12-30-2021, 08:07 AM | #1 |
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CarPlay retrofit
Has anyone done CarPlay retrofit for e84 x1? I am interested but I want to pick one that is confirmed to work on e84 and has a documented install. Anyone got any insight to this? If I like it I'd be likely to do it on my 135i next. Thanks!
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12-31-2021, 08:10 AM | #2 |
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I did for my 2014 Xi. I don't remember which vendor I used but it worked great for a year or so and then all my instruments started periodically "re-setting" and then the iDrive screen went out completely. I pulled the CarPlay box and it's wiring and everything returned to normal. Pity, because it worked a treat until the issues began. I need to carefully inspect the wiring and see if I can find any breaks or other issues. When I was searching, it looked like most of the units were the same. I wouldn't be surprised if they all came from the same assembly line.
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01-06-2022, 10:32 AM | #3 |
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I have done this on my E84 with Unichip box. it works fine. the only issue i have is the audio quality very bad since it's using a AUX cable. I think they have a newer box with wireless carplay which should improve connection stability.
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05-16-2022, 02:47 PM | #4 |
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carplay from Ali
I used this one. the website does not describe well what you get. you have carplay, but not android auto. the carplay works, but Siri crashes. I think the stupid thing is looking for its own mic. will ask the seller.
also put in a rear view cam and still not able to get the electrical right, but getting close. the same unit sells on amazon for more $. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000794349180.html there are several vids on YT showing the install, but they don't show running the cables, which is the tough part. |
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