X5 E70 Navigation Upgrade

[blue dragon]

^^ Thats exactly what I want to do. I PM'd patrys, but he won't help unless you get the parts from him. Question for you Vinzer, my E70 X5 has a production date of December '08. Will I have to swap out the CIC and put back in the CCC for the dealer to do any programming in the future??

I may just get the parts through you guys since you are
1. Cheaper than Patrys' store
2. Located in Canada
3. Not afraid to help out people who are attempting this, even though they don't buy parts from you.

[vinzer]

Originally Posted by blue dragon

^^ Thats exactly what I want to do. I PM'd patrys, but he won't help unless you get the parts from him. Question for you Vinzer, my E70 X5 has a production date of December '08. Will I have to swap out the CIC and put back in the CCC for the dealer to do any programming in the future??

I may just get the parts through you guys since you are
1. Cheaper than Patrys' store
2. Located in Canada
3. Not afraid to help out people who are attempting this, even though they don't buy parts from you.

Hey,
Yes, unfortunatelly you will have to swap your CCC back if your vehicle E70 and it is before 09.2009 production. But you need to swap it ONLY if you need software upgrades on your vehicle at the dealer.

I am not the owner of BMW Retrofit, I am just a very good friend and customer of this team, however I do work together with them and do some researches (technical ones) and can answer your questions here as a representative of the Retrofit Team.

Yes we can sell you the CIC navigation parts, this is for sure.
Yes we can code all parts for your vehicle. In case if remote coding is required we will ship you the interface for this coding.
Yes we will help you in any case, even if you buy parts from anyone else
Also you may go step by step with us. What I mean is: sometimes to buy complete CIC system + navigation activation + voice + all the rest may be just a bit expenive. We offer step by step solution. First you can just get the system, coded for you. Install it (with or without our help if you want). After that, when you ready you can get maps and navigation and voice. No need for rush, no need for big investment from scratch.

[blue dragon]

^^ So this package BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Series CiC Navigation Entertainment System HDD Based (Pre-coded for your vehicle)

Does that include the coding to support Voice? Does that mean that all I'll need additionally is the FSC code for the maps, or do you supply everything for that price?

[vinzer]

Originally Posted by blue dragon

^^ So this package BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 Series CiC Navigation Entertainment System HDD Based (Pre-coded for your vehicle)

Does that include the coding to support Voice? Does that mean that all I'll need additionally is the FSC code for the maps, or do you supply everything for that price?

I can be mistaken because I am not the guy who is responcible for the online store, and I would say your best shot will be to email direcly to BMW Retrofit guys ([email protected])
but from what I see I can say that this price should include complete system, means all mechnaical parts, except probably mid console plastic trim for the new controller (old controller works just fine) and also it does not include some small module for PDC to work properly too I think.
Also Navigation and Maps are not included in this price for sure. Today I ordered from them FSC codes for the Navi maps. I know that the service to have navigation active and maps are much cheaper from BMW Retrofit than from other know providers of the CIC Retrofits.

[chuzo]

vinzer, what module for the pdc? I was told that with the CIC the pdc screen (car image) doesn't appear when the PDC is active , and also the back-up camera..
That's a very good price on bmw-retrofit site

[vinzer]

Originally Posted by chuzo

vinzer, what module for the pdc? I was told that with the CIC the pdc screen (car image) doesn't appear when the PDC is active , and also the back-up camera..
That's a very good price on bmw-retrofit site

Thank you

Module called JBE.

[mcrussell]

Hi Guys

I recently retrofitted CIC to a 2008 e70 & same as you had only PDC audio, I fitted the later JBE & extended the cables from the old PDC unit to the JBE.

I then changed the build date of the car in NCS to 10/09 & recoded the JBE & RPDC, I now get the picture displaying correctly but no audio.

I have also recoded the CIC again & the IHKA for the PDC button to work correctly but cant get any beeps!
I can change the volume of the beeps in the CIC ok though.

Is there any specific coding that has to be done?

If I put the old PDC on & plug the sensors back into it the audio comes back

Any input greatly appreciated
Jase

[vinzer]

You mostly correct in your steps, but I am not sure if you had coded all the modules required. I think you might be missing some steps. Probably the best would be to contact with the bimmer retrofit guys they will definatelly help

[Noushy]

So Vinzer if I read correctly on my 2011 E70 X5 it is possible to activate the DVD play function on the front screen with just coding?

[vinzer]

Originally Posted by Noushy

So Vinzer if I read correctly on my 2011 E70 X5 it is possible to activate the DVD play function on the front screen with just coding?

This is correct. Contact with: [email protected] guys, they can do it for sure. Have no idea about the pricing.