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      03-27-2019, 04:34 AM   #1
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How do I tell if I got wifi antenna

Since the wifi antenna is required to activate apple carplay and I plan to do just that I need to find a way of knowing if I got the bloody thing.
My car is a 2017 BMW M2 LCI (idrive 6 the one with touchscreen).
I'm pretty much afraid that I'll pay for the FSC code and I can't activate for the missing antenna.
So what do I need to find out if I got it?
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      03-27-2019, 09:14 AM   #2
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Thanks.
I did a check on bimmer tech with my VIN. It seems that I can purchase Apple Carplay and Enhanced Bluetooth. I don't see any wifi antenna cable available. So I guess I should be fine.
Would you mind to point me the ebay seller here or in a private message so I at least I get the FSC code from someone with one success .
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      11-10-2020, 09:33 PM   #3
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I used this site to check if I have a wifi antenna:

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/compatib...ay-activation/

Can anyone confirm if this site is accurate?

Strange thing is when I looked up my vin on mdecoder.com, under the multimedia section I see that I don't have the CarPlay preparation (6CP) option. So does this indicate I don't have a wifi in my car which is contrary to what the above bimmer-tech link says?
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      11-11-2020, 06:34 PM   #4
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I used this site to check if I have a wifi antenna:

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/compatib...ay-activation/

Can anyone confirm if this site is accurate?

Strange thing is when I looked up my vin on mdecoder.com, under the multimedia section I see that I don't have the CarPlay preparation (6CP) option. So does this indicate I don't have a wifi in my car which is contrary to what the above bimmer-tech link says?
I can say by decoding the VIN if you have antenna or not.
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      11-11-2020, 07:31 PM   #5
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I used this site to check if I have a wifi antenna:

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/compatib...ay-activation/

Can anyone confirm if this site is accurate?

Strange thing is when I looked up my vin on mdecoder.com, under the multimedia section I see that I don't have the CarPlay preparation (6CP) option. So does this indicate I don't have a wifi in my car which is contrary to what the above bimmer-tech link says?
I can say by decoding the VIN if you have antenna or not.
I used mdecoder and I couldn't find The CarPlay preparation (6CP) option listed for my vehicle.

Does this mean I don't have the wifi antenna?

Is there another option through the vin search listed for my car that would indicate I have the antenna?
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      11-12-2020, 02:39 AM   #6
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I used mdecoder and I couldn't find The CarPlay preparation (6CP) option listed for my vehicle.

Does this mean I don't have the wifi antenna?

Is there another option through the vin search listed for my car that would indicate I have the antenna?
Not always. You can send me vin on PM and I check or post decoded VIN here.
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      11-12-2020, 06:10 AM   #7
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I used mdecoder and I couldn't find The CarPlay preparation (6CP) option listed for my vehicle.

Does this mean I don't have the wifi antenna?

Is there another option through the vin search listed for my car that would indicate I have the antenna?
Not always. You can send me vin on PM and I check or post decoded VIN here.
PM sent - thanks!
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      11-12-2020, 12:31 PM   #8
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PM sent - thanks!
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      11-25-2020, 01:29 PM   #9
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Hi kubax86 - I’ll drop you my VIN in a bit. Just registered here.
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      11-25-2020, 01:58 PM   #10
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Hi kubax86 - I’ll drop you my VIN in a bit. Just registered here.
Sure, thanks
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Here's another question: where is the wifi antenna located? I removed my wireless charging cradle from my arm rest. Did I get rid of the wifi antenna as well??
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HI, Kubax please PM me so I can send you my VIN for android mirroring
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      06-17-2021, 05:05 PM   #13
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HI, Kubax please PM me so I can send you my VIN for android mirroring
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kubax86 New here, came across this post trying to troubleshoot issues with my carplay. I have installed it today but cant seem to get a connection to establish. Would you be able to check the VIN and advise if I have the required wifi antenna please?
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kubax86 New here, came across this post trying to troubleshoot issues with my carplay. I have installed it today but cant seem to get a connection to establish. Would you be able to check the VIN and advise if I have the required wifi antenna please?
Yes, no problem. Send me VIN to Your PM.
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Hi,

I’m new here too. Just bought an m2 from early 2017 (still waiting for delivery though) and was wondering the same about CarPlay and wifi antenna too.

Can you help me too kubax86 ?
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      09-04-2021, 08:37 AM   #17
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Hi,

I’m new here too. Just bought an m2 from early 2017 (still waiting for delivery though) and was wondering the same about CarPlay and wifi antenna too.

Can you help me too kubax86 ?
Yes, contact us through store. Can not PM you.
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Hey kubax86 could you decode my vin as well please?

Also, my map code start with j,
Can I upgrade the software to get a full screen??
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Hey kubax86 could you decode my vin as well please?

Also, my map code start with j,
Can I upgrade the software to get a full screen??
Hey
Yes on both
Send me your VIN to my PM.
I'll check if you have an antenna and we will discuss further.
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      07-19-2022, 07:14 PM   #20
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Pretty sure it's located in the trunk floor, forward of the battery area and to the left (driver side) of the fuse box. If I am mistaken, please correct me.

Here's a pic.
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Pretty sure it's located in the trunk floor, forward of the battery area and to the left (driver side) of the fuse box. If I am mistaken, please correct me.

Here's a pic.
This is ATM module
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      09-06-2022, 05:30 PM   #22
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Not always. You can send me vin on PM and I check or post decoded VIN here.
Hi Kubax86,

Can I send you my VIN to check if I have a WiFi antenna, I'm planning on having android auto installed on my BMW x1.

Thanks
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