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Adding in Big screen

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Adding in Big screen

Post by boy2k » Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:04 pm

Hi guys,
Potential X5 noob here... So hi :)

I have seen a great X5 2010 so the new CIC system... but... it has a small screen :(
So I'm guessing this one didn't take the Nav option?
It has Bluetooth phone prep and aux connections so I'm wondering if that means its with or without the media pack?

Ok so long story short heh... I am weighing up what would be necessary to add in the big screen as im not scared of a little DIY :)

Is it just a case of replacing the screen and upgrading software or would i have to replace more hardware? It apparently has a professional tuner head unit.

Any comments welcome :)

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Re: Adding in Big screen

Post by X5Sport » Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:26 pm

The CIC appears to a standard unit which you need FSC codes to enable different functions.  The screen appears from Realoem to be a simple change of screen and trim.

After that you will need to somehow enable the nav and or TV functions to make use of the full screens.  That's where the FSC codes come in.  Whether a Dealer will provide you with an 'Initial' activation code you need to ask.  Update codes are no problem, it's the initial one you need.

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Re: Adding in Big screen

Post by boy2k » Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:17 pm

Thanks for the reply Richard.
I didn't know about the Initial codes...I thought it was just a case of adding... Right time to research again lol..
:)

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