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Hi Everyone. The Unit still has not been received by DHL. So still in waiting mode.
The good thing is I got all my accessories like Aux Cable, usb extensions, the pry tools, etc from Amazon. So I went ahead with just installing the Aux and USB extension cable. 1. Removed the panel on the passenger side. Just the long panel that runs mostly along Side. 2. Used the pry tool to remove the Aux and USB panel inside the center console. 3. Used the pry tool to remove the Shifter Cover just like the instructions above (1) put a tape on all of the trim and (2) started on the front left corner. The drawing from above were super helpful. - thank you Argento. 4. Before I unscrewed the shifter assembly I had an idea. 5. I shined a torch light inside the the center console. 6. I looked through the last hole from Step 1. I could see the light at the end of the dark tunnel. 7. So I attached the cable to a thin wire stick I made from a old wire hanger and sent it towards the light. 8. Moved over to the inside of the Center console and saw the wire to my delight. 9. Fished the wire out. 10. Used the triangular and circular files as recommended by Argento - thank you. 11. Tucked the excess wire in the side panel. |
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06-29-2020, 01:46 PM | #90 |
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^Great work! Nice to know there is a pass through. I update the above post with pix of my final routing config.
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06-29-2020, 01:54 PM | #91 |
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Yup. So technically we do not have to touch the shifter cover at all. It did help my confidence to successfully remove the shifter cover and put it back.
I must say the filing tip was excellent. The files I bought for less than $10 were certainly worth it. |
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Was able to start this, however I had issues with carplay and didn't finish. All I can report is that both 1 and 2 above use the Android MIC. I had some issues going from carplay to car...where carplay just wouldn't connect when I returned. It sat 'waiting'. I will say it's a bit frustrating getting to learn the nuances of this system and sitting in my car in the driveway for long periods isn't a conducive environment. I only get 1 bar at my house (0 in my garage), so that could also be contributing to the issues. The system is about 95% reliable, but that missing 5% is SO important. IE: I thought I set WIFI to always ON, but it doesn't come on at start. So I start it. Then I turn it off to test...then later I see it came back on. If I disconnect BT, it takes many iterations to connect it back, etc. Force stopping the carplay doesn't fix the issue. I had to walk away...a few hours later, at start carplay is working. I switch over to car and then I can't get back in to carplay. I feel like I waste a lot of time.
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07-02-2020, 09:28 PM | #93 |
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Help help help
I followed all the YouTube instructions. But unit DUD not power on. After retrying a few times, I connected the original OEM screen and that too is not powering on! AC works. Phew. But no radio or screen functions. How should I troubleshoot this? Why is OEM not working? My wife told me not to meddle! Shucks. |
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07-02-2020, 09:47 PM | #96 |
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Trunk, right side. Pull the panel off, look at the diagram for the radio, etc.
Also under the passenger panel, lower front right, under dash. Also did you make sure the connectors are fully in? I've had that be the problem before... Go here, display wiring diagram, click on A4010, it shows you that the location is under the passenger dash...Fuse 17, 5A https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...splay/B3GeSKcN Fuse: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...sav/1VnYgTg9yP You also need to check this connector to your OEM monitor: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...sav/1Vnbs9XvCW This provides power to your OEM monitor, but not to your Android monitor; make sure wires look fine and pins connected. Have a multimeter, check voltages Pin1 (red/power) to Pin3 (gnd). If powered, then it's internal to monitor(s) :-/ that seems unlikely for both to internally fail at the same time, so let's hope it's not that. ALSO these links are for X5M, what's your vehicle? Your CIC (radio) fuse is in the rear, Fuse 142, 20A, check that too...this would power your Android Monitor and CIC. https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...r-cic/H2MeJql6 If you can see Android Screen but not OEM Screen, then that's an easy fix. Cycle through all the CAR TYPES until it shows up. Another check: make sure connector x17427 is properly connected, it's on the back of your cic (radio)...it's the LVDS cable that runs from the CIC to the android monitor or Oem monitor. Pic here: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...sav/1VncWkzhrj
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Similar. Wire colors in my links could be diff. Any concerns go to your specific vehicle, search for cIC or N38b to get started
Definitely disconnect and reconnect all connections, worth a try. Link to my install diagram to make sure similar https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=26233725
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Hi - No radio. No volume No OEM Monitor working.
