIC at the dealer.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by longtran

the problem is, we are not sure if we can recode the system. i rather have nice idrive than nice sound.

Tell your tech friend to call somebody at BMW... just ask for the codes and see what happens. That's exactly what Booster4075 did, and he got the codes for his used CCC... and the CCC has the same FSC requirement as the CIC.

[longtran]

Originally Posted by Technic

Tell your tech friend to call somebody at BMW... just ask for the codes and see what happens. That's exactly what Booster4075 did, and he got the codes for his used CCC... and the CCC has the same FSC requirement as the CIC.

he asked last week and they said no end of discussion.

[longtran]

Originally Posted by Technic

No, that's the Alpine upgrade for the OEM Stereo system (yes, that's the name) not the HiFi. And even if you want to use it, it can only drive 2 Logic7 components sets (2 ohms each) and two 6.5" woofers and not the 7 Premium speakers (4 ohms each) and two 8" woofers that we have.

Again, if you get the FSC codes (based on your VIN) it will command that CIC to switch ouputs to digital. The issue is getting the codes... that's the reason I'm buying now the CIC new and the screen used instead of both used as I planned so I would have a better leverage with BMW when I request the FSC codes... the codes are supposed to be included when you buy the CIC at the dealer.

the new cic will be coded to my car? if so, i'll go that route.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by longtran

he asked last week and they said no end of discussion.

Damn... I'm telling you, this retrofit works plug and play with those codes, and BMW knows it.

[longtran]

this hsit is driving me nuts. i'm getting my units tomorrow and have no cable. F*CK

[Technic]

Originally Posted by longtran

the new cic will be coded to my car? if so, i'll go that route.

That's the last resort... at least you have a core to exchange ($500) so you are not losing what you paid for the CIC. You should be able to get a new CIC for $800 then...

[longtran]

the unit is not coming in today. it is tomorrow. i erno why i thought today was 9/10. but i recieved my cable

[Technic]

Originally Posted by longtran

the unit is not coming in today. it is tomorrow. i erno why i thought today was 9/10. but i recieved my cable

Nice, at least you should see most of the screens (radio, AC, CD, iPod, Assist, Service) if the hardware is fine.

I double checked the pin assignments of the HD screen power connector schematic and they match pin to pin between the MY2008 and the MY2009 M3, so it should be pretty much a plug 'n let's see connection of both the CIC and the HD screen in your M3... good luck!

[longtran]

Originally Posted by Technic

Nice, at least you should see most of the screens (radio, AC, CD, iPod, Assist, Service) if the hardware is fine.

I double checked the pin assignments of the HD screen power connector schematic and they match pin to pin between the MY2008 and the MY2009 M3, so it should be pretty much a plug 'n let's see connection of both the CIC and the HD screen in your M3... good luck!

is this the right cable 61 126 928 606?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by longtran

is this the right cable 61 126 928 606?

Nooooo.... it is 61 11 9 185 171, screen cable for Professional Nav with no CCC, which means Professional Nav with CIC.

P/N 61 126 928 606 is the screen cable for the Business Navigation which we do not have in the USA.

You should get the -171 cable fast, as BMW got 100+ of them in stock last week in Germany. Ask for expedite delivery...

[longtran]

Originally Posted by Technic

Nooooo.... it is 61 11 9 185 171, screen cable for Professional Nav with no CCC, which means Professional Nav with CIC.

P/N 61 126 928 606 is the screen cable for the Business Navigation which we do not have in the USA.

You should get the -171 cable fast, as BMW got 100+ of them in stock last week in Germany. Ask for expedite delivery...

[Technic]

Originally Posted by longtran

What surprised me is that your dealer ordered a cable that it is only applicable outside the USA and did not notice...

[longtran]

Originally Posted by Technic

What surprised me is that your dealer ordered a cable that it is only applicable outside the USA and did not notice...

we looked up e90 m3 lci and that was the only cable that was different from the pre lci m3.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by longtran

we looked up e90 m3 lci and that was the only cable that was different from the pre lci m3.

The trick is that the -171 cable applies to 09/08-on production only... that's LCI. That it states CCC = NO is the clincher.

[longtran]

Originally Posted by Technic

The trick is that the -171 cable applies to 09/08-on production only... that's LCI. That it states CCC = NO is the clincher.

you think i can rewire this cable to the plugs they cut off?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by longtran

you think i can rewire this cable to the plugs they cut off?

No, the screen cable is a new 4 wire design with the grounds interlaced with the two data wires for better noise suppression. Even if you come up with a Frankenstein cable -made up of parts from different cables stiched together- you really want to use a new one and avoid any short circuit or bad contact that can fry/damage your screen.

I think that the dealer can overnight -or at least 2-day air- this part from Germany now that they have plenty of stock.

[longtran]

Originally Posted by Technic

No, the screen cable is a new 4 wire design with the grounds interlaced with the two data wires for better noise suppression. Even if you come up with a Frankenstein cable -made up of parts from different cables stiched together- you really want to use a new one and avoid any short circuit or bad contact that can fry/damage your screen.

I think that the dealer can overnight -or at least 2-day air- this part from Germany now that they have plenty of stock.

they said 2 weeks. even if i did VOR, speedy shipping, the cable there is no eta on it.