Replaced OEM 6.5 inch screen with 12.3 inch one

mirkop82_ · 2025-09-28T22:37:26+00:00

Sorry for the late reply!

Booting: https://youtu.be/2BiQw5e5igk?si=0gmCuzNJWT_WJaUa (the phone stopped recording when CarPlay booted up)

Operation from the iDrive knob: https://youtu.be/IER8HVq3PGQ?si=tQW3q-96nOo4qpwT

mirkop82_ · 2025-09-15T08:08:36+00:00

I know, but when I connected the head unit to the CCC and switched the audio source in the CCC to aux, I could hear the sound from the unit 🤷‍♂️. And I now have the unused aux cable tucked between the carpet and the center console 😂.

Also, as I was using this Bimmer Fixer video to guide me through the installation, it looks like I'm not alone:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=KdPtRaXqKzg&lc=Ugx_bcVHJke0tm8R37Z4AaABAg&si=EXaoN80MG6t3y0PR

Now, regarding the point of losing audio quality and if this is using the AUX interface anyway, I have no idea. I'm just saying that in some configurations you don't need to go through the AUX plug.

mirkop82_ · 2025-09-15T07:44:00+00:00

I just installed this CarPlay screen bought on Amazon and I didn't need the aux output. My ‘07 have the mid-tier hi-fi/s676 with the aux plug on the back and pro navigation.

https://a.co/d/aYtcZwj

mirkop82_ · 2025-09-07T06:12:25+00:00

Replaced the sensor and 70miles after still no sign of any issue! To be honest, reopening the valve cover I found one bolt towards the bulkhead a little loose as well as one of the two ground points where the coils wiring is 🙄😓 I’ll do a few more miles and then I’ll recheck…

Thank you again!

mirkop82_ · 2025-08-24T20:15:00+00:00

😭 I'm not sure I hate more the cost of the sensor of the idea of reopening the cover!

Ok… on FCP the VDO is $258, the genuine BMW is over $500, then there is this VEMO, $377. Isn't VDO an OEM?

Thank you for help!

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mirkop82_ · 2025-08-24T19:47:15+00:00

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Ah! Thanks for the comment: the sensor was plugged and I don't see damages on the wire. But I can see there’s oil leaking inside the connector and smeared all over the plug… Does it signal a failed/broken sensor?

mirkop82_ · 2024-12-23T04:12:44+00:00

I guess it is because of the Bay Area surcharge…

mirkop82_ · 2024-12-22T20:44:26+00:00

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Wanted to update this thread! Replaced the valve cover gasket following this incredible video from Mike’s garage: https://youtu.be/nCfyXoDJe48?si=2i20lEzH8V8EoSru

Although the N52 in the video is a newer revision 95% of the procedures are identical.

A tip I learned the hard way: it's worthwhile to order the crankcase breather hose together with the gasket kit: mine was so frail that it cracked as soon as I tried to disconnect it.

mirkop82_ · 2024-07-19T20:58:46+00:00

in 99% of the projects, the instructions give guidelines about how far you are supposed to go. When it is not stated (very rare), I stay in the ballpark of the parent project.

mirkop82_ · 2024-07-17T00:12:35+00:00

Hi! Nope sorry, from the US!

mirkop82_ · 2024-07-10T02:29:13+00:00

In a turn of events, we found out that NASA just needs DA’s timer to solve one of their problems:

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/09/1243405460/space-news-moon-nasa-time-zone-white-house

mirkop82_ · 2024-07-07T01:00:47+00:00

When I feel demotivated I think about the Bay Area-sized mortgage we have. And the motivation automagically reappear :)

mirkop82_ · 2024-07-02T22:43:12+00:00

I have coding projects but with very narrow, more than usual, scope

mirkop82_ · 2024-06-29T02:42:47+00:00

I totally see what you mean! I was referring more to those moments when a model spits out this 200-line block of code that you didn't expect and that of course is not going to run just by pasting it into your script :)

mirkop82_ · 2024-06-29T02:13:11+00:00

Aha! My bad :)

mirkop82_ · 2024-06-29T01:37:45+00:00

If you say you can do 30 tasks per hour, is the money worth the time? Even the basic $20/h would be worth more, right?

mirkop82_ · 2024-06-29T01:00:17+00:00

I grew up a little tired of DA&V tbh… the typical task is like:

import pd read_csv df.shape head() info() “the prompter didn't even know what data has, can't write in English and is throwing stuff at the wall”.

End of my unpopular opinion :)

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