My 2005 X5 Aftermarket Radio Install Thread

[Maruzo]

Is Dynavin 7 drastically different than the 6?

[X5only]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

Is Dynavin 7 drastically different than the 6?

No, it's essentially the same with a few improvemnts here ans there. Check out their website.

[Maruzo]

Originally Posted by X5only

No, it's essentially the same with a few improvemnts here ans there. Check out their website.

Did you have DSP on the X5 you installed the D6 to? Can you mirror iphone on the D6?

I thought D6 also has ibus controls? Why can't you change dashboard features on the D6?

[X5only]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

Did you have DSP on the X5 you installed the D6 to? Can you mirror iphone on the D6?

I thought D6 also has ibus controls? Why can't you change dashboard features on the D6?

Yes, my X5 has DSP. I could mirror iPhone if I bought the $300 Apple Carplay add-on

D6/D7 has IBUS functionality limited to steering wheel controls (volume +-, Forward/Back, phone), temperature display for engine and battery voltage (but I don't trust those values) and PDC. That's it. You cannot change date/time that shows on the dash nor reset mpg etc. As pointed out earlier, you cannot install any other app whatsoever. To change date/time or set mpg on the dash, you'd have to temporarily reconnect the factory head unit and change it the old way

Here's the Dynavin USA distributor. It's important to note that this distributor is customer oriented and very knowledgeable about Dynavin. My Dynavin N6 broke after 4 months and he replaced it pronto since it was within the 1 year warranty period.

https://www.jandtdistributing.com/co...00-2006-bmw-x5

[bcredliner]

I forgot that one of the major reasons I didn't buy the Dynavin was the closed system. I plan to keep my X5 for awhile and at the rate technology changes I was concerned that it would be outdated before long.

[Maruzo]

I just installed the oem aux cable and it's working great!

Now wondering if I should get the bluetooth retrofit kit. With bluetooth and aux I should be ok for a while.

Next to find out if rearview camera can be set up using the oem nav screen!

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

I just installed the oem aux cable and it's working great!

Now wondering if I should get the bluetooth retrofit kit. With bluetooth and aux I should be ok for a while.

Next to find out if rearview camera can be set up using the oem nav screen!

BMW made a back up camera that could be retrofitted. Not sure if they are available any more though. And you need the TV module for it to work.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/2000+20...lacement/13196

[Maruzo]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

BMW made a back up camera that could be retrofitted. Not sure if they are available any more though. And you need the TV module for it to work.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/2000+20...lacement/13196

That's a great link Fifty150hs! Thanks very much for sharing. Is that how you did yours?

I don't have the tv module, but a quick search on ebay shows units for around 100 bucks used.

How are these tv modules installed? Do they come prewired from factory?

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

That's a great link Fifty150hs! Thanks very much for sharing. Is that how you did yours?

I don't have the tv module, but a quick search on ebay shows units for around 100 bucks used.

How are these tv modules installed? Do they come prewired from factory?

Sorry, I don't have the back up camera. I just remembered it being discussed on another thread and pulled that info from there. I plan on going the Seicane route as soon as i can afford it. I have things that have to be fixed before I can buy any toys.

[Maruzo]

Question on the orm nav monitor:

I just replaced the monitor with a new sharp unit from ebay. The BMW logo showed up when I plugged in the unit, but the unit won’t power on when I press th power switch.

Am I missing something? Perhaps I need to enter the radio code first?