2010 CIC install in 2006 M5 Pictorial

stunt · 13th July 2010, 05:05

I picked up my package from Patryk today which contained a pre-programmed CIC for my VIN. On hand I already had the new LCI style Climate Controls and the set of 3 North America DVDs.

I know that Nelson already has a thread on this retrofit, but I figured I'd go ahead and create another one specifically for a swap into an M5 and also provide some different pictures that Nelson did not publish in his excellent thread.

Here's the package from Patryk. It arrived in excellent condition, especially give the distance it traveled to get to me.

And here are all the goodies spread out on the table:

Next up was pulling the trim off:

A shot of the back of the CCC with all wires still attached:

After complete removal of old CCC components:

CCC vs. CIC backs. The orange connector on the CIC is not connected to anything once installed.

CIC cables test fitted on bench:

My old center trim before seperation:

Lower center trim seperated from upper. I broke all the tabs, but they are fortunately not used with the new upper center trim:

Next up was pulling the pins from the power connector from the old display. Here's the old connector:

After transferring to new connector:

Different angle showing the pin-outs:

Routing USB cable to glove box. I used the same hole that the OEM iPod adapter uses:

Completed:

CIC with all wires connected just before being installed. Note that the cable to the old display and the power for the CCC cooling fan are not used with the CIC.

CIC installed:

Old vs. new Climate Controls:

New Climate Controls installed along with center trim:

Finally a set of shots showing some M5 specific screens on the fancy new display:

Only issue right now is that I'm still using the old iDrive controller and no matter how slow I turn it, I'm taken from the top selection to the bottom selection and visa versa. I have not heard of this issue from others. Perhaps it is unique to '06 models or M5s, or just my particular car? Anyway, that just might be the excuse I need to go ahead and complete the swap by getting the new controller!

nelson29 · 13th July 2010, 05:24

Peter-
AWESOME JOB on the INSTALLATION. Your pics looks great!! WELCOME to the CIC Retrofit CLUB!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry to hear that you are having issues with the controller. Hoping it something that Patryk can fix with Coding.

stunt · 13th July 2010, 05:33

Thanks Nelson!

And I really appreciate the call to set me straight on the power connector for the display. Patryk was also quick to PM me as well with the pin outs.

I PM'ed him about the iDrive as well. I will need to get an interface cable if the fix requires programming. I'll need that anyway to get my folding mirrors fold/unfold when I lock/unlock the car.

v8venom · 13th July 2010, 06:13

awesome post!
how many others out there looking to do this retrofit?

nelson29 · 13th July 2010, 06:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by stunt

Thanks Nelson!

And I really appreciate the call to set me straight on the power connector for the display. Patryk was also quick to PM me as well with the pin outs.

I PM'ed him about the iDrive as well. I will need to get an interface cable if the fix requires programming. I'll need that anyway to get my folding mirrors fold/unfold when I lock/unlock the car.

Did you finish uploading the maps? wanna read your thoughts on it!!

celicatoe46m3 · 13th July 2010, 06:36

It's my next mod after the pullies and flash. =)

impulsoren · 13th July 2010, 12:07

I'm following this with interest, as I don't intend to buy a newer M5 anytime soon (how about adding a 1M coupe instead and keeping the old M5) but would like a better I-drive interface. I am still fairly confused about all of the differences though. I can't seem to find a comprehensive set of information. A bunch of random posts with parts of the information exist, but nothing really puts it all together for me. For example, isn't the nav now hard-drive based, so why the need for the DVD set? etc...

stunt · 13th July 2010, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelson29

Did you finish uploading the maps? wanna read your thoughts on it!!

Nelson, I haven't tried because I don't think I can load the maps until I get the controller working correctly. Reason being that I'll need to enter the code after putting in DVD 1, which I don't think I'll be able to do given the way my controller acts right now.

I might give it a shot though, you never know.

stunt · 13th July 2010, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulsoren

For example, isn't the nav now hard-drive based, so why the need for the DVD set? etc...

It is, but one has to load the maps onto the hard-drive initially for the region they drive in. In a new vehicle with a CIC, this task would be done at some point prior to delivery, but when doing the retrofit, you have to do this yourself. The DVD set itself only cost 7 bucks. The code needed to load the maps will set you back around $200. One would need to go through this proceedure each year for the latest maps.

stunt · 13th July 2010, 14:39

Drove the car to work this morning and uncovered some additional issues:

* A/C compressor never comes on even though the LCI climate control otherwise appear to function correctly
* The engine cooling fan is on permanently
* Internal DVD drive cannot read CD or DVDs
* I need to change units from Metric to Standard

I'm confident that the above issues can be fixed by some additional coding tweaks once Patryk connects to my car.

I'm also going to take the car to the dealer to get the latest software installed. I need to be at v32 at least in order for the iDrive controller to function properly.