BMW 3 Series (E90, E92) CiC Wireless CarPlay Retrofit - Full Install DIY

[@SimpleCarGuy]

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[@arturmukhamed-aliev9141]

Thanks for the great video! Could you explain what do you need the microphone for, please ?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

You need the microphone for phone calls using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto or when you use personal assistant like Siri or do voice notes etc.

[@arturmukhamed-aliev9141]

@@SimpleCarGuy hi! Got the device installed and the CarPlay works well, but I got an issue - when I put the car in Reverse, the screen is glitching (flashing white and grey with no picture of parking sensors), and whenever I put selector back in P or N, the screen is showing parking distance again… do you know what can it be? I’d highly appreciate any help you can provide.

[@OQUINN83]

I hear the audio is horrible with this system

[@Ikigai-Kaizen24]

You have the gift for explaining things in a clear, easy to understand manner. I've watched lots of these kinds of installation videos but none of them made as much sense as yours or left me feeling confident enough to try it myself. Liked and subscribed 👍

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Thanks! I really appreciate that.

[@RileyDiG]

I will start off with that I bought this after watching this video and for anyone who is considering buy this, please read. This video is obvious is paid promotion for this product and does not give a full honest review. I installed this a few days ago and I've had nothing but issues with it. For starters the audio quality is TERRIBLE, all vocals and Siri talking on navigation is unbearable. I have tried to mess with the EQ settings both in the iDrive interface and the Joyeauto interface and it helped a little but it's nothing compared to what my car sounds like with just an aux cord plugged into my phone. The best comparison I have is a 2005 cellphone on speakerphone. Very tin sounding, almost like if your tweeters are blown out. Also the functionality is not great. The unit will freeze every time you drive and leave all functions unusable, just a matter of when it will freeze. Sometimes it is soon as the car is started up, other times it is after 20 minutes of driving, but it will just freeze completely. Sometimes you will start the car and your iDrive screen will just be orange. Simply turning the car off and back on will not fix it either because the unit stays on for a period of time even after the car is off. So maybe after leaving the car off for 5 minutes it will work again. Not ideal when you're driving down the highway. To add onto the unit staying on, when he shows how fast it connects to your phone, he clearly had the car just on before the video and the Joyeauto unit has not shut off yet completely which is why it is able to connect so fast You can tell because it does not show the BMW logo before going to Carplay. Do not be fooled by that part of the video. When the unit freezes it will work just as he shows in the video when you turn your car off then back on, but only it will still be frozen! Now that I have gone this far, I might as well add one more thing! The steering wheel buttons do work, but when you are trying to skip to the next song whether it be through the steering wheel, iDrive controller, or you phone, it does not always simply go to the next song. Half the time it goes to the next song, then back a song, then skip a few songs, then just get stuck going back and forth between two songs even though you are only pressing the next button. IT DOES IT EVEN WHEN YOU PRESS NEXT SONG ON YOUR PHONE. Unless Joyeauto responds to my e-mail with a fix, I will be returning this. It is not worth all the headaches and issues for $400.

[@crisis3360]

Dang, I just purchased this

[@abdoultoobreezy8293]

@@crisis3360 thats what im saying🤦🏾‍♂️

[@zbh926]

Thank you for your honest feedback! Barely anyone considers leaving this feedback and people go on buying and regretting.. unfortunately paid promotions hide things and are never honest.

[@DLGNT]

Thank you

[@mathew1224]

Do NOT buy this unit!!!!! Within the first day it started malfunctioning (not switching back to CIC Idrive, freezing, iDrive controller not working, etc) After 19 days of talking with their support team who can barely speak English and having to take apart my dash 7+ times I was told I would have to pay to ship their broken device back to China, wait 2 or more week, and only then, would I receive a refund. I am out 400+ dollars for the device. Currently opening up a PayPal claim since the device was not able to use the OEM steering wheels buttons, it did not function as advertised, and it gets so insanely hot that I fear it may damage my CIC Idrive unit.

