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Old 12-21-2008, 07:48 AM
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OH GOD!!!

Tell us about the job and parts we need: till now I have :

a) HUD unit
b) HUD windshield
c) stock dashboard but I can buy a new one for a neat job (can be ok an M5 HUD dashboard?)

What about wirings and job?
Old 12-21-2008, 10:33 AM
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Hi

To go "on" with a task like this , I will state that some "mechanic" skill is needed !


If you wanted to re-fit a HUD you will need thees part's ( as well )

HUD unit ,new or from etc. E-bay , the BMW part no. is depending of witch month+year your car is from.

Light/rain sensor BMW part no. 6135 9 120 310

LVDS wire 2 pic. ca. 50cm long , ask by BMW

1 LVDS connector BMW part no. 6113 6 906 535 , the LVDS is to be connected on the rear side of the M-ASK/CCC.

The other part's you will need is marked with a green dot on the 2nd photo below.

To make it "perfect" you should also change the lightswitc BMW part no. ? , ( ask by BMW is depending on if you have Xenon or not , and if the car is pre 09/04 or not ), but thereto it just is a simpel on/off function ( between pin 1 and 7 ) you can use a ordenary micro switc for this. ( and save 150 USD for a Org. lightswitc )

Price for all parts ( is without HUD unit and windshield ) ca 6-700 USD.

You will have to get your car coded by BMW , with code SA610 ( HUD )

It will be good if you have acces to BMW WDS ( wirering diagram system )

For wirering please see PDF file.
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Old 12-24-2008, 07:15 AM
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thats crazy!! to take apart the car like that glad mine came from the factory...

where do you even have the time... awesome job benand!
Old 01-16-2009, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BenAnd' post='749983' date='Dec 21 2008, 12:33 PM
Hi

To go "on" with a task like this , I will state that some "mechanic" skill is needed !


If you wanted to re-fit a HUD you will need thees part's ( as well )

HUD unit ,new or from etc. E-bay , the BMW part no. is depending of witch month+year your car is from.

Light/rain sensor BMW part no. 6135 9 120 310

LVDS wire 2 pic. ca. 50cm long , ask by BMW

1 LVDS connector BMW part no. 6113 6 906 535 , the LVDS is to be connected on the rear side of the M-ASK/CCC.

The other part's you will need is marked with a green dot on the 2nd photo below.

To make it "perfect" you should also change the lightswitc BMW part no. ? , ( ask by BMW is depending on if you have Xenon or not , and if the car is pre 09/04 or not ), but thereto it just is a simpel on/off function ( between pin 1 and 7 ) you can use a ordenary micro switc for this. ( and save 150 USD for a Org. lightswitc )

Price for all parts ( is without HUD unit and windshield ) ca 6-700 USD.

You will have to get your car coded by BMW , with code SA610 ( HUD )

It will be good if you have acces to BMW WDS ( wirering diagram system )

For wirering please see PDF file.
This is awesome! Thanks BenAnd and everyone else who responded.
Old 01-20-2009, 07:08 PM
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I am super curious...how/where do I check to see if my car has HUD? I have a March 2005 545 with sport and premium package, does that help??
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I just realized how to check...I don't think I have it but will check in a minute!
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we have just bought a 2005 535, it said it has HUD but it isn't on. How do i switch it on or find out if it has it?
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Originally Posted by RstredS' post='811726' date='Mar 9 2009, 12:21 PM
we have just bought a 2005 535, it said it has HUD but it isn't on. How do i switch it on or find out if it has it?
should be able to access it via your Idrive menu if you have it...
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='811746' date='Mar 9 2009, 03:37 PM
should be able to access it via your Idrive menu if you have it...
The menu allows you to select what the HUD displays but there is an on/off switch near the headlight switch cluster...

How does the Head-Up Display (HUD) work?-hud_switch.jpg

Also, if you have a HUD, there will be a fairly large cutout visible in the dashboard above the instrument cluster.
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Originally Posted by 530i SMG' post='231824' date='Jan 30 2006, 05:17 AM
awesome!!! i was told by the dealership that the HUD was unable to be ajusted for hight and now this proves them wrong AWESOME HELP!!!!
I am not aware of any lux car that does not allow user to adjust HUD.


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