BMW i3 Wireless CarPlay MMI Prime Retrofit

BMW i3 Wireless CarPlay MMI Prime Retrofit - Full Installation DIY

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CarPlay MMI Prime: www.bimmer-tech.net/category-...
Big day for my little BMW i3 today! Since BMW never offered wireless CarPlay on pre-LCI BMW i3s, I decided to install an aftermarket add-on sold by BimmerTech. The CarPlay MMI Prime unit is plug in play and after watching this video you can install your own in about an hour! This unit also supports Android Auto and Apple AirPlay, if you'd like to stream your phone directly to the display of your BMW. You can also plug in a USB drive and play multimedia through this unit as well as charge your device. Front and rear cameras are fully integrated and without any configuration. The same goes for steering wheel controls and iDrive controller. I was also pleasantly surprised with the quality of the sound coming out of this unit, there is no hiss or noise that was noticeable.
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00:00 Intro
00:19 MMI Prime Unboxing
03:55 Install Overview
04:54 Seat Removal
05:39 Trim Removal
07:05 Glovebox Removal
07:49 Display Removal
09:14 Cable Routing
10:42 Plugging in MMI Prime
12:34 Head Unit Connection
13:38 CarPlay First Test
14:59 Reassembly
16:13 MMI Prime Settings/Options
18:41 Outro
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@jessif. Жыл бұрын

Great video! This looks doable. Thank you for clearly showing all the steps from start to finish.

@izzard Жыл бұрын

I have a similar solution from Unique Auto. The main difference is that it doesn't need the long cable or disassembly at the front of the car: everything is installed under the back seats, next to the I-Drive unit. It intercepts the video signal and car's controls there.

@Mejeurjm1 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video recommendation of how to install this and or where to buy the necessary parts?

@Robbie-mw5uu 9 ай бұрын

holy crap bro do share

@azaan1632 7 ай бұрын

Please send a link

@tscrookeful Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, hardest part was reinstalling rear seat lol. Than you.

@joeponder9668 2 жыл бұрын

Brother you snagged that unit up just in time!!!

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Sure did! Thanks for watching.

@reallifemovie 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!! I'm going to buy one for my 2016 i3

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy! It makes the car feels so much more modern!

@alanwong8162 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your comprehensive video as always. One question: if you last turned off the car having Apple Carplay connected, does it auto connect to your phone and open AppleCarplay automatically when you start the car the next time?

@RussellHogan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@cricusch Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your excellent and professional explanation. Sorry for the question. Does it fit on a 2013 i3. Regards

@Christian-sh9uh 2 жыл бұрын

There are lots of how to install videos but your the first to show some of the functions. Any chance you could do a more in depth video of the functions using Android auto such as how to select music stored on the phone?

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great suggestion. Unfortunately, I don't have any Android phones to demonstrate the features. If I find someone that wants to lend me their phone for a couple of days, I could make it happen.

@dave20thmay 2 жыл бұрын

I have one of these units on order, so looking at a lot of install videos and yours is very clear and precise. But one question, what does the antenna do? if it picks up GPS, would it be an advantage to site it under the bonnet/hood? Looking forward to getting it fitted and up and working. Then Google maps or Waze will be brilliant along with Spotify.

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

The antenna is actually for WiFi. Apple CarPlay uses WiFi to communicate with your phone after the first connection and that’s what’s for. Thanks for watching and I hope the video helps you install yours!

@dave20thmay 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy It will help. Don't like going blind at jobs and breaking clips off and only finding out after you've done damage. Best Dave 😀

@alias451 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to disconnect the 12 volt battery?

@justice4g 23 күн бұрын

I can't actually think of how I can make use of it, I can use my phone already for navigation and music works fine with the factory system

@pieterb4049 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your way of explaining. Looks real simple to install. One question: I have an BMW i3 from 2018 with the bigger screen. After installing you probably are not able to use the screen anymore for the functions BMW offered? Like the graphic display of how your car is performing (graphs of the batteries e.g.)? No longer the BMW (stupid) nsavigation via the crappy HERE software?

@SimpleCarGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi! You can still use all of the BMW software and functions and reversing camera etc. This is just an add on. You hold the menu button for 3 seconds and it switches between the systems. Thanks for watching!

@georgeakinian9804 11 ай бұрын

Mine used to work fine. But then it started to randomly not turn on and sometimes turn on. it started to show me only black screen. Now when I press menu button it shows me night sky with the car logo and CARPLAY written underneath, and it stays on that screen. How do I make it work again?

@DaGamerGuy25 3 ай бұрын

Does it support wired android auto? Wireless sucks the battery life and makes my phone so hot for some reason so I would get this if it supports wired android auto through that usb port.

@samwelder6912 Жыл бұрын

It keeps asking for a “wifi code” any tips on why?

@romarich3286 Жыл бұрын

Hello thx a lot for this tutorial for installation :) I have just one question :p on my car bmw i3 I have the range extender with pétrol is it possible to enable and disable it with it ?

@SimpleCarGuy Жыл бұрын

I have the Range Extender as well. The functionality remains the same as before, it’s just bigger and the graphics are slightly updated. If you don’t have the range extender menu in your iDrive, you can enable it like I show in this video: MUST HAVE BMW i3 Mods/Coding (BimmerCode) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLOGnJmf37zLaZs.html

@Bodzio1982 2 жыл бұрын

I have pretty much similar box. Would you know how to add reverse camera into that?

