BMW NBT, NBT-ENTRY, NBT2 EVO, ENTRYNAV1, ENTRYNAV2 REPAIR SERVICE AND DETAILED INFO

BMW F10, F01, F02, F25, F07, F30, F32, F36, F15, F16,F80 F82 AND OTHERS. YEARS 2012-2016.

OK, sorry we didn’t have time to update our site lately due to very busy CCC/CIC repairs, seriously we barely can keep up with it, even though we don’t need that many repairs, but since we offer these services, it would not have been right to go on 6 months vacation and let everyone be pissed with their faulty units, yes, imagine we are the only one small company, who can repair these complex units and code them on the bench to match your VIN, so you don’t have to see any dealers!

Anyways back to the main topic NBT- Next Big Thing, this is how BMW decided with the new name for new generation navigation system in 2013. Yes its really new and compared to CIC unit is a huge breakthrough everywhere: software, hardware, storage, security etc etc.

NBT WAS UPDATED TO NBT2 EVO IN 2016, BASICALLY BMW UPDATES NAVI UNITS EVERY 3 YEARS. NBT2 SUPPORTS APPLE CARPLAY AND HAS BETTER HARDWARE INCLUDING EXTRA RAM 4GB.

So lets talk about main NBT features:

• Now we have 2 computer systems in one: QNX (Linux) Jacinto CPU running all code for communication between your car and HU NBT unit +INTEL X86 CPU and NVIDIA running multimedia (CIC unit had only one 700MHZ risk CPU running everything). This is how we are getting very quick smooth HD graphics independent from QNX JACINTO CPU. So basically there are 2 laptops in one unit communication with each other using QNET high speed network!
• NBT now contains Bluetooth and WiFi modules inside, all you need is ATM telephone module!!! remember in older units everything was separate on the MOST bus, which was cumbersome and finding faulty unit was a hassle! Now you only have TOP HIFI logic7 amp sitting on the MOST bus, and only if your car was equipped with logic 7 amplifier, so troubleshooting is much easier now and in case of amp failure you get “NO WARNING TONES” message, telling you MOST bus has issues.
• NBT comes with 300$ 200GB TOSHIBA endurostar automotive HDD and they go bad. HDD is now locked to NBT unit individually, meaning you can not read HDD or replace it without HDD security installed. YES it is not easy like it was used to be with CIC units where HDD would fit from any CIC unit. So they sort of protected personal data and at the same time made it really hard just to replace HDD, so they want you you replace entire HU NBT if HDD failed.
• NBT is much better built unit, than CIC unit and finally it comes with good cooling system and has vent holes for better ventilation. All in all its very nice inside with highest quality!!! Please don’t think it doesn’t cost much to produce these units for HK BMW. I’m sure they spent 100+ millions on development alone, and parts are very expensive too, so I roughly I would say it costs at least 600-700$ to build this unit for Harman Kardon. Yes its very complex and the most complicated unit in your car, YES THE MOST COMPLICATED UNIT in your car, all other nits are quite simple vs HU NBT, for example DME or engine module has only one CPU controlling injectors and tons of different sensors, but its not even close to complexity of your NBT unit
• NBT contains FSC codes for NAVI, MAPS, VOICE APPS and they are VIN coded, so if you think of buying a cheap unit from junk yard, think twice: you will get a unit which will not work in your car properly-lots of functions and options will not match your car (unless you got lucky and donor car had same options like yours). For example PDC, cameras and so on might not work, but its not the worst part, the worst part you will not be able to use navigation or voice control or sat radio or BMW apps. YOU NEED TO CODE YOUR NBT UNIT AND UPLOAD CORRECT FSC CODES (ISSUED BY BMW SERVER) IN ORDER TO RESTORE FULLY FUNCTIONAL NBT UNIT. WHEN WE REPAIR NBT NITS WE UPLOAD ALL CODES AND EVEN TURN OF BMW APPS CODE IF REQUESTED AND CODE IT TO YOUR VIN (WE BUILT SPECIAL APP TO AUTOMATICALLY EMULATE YOUR CAR ON THE BENCH PRETTY MUCH)
• NBT DOES NOT SUPPORT SSD DRIVES UNLIKE NBT 2 EVO. BE CAREFUL NBT EVO HAS COMPNENT PROTECTION MODE, MEANING IT WILL DISABLE OR BRICK YOUR NBT EVO YUNIT IF YOU CONNECTED USED NBT UNIT TO YOUR CAR WITH DIFFERENT VIN. YOU CAN ONLY CONNECT IT WITH EMULATOR TO PREVENT IT, WE CAN PROPERLY UNLOCK IF IT HAPPENED! NON EVO DOES NOT HAVE COMPONENT PROTECTION SO YOU CAN CONNECT ANY UNIT, IT WONT WORK BUT AT LEAST IT WONT BRICK IT.
• All in all nbt unit is very nice complicated masterpiece from HK BMW, AND YOU ASKED FOR IT!!! WE ALL WANT HIGHLY SOPHISTICATED TOYS IN YOUR CARS, OTHERWISE YOU CAN NOT COMPETE WITH OTHERS, SO DON’T BE SURPRISED WHEN DEALER ASKS 2500$ TO REPLACE YOUR UNIT!!!!!