So does that mean I need to rest both the monitor fuse (Fuse 17, 5A) under Pax Dash and Fuse 142, 20A in the Rear. How do you reset a fuse? Is it just a switch like the fuse at home? Thank you for your reply. |
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Hey, follow the diagram in your fuse box, I'm saying 20A from the newtis links, the diagram should govern.
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I installed w negative battery cable removed to be safe.
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I need help again. Sorry.
The 142 Fuse was correct. I have semi installed the unit now. Yet to screw it in and put the last air condition vent panel. I tested the unit. Switched on. Got the OEM screen to work by cycling the the options. New problem - no sound! I have the aux cable connected in the center console and to the harness. FYI - when I connected the new fuse. The old panel and sound worked without problem. SOLVED - When I checked the wiring at the back again, the optic (green) cable had come out. Putting it back in solved the sound issue. Last edited by subbu001; 07-03-2020 at 11:28 PM.. |
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Sorry offline all day, really glad you figured it out. Also always check the aux out cable prior to reinstalling CIC. We tend to not leave aux cable slack behind the CIC, and it disconnects when you pull out that CIC module, at least for me.
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Three questions so far in testing the unit.
1. Sound - the only way I get sound to play over the speakers from the android unit is if I - based on a you tube video - go to OEM screen select Aux set the sound level and when it turns red but don't go back. Switch to Android screen by tapping the screen. Then I can hear the sound in the android screen. Is this the way the sound has to played in this unit? 2. CarPlay - how to set it up? Watched you tube videos. Disconnected from OEM Bluetooth. Connect to Android Unit Bluetooth. Connected to WiFi hotspot from phone. The Zlink app almost launches immediately. It keeps rotating saying connecting. But does not connect. I also clicked on the bottom right red icon. It said about activation. I pressed the refresh button and it said activation successful. But still not able to connect. The Android Auto app does not connect at all. Perhaps I need the usb dongle for that. 3. WiFi - not sure why but keeps disconnecting a lot when I go to OEM screen and back or at times in the middle of a zlink app. I need to keep checking and reconnecting it. |
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1. There's OEM sound and Android sound. If you switch to the OEM/CAR side the monitor switches so you can listen to OEM media. When you switch over from OEM to Android the OEM sound will continue to play unless you switch to an android media app. I was able, on my old monitor, to listen to OEM Satellite and have Waze on the screen. You want the Aux Level to be as low as possible for best sound, however you have to balance that when equalizing the volume. I have my OEM Aux Level set to 1/4 full.
2. Do you have wireless carplay option? You cannot have both OEM BT and Android BT ON. If you do not have wireless, you need the optional dongle. Once connected via BT you should be able to connect wirelessly, but if I switch out of carplay back to CAR, I have trouble getting back into carplay. I have to power down and wait X time and start over. 3. Mine does the same, drops, then connects for a long while, then suddenly drops. I haven't figured out why. BTW, I haven't tried with mobile hotspot. Here's a Q/A I had with 4x4 on WIFI: Q: WIFI doesn’t automatically connect, even with settings set to do so; A: You need to turn off the hotspot from your phone and turn it back on, time out on the hotspot from your phone.
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2. I am supposed to have Wireless Carplay. Which bluetooth do you use? And do you need hotspot / wifi to be connected as well? I first paired my phone using the OEM Bluetooth but on the Android screen phone says it is not connected. As such was having no luck connecting to Carplay. Then I switched in Settings to Android Bluetooth. Then car play was trying to connect immediately. But no actual successful connection. I also made sure the wifi & hotspot were on. 3. Yup turning hotspot on and off does work when it drops after some time. But there is something else disconnecting it intermittently. I live in an apartment. So have to go down to keep trying all these iterations. Sighhhhh. |
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Hi - just left with wireless CarPlay Error
I connect to android Bluetooth I go to Zlink App Error pops up saying "hardware err, no MFI#" Does anyone know this error? I get the error in the follow step: Phone is not connected to anything 1. Unit and car switch on 2. Android Bluetooth connection starts and is established in 20 sec 3. Zlink app launches immediately and I get this error starlight away. Then the app keeps saying connecting again and again. |
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Has it connected ever? Confirm from the vendor you bought wireless CarPlay.
Or make sure you can download the app from Google Play, delete the app, and reload. Forget the device on your phone. Try again.
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