ComBox for the New E92/E93

M3-FAST · 03-17-2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

As per my earlier post DB, it's only just happened on mine
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363068

Cheers M3F, did you fit it yourself?

Yeah, comes with instructions but it is all quite easy - just pop the radio out, unplug the connector and then this unit piggy backs in line. All plug and play - no wires to cut

creepy coupe · 03-17-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Yeah, comes with instructions but it is all quite easy - just pop the radio out, unplug the connector and then this unit piggy backs in line. All plug and play - no wires to cut

Hmmm

doughboy · 03-17-2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

As per my earlier post DB, it's only just happened on mine
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363068

I was sure mine didn't used to do it, i've not had an update ever on the car, so maybe its a date related bug? I'll try it with DVD and see if that works, but i think that is related to having the handbrake on?

Very handy to use the online stuff whilst moving - for free! Thanks BMW no TVinmotion boxes required!

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Is that Rolfe Harris, do you like two little boys DB ?

Rolfe Harris? I take it you're just kidding, or you've never seen Bo' Selecta! ?

creepy coupe · 03-17-2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

I was sure mine didn't used to do it, i've not had an update ever on the car, so maybe its a date related bug? I'll try it with DVD and see if that works, but i think that is related to having the handbrake on?

Very handy to use the online stuff whilst moving - for free! Thanks BMW no TVinmotion boxes required!

I can't watch DVD's while driving, only go online. I have had software updates though, so maybe it was then

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Rolfe Harris? I take it you're just kidding, or you've never seen Bo' Selecta! ?

Only kiddin

doughboy · 03-17-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

I can't watch DVD's while driving, only go online. I have had software updates though, so maybe it was then

Mines never has an update, so I can't think why its changed, In fact its never going to get one either if I can help it!

Everything works just fine and I don't want BMW fiddling around with it unless its a critical issue.

Steveo · 06-03-2010, 02:35 PM

Oh man, we need more details on this, i've bought a Combox off ebay but dont have any details on how to install it or what additional bits I need

simples · 06-03-2010, 04:27 PM

so instead of asking our managers if we can WFH (work from home) it will now be WFC (working from car) !

looks good though, moving f/w all the time

ss134 · 06-03-2010, 04:53 PM

Anneka,

Will a new E90 M3 come with these features or just the E92/E93 versions?

yatin c · 06-04-2010, 09:52 AM

the new com box looks really good.

when i ordered my car the idrive / connected drive technology was a big factor for me (apart from the rwd and n54 engine!) and i find it very useful. definately a big leap for the "onboard computer"

interestingly after it had the belt butler replaced (late last year) it has been allowing me to use bmw online or watch dvds whilst driving, and also there is a function where the car reads the news to you (awful voice!)

interesting stuff, but quite often nobody knows how to use it when you ask!

yatin

Steveo · 06-09-2010, 01:51 PM

Its not looking good on the COMBOX retrofit just now.
Looked at the connectors/sockets and the only same ones are the optical block. The COMBOX has sockets same as the new CIC:

(COMBOX on the bottom)

Bomber · 06-10-2010, 03:56 AM

So are you saying it should fit CIC cars?

What is it we have to replace with the new Com box?

Steveo · 06-11-2010, 02:25 PM

It should fit cars with the CIC but possible a new wiring harness might be required???

We need Technic on the case

Craigrow · 06-12-2010, 12:56 AM

oh! I want this.

I just ordered my coupe with 609 and 6FL.

What is 633: Telematics?
What is 620: Voice control?

Are these British options? I've never seen them before.

Thanks

Hairyarse · 06-12-2010, 04:54 AM

Looks good, does this mean my E91 coming end of this month will have this?

Also, if yes, can I delete the Craig David option?

greenpants · 06-12-2010, 05:55 AM

I've got an E90 coming in a few weeks. Anyone know if I'll have this?

thanks
Dan

Technic · 06-12-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Steveo

It should fit cars with the CIC but possible a new wiring harness might be required???

We need Technic on the case

You are looking at two different modules in that photo:

- the top module is Telephone/Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
- the bottom module is the MULF (Hi or Low)

The TCU is the GSM Telematics unit that handles ConnectedDrive/BMW Search communications, Bluetooth phone calls and Assist calls. The new Bluetooth Audio feature is there.

The MULF handles Bluetooth when there is no TCU installed. The MULF High handles the USB/6FL/6NF as well and the MULF Low just the Bluetooth.

Never read the name COMBOX referring to either the TCU or the MULF. Must be an UK thing...

Technic · 06-12-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by greenpants

I've got an E90 coming in a few weeks. Anyone know if I'll have this?

thanks
Dan

If it is MY2011 with iDrive, 6FL and Assist, yes.

greenpants · 06-12-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

If it is MY2011 with iDrive, 6FL and Assist, yes.

OP states this is for E92/E93. Has anyone had a MY2011 E90 recently and can confirm you get Album Art etc???

thanks
Dan

Technic · 06-13-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by greenpants

OP states this is for E92/E93. Has anyone had a MY2011 E90 recently and can confirm you get Album Art etc???

thanks
Dan

Yes, that's what the OEM document says. I will be very surprised that the E90 is not included in that upgrade as all 3-Series use the same exact iDrive and 6FL modules and software.

Hauer · 06-22-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Steveo

Its not looking good on the COMBOX retrofit just now.
Looked at the connectors/sockets and the only same ones are the optical block. The COMBOX has sockets same as the new CIC:

(COMBOX on the bottom)

Can you take a photo upper plate of Combox with BMW part number? I'd like to order it.

Hunter399 · 08-07-2010, 10:19 AM

So can it be done?

Technic · 08-10-2010, 04:26 PM

The question to any of the UK guys is... did the ComBox replace the TCU as well or it only replaced the "old" MULF?

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Steveo Captain 164 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Oh man, we need more details on this, i've bought a Combox off ebay but dont have any details on how to install it or what additional bits I need
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ss134 Brigadier General 233 Rep 3,899 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK iTrader: (1)	Anneka, Will a new E90 M3 come with these features or just the E92/E93 versions?
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yatin c Private 4 Rep 64 Posts Drives: E92 N54 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: sheffield iTrader: (0)	the new com box looks really good. when i ordered my car the idrive / connected drive technology was a big factor for me (apart from the rwd and n54 engine!) and i find it very useful. definately a big leap for the "onboard computer" interestingly after it had the belt butler replaced (late last year) it has been allowing me to use bmw online or watch dvds whilst driving, and also there is a function where the car reads the news to you (awful voice!) interesting stuff, but quite often nobody knows how to use it when you ask! yatin
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Steveo Captain 164 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Its not looking good on the COMBOX retrofit just now. Looked at the connectors/sockets and the only same ones are the optical block. The COMBOX has sockets same as the new CIC: (COMBOX on the bottom)
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Bomber Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 299 Posts Drives: F15 2015 X5 40D M Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Essex iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW X5 F15 40D [0.00]	So are you saying it should fit CIC cars? What is it we have to replace with the new Com box?
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Steveo Captain 164 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	It should fit cars with the CIC but possible a new wiring harness might be required??? We need Technic on the case
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Craigrow Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Red Mustang Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Monroe, WA iTrader: (0)	oh! I want this. I just ordered my coupe with 609 and 6FL. What is 633: Telematics? What is 620: Voice control? Are these British options? I've never seen them before. Thanks __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Coupe \| M-Sport \| Premium \| Steptronic \| Nav \| Harmon Kardon \| Etc. Delivery: Sept. 21, 2010 - Munich, Germany Redelivery: December 4, 2010 - Seattle, WA
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