NBT-ENTRY WITH 6” SCREEN UNITS WITHOUT NAVI OPTION 609

• NBT-ENTRY 2012-2016 WAS INSTALLED IN CARS WITHOUT NAVI 609 OPTION
• ITS SIMILAR ARCHITECTURE BUT HAS ONLY ONE CPU RUNNING QNX
• THEY DO FAIL, AND 99% ITS STUCK BMW LOGO REBOOTING
• UNITS MUST BE CODED WITH FSC UPLOADED
• WE DO REPAIR THEM AS WELL

NOW LETS TALK ABOUT NBT, NBT EVO, NBT ENTRY REPAIRS AND MAIN SYMPTOMS!

NBT ENTRY SINGLE DIN 2012-2015, they usually fail like this:

-BMW LOGO stays on the screen

-rebooting and other abnormalities

cheapest price online is $1400 and you will have to program it to your VIN, which is not very easy, while after repair it contains all you fsc data (sat radio) and coding already, so our $585 is pretty low…. so if you buy used or new, you will lose Satellite radio and other things, remember they all look the same, but part number matters: some support rear camera, some don’t, some support fiber optics, some don’t. So the best option is our inexpensive repair with 1 year WARRANTY!

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• HDD FAILURE-NAVI STUCK ON LOADING PAGE, UNIT RESTARTING, GLITCHING ETC. AS WE NOTICED HDD FAILURE HAPPENS MOSTLY ON F30 CARS DUE TO WATER DAMAGE IN THE HDD AREA, I’M NOT SURE IT COULD BE CONDENSATION BUILD UP? ANYWAYS INSPECT YOUR SC VENTS AND REPLACE CABIN FILTERS IN TIME!!! So you can prevent it!!!
• BLANK SCREEN OR REBOOTING OR GLITCHING. THIS IS MOTHERBOARD ISSUE AND ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN TO IT. COULD BE ANY FAULTY COMPONENT
• BMW LOGO STUCK REFERS TO NBT-ENTRY UNITS MOSTLY WITHOUT NAVIGATION FEATURE
• WE CHARGE FLAT RATE FEE OF $767 for NAVI NBT and $585 for non navi 1 DIN WHICH INCLUDES ANY NBT REPAIR EVEN IF IT NEEDS NEW HDD REPLACED! YES IT TAKES 2-3 HRS JUST TO REPLACE HDD AND FLASH THE UNIT TO ACCEPT IT. EVERY UNIT GOES THROUGH CODING AND ACTIVATION. WE HAVE REPLACEMENT UNITS, SO IF YOURS CAN NOT BE FIXED WE CAN OFFER YOU A REPLACEMENT UNIT. IN MOST OF THE TIMES WE ARE ABLE TO RECOVER IT. WE ARE THE ONLY PLACE IN THE USA WHO CAN FIX THESE UNITS FOR A REASON-UNITS ARE COMPLEX AND ONLY EQUIPMENT ALONE WE USE IS WORTH 20K+++, OTHERWISE YOU COULDVE SEEN REPAIR SHOPS DOING THESE REPAIRS ALL OVER IN THE COUNTRY. ANYWAYS CONSIDER IT AS A VERY GOOD DEAL, HASSLE FREE REPAIR, SINCE IT WILL BE PLUG AND PLAY AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO SEE ANY DEALERS.
• WE LIKE WHAT WE ARE DOING, THAT’S THE ONLY REASON WHY WE REPAIR THEM, OTHERWISE ITS TOO MUCH OVERHEAD TO REPAIR THESE UNITS, SO PLEASE BE APPRECIATIVE AND CONSIDER IT AS 2000$ SAVING DEAL!
• WE PROVIDE 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON OUR REPAIRS, NOTE: WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER ANY PHYSICAL OR WATER DAMAGE OR FLASHING ATTEMPTS!

