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Installation Instructions - BMW i8 CarPlay MMI Prime
Installation and User Guide
BMW i8
For the Carplay MMI Prime
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Installation Instructions - BMW i8 CarPlay MMI Prime
BMW i8 1
Introduction 3
Kit contents 4
Recommended and useful tools 5
Setting up the DIP switches on the MMI 6
Operating the MMI 13
Pairing an iPhone with the MMI 14
Wireless CarPlay Pairing 15
Pairing an Android with the MMI 17
Screen Mirroring 18
Park Distance Control (PDC) Settings 19
Dynamic Parking Lines 19
Full Screen Camera Mode 20
Reassembly 20
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Installation Instructions - BMW i8 CarPlay MMI Prime
Introduction
Thank you for making a purchase from BimmerTech! The CarPlay retrofit is do it yourself friendly, but
if you’re not fond of working on your car don’t worry. You can always take your kit along with these
installation instructions to one of our recommended installers:
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/dealers
or to any other professional installer in your area. If you will be handing the installation over to a shop
from outside our recommended list ideally it should specialize in BMW vehicles.
If you will be installing the kit by yourself then it is recommended to do so in a clean, spacious, well lit
and climate controlled garage without pressing time constraints. It’s also possible to perform the
installation in a driveway or parking lot if you prepare the correct tools and are accompanied by nice
weather.
The installation requires disassembling various trim pieces of the vehicle so it’s best to take your
time, be gentle, careful and diligent in keeping track of which screw and clip came from where in order
to reinstall the parts correctly. Make sure to test the devices operation before final reassembly.
Please read the instructions in full before beginning the installation and also make sure to have a look
at the below installation videos.
The first one shows a previous version of our CarPlay MMI being installed in a 3-Series BMW.
Because of this, the cable connections, DIP switches and settings will be different but the CarPlay
MMI installation will be very similar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcFeoReDXkA
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Installation Instructions - BMW i8 CarPlay MMI Prime
Kit contents
●MMI WCPAA-BM12
●Plug and Play Harness
●USB/AV Harness
●LVDS (LCD) Video Output Cable
●WiFi Antenna
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Installation Instructions - BMW i8 CarPlay MMI Prime
Recommended and useful tools
●BimmerTech Trim Tool Kit (Highly Recommended)
●T-20, T-25, and T-30 Bits
●Phillips Head Screwdriver
●Electrical Tape
●Zip Ties
●Pliers
●8mm and 10mm Socket and Ratchet
●Double Sided Mounting Tape (Recommended)
●Sturdy Wire or Thin Hanger for Feeding wire
●Flashlight
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Installation Instructions - BMW i8 CarPlay MMI Prime
Setting up the DIP switches on the
MMI
The Multi Media Interface (MMI) included in your kit is the piece equipment that allows to transfer
additional video signals different from the original iDrive view onto your BMW's factory screen. In
order for the MMI module to work correctly the little DIP switches on the side of the MMI module will
have to be set up according to your vehicles specification.
Important Note: Every time you change DIP switch settings make sure to disconnect the MMI
modules POWER connector for 10 seconds. This will allow the new DIP switch settings to take effect.
After that you can reconnect the power cable.
DIP switch 1: Always ON
DIP switch 2: Always ON
DIP switch 3:
DIP switch 3 is responsible for correct cooperation between the MMI module and your factory screen,
ensuring that the image is displayed correctly with our device being connected between the original
head unit and screen.
For big 10.2” and 8.8” panoramic screens set 3 to ON
For the smaller 16:9 aspect ratio 6.5” screens set 3 to OFF
DIP switches 4-8: Default OFF
Remember to disconnect the MMI from power after changing the DIP switch setup.
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Installation Instructions - BMW i8 CarPlay MMI Prime
Disconnect high-voltage system from power
Before disconnecting the high-voltage safety connector, ensure that the vehicle is in "sleep" state.
Disconnect any connected charging cables, open engine compartment lid, switch the ignition off,
take the car key fob away from the car and wait at least 15 minutes before you proceed.
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Installation Instructions - BMW i8 CarPlay MMI Prime
Disconnect battery ground lead (in the engine compartment)
Remove storage compartment
Remove center console cover
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Installation Instructions - BMW i8 CarPlay MMI Prime
Remove gear selector switch
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Remove center console
Remove head unit
Remove iDrive screen
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