How to Add CarPlay on 2017 330e?

slugmaster · 11-12-2020, 08:47 PM

I am considering purchasing a certified 2017 330e. It has factory standard navigation but not the CarPlay option. A couple of questions:

I see that you need the wifi antenna. Is there an easy way to check if I have the antenna other than pulling the head unit?

If I install the antenna, can I then activate with connected drive?

What are the differences between the online options?

-Bimmertech option for $399 + antenna and usb cable
-Bmwcodem.com for $129.99
-Bmweasycoding.com for $69

Thanks in advance.

drdino · 11-13-2020, 06:05 AM

The wifi antenna comes with the hotspot/wireless charger option.

slugmaster · 11-13-2020, 12:59 PM

I found someone else in a similar situation as me. After installing the antenna, you can FSC code CarPlay on. It sounds like there is some mechanism for updates also. If you need an update in the future, you need to put back original and then reactivate again.

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1602039

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slugmaster Enlisted Member 5 Rep 42 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	How to Add CarPlay on 2017 330e? I am considering purchasing a certified 2017 330e. It has factory standard navigation but not the CarPlay option. A couple of questions: I see that you need the wifi antenna. Is there an easy way to check if I have the antenna other than pulling the head unit? If I install the antenna, can I then activate with connected drive? What are the differences between the online options? -Bimmertech option for $399 + antenna and usb cable -Bmwcodem.com for $129.99 -Bmweasycoding.com for $69 Thanks in advance.
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drdino Lieutenant 138 Rep 457 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 330i [0.00]	The wifi antenna comes with the hotspot/wireless charger option.
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slugmaster Enlisted Member 5 Rep 42 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I found someone else in a similar situation as me. After installing the antenna, you can FSC code CarPlay on. It sounds like there is some mechanism for updates also. If you need an update in the future, you need to put back original and then reactivate again. https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1602039
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