02-06-2013, 05:45 AM | #1 |
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X3 option 6NL and 6NR retrofit (6FL-6NF misinformation) HELP !!
I am having a nightmare trying to retrofit or more more precisely, "trying to find out if I can" retrofit 6NR in my car.
I have an X3 production date October 2012 - it has combox + Bluetooth + professional Navi + Assist + Connecteddrive + + + what it does not have is BMW apps 6NR cause no one told me about it when I placed my order Now it seems like for a proper 6NR retrofit I need Combox + Prof Navi + 6FL + 6NF but on my Vin check all I have is 6NL (no mention of 6FL or 6NF) which is strange as I can connect my iphone 4s via the USB in the centre console and get album art - I can even get album art if I use spotify or last FM and can control all from steering wheel and iDrive (move up or down playlist) ! - I also have a base plate in the centre console - but I have not bought a Snapin adapter yet (cause of the lack of knowledge of BMW parts guy or at least that's what I think.) Now obviously if my USB port can show album art for even apps running on the phone, it can only mean 6FL is present also if I have a base plate (with gold connectors on it) can it also mean that I also have 6NF (I am not sure here... please correct me). The service part guy said I can't buy the media snap in because I do not have 6FL (he did a vin check) - but now I am certain that I have 6FL cause this document actually proves it: http://ebookbrowse.com/gdoc.php?id=4...0fb1f551719f31 (please check page 35 says 6FL is included in 6NL). So I am going back to the service guy to show him this doc. The last part of the puzzle is 6NF - my vin does not mention this but I have the baseplate with proper gold connectors - again I believe this is also included in 6NL (but not sure) - the only mention of 6NF in the above document is on page 30 - says baseplate (only with 6NF) so my assumption that I have 6NF is the fact that I actually have a base plate in my car can anyone please confirm this? I believe BMW have to have a long hard look at their option naming as it is a complete mess... a lot of us buying these expensive cars wouldn't care less about adding an important option if it only cost $150 (as is the case with 6NR for me) but because of their complete naming mess we miss out sometimes or think we missed out (as I think it is the case with me and my service guy)... What I believe has happened here is that BMW has added a new option called 6NL which includes a couple of other options (6FL and 6NF) without making it completely clear to their dealers what it actually does or means.... Sorry about the long post. |
02-06-2013, 06:59 AM | #2 |
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Not sure if this helps but see this thread (page 1 of 2):
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=527049 and scroll down to .pdf file in post dated 04-12-2011, 07:15 AM (mole7374) BMW_Apps_6NR[80b810aa].pdf Update: attached file to this post.
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02-07-2013, 06:41 PM | #4 |
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I've got 6NF, but I don't have apps. I'm still a little confused as to what I ordered and what it's capabilities are supposed to be. When looking over the delivery paperwork, the salesman said, "Well that must mean you got BMW apps for free." I didn't understand why he said that, and unfortunately it turned out not to be true.
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02-09-2013, 08:43 PM | #5 |
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Its my understanding you need an additional cabe to connect to your monitor from the usb port. It is not available from bmw usa only from europe. There is a company that sells them. I am not sure what else it will entail.
There is a bmw pdf install file that has directions. I want to also do this but have put it on hold for now. Ood luck. |
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I have a X3 with 06NF(smartphone adapter), 06VC(Combox) and 0609 (Professional Navi) ,06NK Can you help me ? I wolud like to use ConnectDrive app with my Iphone 5 with Standard white apple cable. How is possible to active 6NR option ? is it possibile ? Thanks Roberto |
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I don't know if anyone is still wanting these cables but these are the details and BMW part number for it, It is known in UK as "Y" cable for BMW + Iphone (Not 5 )
BMW Genuine In-Car iPod/iPhone Audio USB+AUX Adapter Cable Lead 61122338491
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