CIC Business - MP3/USB/IPOD/BLUETOOTH What are my best options?

martynz · 11-07-2020, 05:37 PM

Hi,

I would like to play MP3 or Bluetooth streaming in acceptable quality.

I have this setup on my 2010 E93 (Convertible)
- CIC Business, as this is Business unit there is not hard drive to copy MP3 to
- I don't have a combox
- DVD drive is faulty and wont read any DVD's so can't put MP3 library on it
- I don't have a USB connector in the armrest to connect a USB stick to
- CD plays MP3 which is ok for now
- Bluetooth dongle is connected to AUX but sound is pretty weak
- I have this S694 Provisions For BMW 6 CD Changer

What I have found:
There is a IPOD/USB retrofit Kit but its not cheap and a lot of work
Aliexpress head unit with USB/Bluetooth/Video etc. is my Plan C

Is there a device that I can connect into the CD Changer pre-wire which acts as a CD changer and plays MP3?

Also, where is this CD-Pre Wire harness in my convertible? Is this also in the trunk/boot on the right side? This space looks different than on my E90.

Retrofit only the USB connection in the armrest? Is this just a cable and some coding?

Thanks!

ctuna · 11-07-2020, 06:20 PM

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1499808
don't know where it is on e93 but the cdc prewiring is next
to the amp on all the other body styles.

martynz · 11-08-2020, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1499808
don't know where it is on e93 but the cdc prewiring is next
to the amp on all the other body styles.

I have seen his guide but this is for CCC. Also the device is also only available for the CCC.

If the wire harness is next to the amp, where is the amp?

ctuna · 11-08-2020, 10:20 AM

martynz · 11-09-2020, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctuna

thank you so much for the links but unfortunately they are not helping me find the pre wire harness for CD changer in my convertible
but after checking below link it points to the trunk space. I will take the cover apart and see if I can find the harness there.

this one talks abot coupe and sedan but not convertibel, trunk space is different on mine
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352586

looks interesting but does not show CD wire or changer location
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1266451970

this applies to CCC and based on E90 Sedan
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1260829447

based on sedan not convertibel
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138949

same diagram as above posts
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780865

dead URL
http://bmwcoders.com/forum/3-er-8/bm...1-e92-e93-291/

shows only some wires
http://technicpnp.com/menuDiagrams/d...e90_92_93.html

not sure here, only full upgrades in US
http://www.musicarnw.com/page-2/

this is just a radio manual
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...3&d=1169133185

same diagram again as above
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780605

could not find anything useful here
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323

interesting but nothing about CD Changer here
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872

this is an excellent thread about speaker upgrade. might be useful later
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343673

dead url
https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/e...2.1275694/heel

ctuna · 11-09-2020, 06:36 AM

The above show the amp location for the Hi Fi setup also some good
info about convert water leaks.

martynz · 11-09-2020, 02:44 PM

great! Thanks again. I will take it apart on the weekend.

And probably clean my drain channels at the same time...good video!

ptpending · 11-10-2020, 11:44 AM

cic business can work with combox, so you can get factory bluetooth streaming

paul_e88 · 11-11-2020, 02:21 PM

Yeah, you can get a combox and a USB in the center console with the CIC Business. That would be one of the best solutions for the E90, the best being the CIC Pro. (the only advantage is the wider screen which would show you additional informations, but the functions are almost the same)

I think a combox should be pretty cheap these days, as you can find them easily.

If you can install them and code them, or find someone that can, you will get Bluetooth streaming and, more importantly, the USB in the console which, at least on iphones, through USB, can import Apple Music Playlists.

You can acces them through the controller and play any song you want, and, if coded properly, you will get Album art displayed.

As i said, the CIC Pro being wider will also display the song title next to the album art.

These are the easiest solutions for convienently playing music in the E90, as far as i know.

11-07-2020, 05:37 PM	#1
martynz Private 11 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 335i (E93), X3 3.0si (E83) Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	CIC Business - MP3/USB/IPOD/BLUETOOTH What are my best options? Hi, I would like to play MP3 or Bluetooth streaming in acceptable quality. I have this setup on my 2010 E93 (Convertible) - CIC Business, as this is Business unit there is not hard drive to copy MP3 to - I don't have a combox - DVD drive is faulty and wont read any DVD's so can't put MP3 library on it - I don't have a USB connector in the armrest to connect a USB stick to - CD plays MP3 which is ok for now - Bluetooth dongle is connected to AUX but sound is pretty weak - I have this S694 Provisions For BMW 6 CD Changer What I have found: There is a IPOD/USB retrofit Kit but its not cheap and a lot of work Aliexpress head unit with USB/Bluetooth/Video etc. is my Plan C Is there a device that I can connect into the CD Changer pre-wire which acts as a CD changer and plays MP3? Also, where is this CD-Pre Wire harness in my convertible? Is this also in the trunk/boot on the right side? This space looks different than on my E90. Retrofit only the USB connection in the armrest? Is this just a cable and some coding? Thanks!
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1499808 don't know where it is on e93 but the cdc prewiring is next to the amp on all the other body styles.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	If it say's it has cdc option then it can have a cdc. Try googling E93 amp location. The stuff in the convert Trunk is not well documented but it's out there. I velieve it's the same location behind the US drive side rear wBMW stereo types http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352586 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1266451970 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1260829447 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138949 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780865 http://bmwcoders.com/forum/3-er-8/bm...1-e92-e93-291/ http://technicpnp.com/menuDiagrams/d...e90_92_93.html http://www.musicarnw.com/page-2/ http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...3&d=1169133185 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1209780605 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641323 http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...4&d=1278871872 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343673 https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/e...2.1275694/heel well. Last edited by ctuna; 11-08-2020 at 10:29 AM..
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	The above show the amp location for the Hi Fi setup also some good info about convert water leaks.
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martynz Private 11 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 335i (E93), X3 3.0si (E83) Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	great! Thanks again. I will take it apart on the weekend. And probably clean my drain channels at the same time...good video!
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ptpending Colonel 456 Rep 2,749 Posts Drives: e91 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	cic business can work with combox, so you can get factory bluetooth streaming __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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paul_e88 New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: E90 BMW Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Yeah, you can get a combox and a USB in the center console with the CIC Business. That would be one of the best solutions for the E90, the best being the CIC Pro. (the only advantage is the wider screen which would show you additional informations, but the functions are almost the same) I think a combox should be pretty cheap these days, as you can find them easily. If you can install them and code them, or find someone that can, you will get Bluetooth streaming and, more importantly, the USB in the console which, at least on iphones, through USB, can import Apple Music Playlists. You can acces them through the controller and play any song you want, and, if coded properly, you will get Album art displayed. As i said, the CIC Pro being wider will also display the song title next to the album art. These are the easiest solutions for convienently playing music in the E90, as far as i know.
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