CIC Retrofit Installation LOG
#153
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From: Charlottesville, VA
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Nelson, I'll be sure to disconnect the battery before I pull the CCC. I haven't disconnected it yet because I understand that leaving the battery disconnected for a long period of time would make it loose time to next service interval for oil changes, etc.
I got a battery charger/maintainter, I'll be sure to hook it up during the Navigation DVD loading.
My CCC already has the OEM ipod adapter in the glovebox (and no CD changer). The USB cable in the kit from Patryk, should I route that to the center console, or to the glove box as well?
Thanks
Peter
I got a battery charger/maintainter, I'll be sure to hook it up during the Navigation DVD loading.
My CCC already has the OEM ipod adapter in the glovebox (and no CD changer). The USB cable in the kit from Patryk, should I route that to the center console, or to the glove box as well?
Thanks
Peter
#154
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From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2005 530i Silver Gray/ Gray Leather. SP,PP
Peter,
The easiest way to route the USB cable is thru the glove compartment.
Also wanted you to know that the uploading of the NA maps takes about 3 hours that's why is critical to have the car charger.
Good luck on the install and if you have any questions don't hesitate to send me a PM.
The easiest way to route the USB cable is thru the glove compartment.
Also wanted you to know that the uploading of the NA maps takes about 3 hours that's why is critical to have the car charger.
Good luck on the install and if you have any questions don't hesitate to send me a PM.
#155
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From: London, UK
My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
how much time till we have Voice Input sorted as well. Its the only thing that is stopping me from doing this.
#156
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Also wanted you to know that the uploading of the NA maps takes about 3 hours that's why is critical to have the car charger.
#157
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Nelson, to be clear, will the charger be connected in-circuit with the battery in series or with the battery disconnected? I would think the battery is still out of the circuit whiles the charger is connected, correct? We are doing this to supply DC voltage as auxiliary power during programming and NAV updates etc?
#158
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Ah, I see Nelson. So at this point the CIC installation is complete and the battery is already re-connected to the car circuit. Given the duration of programming and NAV updates we need suplimentary power from the charger or the battery would die.
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#160
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From: Charlottesville, VA
My Ride: 2006 M5 w/ all options
The easiest way to route the USB cable is thru the glove compartment.
Also wanted you to know that the uploading of the NA maps takes about 3 hours that's why is critical to have the car charger.
Good luck on the install and if you have any questions don't hesitate to send me a PM.
Peter