RETROFITS

• IF YOU HAVE F SERIES VEHICLE YOU CAN EASILY RETROFIT NBT UNIT INSTEAD OF CIC OR NBT ENTRY UNIT, USING EMULATOR AND PROPER ACTIVATION
• IF YOU HAVE E SERIES YOU WILL NEED EXPENSIVE EMULATOR 350++ AND PROPER ACTIVATION
• Send us an email with any questions, we try to answer them all in time. Logic7repair at gmmmaaaiiilll dottt komm (sorry too much junk emailers)
• more updates with pics coming up, stay tuned!!!

• PLEASE PACK YOUR NBT UNIT AND PAY ATTENTION TO PROTECT REAR OF THE UNIT TO AVOID CONNECTORS DAMAGE (HAPPENS OFTEN IF PACKED POORLY)
• WRITE YOUR CONTACT INFO (YOUR NAME AND CONTACT PHONE NUMBER IS ENOUGH)
• MAKE A PAYMENT BEFORE OR AFTER (WE PREFER BEFORE OPTION), 99% IT WILL BE FIXED, OR SIMPLY SEND US YOUR UNIT AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU ONCE UNIT IS FIXED.
• MAKE SURE YOUR NAME MATCHES YOUR PAYMENT NAME!

SHIP IT HERE (THIS IS UPS STORE, WE RECEIVE ALL BOXES HERE AND ITS SAFE):

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3600 FM1488 Rd

Ste 120 #156

CONROE, TX, 77384-3817

                                                                           415**323**3412

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Head unit, high

From:

07/01/2013

To:

03/04/2014 (ENDED)

Weight:

3000.000 kg

Price:

NBT HIGH WAS INSTALLED on all BMW with 609 option:

• 1′ F20   (07/2010 — 02/2015)
• 1′ F21   (07/2010 — 02/2015)
• 2′ F22   (10/2012 — 06/2017)
• 3′ F30   (03/2011 — 07/2015)
• 3′ F80 M3   (04/2012 — 06/2015)
• 3′ F31   (07/2011 — 07/2015)
• 3′ F34 GT   (07/2012 — 06/2016)
• 4′ F32   (11/2012 — 02/2017)
• 4′ F82 M4   (02/2013 — 02/2017)
• 4′ F33   (03/2013 — 02/2017)
• 4′ F83 M4   (06/2013 — 02/2017)
• 4′ F36 Gran Coupé   (07/2013 — 03/2017)
• 5′ F07 GT   (09/2008 — 06/2013)
• 5′ F07 GT LCI   (08/2012 — 02/2017)
• 5′ F10   (01/2009 — 10/2016)
• 5′ F10 LCI   (08/2012 — 10/2016)
• 5′ F11   (01/2009 — 06/2013)
• 5′ F11 LCI   (08/2012 — 02/2017)
• 6′ F06 Gran Coupé   (05/2011 — 03/2015)
• 6′ F06 Gran Coupé LCI   (05/2014 — 09/2018)
• 6′ F12   (10/2009 — 02/2015)
• 6′ F12 LCI   (05/2014 — 05/2018)
• 6′ F13   (04/2010 — 02/2015)
• 6′ F13 LCI   (05/2014 — 10/2017)
• 7′ F01 LCI   (05/2011 — 05/2015)
• 7′ F02 LCI   (05/2011 — 05/2015)
• 7′ F03 LCI   (01/2012 — 03/2015)
• X3 F25   (06/2009 — 08/2017)
• X4 F26   (05/2013 — 03/2018)
• X5 F15   (08/2012 — 06/2018)
• X5 M F85   (04/2013 — 06/2018)
• X6 F16   (09/2013 — 03/2019)
• X6 M F86   (10/2013 — 03/2019)

