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      08-28-2024, 07:29 AM   #23
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Hey thanks for your PM
I can’t reply to private message coz am really new to this website.
This is my vin number WBA3F920X0KX08044
And am trying to update it to NZ Australia next 2022
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Hi all,

I've bought a Japanese import 2012 BMW F30 328i and wanted to set up the maps/GPS/radio to work in the UK.

I am planning to follow the earlier instructions to try change the radio and then install the maps, I have a CIC unit so hopefully it works the same as the NBT.

Would I still need an FSC code and if so, would anyone be able to help?

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I can’t reply to private message coz am really new to this website.
This is my vin number WBA3F920X0KX08044
And am trying to update it to NZ Australia next 2022
VIN is car with Japan NEXT. You cannot install Australia next until NBT is converted to ECE first.
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Hi all,

I've bought a Japanese import 2012 BMW F30 328i and wanted to set up the maps/GPS/radio to work in the UK.

I am planning to follow the earlier instructions to try change the radio and then install the maps, I have a CIC unit so hopefully it works the same as the NBT.

Would I still need an FSC code and if so, would anyone be able to help?

Thank you
You need much more. Car with Japan CIC needs conversion to ECE first, which for CIC you must modify FA Country Controller and Language option Codes and flash CIC, then you need to write cloned ECE HDD Image to CIC, then you can make map update using map data and FSC Code.
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You need much more. Car with Japan CIC needs conversion to ECE first, which for CIC you must modify FA Country Controller and Language option Codes and flash CIC, then you need to write cloned ECE HDD Image to CIC, then you can make map update using map data and FSC Code.
Thank you @shawnsheridan, appreciate the details & clarification on this. I'll have a look and try my best to do that. I've checked my combox, it's a Combox Media BN2010 and says ECE next to it. Would I still need to get a cloned HDD image?

I also received a "CIC unlock" CD with the car related to my VIN, I've translated the Japanese on the back of the CD where it had some instructions, it says "This product was developed to enable navigation operation and TV/DVD viewing.", so not sure if some updates were done previously.

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Thank you @shawnsheridan, appreciate the details & clarification on this. I'll have a look and try my best to do that. I've checked my combox, it's a Combox Media BN2010 and says ECE next to it. Would I still need to get a cloned HDD image?

I also received a "CIC unlock" CD with the car related to my VIN, I've translated the Japanese on the back of the CD where it had some instructions, it says "This product was developed to enable navigation operation and TV/DVD viewing.", so not sure if some updates were done previously.
Yes, you still need ECE HDD for CIC.

That CD seems to be to enable VIM (Video IN Motion, nothing more.
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Yes, you still need ECE HDD for CIC.

That CD seems to be to enable VIM (Video IN Motion, nothing more.
Thanks again @shawnsheridan, much appreciated
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Hi. I have the same problem, With map USB it is not detected.

inserted the map usb to the arm rest usb port, no system notification for an update. Using 16GB Usb with Fat32 format and files are in root folder.
Any HELP would be appreciable.
I have F11 2013 USB port under the armrest.
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Hi. I have the same problem, With map USB it is not detected.

inserted the map usb to the arm rest usb port, no system notification for an update. Using 16GB Usb with Fat32 format and files are in root folder.
Any HELP would be appreciable.
I have F11 2013 USB port under the armrest.
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If car was imported from Japan, did you convert Head Unit to ECE first before installing Australia map?
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If car was imported from Japan, did you convert Head Unit to ECE first before installing Australia map?
I honestly haven't thought about it yet, thanks for the hint, I thought that I could just download the navigation card update with the code to a flash drive and insert it into the car and everything would work, naive...
Sorry for my question, could you please tell me in what order I should do this coding procedure please. I would be very grateful for any assistance provided. Thanks
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I honestly haven't thought about it yet, thanks for the hint, I thought that I could just download the navigation card update with the code to a flash drive and insert it into the car and everything would work, naive...
Sorry for my question, could you please tell me in what order I should do this coding procedure please. I would be very grateful for any assistance provided. Thanks
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Yes, I would be happy to, but I'm embarrassed to ask how to activate it. I will try to solve this problem, thank you
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Yes, I would be happy to, but I'm embarrassed to ask how to activate it. I will try to solve this problem, thank you
Time. I think must wait 7 days after account creation.
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Time. I think must wait 7 days after account creation.
I really hope so, I wrote to the admin about this situation, so far no answer, well I'll wait 7 days. If nothing happens, then maybe write to me on my personal email ?
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I really hope so, I wrote to the admin about this situation, so far no answer, well I'll wait 7 days. If nothing happens, then maybe write to me on my personal email ?
Sorry, I do not send email.
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ok it looks like i can now send and receive pm
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Then why didn't you send one as instructed? PM sent.
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Hello.Where can I get a ece hdd image?
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Hello.Where can I get a ece hdd image?
No idea. I do not have it.
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I honestly haven't thought about it yet, thanks for the hint, I thought that I could just download the navigation card update with the code to a flash drive and insert it into the car and everything would work, naive...
Sorry for my question, could you please tell me in what order I should do this coding procedure please. I would be very grateful for any assistance provided. Thanks
hiya, i have same F11 import from Japan, same mindset (i think just use fsc code and update map then can change to NZ map).

Thanks Shawn u know so many things!!
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hiya, i have same F11 import from Japan, same mindset (i think just use fsc code and update map then can change to NZ map).

Thanks Shawn u know so many things!!
No, you cannot just install NZ Map. Head Unit must be converted to ECE first. Your PM function is disabled. Send one when enabled.
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No, you cannot just install NZ Map. Head Unit must be converted to ECE first. Your PM function is disabled. Send one when enabled.
Sure , thanks in advance
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