Head Unit Type

puravida13 · 06-13-2018, 04:59 PM

Just bought a 2014 320i a few days ago. I've been playing with bimmercode app to modify some things. I've got Enhanced BT working. I have a questions as I am SUPER confused.

According to most things I've read as of 2014 all 3 series should have NBT. My build date, after decoding vin, is 12/10/13. When reading bimmercode I only have module HU_CICHB. Nothing related to NBT. I do have a combox in the trunk.

I noticed there is an entry available for headunit model. It currently says "entry" but gives me the opportunity to change to CIC, NBT, etc. Could this be why it doesn't see NBT?

Also, I try playing a DVD and it doesn't read anything. Do I just have a CD player? Also, given the information above is it possible for me to play video via USB? I have the 6.5" display.

Finally, it seems I have the option for TPMS readings of individual tires. S2VBA is listed as an included option. When I enable TPMS in bimmercode it shows on the display, but with no values.

Any help would be appreciated.

Jhnblckwood · 06-13-2018, 05:26 PM

I’m guessing u don’t have nav? It is entry head unit. I had same one and upgraded to nbt. Well worth it.

puravida13 · 06-13-2018, 05:29 PM

I don't have nav. So do I have CIC? If so, why would a 2014 have CIC

Jhnblckwood · 06-14-2018, 03:18 PM

Ur head unit is “entry”. Not entry nav or nbt or nbtevo just “entry” I legit have same car n year. I had “entry” until I upgraded to nbt.

puravida13 · 06-14-2018, 04:06 PM

"entry" sounds very basic!! lol. So the entry system can have the combox? No CIC?

driversmood · 06-14-2018, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by puravida13

So the entry system can have the combox? No CIC?

Yes, exactly.

Both CIC and NBT have 8.8" display and nav.
Also both support DVD playback while Entry is CD audio only.
Video via USB is NBT only.

puravida13 · 06-14-2018, 07:09 PM

Ok great!! thanks for the info. Makes sense now!!!

alimccheyne · 03-01-2019, 04:20 AM

Just came across this as I have the ENTRY head unit as well. How do you upgrade from ENTRY to NBT?

vlbfirstbimmer · 03-27-2019, 08:04 PM

I am also interested in how to upgrade. 3 weeks after buying my first BMW, a used 2014 328i, my screen went to displaying only the BMW logo, radio turns on but I can not change the station and radio turns itself off after approximately 3 minutes. I have been told by two independents and one dealer: 1. Radio is the problem (head unit?); CID is the problem (by dealer with $4300 replacement cost), and; head unit is the problem, with $$1600 fix. Online retailer advises that I have a CIC “Entry” unit based on VIN. If I am going to spend money, I would at least like to upgrade to a version that can use Apple Car Play I don’t need navigation, as I do that through my iPhone. Any experience with upgrade of entry unit would be much appreciated.

06-13-2018, 04:59 PM	#1
puravida13 Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 320i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Head Unit Type Just bought a 2014 320i a few days ago. I've been playing with bimmercode app to modify some things. I've got Enhanced BT working. I have a questions as I am SUPER confused. According to most things I've read as of 2014 all 3 series should have NBT. My build date, after decoding vin, is 12/10/13. When reading bimmercode I only have module HU_CICHB. Nothing related to NBT. I do have a combox in the trunk. I noticed there is an entry available for headunit model. It currently says "entry" but gives me the opportunity to change to CIC, NBT, etc. Could this be why it doesn't see NBT? Also, I try playing a DVD and it doesn't read anything. Do I just have a CD player? Also, given the information above is it possible for me to play video via USB? I have the 6.5" display. Finally, it seems I have the option for TPMS readings of individual tires. S2VBA is listed as an included option. When I enable TPMS in bimmercode it shows on the display, but with no values. Any help would be appreciated.
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06-13-2018, 05:26 PM	#2
Jhnblckwood Captain 130 Rep 765 Posts Drives: F30 2014 320i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I’m guessing u don’t have nav? It is entry head unit. I had same one and upgraded to nbt. Well worth it.
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06-13-2018, 05:29 PM	#3
puravida13 Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 320i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I don't have nav. So do I have CIC? If so, why would a 2014 have CIC
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06-14-2018, 03:18 PM	#4
Jhnblckwood Captain 130 Rep 765 Posts Drives: F30 2014 320i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Ur head unit is “entry”. Not entry nav or nbt or nbtevo just “entry” I legit have same car n year. I had “entry” until I upgraded to nbt.
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06-14-2018, 04:06 PM	#5
puravida13 Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 320i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	"entry" sounds very basic!! lol. So the entry system can have the combox? No CIC?
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06-14-2018, 07:09 PM	#7
puravida13 Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 320i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Ok great!! thanks for the info. Makes sense now!!!
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03-01-2019, 04:20 AM	#8
alimccheyne Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just came across this as I have the ENTRY head unit as well. How do you upgrade from ENTRY to NBT?
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03-27-2019, 08:04 PM	#9
vlbfirstbimmer Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 2014 328i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I am also interested in how to upgrade. 3 weeks after buying my first BMW, a used 2014 328i, my screen went to displaying only the BMW logo, radio turns on but I can not change the station and radio turns itself off after approximately 3 minutes. I have been told by two independents and one dealer: 1. Radio is the problem (head unit?); CID is the problem (by dealer with $4300 replacement cost), and; head unit is the problem, with $$1600 fix. Online retailer advises that I have a CIC “Entry” unit based on VIN. If I am going to spend money, I would at least like to upgrade to a version that can use Apple Car Play I don’t need navigation, as I do that through my iPhone. Any experience with upgrade of entry unit would be much appreciated.
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