NBT 2 EVO WAS INSTALLED 2016-2019, WE PROVIDE ALL SERVICES FOR THESE COMPLEX UNITS INCLUDING FSC RETROFITS EVEN FOR LATEST 2020  SOFTWARE!!! BE VERY CAREFUL THESE NITS CONTAIN THEFT PROTECTION LOCK, MEANING YOU CAN NOT INSTALL USED UNIT INTO ANOTHER CAR IF FSC DOES NOT MATCH OR CODING DOES NOT MATCH!!! WE REPAIR CODING LOCK (BLACK SCREEN) OR 170FSC LOCK! DO NOT INSTALL USED UNITS WITHOUT PROPER PROGRAMMING ONCE AGAIN. CONTACT US IF YOU NEED TO REMOVE CODING OR COMPONENT PROTECTION LOCK. THESE UNITS ARE POPULAR SIMCE THEY ARE VERY FAST AND SUPPORT APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID MIRRORING AND TONS OF OTHER OPTIONS. NEW MENU ID6 LOOKS VERY NICE AS WELL. THESE UNITS ARE 1.5 DIN SIZE AND ID 5,6 COMES WITH BLACK PLASTIC COVER ON TOP.

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US

From:

08/01/2016

To:

11/01/2016 (ENDED)

Weight:

1.789 kg

Price:

What it takes to retrofit CIC and COMBOX to your E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61

E63 E64 E87 E65 E66 ETC.

So you decided to retrofit CIC unit instead of CCC or MASK unit. Well its a good idea because with CIC you will be getting quite modern setup even by today 2017 standards:

• LED High Definition screen

• 600 MHZ processor (200mhz max CCC)

• HDD for maps and music and other things

• DVD video (can be setup in motion as well)

• HD radio built in and SAT tuner (latest CIC after 2010)

• Great navigation maps with current support

• Better reliability vs CCC

• COMBOX support for BT streaming with full control (albums, tracks, etc)

• Backup camera support with extra video module

• Internet support. Yes actual internet so you can really browse pages

As you can see with CIC navi unit, you will be getting pretty much current standards of multimedia in your car for a luxury car. So is it worth it? Absolutely. I will try to be as short as possible, so not to scare you from doing it.

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH CIC RETROFIT OR NEED ACTUAL RETROFIT KIT, WE CAN ALWAYS HELP. PLEASE CALL (415)-323-3412 OR BETTER EMAIL WITH ALL YOUR CAR’S INFO HERE LOGIC7REPAIR@GMAIL.COM

So you will need to perform next simple steps to get CIC working:

1. Remove your current CCC module, Screen and Idrive controller (optional). CCC Idrive controller is better quality and much stronger vs newer one and looks nicer and does not squeak and lasts forever, though newer one has lots of shortcuts (not very important) and you will need to buy extra bezel and spend extra some hours.

E60 E90 E91 E92 E93 CCC HEAD UNIT Removal Instructions:

1. Remove female pins from CCC power connector and repin them into CIC screen connector, just 4 wires.connector, just 4 wires. 

2. Install CIC screen and the head unit, run new video LVDS cable from the screen and connect it to LVDS connector (head unit pink color 1)

3. Get it coded and NAVI activated or if you prefer you can use CAN filer module (not recommended). CIC will not let you use navigation menu otherwise (by default CIC only works with one car vin number and of course it will not match your car).

