BMW iphone and ipod integration kit installations, sat nav and DVD. Parking sensor retrofits, air bag module repairs. BMW factory radio, GPS repairs and refits. Come to Cartronics and find out how your iPod or iPhone should sound in a BMW. You will get CD quality audio, steering wheel controls and song and artist info displayed right on your radio. BMW chip tuning? We do that too, impressive speed and power gains for your post 1998 BMW. Customers from across the UK bring their BMW to Cartronics for quality ICE and AV installations while you wait.
Blog posts
23-03-2012 - Parking sensors and DAB radio for a BMW X5
06-03-2012 - Lux angel eyes - BMW custom headlights
10-02-2012 - Becker BM54 repairs
08-02-2012 - BMW X3 (F025) retrofit original BMW combox (bluetooth)
12-01-2012 - BMW Mini Cooper iPhone and iPod Integrations
16-06-2011 - BM54 Radio no sound and speakers not working?
09-04-2011 - BMW E46 3 series Double Din Navigation Installation
09-04-2011 - BMW E60 E61 Retrofit CIC unit
20-02-2010 - BMW E60 retrofit electric seat harness
15-02-2010 - BMW USB CIC cable now available
29-01-2010 - BMW DAB (digital radio) retrofit service
27-01-2010 - BMW X6 E71 retrofit automatic boot lid release
27-01-2010 - BMW & Mini Language Conversion
27-01-2010 - BMW voice activation retrofit
11-01-2010 - BMW X6 (E71) & X5 (E70) retrofit reversing camera
16-11-2009 - BMW X6 E71 Full retrofit service available
16-11-2009 - BMW E60 E70 E71 E90 E91 E92 E93 retrofit heated seats
09-10-2009 - BMW TV on the move activation on ALL cars upto 2009
07-10-2009 - BMW CIP update - ALL cars including the new CIP
06-10-2009 - BMW 1/3 series E88 E89 E90 E91 E92 E93
10-06-2009 - BMW X5 replace radio with touchscreen sat nav
10-06-2009 - BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 Retrofit memory seats
20-02-2009 - BMW Mini coding, replace radio we can code.
18-10-2008 - BMW CCC-ASK software updates
13-10-2008 - BMW E60/E61 Retrofit electric seats
24-09-2008 - BMW LED REAR LIGHT conversions and coding!
21-06-2008 - BMW,Mercedes,Porsche,Audi &Volvo Coding
21-06-2008 - BMW double din E46 3 series
24-04-2008 - BMW with I drive add navigation system
25-02-2008 - BMW I-Drive Ipod systems
10-09-2007 - BMW car kit to use the wheel controls
Examples of our work
BMW DVD headrest installation E90 E91 E92 E93
The customer requested a rear DVD playback system to be fitted into the rear headrests of the BMW 3 sereis E90... read moreBMW 1 Series E88 2011 Bluetooth system (retrofit)
Mission: To install (retrofit) original factory bluetooth system.
The BMW 1 Series (2011) came from the factory without the option of Bluettooh. BMW could not install the BT option, we successfully installed the ORIGINAL BMW system including full coding of the car. This car had the Business Profeesional radio installed, but we can also install if I-Driver was fitted.
BMW CIC retrofit E90 /E92/E93/E60/E61/E70/E71
A Perfectly Retro Fitted Navigation in a BMW 3 E90-91-92
We can fully install (retrofit) a double din sat nav system into the BMW e90 E91 E92, the finish is superb. We fully integrate with the original steering wheel controls (including the phone button to answer call!). All factory parking sensors continue to work. And most important the car will NOT HAVE any errors on the diagnostic systems when you visit BMW for a service. This is very important as no updates or servicing of car can be completed if installed incorrectly!
We have a video on YouTube that clearly demonstrates how this installation would look and work in your BMW. Click HERE to see it in action!
BMW 3 series 2011 retrofit Bluetooth
Mission: To install (retrofit) original BMW bluetooth system.
The original BMW business Pro radio had not be fitted with Bluetooth system, we retrofitted the original BMW BT which fully worked to manufactures spec. Car was fully coded (we use BMW diagnostic systems).
BMW 1 series E88 retrofit BMW CIC navigation system
Mission: To install (retrofit) BMW CIC navigation system
This car came with no navigation from factory, we retrofitted the original BMW CIC hard disc navigation system as per factory spec.