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

You would have install the camera in the back, route the wire to the MMI Prime unit, plug it in and also connect the power (trigger wire). I have a somewhat similar video on what I did on my Z4: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtunoKVnp5-zfas.html

@gregtomala9319 2 жыл бұрын

What happened to the original functions? Can I go "back" and see normal BMW display with it's functions, menu? Some technical setting regarding the car are there too, plus radio. If I forget my phone, can I go back to BMW display and use telephone, radio, nav, as before installation?

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can go back to the BMW system by holding MENU for 3 seconds. You can use all BMW functions including phone, radio, nav etc. It basically sits on the side and adds functionality without taking anything away. You can even make it start up automatically and connect to the phone or make it so you have to 'turn it on'. I like it automatic because by the time I put my seatbelt on, my phone is connected and I have my music, google maps and calendar reminders on the screen.

@gregtomala9319 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you for full clarification.

@miltontoledo7460 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Where are you located? I have a 2015 I3 and I'm looking to pay someone to do this for me.

@SimpleCarGuy 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm in Chicago suburbs, but I don't normally take side jobs, I just do this for fun.

@garyschlosshauer2020 Жыл бұрын

Hi there… Just ordered our upgraded screen! A stupid question after watching this video but I do neeed MMI prime for all this to work for my new Screen on my i3??

@SimpleCarGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi! No, you do not need the MMI prime. I just happen to do it at the same time.

@evoallover 5 ай бұрын

Can you seal access all the original stuff that came on the headset

@SimpleCarGuy 5 ай бұрын

Yes, absolutely. Just hold MENU for 3 seconds and you go back to BMW system.

@sbflyer20 Жыл бұрын

Once this new screen is installed, can you still get to the factory BMW settings menu?

@SimpleCarGuy Жыл бұрын

Yes, of course. This is just an add on. You hold MENU for 3 seconds to switch between systems.

@thetumanshow Жыл бұрын

Does the i-drive toggle work with this to navigate the CarPlay?

@Robbie-mw5uu 9 ай бұрын

yeah it does the steering wheel buttons dont work though

@kmusicmagazine 2 жыл бұрын

I still don’t understand why it doesn’t work to install that box under the rear seats. The monitor cable is already there.

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I guess you could. Mine came with the wire that goes to the front, so that's what I did. One thing I could see that maybe not be as convenient is the USB cable being under the seat. Then again, I don't think I'll be using it that much anyway.

@premiumretrofit 2 жыл бұрын

The main reason why these modules cannot be installed under the rear seat is because of the signal loss due to the long monitor cable. If you want something that can be installed under the back seat in any case, check out our channel!

@kmusicmagazine 2 жыл бұрын

@@premiumretrofit Yes, I heard that explanation before. But then it would be up to the manufacturers of those devices to increase the output level. The original HU has no issues powering that long cable. It would lower the barriers to retrofit so much. I am actually put off taking apart half of the car.

@Robbie-mw5uu 9 ай бұрын

@@kmusicmagazine to be fair, all you're really doing is removing some screws and popping off plastic. No electrical work required. It's the equivalent of replacing a children's toy battery or assembling a desktop PC.

@stuartwp4396 2 жыл бұрын

Hi did you disconnect the battery before the install 😀

@kalowinta Жыл бұрын

I want to know the same thing

@SimpleCarGuy Жыл бұрын

I did not disconnect the battery.

@brunoc2 Жыл бұрын

I installed the MMI Prime it is great but now I want to code my BMW i3 2016 REX with the Veepeak module Buetooth I get an error when it try to read the software of the car , it stop at %12 . Do you think it is interfering with the MMI Prime instal?Please help> thanks

@SimpleCarGuy Жыл бұрын

No, there isn’t a way for MMI to interfere with scanning the car. Is the ignition on?

@brunoc2 Жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy ignition is on , Veepeak connected start reading and than stop at %12 , I tried several times...my car was in the shop a few weeks ago and the tech of BMW ask me if I had some kind of device install because they could not diagnose the problem that I had with the power train...so I thought that this instal would create the problem also for the Bimmercode

@octavionokia 3 ай бұрын

You don't have to put the unit in the front that long cable is for the BMWs with the head unit at the front of the car so you can install the head unit in the back en just switch the screen cable (the system is made to be easy to install you don't have to take all those pieces apart to do that 😮)

@octavionokia 3 ай бұрын

Most of those system came with a short cable I don't know whay they send you at long cable?

@mikelin7 2 жыл бұрын

Does the battery / split screen and other function still works?

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

There is no split screen as far as I can tell, but you can hold menu for 3 seconds to just go back to the original BMW menu with all its functions.

@mikelin7 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy thank you very much. Can you play KZfaq while car is in motion?

@SKraus-pb1ii 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot.... in case you could test android auto as well would be nice.

@SimpleCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I'll try to get an Android phone from someone and test it out and make a video. Thanks for watching!

@DrJavyMartinez 10 ай бұрын

will this run car play via the USB as well?

@SimpleCarGuy 10 ай бұрын

Yes, it will

@DrJavyMartinez 10 ай бұрын

@@SimpleCarGuy thanks man! Just bought the i3, now I got some upgrades to do!!!

@euroclyde Жыл бұрын

What year i3?

@SimpleCarGuy Жыл бұрын

It’s a 2016 BMW i3

@jamestanny849 3 ай бұрын

I have a BMW 120Ah fully charged 2019, and I purchased the Apple Carplay when they sold it at a discount on BMW's website. THE ANNOYING thing which I didn't expect was the 2019' model has this shitty interface. Where the long screen has 40% of the screen locked for additionals; like compass and other useless things I do not use.