Experience with MID's

Brit6 · #1 01-19-2009, 08:09 AM

So i'm still trying to replace my MID with a working one. I tried repairing it and no luck, i could send it away but i think i can find a replacement for cheaper.

I have this part number on my 2001 x5 3.0i (#65826909133).
Seems like when you check realoem.com they have updated the part with (#65806914604).

I have ordered the latter part from a junkyard, let's hope that it is not missing pixels.

Thoughts?

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Brit6 · #2 01-21-2009, 07:30 PM

argh!!!! i rc'd the part (#65806914604) from the junkyard today. It is missing lot's of pixels. This is the 2nd one i've tried, don't they test these things????

Bimmer Ese · #3 01-21-2009, 10:59 PM

Does your X5 have the on board computer and/or DSP?

Brit6 · #4 01-22-2009, 12:48 AM

Negative to both!

Bimmer Ese · #5 01-22-2009, 10:53 PM

I have a spare MID that works really well (does not have OBC or DSP). All the pixels work. The only thing is, there is a smudge around the center of the display that will not come off.

I'll PM you the pics.

Dan

bakerx5 · #6 03-01-2009, 01:18 PM

Hey everyone. I purchased a used 2002 X5 3.0 about a week ago. I absolutely love it. I have a similar situation with the MID. There are two rows of pixels out across the middle...not a big deal but I would like to fix it. My questions are 1) Can I do it myself and 2) is it $$$? Thanks for any advice.

Brit6 · #7 03-01-2009, 06:18 PM

They are around $700 new at the dealership, if you can find one on ebay maybe (most of the time they are missing pixels too, same as junkyard) I would try to get it repaired, someone on BimmerBoard Free Message Board Communities for BMW Enthusiasts does it for a good price, sub $100) Only problem is you will be without your mid for a couple days.

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