All coding & FSC codes are as per BMW factory option, no external PCB boards used.
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 retrofit original factory comfort seats.
BMW 5 Series E60 E61 2007 Build date
Mission: To install (retrofit) original factory comfort seats.
The BMW 5 series had basic BMW seats, the customer supplied some used comfort seats for us to install. We modified the original BMW seat harness to adapt to the new seats, in addition we reworked the harness for the Airbag system (the new seats have active head rests). Once this was all done we coded the BMW for comfort seats & updated the cars software fully.
BMW X5 retrofit LCI upgrade LED angel eyes
BMW E70 E71 X5 X6 (General ALL CARS)
We upgraded (retrofitted) the NEW LCI style White LED angel eye rings to the BMW X5, no more mucky yellow rings. The new clear and bright white LEDS look great.
Cartronics GB are professional engineering company, with great knowledge of BMW technology.
We can also retrofit other BMW options, please email if you would like us to quote.
BMW retrofit DAB in 3 series E93
Model Shown BMW 3 series E93
(General ALL CARS) BMW 1/3/5/6/7 series. X4/X5/X6
Retrofit BMW DAB (digital radio) to factory specification.
If you have a BMW and wish to add the BMW DAB (digital Radio) system we can do this for you, full integration as if fitted from new. Full control via I-Drive system, cars above listed are CCC or Business Pro version cars but if you have CIC system please email as we can still do this for you.
Installation would include the latest software level for the DAB unit (as of install date), we do all installation programming & coding at our own workshop.
We use all the original BMW parts & amplifiers, most aerials are built into the rear glass but vary between vehicle & spec option.
BMW Option code 658
Cartronics GB are professional engineering company, with great knowledge of BMW technology.
We can also retrofit other BMW options, please email if you would like us to quote.
BMW X5 CIC retrofit
BMW X5 E70 E71
2009 Build date
Mission: To install (retrofit) original BMW CIC system.
The orginal BMW MASK system was removed, we then installed the BMW CIC system to the car. This included full CIC hardware, new controller plus panels. The CIC was fully coded to the car & the navigation was activated using ORIGINAL FSC codes from BMW (never use emulation boards these are full of issues).
Retrofit BMW DAB (digital radio) to factory specification.
Model Shown BMW 5 series E60
(General ALL CARS) BMW 1/3/5/6/7 series. X4/X5/X6
Retrofit BMW DAB (digital radio) to factory specification.
If you have a BMW and wish to add the BMW DAB (digital Radio) system we can do this for you, full integration as if fitted from new. Full control via I-Drive system, cars above listed are CCC or Business Pro version cars but if you have CIC system please email as we can still do this for you.
Installation would include the latest software level for the DAB unit (as of install date), we do all installation programming & coding at our own workshop.
We use all the original BMW parts & amplifiers, most aerials are built into the rear glass but vary between vehicle & spec option.
BMW Option code 658
Cartronics GB are professional engineering company, with great knowledge of BMW technology.
We can also retrofit other BMW options, please email if you would like us to quote.
BMW X5 E70 retrofit Heated Seats
BMW X5 E70 2009 Build date
Mission: To install (retrofit) original factory heated seats.
The BMW X5 (e70) basic BMW seats without any heated seats. We fully retrofitted the original BMW heated seat system as per factory specification. Full control as per BMW spec, we coded and upgraded the car via diagnostics.
BMW 3 series E93
Model Shown
BMW 3 series E93
(General ALL CARS) BMW 1/3/5/6/7 series. X4/X5/X6
Retrofit BMW DAB (digital radio) to factory specification.
If you have a BMW and wish to add the BMW DAB (digital Radio) system we can do this for you, full integration as if fitted from new. Full control via I-Drive system, cars above listed are CCC or Business Pro version cars but if you have CIC system please email as we can still do this for you.
Installation would include the latest software level for the DAB unit (as of install date), we do all installation programming & coding at our own workshop.
We use all the original BMW parts & amplifiers, most aerials are built into the rear glass but vary between vehicle & spec option.
BMW Option code 658
Cartronics GB are professional engineering company, with great knowledge of BMW technology.
We can also retrofit other BMW options, please email if you would like us to quote.
BMW retrofit original parking sensors
On this BMW 1 Series we retrofitted the BMW original parking sensors, as per factory spec. This included the optical display. It was fitted as per factory, fully coded and updated.
