2006 BMW 330i CCC toast

oldcarproblems · 02-02-2025, 05:42 PM

I have a 2006 BMW 330i with the factory HiFi stereo and a CCC that keeps rebooting—it just cycles through the BMW home screen before shutting off and restarting. Pretty sure it’s done for. What’s the most budget-friendly way to replace it and upgrade to a CarPlay unit?

lowrydr310 · 02-06-2025, 04:42 PM

You'll need a new CCC or CIC either way since the audio and iDrive won't work without it.

Then you can get an aftermarket android based screen that does CarPlay, but will also switch over to the CCC/CIC to change settings and adjust audio.

Personally I'd recommend upgrading to a CIC unit along with the CIC display, then using the mr12volt carplay/AA interface. It's not the most cost effective solution but the cleanest factory-looking integration that doesn't rely on an aftermarket Android unit sitting on the hottest part of your car.

neilvan · 02-07-2025, 10:22 AM

Grab a CIC unit and a carplay screen. You can still use your CCC controller although the CIC one is better.

Youll need coding but then atleast you won't run into CCC issues again.

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lowrydr310 Robot 2275 Rep 2,549 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2007 E93 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Souhtrne Califniora iTrader: (1)	You'll need a new CCC or CIC either way since the audio and iDrive won't work without it. Then you can get an aftermarket android based screen that does CarPlay, but will also switch over to the CCC/CIC to change settings and adjust audio. Personally I'd recommend upgrading to a CIC unit along with the CIC display, then using the mr12volt carplay/AA interface. It's not the most cost effective solution but the cleanest factory-looking integration that doesn't rely on an aftermarket Android unit sitting on the hottest part of your car.
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neilvan Major 868 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT RWD Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E61 530xi [0.00] 1993 Mazda Miata [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	Grab a CIC unit and a carplay screen. You can still use your CCC controller although the CIC one is better. Youll need coding but then atleast you won't run into CCC issues again.
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