Hope this is ok to ask here - apologies if not.
tldr - my car has tire pressure senors, oil monitor sensor etc all controlled via in the car display system. If I had this changed with a non-oem aftermarket display, do I need to specifically look for one that supports vehicle status sensors? Or is it a matter of just connecting it all and the display will have that information? And will the built in controls still function?
additional context -
I have a Mini Cooper S 2020 F55 with what I believe is a BIS entertainment/in car system. I want to change it out for one that has carplay. When I look online, read any forums, they’re all discussing how to swap the BIS with an OEM mini headunit etc (NBT/EVO whatever). Replacing them looks incredibly expensive - nearing £1000 for everything.
I want to retain all existing functionality - the vehicle status like oil and tire sensors etc.
I have looked at the wireless carplay interrupt units which can add carplay without replacing the display/head unit however it doesn’t seem there is one available specifically for the BIS unit.
Does anyone have any experience or advice? Thanks!
Call Crutchfield, they will know for sure.
I did this for a Toyota using an idatalink and retained everything plus added a few things. the idatalink translates the cars information into something a compatible head unit can understand.
TPS, oil, water, check engine, steering wheel controls, etc. some vehicles even have climate control and window controls which are supported.
Interesting, thank you! I will check them out. Much appreciated
Actually i saw the forums youre talking about and im going to guess youre out of luck if you want something simple.
An alternative is to get a dedicated carplay screen. Not that im recommending it, but here’s an example:
https://a.co/d/0cUN52L
That might not be a bad idea, if I can find a good way of mounting it out of eye line. thanks again