To do the coding you can use either esys or BimmerCode. With esys you will need to purchase a custom cable to interface with the headunit; with Bimmercode you need to purchase a Bluetooth OBD unit and install the app on your phone/tablet.

I use both, BimmerCode when I’m lazy and want simple things done and esys when I really need to dig deep into system coding.

For your simple task I would advise you get BimmerCode and a Bluetooth dongle. I bought the Veepeak OBDCheck Ble+

I would also also advise you do some research, there’s tons of info here and other sites from a simple search.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rcode-app.html
Im also from Trinidad

 

Ahh.Nice to know.My contact# 684-2988 in Sangre Grande/Trinidad.If I ship in the 8.8" screen, can U help me code my car from the 6.5": to the 8.8" screen?.Thanks.

 

I can help but in July. That’s when I’ll be back in Trini.

Just to be clear, you have the 6.5 mini connected screen ie colour screen and not the standard lcd screen. Can’t remember how they were building them for Trinidad.

 

The 6.5" screen on the left & the 8.8" screen on the right that i wish to upgrade.

 

Yes.I have the 6.5" Mini Connected Screen.I am enclosing images of the same.

 

Yup that’s it

 

I want to upgrade my 6.5" >8.8" and enable CarPlay.My VIN#WMWYS3203K3E55373.Can U advice & assist?.My module does not have Navigation Maps, Carplay or Android or connected drive.

 

Did you do the swap already? Did you purchase an NBT Evo headunit? Your car came with EntryNav that cannot be coded for CarPlay etc.

 

Hi

i successfully upgraded my F54 6.5 CID to 8.8 CID with Touchscreen.

just share with you

 

Hi, Goodday. Was this a simple plug & play project?.Did U have to do any coding?.


Please detail the part number, where it is available & cost.Thank You for sharing.

 

Hi Sir

You have to code it



Parts:
1. 8.8 touchscreen 6820386 GBP 371.50 bought from ebay
2. CENTRAL INSTRUMENT 8,8" 65509354027 212.21 EUR bought on schmiedmann
3. RING STOP LED 8,8" 65509354034 26.48 EUR bought on schmiedmann
4. CENTRAL INSTRUMENT TRIM 51459308343 20.94 EURbought on schmiedmann

 

I am new to the coding thing.
How do i do:
Display_variante = breites_display

 

How to do the coding?.

 

Hi, I ordered the 8.8" screen.Can I call on U to seek help regarding coding my car to the 8.8" screen when the part arrives in Trinidad.Can U share your contact number with me please?.Thanks.

 

Hi Sir

Don't worry, please try to use Bimmercode to code this, it's very easy to use.

https://www.bimmercode.app/

You need to buy bimmercode app and Bluetooth OBD and try to follow this steps

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh....php?t=1317821

 

Hello, i have a Mini Countryman F60 2017. Is it possible to change my screen from 6.5 to 8.8 to get touch screen functionality? I am located in Cyprus if anyone can help pls!!

 

Hi Sir

First, you need to check all parts number of your 8.8 CID and buy it. you can check on https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select

Second, Install all parts on your car and start to code.

Good luck ~~

 

Dumb question: I've purchased a 8.8" screen and a NBT EVO (and had the EVO off to be reprogrammed to my vehicle's VIN, had navigation and carplay apps installed on it), but: how do you remove the current screen from the dash? Is it just pry on the existing screen out with some plastic spudgers? And where do you pry from? I don't want to break any plastic ;-). I could have sworn that I saw a tutorial one time with detailed photos of where to pry, what screws to remove, etc...but can't find it now :(.

 

Hello

Check this web site, it will help you

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...nel/1VnYqrCdeN

 

Hey maaii, that helps, thanks! I guess I DO need to remove the air vents on the left and right side of my screen to get it out. Has anybody done this without breaking the vents? Is getting that BMW tool 641030 worthwhile?

 

No, you don’t need to remove air vents. After removing the 2 screws on the bottom of the display, you just gently pull it out.

 

You will need to remove the vents to install an nbt Evo headunit due to the size of the thing.
Remove screws from the vent and pull the vents, they are firmly fixed with metal sprng clips, they won't break, I've removed them multiple times.

You don't need to remove them to remove the screen and trim. Just make sure you unclipped the top and removed the screws from the bottom.

 

Hello,

Do i also need to change the Head Unit in order to work (touch functionality)? Also, if i do change HU csn i unable Carplay since my car does not have one? What is the part no. i need for the head unit?

Finally, any video, link with instructions available?

Thanks

 

Hi Sir

If you have touchscreen function on 6.5 CID, you don't need to change Head Unit.

For Carplay function, you need to check what Head unit do you have? Please try to put it and see the model number.

 

this is the head unit i have. Can i replace with a head unit that has carplay? Is it plug and play? Any coding needed? What headunit do i need, part number? Thanks a lot!!!