NAV Retrofit

GtiGyver · 10-28-2019, 05:35 PM

I'm trying to figure out a cost-effective method to retrofit CIC navigation to my 2008 E90 which has no navigation at this time.
Can I use the dash from a CCC-equipped model and just update the screen and other modules to bring it up to a CIC model?
Or are the dashboards actually different in the 2nd hump area?

Thanks

Nismo G · 10-28-2019, 07:03 PM

Yes, your correct. If you choose to buy a dash from a prelci e90 and go through all the electronic logistics, then you could technically just drop in the new cic screen and navigation.

FaxData · 10-28-2019, 07:08 PM

Yes, the dash is 100% the same, down to the trim pieces. In a CIC retrofit for a CCC-equipped car, you literally replace just the screen, the headunit and two wires. The trim for the controller is different, though. Also, the glovebox has a small piece of trim for the USB port in a CIC-equipped car; CCC-equipped cars have a flashlight in that piece of trim instead.

GtiGyver · 10-28-2019, 09:43 PM

Thanks guy !

Nickco43 · 10-30-2019, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GtiGyver

Thanks guy !

Make sure to get a dash from a E90,E91 or E92. Some E93 dashboards have knee airbags.

smass · 10-30-2019, 09:15 PM

If you are pulling the dash yourself, try to get the power/data wiring for the controller and screen. The CCC screen power plug will need to be changed but the CCC pins fit into the CIC plug. At a minimum, get enough wiring to reach the back of the radio.

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FaxData Private First Class 100 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2017 330e (F30) Join Date: May 2017 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Yes, the dash is 100% the same, down to the trim pieces. In a CIC retrofit for a CCC-equipped car, you literally replace just the screen, the headunit and two wires. The trim for the controller is different, though. Also, the glovebox has a small piece of trim for the USB port in a CIC-equipped car; CCC-equipped cars have a flashlight in that piece of trim instead.
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GtiGyver Lieutenant 71 Rep 462 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Grey E90 328i MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (3)	Thanks guy !
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