[ramparts]

Originally Posted by SaNGRia

They are from Turkey, What basically he is saying is, it is possible to run the cluster with idrive 6 , because the middle part of the cluster originally shows the map, that requires MGU to activate the feature. Other than the MAP feature, everything going to be working without an issue with the iDrive 6.

They later want to try some sort of tricks from Idrive 6 to cluster via Ethernet connection to grab map connection without needing MGU but i doubt it.

My G20 came with idrive 7 and digital cluster, but i am planning to get F90 either PreLCI or LCI. If i somehow ended up getting PreLCI, i will be all over to upgrade both iDrive 6 and cluster to newer modules.

MGU will be real tricky to retrofit i believe.

Yes, because you need a matched set of ATM MGU and kombi, as they added in extra protection that requires a full new FSC set.

From the ista manual:

Component protection
Component protection is used to couple the head unit with the vehicle{BDC} {BDC}. If a coupled head unit is installed in another vehicle, it discards the activation codes and the functions such as navigation, etc. are no longer available. This is intended to prevent the theft of head units.
Component protection has been applied to all vehicles with{BDC} in combination with the head units HU-H2 ({NBT Evo}), HU-B2 ( {Entry Evo}) and HU-H3 ({MGU}) were introduced.
If the{BDC} must be reset in order{BDC} {BDC}. A release code is required for resetting.

[SaNGRia]

Originally Posted by davidoff86

Yes, because you need a matched set of ATM MGU and kombi, as they added in extra protection that requires a full new FSC set.

From the ista manual:

Component protection
Component protection is used to couple the head unit with the vehicle{BDC} {BDC}. If a coupled head unit is installed in another vehicle, it discards the activation codes and the functions such as navigation, etc. are no longer available. This is intended to prevent the theft of head units.
Component protection has been applied to all vehicles with{BDC} in combination with the head units HU-H2 ({NBT Evo}), HU-B2 ( {Entry Evo}) and HU-H3 ({MGU}) were introduced.
If the{BDC} must be reset in order{BDC} {BDC}. A release code is required for resetting.

Well someone has to come up with FSC Pack as usual. This was resolved on iDrive 4/5/6 but i believe MGU still needs some time to crack Bench flash + FSC code will do the MGU ready to install.

In the mean time i did find out all 2020 m5 comes with idrive 7 and new cluster. And i am in the market for M5C. So it will be alot better to get 2020 comparing to 2018/19 if this the case since upgrading headlight+bumper and tail light much easier to do comparing to MGU+Cluster retro.

[Micahju]

Originally Posted by Calamari

ID7 has replaced ID6 system for Live Cockpit and LiveCockpitPlus on all G20 cars built from July 2020.

Before, borh LC and LCP systems were running on ID6.

Both LC and LCP come with 8.8" screen. ID7 update also comes with updated analog cluster that comes with a vertical display in-between the analog dials for speed and rpms.


It's possible to buy the ID7 headunit, 10.25" screen and digital instrument cluster but it's very expensive and requires a lot of coding with potential problems and incompatibilities.

IMHO, it's not worth it.

Additionally, if you only want Android Auto, you can buy wireless Android Auto/CarPlay media box and hook it up to your ID6 headunit. It's a couple of hundreds of $, and it's simply installed.

This was very helpful. Thanks man