4. Update navigation maps using your usb port you connected to CIC head unit (not the combox USB!). Buy FSC codes from dealer (150$) or get it generated online (20$ only) or if you buy it from us it will be activated and updated already without any filters.

To get COMBOX module working you will need:

• Remove your current TCU and/or MULF (if you have it). Located in the trunk in the spare tire area, convertible E64 has it behind rear left (driver side) backrest.

• Remove pins from 54 pin TCU module connector and repin them into 26 pin 61136913626 Combox connector according to this diagram (click to enlarge) :

MOST Connector needs no modification.

• Install MOST jumper into the MULF MOST connector, because you will not need it anymore and you can not have open MOST connector siting there (loop will be broken otherwise)
•  Install antenna connectors (2 GSM and 1 Bluetooth antenna). You might need to cut plastic connectors groves on the combox unit to fit your older TCU antenna FAKRA connectors.
•  Run USB and AUX cable into center console (optional).
•  Code CIC unit and COMBOX and done!

In this post i will describe standard problems and the ways to fix it and also the ways to retrofit it back to simple trunk shocks.

Premium option S316A for e65/66 was hydraulic trunk lift.  Yes its very comfortable and convenient, but with years these nice options give  more headaches, than luxury feeling. This Option includes:

-electro-hydraulic pump (located in the rear right panel) (8) -rarely just low on fluid due to leaks

-hydraulic piston or actuator, which lifts the trunk (3)- fails often, leaks onto NAVI unit

-Trunk lid shocks (23) -fails often

-electronic module (12) -rarely fails

And what fails? Everything, except for the pump (it has safety prevention valve).

 TRUNK LID SHOCKS FAILURE:

So if your trunk lid still opens after you press the button (remote, interior, trunk button), but it wont stay open or barely stays open especially on the hill

– YOU NEED NEW TRUNK LID SHOCKS (23), they got upgraded with silver coils vs old black ones which always fail.  NEW upgraded P/n: 51247201461. So even if your old ones are still working i strongly recommend newer springs, because it will help to reduce stress from hydraulic cylinder as well.

  Hydraulic Cylinder Leak:

Well, this is the worst and most expensive…. So if you press the button and nothing happens or you can hear the pump is trying to lift the lid but it shuts down right away, it means 2 things:

-Hydraulic fluid is low and therefore it stops the pump from failure. Sometimes BMW says you can loose some fluid over the time due to evaporation, aging etc…. but in my experience it means Cylinder leak. You can add some fluid into the pump on the left panel, but most likely it will leak out soon.

-Cylinder leak. In this case it explains where the sticky red fluid leaked and created mess in your left rear panel,  usually you see SVS,  NAVI unit covered in oil.

Options? Well you need new hydraulic cylinder kit p/n: 51247202868, which is quite expensive ~300$.  Plus you need new shocks 160-180$, 500$ in parts!! Lots of hassle to install it as well.

OR IF YOU ARE TIRED OF THIS (300$+160$(SHOCKS))AND WANT JUST A SIMPLE TRUNK OPTION, I RECOMMEND YOU FOLLOWING STANDARD TRUNK LID RETROFIT:

-you need to remove trunk shocks (use sharp pick tool to remove shock lock)

-disconnect  hydraulic cylinder and remove it including lines or simply move it out of the way.

-disconnect hydraulic pump electric connector or disconnect hydraulic trunk HKL module.  You can code it out using NCS, but not necessary.

-buy and install standard shocks 80$ each p/n: 51247201463

-DONE! Enjoy standard hassle free trunk lid with soft close feature. I know its not that luxury, but 500$ still in your pocket and you should be happy, bc no more worries it will leak again and flood your expensive modules. BMW says not to leave your car in the open sun, bc it makes things worse for hydarulic cylinder causing premature failure.

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In this article we are going to cover most common engine error codes and most common issues.

So don’t be freaked out with CEL and don’t rush into BMW dealer- its not that complicated to diagnose it yourself.

