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02-10-2005, 01:41 PM
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My Ride: 05 530i...
if i dont have the Tv option on my 5 can i at least do something to play VCDs .... i have navigation...if that helps any .... HAS anyone tried anything
02-11-2005, 05:35 AM
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First of all you need to know that you should not use the dvd/tv function while driving. That is extremely dangerous, not legal in many places, and might lead to an accident. it has happened before, about a year ago in the US someone driving a pickup truck while watching movies crashed into another car on a highway and killed a family. He has been bought to trial for 2nd degree murder.
The easiest way to be able to play dvds on the i-drive screen is installing a module that has a switch to interchange between the i-drive menu / nav and the dvd player. You can order one from NavWithTV (http://www.navwithtv.com) but they are located in the usa. also I am almost 100% sure that you can buy one from bmw in europe (anyone know the part number?)
installation would involve going into the electronics bay and plugging a few wires into the module and installing the dvd player somewhere in the car. i am not sure if this will void the warantry.
The easiest way to be able to play dvds on the i-drive screen is installing a module that has a switch to interchange between the i-drive menu / nav and the dvd player. You can order one from NavWithTV (http://www.navwithtv.com) but they are located in the usa. also I am almost 100% sure that you can buy one from bmw in europe (anyone know the part number?)
installation would involve going into the electronics bay and plugging a few wires into the module and installing the dvd player somewhere in the car. i am not sure if this will void the warantry.
02-11-2005, 06:23 AM
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no i did not do the install because it is a criminal offence to have a screen viewable to the driver in my country.
all the info i got is from the company.
that pic is a 7 but the same think can be done to all bmw's with i-drive systems.
all the info i got is from the company.
that pic is a 7 but the same think can be done to all bmw's with i-drive systems.
02-11-2005, 07:29 AM
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My Ride: Current... 2005 545i Black/Black/Anthracite, Sport Package, Steptronic, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather, Fold Down Rear, Sirius.
Can anyone tell me if this (NAV feature) is also available in the US (E60)?
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02-11-2005, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Spartacus_33' date='Feb 11 2005, 10:29 AM
Can anyone tell me if this (NAV feature) is also available in the US (E60)?
Thanks,
Spartacus_33?
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02-11-2005, 10:02 AM
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My Ride: Current... 2005 545i Black/Black/Anthracite, Sport Package, Steptronic, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather, Fold Down Rear, Sirius.
Originally Posted by redondoman' date='Feb 11 2005, 10:07 AM
[quote name='Spartacus_33' date='Feb 11 2005, 10:29 AM']Can anyone tell me if this (NAV feature) is also available in the US (E60)?
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Spartacus_33?
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[/quote]Cool....... please let me know how it goes.
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