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Old 02-17-2010, 11:53 AM
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i have a 2010 535i and i just realized it play dvd's while in park does anyone know how to get it to do it while driving?
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i dont know how to do it but i know that when i had my infiniti i had the center screen and they had to put another dvd in my glove box that works on another signal i had to flick a button under my steering wheel and it would switch to dvd and i also got a gps aftermarket on another signal. but you might just be able to hack it. i wouldnt do it myself i would take it to a shop you dont want to mess non of the electronics.
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i dont know how to do it but i know that when i had my infiniti i had the center screen and they had to put another dvd in my glove box that works on another signal i had to flick a button under my steering wheel and it would switch to dvd and i also got a gps aftermarket on another signal. but you might just be able to hack it. i wouldnt do it myself i would take it to a shop you dont want to mess non of the electronics.
i also see you live in jerzy . if you dont know any places in nj i could recomend some around brooklyn if you willing to take a ride
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It's a safety hazard, but there is a way you can by pass it. Try searching it on the bar because I remember reading something about either cutting a wire or something that can by pass the plug.
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thanks for the responses guys but i want to know how to do it before i bring it anywhere to see how involved it is and if its's even worth it. also i dont want some dood at a shope BS me when i do go.

what do you mean search it on the bar? do u mean the search button if so i did it and came up with nothing
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Originally Posted by 535xinj
thanks for the responses guys but i want to know how to do it before i bring it anywhere to see how involved it is and if its's even worth it. also i dont want some dood at a shope BS me when i do go.

what do you mean search it on the bar? do u mean the search button if so i did it and came up with nothing
I had a aftermarket flip up monitor in my range rover and it wont play because its a safety mechanism. i took it to a audio video place and they wired a toggle switch and it worked perfect. So head to a popular audio video and they can hook it up.

hope that helps
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Originally Posted by 535xinj
thanks for the responses guys but i want to know how to do it before i bring it anywhere to see how involved it is and if its's even worth it. also i dont want some dood at a shope BS me when i do go.

what do you mean search it on the bar? do u mean the search button if so i did it and came up with nothing
When I had my Infiniti also, I had a switch. It flips the video source from my nav to the dvd player (ps2). A shop on 22 west did the install for me, Installations Unlimited since I see your in Union County.
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