CIC Retrofit Installation LOG
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Toronto, Canada
My Ride: 2007 Black Sapphire 535i
I have already bought the hardware and its on the way. I can't afford costly FSC so going with chip solution which doesn't require FSC for nav and voice activation (but will require for the map upgrade, which isn't extortion).
I hope there is no change in standard audio setup pinout from CIC and also they are high level signals (don't mind low level too but that will require some change in my wiring, but easily doable).
I have little bit of know-how on coding too (I am full time IT since more then a decade, doesn't help much here but gives a bit of confidence 
) so it shouldn't be a massive job, if I am stuck I give you guys a shout.
) so it shouldn't be a massive job, if I am stuck I give you guys a shout.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/113...1#entry1344687
EDIT: Forgot to say I have Dension GW500 too. Not sure how CIC will react to dension. What do you guys use for iPod connectivity with CIC other then dension? Perhaps CDC is like a useless brick to the new CIC atleast. I have replaced my CDC with dension.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/106...1#entry1262707
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Toronto, Canada
My Ride: 2007 Black Sapphire 535i
Doing the lot, including the new iDrive controller. As my interior is full leather anyway, its worth to mod the center console for the new iDrive controller. Also with the new a/c control panel, and combox with 6fl. Havent really got the chance to try everything yet. Patryk is again very helpfull and efficient in doing the remote coding. 
Patryk is definitely a guru in this area. With his expertise my CIC install, coding and Combox install was executed without a hitch.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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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
Dension did work with my cic and others. I went with the combox so it didnt matter.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: London
My Ride: E39 M5, E60 M5 and F06 M6GC
Model Year: 2000/2006/2016
I'm another very happy and satisfied customer of Patryk! Now that I have the CIC installed, I'm thinking of retrofitting the OEM rear view camera. Does anyone know if it interfaces ok with the CIC and new monitor?
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Joined: Nov 2005
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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
It works but you will need the new CIC version of the OEM camera. The one sold for the E60 will not work.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: London
My Ride: E39 M5, E60 M5 and F06 M6GC
Model Year: 2000/2006/2016
Thanks Bruce - I don't suppose you know the part number(s) of the relevant kit? If not, should I be looking at the E9x or F10 parts catalogue for the compatible system?
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Poland
We are working hard to finish the backup camera retrofit that will be much cheaper than the OEM one but will fully integrate with the CIC (just like OEM).
The only difference will be lack of guiding lines.
I hope it's just a few weeks away
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From: Poland
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Toronto, Canada
My Ride: 2007 Black Sapphire 535i
We are working hard to finish the backup camera retrofit that will be much cheaper than the OEM one but will fully integrate with the CIC (just like OEM).
The only difference will be lack of guiding lines.
I hope it's just a few weeks away
The only difference will be lack of guiding lines.
I hope it's just a few weeks away
You know who's going to be the first one in Canada to do this mod, right?
I've been waiting patiently.
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Joined: Aug 2009
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My dealer couldn't deliver me parts on Saturday as promised, just said sorry, come and collect it on Monday, finally they agreed for free delivery on Monday. So this weekend was totally wasted. 
While I wait for other parts to arrive I want to clarify a doubt. I have seen various CIC control module surroundings and confused which one should (or can) I go for, I have following parts:
There is a base and a bezel, base clicks on to the controller and attaches to the base, I am not sure where the base will attach to? is bezel with a lip a replacement of my bezel without the lip. I am planning to cut my center console and trim, do you guys think even professional help can get me a good OEM looking finish without a lip bezel? I don't want to buy another part if not required, if required then I won't waste time and will just buy it to save sometime.
While I wait for other parts to arrive I want to clarify a doubt. I have seen various CIC control module surroundings and confused which one should (or can) I go for, I have following parts:
There is a base and a bezel, base clicks on to the controller and attaches to the base, I am not sure where the base will attach to? is bezel with a lip a replacement of my bezel without the lip. I am planning to cut my center console and trim, do you guys think even professional help can get me a good OEM looking finish without a lip bezel? I don't want to buy another part if not required, if required then I won't waste time and will just buy it to save sometime.