[@zureai]

Mmi car play is the way to go not the screen replacement version.

[@omarstamatopoulo]

very nice toturial, but is there a way to make the original car mic work with this unit ? as i dont want to add an external mic. :) thanks.

[@Raoubo]

Have you figured it out?

[@Zygersaf]

Quick question on this, because it's pretty slick from what you showed us. If you get an engine light or limp mode while its on car play, does it switch back to BMW ui automatically or anything? Obviously you get the lights on the dashboard still, but the message on the iDrive is usually a bit more informative!

[@SimpleCarGuy]

You can simply hold the MENU button on the iDrive controller and within 3 seconds it will switch back to the BMW system.

[@almengo3377]

do you have to connect the aftermarket mic?

[@AlexMercaldi]

I haven’t connected mine and it works fine, Siri works as expected

[@thundertwonk2250]

Thanks bro, awesome explanation

[@zureai]

How's your experience with this joyeauto mmi box? is it good after 2 years?

[@owenbartos9352]

thanks for the discount code!

[@SimpleCarGuy]

You bet! Thanks for watching.

[@geometricproduction4702]

Awesome ! What about the music quality ?Good or bad ?

[@twinscrolled]

I went with the xtrons CIC Android 11 headunit in my 2011, I love it.

[@arturmukhamed-aliev9141]

Hey, for how long have you been using it already? What’s your feedback so far?

[@i-sync_--3990]

I used it for almost 2 years and the aux cable from the screen broke so not that good of a screen and too expensive

[@arturmukhamed-aliev9141]

@@i-sync_--3990 thanks for your feedback! And did you install it yourself? Did you have to disconnect the battery?

[@i-sync_--3990]

@@arturmukhamed-aliev9141 I installed it myself it was pretty easy

[@mikejbarker]

Can you use Android via wireless as well or just Apple?

[@mazz1557]

Is it necessary to connect the microphone that came with the unit, or will CarPlay work with the factory microphone?

[@Anthony-nj5sz]

Did anyone find out this answer.

[@dragosganea5454]

@@Anthony-nj5sz It should work with any microphone.

[@cloudsurfing3900]

@@dragosganea5454does it work with the factory microphone?

[@Woahloud]

Why doesn't anyone show where they put the mic?

[@cxsh412]

hey my car is 2010 but its pre lci, wich one do i buy? CIC or CCC

[@rian9477]

installed correctly and everything works. but my idrive controller isn't getting power, and or unresponsive when the harness is plugged in.. when inserting factory 4 pin harness to idrive controller it gets power and lights up. any idea why this might be as the Dip switches are in correct position and if they weren't there isn't a dip switch that signifies cic idrive? EDIT: i have hard reset idive with holding mute

[@socialwebwiki]

Why you can’t use the original microphone?

[@siak3438]

Apple . I would like to ask you if you have the same issue as me with the terrible quality of sound via Aux cuz I don't know another way to connect the speakers to the Joyeauto

[@DJaxUK]

This video helped me so much thank you good sir :)

[@geovanny7773]

Why my iphone never reconnect automatic? Every time i start the car i have to connect to car play manually from general,car play etc on my iphone

[@i5h4ne83]

If I have an oem camera with my cic system and I’m connected to CarPlay with this system, will the camera still automatically come on when I put the car into reverse?

[@GGdevelopment]

Whats the difference between CIC and CCC?

[@Machine_s15]

Have you figured out how to upload your own boot logo?

[@skilleragario]

Yoo pls help me out , when i try to go to the bmw menu it says no signal

[@KENJOMARISCA]

How did u wire the back up camera? Which wires from the harness did u use?

[@Darth_Nick]

What’s the password in settings when you click on the CarPlay setting inside the settings for the module?

