Using BMW Quick-Release Module(AIO-6) & AIO-5 Play (BMW) with Garmin AMPS Mounts

Using BMW Quick-Release Module(AIO-6) & AIO-5 Play (BMW) with Garmin AMPS Mounts

Short Answer

  1. Fully compatible with the original Garmin AMPS Rugged Mount — you’ll get power, data reading, and Wonder Wheel control.
  2. Third-party “Garmin-style” AMPS mounts (or mounts with similar 18-pin connectors) may only provide power. Data & Wonder Wheel require a mount whose interface protocol matches BMW’s original Navigation Preparation.

What Works Out of the Box

  1. BMW Quick-Release Module (for AIO-6) + original Garmin AMPS Rugged Mount → Power + BMW data + Wonder Wheel control.
  2. AIO-5 Play (BMW) + original Garmin AMPS Rugged Mount → Power + BMW data + Wonder Wheel control.

What to Watch For with Third-Party AMPS Mounts

  1. Many aftermarket AMPS mounts look compatible and often do supply power, but they may not pass BMW data / Wonder Wheel signals.
  2. To get full functionality, the mount’s interface protocol must match BMW’s original Nav Prep. If it doesn’t (or you can’t verify), expect power only, with no data reading and no Wonder Wheel.
  1. For a guaranteed experience, use BMW’s original Navigation Preparation and the original Garmin 18-pin AMPS Rugged Mount.
  2. If considering third-party hardware, ask the seller to confirm protocol compatibility with BMW Nav Prep before purchase.

Quick Checklist (Before You Buy)

  1. Mount Type: Is it the original Garmin AMPS Rugged Mount? If yes → full features expected. 
  2. Protocol Match (for third-party): Does the mount explicitly match BMW Nav Prep interface protocol? If unknown or no → expect power only.
  3. Your Setup:
    • AIO-6 + BMW Quick-Release Module
    • AIO-5 Play (BMW)
      Both support full features when paired with the original AMPS mount.

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