Help on Used 10\" CID Retrofit

dogruyolk · 12-22-2011, 01:57 PM

I recently bought a 10\" CID From ebay. I currently have a 7\" one and i would like to retrofit the larger one. Normally, it takes 3-5 minutes to change displays, but one of my friends told me that my car needs to be reprogrammed, and worse if the display is used, there is a chance to burn control unit of the car. I dont know what to do. If anyone has experience on this, help will be appreciated.

toot535ix · 12-27-2011, 02:08 PM

what are you talking about...cid???

darrko · 12-28-2011, 04:52 AM

Car Information Display? The LCD screen.

markuska · 12-28-2011, 06:26 AM

Is it possible to only change the lcd-screen without change to the cic-unit?

darrko · 12-28-2011, 08:16 AM

Yeah I'd love to confirm this as well. However, Patrys informed me that it is not possible to simple replace the 7" with the 10" without changing the whole unit and reprogramming. I suppose he would know what he's talking about but I keep hoping there is a way around it. Its just so frustrating to spend around Euro 102k+ on this car and not getting a 10" screen as standard. 7" is so yesterday!

ibimmer954 · 12-28-2011, 09:52 AM

Isn't the dash different on cars with the different displays? Wouldn't you have to swap the whole dashboard as well?

darrko · 12-28-2011, 11:06 AM

From photos it appears that the space where the screen fits is the same, its just the plastic "sides walls" that are either narrow or wide depending on the screen size.

stealth.pilot · 12-28-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by darrko

Yeah I'd love to confirm this as well. However, Patrys informed me that it is not possible to simple replace the 7" with the 10" without changing the whole unit and reprogramming. I suppose he would know what he's talking about but I keep hoping there is a way around it. Its just so frustrating to spend around Euro 102k+ on this car and not getting a 10" screen as standard. 7" is so yesterday!

In fairness, BMW didn't get 102k euros for that car. I am sure a good chunk of that price went in taxes to your government. BMW only got paid for a less expensive car with a 7" screen.

I always laugh at these threads where people want to retrofit options. If you want it, you should order the car with it.

darrko · 12-28-2011, 12:30 PM

True, because people wanting things they can't have is always hilarious.

But coming back to what I posted, I understand BMW did not get all of my money yet that IS the money I spent to purchase this car so if I wish the 10" screen came as standard across ALL models.....its just that, a wish. I honestly don't expect BMW to call me tomorrow morning and offer me the 10" because I posted my "wishes" here. Secondly, I did not get the 10" because it only comes with the Nav Professional option and the navigation system does not cover my city/country. If it did, yes I would have paid for that too.

dmislovi · 12-28-2011, 01:01 PM

You have to buy new CIC because without CIC picture will be deformed. I just retrofit navi profesional on my f10 9/2011 and also bought cic and cid on ebay.
Regards

Delphi · 01-03-2012, 10:35 AM

Where you guys coded the CIC to match your car VIN? Or you bough the unit already programmed?

dmislovi · 01-03-2012, 11:40 AM

http://www.bimmerretrofit.com/store/

dmislovi · 01-03-2012, 11:42 AM

I payed 1000 CAD FOR changing FA and activation of navi and new 2012 maps.
They code remotely.

dmislovi · 01-10-2012, 09:26 AM

http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-F10-CIC-C...#ht_500wt_1327

12-22-2011, 01:57 PM	#1
dogruyolk New Member 10 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Bmw F10 520d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cyprus iTrader: (0)	Help on Used 10\" CID Retrofit I recently bought a 10\" CID From ebay. I currently have a 7\" one and i would like to retrofit the larger one. Normally, it takes 3-5 minutes to change displays, but one of my friends told me that my car needs to be reprogrammed, and worse if the display is used, there is a chance to burn control unit of the car. I dont know what to do. If anyone has experience on this, help will be appreciated.
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12-27-2011, 02:08 PM	#2
toot535ix Enlisted Member 13 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Xdrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Great Lakes iTrader: (0)	what are you talking about...cid???
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12-28-2011, 04:52 AM	#3
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darrko Lieutenant 63 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	Yeah I'd love to confirm this as well. However, Patrys informed me that it is not possible to simple replace the 7" with the 10" without changing the whole unit and reprogramming. I suppose he would know what he's talking about but I keep hoping there is a way around it. Its just so frustrating to spend around Euro 102k+ on this car and not getting a 10" screen as standard. 7" is so yesterday! Last edited by darrko; 12-28-2011 at 11:04 AM..
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darrko Lieutenant 63 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	From photos it appears that the space where the screen fits is the same, its just the plastic "sides walls" that are either narrow or wide depending on the screen size.
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12-28-2011, 12:30 PM	#9
darrko Lieutenant 63 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	True, because people wanting things they can't have is always hilarious. But coming back to what I posted, I understand BMW did not get all of my money yet that IS the money I spent to purchase this car so if I wish the 10" screen came as standard across ALL models.....its just that, a wish. I honestly don't expect BMW to call me tomorrow morning and offer me the 10" because I posted my "wishes" here. Secondly, I did not get the 10" because it only comes with the Nav Professional option and the navigation system does not cover my city/country. If it did, yes I would have paid for that too.
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dmislovi New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 520d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	You have to buy new CIC because without CIC picture will be deformed. I just retrofit navi profesional on my f10 9/2011 and also bought cic and cid on ebay. Regards
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Delphi New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW F10 520 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Where you guys coded the CIC to match your car VIN? Or you bough the unit already programmed?
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01-03-2012, 11:42 AM	#13
dmislovi New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 520d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	I payed 1000 CAD FOR changing FA and activation of navi and new 2012 maps. They code remotely.
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01-10-2012, 09:26 AM	#14
dmislovi New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 520d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-F10-CIC-C...#ht_500wt_1327
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