[@toxlas1627]

This is great ! Can I do this in my E60 ? It kinda looks the same but I'm not sure at all

[@toxlas1627]

Its a 2006 530d, doesn't have the same knob, only the menu button and the voice recognition, but I have the 8' screen

[@SimpleCarGuy]

It should work! You have the CCC head unit, so the connections will be a little different, but a very similar process. You would need this unit: www.joyeauto.com/product/bmw-ccc-e60-e61-e62-e63-e70-e71-e89-aftermarket-apple-carplay-interface/ and here is a 10% off coupon: SCG10%OFF

[@toxlas1627]

@@SimpleCarGuy nice ! thank you very much !

[@nlmb.9099]

I’m trynna do this too bro we have the same car I think we have ccc tho and not cic do they have one for our model ?

[@benkr5870]

but imagine one day you forget your iphone..there will be nothing you can do ? Can you still use google maps other stuff ?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

You can just then use your original BMW screen. This is an add on, not a replacement

[@jektorio21]

Great tutorial bro. Any chance you have a link for e92 2007 CCC idrive ?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Thanks! The link should be the same, you just have to select CCC instead of CiC on the listing. You’ll get the wires for your car, might be a little different as far as connections, but the concept is the same.

[@jektorio21]

@@SimpleCarGuy awesome. Thanks bro

[@imabeastonwheels]

@@jektorio21 did you end up following through with it? Was wondering the same!

[@tbogdane]

Hi! I have some questions. How is the muisc quality playing through it? Like, it's sound better than connecting the phone to the car's bluetooth/or playing music through usb? And also, does that 8 buttons on the headunit still work? Like, let's say i've programmed button 3 to fuel conumption, does it exit the carplay and enter's in fuel consumption menu on press?

[@paulkismet737]

I would never be comfortable doing that to a bmw when I buy one. I will just use the original idrive and update the map once in a while instead.

[@high_drivexxx]

You’re missing out and it’s hilarious. Just get someone to do it for you. It’s an amazing modification that simplifies life overall.

[@jitarcj378]

Does it work on this model's small screen too?

[@dsroa]

What happens to the UI when you put the car into reverse? Does it show parking sensors on the original bmw screen?

[@utsavgurbani7425]

I was curious to know the same. My e90 320d also has PDC. And when switching to reverse, it shows the car image along with the distance animation. If someone could revert on this it’d be awesome

[@mpatel3646]

Hi I've just done a retrofit on mine but found one annoying issue.. whenever the headlights turn on the screen display dims.. headlights are set on auto so sometimes they'll turn on in the day when it's very overcast but makes viewing the screen really difficult! Any ideas how I can get rid of this automated screen dimming? Thanks!

[@couldntthinkofmyname]

I believe there is an option for this in the settings. Hold the menu button to get the csr play menu up and go to settings.

[@yingyang203]

I have a 2008 335xi n54 am I cic or

[@toneloc79]

I wished they made them for Nissan

[@abdoultoobreezy8293]

Anybody did this to this to their car successfully?

[@supernatural2619]

Yeah my mate installed it for me! Works perfectly, but mines a whole different headunit and it can also display the original interface

[@jd-Rideshare-Texas]

Question. Do you live or know someone in Dallas TX , that’s can install?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

No, Im in Chicago area, but I’m sure you can find shops that will install for you if needed.

[@arturmukhamed-aliev9141]

Did you have to disconnect battery for installation?

[@navendrajagdeo8339]

I was looking at the 12 volt interface, but it has to be coded. Does this need to be coded? Is the sound quality good?

[@abdoultoobreezy8293]

I want to do this did you end up dong it?

[@geovanny7773]

Anyone know the reset code for this?

[@nielsvandoorn3892]

Do all the buttons work on the steering wheel?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Yes, they do

[@LounaticE92]

I just finished installing the same unit in my M3 but i have 2 problems. Screen aspect ratio isn't full screen got black bar on the left. Also it won't let me Change the audio position in the eq. Menu. Any ideas on how to fix this?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Screen aspect ration can be adjusted on the unit itself. There are a few dip switches that you can change based on the instructions in the manual. I’m not sure about the eq position.

