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!

  • Brkdncr@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    3 months ago

    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.

      • Brkdncr@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        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

        • breadsmasher@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
          1·
          3 months ago

          That might not be a bad idea, if I can find a good way of mounting it out of eye line. thanks again

  • sparky1337@ttrpg.networkEnglish
    2·
    3 months ago

    Coming from VW/Audi it’s easier to just grab a factory unit and have it programmed. Yea it’s expensive, but the German cars aren’t super easy to tinker with.

  • Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    1·
    3 months ago

    I never thought about everything the car multimedia system was doing except playing music and it’s true that it might be difficult to swap them now that everything is managed through them