Steve77

1 hour ago, Greydog said:

Morning Steve

I changed my screen because it was failing plus the navigation was out of date BMW dealer replacement price was in the spare body parts area 🤣

After some reading and research I brought an Erisin Android replacement unit from one of the well known Auction sites. There are several Videos on Youtube for fitting. I chose the Erisin unit as it had the latest Android software (Andoid 10 nearly 3 years ago) but it gave me (1) a 10.25" screen plus a more modern look. (2) The operating system allows a Choice of Navigation systems, Bluetooth, all the apps that you could think of plus Carplay (Apple) and Android Auto. To upgrade the operating system or apps all you need is access to a WIFI network most are free to download/upgrade though some need a subscription 

My phone is Android but my daughter who sometimes uses my car when she is visiting like you has Apple when she gets in the car she just connects to Carplay and is away 

The system works really well I have helped a couple of our sons friends with changing their units 1 series 3 series 5series and all are happy 2 of them are Apple fans.

Hope this helps

Dave

 

Morning Dave

That’s hugely helpful, thank you so much for your reply, it’s very much appreciated and makes perfect sense.

That’s what I’ll do, get myself a new screed/head unit.

Thanks again and hope you have a great new year.

kind regards

Steve

1 hour ago, Greydog said:

Morning Steve

Seasons Greetings

I would treat yourself to an Android Head unit/screen it will give you everything your looking for Nav Bluetooth Android Auto and Carplay plus loads of other apps (if you use them). Fitting is really simple and Plug and Play plus you retain all the OEM CiC functions and you can switch between the two using the i-Drive controller 

I did it in my E70 a couple of hours work and the change is amazing and no programming which I bet a Combox will need if not fitted at build, plus is the loom there. 

Dave

Hi Dave

i think my original question was a bit misleading!

I was looking at replacing just the screen, so is that all I need to do?  Just replace the screen part and I’m good to go?  

They all seem to say Android (as you mentioned) but do I need a specific one for Apple or are they one and the same?

many thanks

steve

Morning Dave

thank you for your reply, very much appreciated.

Please ignore my ignorance, but I use Appe products, so is the principle the same as Android?

many thanks

steve

1 hour ago, Greydog said:

Morning Steve

Seasons Greetings

I would treat yourself to an Android Head unit/screen it will give you everything your looking for Nav Bluetooth Android Auto and Carplay plus loads of other apps (if you use them). Fitting is really simple and Plug and Play plus you retain all the OEM CiC functions and you can switch between the two using the i-Drive controller 

I did it in my E70 a couple of hours work and the change is amazing and no programming which I bet a Combox will need if not fitted at build, plus is the loom there. 

Dave

Good afternoon all, I hope you all had a great Christmas.

I'm hoping for some advice.  I have a 118D Sport, F21 but my idrive does not have Sat nav or Bluetooth.  I’ve done some research as I don’t get why this would be, and having looked in the boot, I don’t have a Combox (I’ve seen these on YouTube).

my question is, can I simply upgrade the screen to one that has Apple CarPlay and problem solved?  I did originally just try swapping the head unit out but due to the Combox issue, it don’t change anything.

Thanks all.

Morning Dave

thats amazing, thank you so much for your help, really appreciate it.

steve

1 hour ago, Greydog said:

Morning Steve 

Welcome to the Forum

Normally I would use 2 tools a small rubber plug and a 22mm spanner, make sure the engine is cool/cold.

I have a rubber tapered plug (can't even remember where it came from) you can make one from a finger from a rubber glove with paper towel inside. Disconnect the sensor plug and loosen the sensor using the spanner, once loose you can unscrew it by hand. Coolant will leak out so quickly swap the sensor for the plug to minimise loss. I put a piece of towel below to catch the spill. 

Replacement is the reverse of removal when tightening the new sensor with the spanner don't over tighten. Wipe the area clean and check for any leaks remove the towel below check the coolant level and top up if required (Note. If you don't have correct coolant use distilled water not tap water). Run the engine up to temperature and make sure there are no leaks, Job Done 

Dave

Morning Dave

thats amazing, thank you so much for your help, really appreciate it.

Hi guys

I'm hoping someone can help me.  I had a new battery fitted to my 1 series 1.8 Diesel by the AA on Saturday and the guy said it returned an error Coolant Temperature Sensor (pic attached) but said it was an easy fix.  I bought a new sensor but I cannot figure out how to change it and YouTube hasn’t turned up any videos on how to do it.  Can anyone point me in the right direction with how to do it, ideally with a video please?  I’ve found where it is but I can’t figure out how to remove/replace it and don’t want to break anything.  Thank you all.

Morning Dave

Thank you for your reply, it’s very much appreciated.  I think I’m going to leave well alone and I’ll check these guys out.  Last thing I want is to make things worse.

thanks again

steve

Hi guys, I’ve been having problems with the stereo on my 1 series and I bought a bundle (stereo, screen etc) on eBay.  Is it ok to just simply swap over or do I need to something else?

im not mechanically minded at all but I can swap the units over, just need to check if its that simple?

thanks 

Evening everyone.  I’m hoping you can help me.  I’ve just bought my first ever BMW, literally this evening (it’s a 1 series 118D on a 13 plate).

Love it already but I have a question about the I drive display.  Mine doesn’t have sat nav on it and it also doesn’t play Music via Bluetooth or when I plug my phone into the center console.  I’ve tried updating the software and it says it’s not needed.  If I want the sat nave and Bluetooth / Apple play option, do I need to replace the display screen?  If so, is it straightforward?  Apologies if this is a stupid question but I’m new to this.  Thanks