[@LounaticE92]

@@SimpleCarGuy i have already tried all the included variations in the instructions and none of them worked. I'll try and contact joyeauto see what they say

[@harunm292]

Hi I have 2009 335i convertible stereo it shut off itself every 2.5 minutes Dealer said you need to replace stereo it’s too expensive $3300 plus tax If I buy this android is it going to work?in my car bc stereo not work If I buy used original same part number with code is it work? Bc u plug to to stereo too Thx

[@SimpleCarGuy]

This is just an add on. Your original headunit still had to work for this to work. You'd have to fix your OEM one first.

[@mohammedkahaf2428]

You can buy different versions that have their own screens included like replacing the whole thing

[@robertibarra9293]

Is it compatible with a 2006 530i ?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

There is a version that is compatible, I have links in the description. Of the top of my has, you probably need the CCC unit, but confirm by googling CCC vs CiC and compare the pictures to which one you have.

[@sekiz9079]

What happens if you put in to reverse. Is the parking sensor screen still working?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

It switches back to BMW’s original system, so you get the camera and sensors if you have those

[@sekiz9079]

@@SimpleCarGuy thx for your reaction. If i put my gear on reverse and back to D, the parksensor screen keeps showing until i reach speed. If i buy this system will this still work?

[@ArmAniAcZ]

My aux in port is not working, already tried different cable and phone. Aux is selected yes, any ideas somebody?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

As in you are not getting audio from the unit to your AUX? Or are you trying to use AUX with something else while having the unit installed?

[@ArmAniAcZ]

@@SimpleCarGuy I can’t get audio from it at all. When i try via ccc menu, android, Apple CarPlay or just straight from my phone

[@viksa3660]

@@ArmAniAcZ Did you resolve it ?

[@ArmAniAcZ]

@@viksa3660 after a few days of no luck i went to a (specialist), they couldn’t find the problem either. So i took everything out again and reinstalled it, till now everything works fine. I have had original carplays in the past in different cars, this one is faster if i use maps etc. Only downside of this applecarplay is that i have an 1sec delay in audio, which i dont think thats fixable.

[@optimus795]

you're crazy to buy something like that for 400 euros

[@ALBANIA_BLOODD]

No apply car play

[@remihutchins6355]

Quick question. Just installed this unit and love it. However whenever I play music on Spotify the radio still plays and the song won’t. Any idea how to trouble shoot this? Thanks!

[@SimpleCarGuy]

You have to switch to Aux on your BMW system.

[@garymezian]

​@@SimpleCarGuy Yesterday when I installed it, everything worked perfectly. today everything works but there is no audio. I made sure its on "aux" in multimedia but still no sound.. its really frustrating cause there isn't anything else I can think of. but it worked just fine yesterday

[@mrwhiiskerz6924]

@@garymezian did you transfer the fiber optic wire?

[@kattanmichael9289]

So we need to run the aux wire from the device into the aux port in the arm rest (somehow), and then switch audio to aux?

[@rickysanchez121]

Does this work for a 2011 328i?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Yes, it should work.

[@shaquilleburke735]

Can you get KZbin on it?

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Yes, but you have to use the AirPlay function where it mirrors your phone to the screen. CarPlay does NOT allow KZbin.

[@therayli]

@@SimpleCarGuywhen I search for screen mirror nothing shows up on my iPhone. Is there a setting I need to enable to make it searchable? Or is there some screen I need to be on? Thanks

[@luis241661]

is this touch screen?

[@luis241661]

nvm, i just realized it’s the module box alone and not a screen replacement lol

[@iSwaggs2000]

There are ones that are just the screen and has android auto/wireless carplay on ebay for 200-500 it’s a big range but they all work the same tbh