We can install parking sensors on any other BMW cars, just send your requirements to sales@cartronics.co.uk
BMW X5 E70 parking sensors
BMW
X5 (E70)
2009
On this car we retrofitted the BMW rear parking sensors as per factory specification. This included the Optical display, fully coded in house with our BMW diagnostic systems.
BMW Z4 E89 iPod and speaker upgrade
On this car we fully upgraded the factory speakers with a BMW OEM HIFI upgrade. We replaced the door speakers and added the tweeters in the door corners. In addition we added a BMW amplifier to amp these speakers and the original BMW subwoofers in the car. It must be noted this system is fully original and keeps the car in a perfect state (no holes / cut wires). We also coded the car with the correct codes to keep any future garage visits a pleasant one.
We use our own in house BMW diagnostic coding and update systems.
In addition to this we fitted an iPOD adapter to control the iPOD from the BMW Business radio, this charged the iPod, or an iPhone, and is controlled with full display feedback on the radio (ie you can control and see iPod features on the radio).
BMW Z4 iPOD
Customer wanted to add an iPod playback to their BMW Business Radio in their BMW Z4. We installed an iPod adapter which controls an iPod, or iPhone and charges at the same time.
BMW (BIKE) tracking system and DRLs installation
On this BMW (R1200) bike we installed a tracking system & some DRLs (day running lights).
BMW 7 series- Deactivate Seat Belt safety reminder
BMW
7 Series F01/F02
2009
Mission: Deactivate Seat Belt safety reminder
We reprogrammed car to remove the original seat belt reminder system as the car was being shipped to another country.
BMW DVD changer and enable TV on the move+ LED Angel light conversion
BMW X5 E70 2008
Mission: To install BMW DVD changer & enable TV on the move+ LED Angel light conversion.
We removed the old BMW 6 CD changer, we replaced this with a BMW DVD/CD changer, this enables the playback of DVD & CD formats on the I-Drive screen. In addition we removed the lock to enable the passenger to watch the TV or DVD on the move. We also enabled Region 2 & 4 & 1 on the DVD for full multi region use.
Also the car had our famous Angel Eye upgrade, the horrible yellow rings had the NEW LED lux angel eyes fitted for a bright white LED look. These are the only LED conversion we do, correct brightness and NO radio interference.
Car is fully coded and working.
BMW Combox retrofit
BMW
3 Series E90 E91 E92
2009
Mission: To Retrofit BMW Combox for bluetooth & App function
In this BMW we retrofitted the BMW COMBOX, this gives full iPOD control with full Bluetooth support. In addition the new APP function (6NR) was active.
Fully coded and working.
LUX Angel Eyes - led replacements for your BMW
This is the premium LED solution for your BMW. LUX angel eyes are the brightest LED solution and installation is simple. There is no need to drill, cut or modify your headlights.
We have these LED replacement headlights in stock for shipment all over Europe. Buy the LUX angel eyes now from our online store.
LUX led headlights for a BMW X5 E70
We installed the LUX angel eye replacement lights in this BMW X5. You can see for yourself the difference in brightness that these excellent LED replacement headight give to the BMW. And they look much better too!
BMW X5 E70 DAB retrofit
2009 BMW X5 (E70)
On this car we retrofitted a DAB radio.
LUX LED headlight replacement for an E92 M3
In this example we show you LUX replacement angel eyes in a BMW M3 E92. These are the best replacement leds you can buy.Take a look below and compare the difference between the LUX angel eye LED headlamp replacement kit, a cheap set bought on ebay and the E92's original LED headlights.
The LUX angel eyes require no cutting, drilling or modification to your BMW. The LUX replacement headlight kits are available to UK and European customers from our online shop Car Audio Express.
Retrofitted BMW X1 (F025) original Bluetooth combox system
On this BMW X1 (F025) we retrofitted the BMW original Bluetooth combox system, we also enabled the 6NA functions for this car. In addition we retrofitted the original snap in cradles ready to insert your media snap in. This was carried out per factory, fully coded and updated.
We can install combox and / or enable functions on any other BMW cars, just send your requirements to sales@cartronics.co.uk










