First you need BMW software (INPA, RHEINGOLD, DIS, GT) or even simple OBD reader can be of great help. Any check engine light can be diagnosed with OBD reader, though you cannot go in details, but in most cases is enough.

So you got error codes, now its time to decode them online so you know what those error codes mean.

Good idea to check fuel trims and O2 sensor adaptations, it will tell you if you have any vacuum leaks, which will make your engine run very inefficiently, shaking etc.

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE 0420, 0430 ERROR CODES WHICH TELL YOU THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ARE NO GOOD ANYMORE, IT MEANS YOUR ENGINE IS BURNING OIL KILLING CATS, SO NEW CATS WILL  NOT LAST IF YOU DON’T FIX INITIAL PROBLEM WITH VALVE SEALS!! CATALYTIC CONVERTERS CAN EASILY LAST 300-400K, AND THEIR FAILURE INDICATES INTERNAL ENGINE PROBLEMS…

MOST COMMON AIR LEAKS:

-CCV or crankcase breathers. Cracked old membrane will create air leak, so DME will increase fuel trim, making it running rich

-VACUUM PUMP SEALS AND OIL SWITCH will create vacuum leak as well. They always leak after 5 years or so. Solution is simple- RTV or new seals from BMP DESIGN company, since bmw only sells small oring and they want you to buy 300$ vacuum pump instead.

-old oil cap will also create vacuum leak

-leaking valve cover gaskets will also create air leaks and more importantly leaking spark plug pipes will create misfires due to fouling ignition coils. If you remove a coil and its covered with oil, it means its leaking and VCG (valve cover gaskets) need to be replaced asap.

-old rubber intake boot is very common issue on N62b48 engine or BMW 750i, BMW 750LI

-intake manifold gaskets and injector o-rings also don’t last forever

But be aware that some error codes not necessarily mean you need to replace that or these parts. For example running lean or rich does not mean your O2 sensors or catalytic converters are bad. Always check O2 sensor adaptations, and if they adjust mixture and not stuck, it means youve got something else causing rich or lean mixture and O2 sensors have to adapt the mixture.

Sometimes bad Valvetronic or VVTI sensors don’t throw error codes but make engine run rough., you can always disconnect VVTI sensor and your engine will run using conventional throttle body approach, and if it runs smooth without VVTI, it means VVTI sensor is not working well or not adapted.

POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW AND I WILL TRY TO HELP, you ca also email me, but since its not my primary job, i can not reply asap.

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ABS, DSC, BRAKE LIGHT CHRISTMAS TREE?? NO PROBLEM!!

So you got very nice Christmas tree on your dashboard?? Well dont worry it happens sooner or later to any BMW. So one of a sudden all lights are on and IDRIVE is going crazy?

Don’t worry it can be fixed I under 200$!!

MOST COMMON CULPRIT IS YOUR ABS, DSC UNIT !!! IT DOES GO BAD VERY OFTEN DUE TO AGE AND HEAT UNDER THE HOOD!! There could be other things (abs sensors, harness issues, etc) causing those lights, but if all lights are on especially angle sensor light is on, it means module is dying, MOST COMMON DSC/ABS MODULE FAILURE SYMPTOM-NO ERRORS WHEN COLD AND AFTER ITS WARMED UP EVERYTHING IS BAD.

There are 2 options about it:

-Repair DSC module with warranty (best cheapest option). Don’t buy used one- it might not last and can also be bad and worst part you have to code it, which is not very simple procedure. Always try to fix it or get new one, WHICH IS SELF CODING AND WILL CODE ITSELF AFTER YOU PUT IT IN.

-Buy new module for 600$, self coding- will code itself after you installed it. Great option, but I think rebuilt one is better since its going to be stronger than OEM.

Replacing is easy: remove the unit, send it for repair or replace it with new one. Located on passenger side, black unit. You need to remove coolant tank to get access to all bolts holding it.

So it wasn’t very bad, isn’t it? Enjoy fully working dsc system, it will also affect transmission shifting, because its reading lots of signals form DSC unit. Bmw dealer will charge you more than 1200$ for it.