EDIT: ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD!!
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I have for sale the X5 specific parts from BMW Reversing Camera Retrofit Kit 66 21 0 303 079 (list price $720). According to the Electronic
Parts Catalog this kit is compatible with vehicles produced after 09/1999.
The color camera outputs standard NTSC signal and can be used with any monitor having a NTSC Video input.
If you would like to send the signal to the BMW Navigation display there are 3 options; an aftermarket video input device (for example the
Dietz Interface 1260), the OEM TV Video Module or the OEM Video Switchbox. Personally I like the OEM Switchbox as it has 4 video inputs (1
for rear camera, 3 for other video sources).
Here's the link to the Dietz nterface:
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http://www.dietz.biz/artikeldetails....ummer=1260&art
ikel.hersteller=0000000000&artikel.katalog=2411000 000)
Included are the following genuine BMW parts:
1 Retrofit wire harnesses
1 Relay
1 Color camera
2 mounting screws
3 mini wire splices
8 medium zip ties
1 long zip tie (this is the one non-OEM part)
1 protective covering
I have also printed out the latest BMW Retrofit Guide which covers installing this camera on vehicles with 2 situations; the OEM TV Video
Module or the OEM Video Switchbox.
I can e-mail a copy of the Camera owner's manual.
The parts were carefuly removed from a previous BMW installation (the wire harness shows a manufacture date in 2005) and work just fine.
Besides OEM quality, fit and finish, this BMW kit has 2 nice features; an 8 second delay from when you shift from reverse to keep the video
on the monitor briefly while moving forward and support for an external momentary switch which provides 30 seconds of camera picture while in any gear.
I have the same kit installed on my E38 and the camera does very well adjusting to different lighting conditions.
$400 + shipping