Install Hualingan on e39/e53 DIY

[fullmetaljacket]

@StartX5 - I guess so. Just trying to weigh the pros and cons. I want to know if I can live without the BC. All the rest of the functions are in the Hualingan anyway.

@Helmuth - Exactly what I'm worried about! The BC sets the time and date for the X right? And that's the only way to do it right? If I take the X to the dealers for servicing, would they look or require my MID or do they have a system that plugs somewhere? What happens to the OBC on my instrument cluster (the pixels that run below the mileage and P R N D, would that be affected as well? Currently that's where the check this, check that, fasten seatbelts, etc. appears. Would all of that disappear if I take out the MID?

[Helmuth]

When I didn't have the MID in the car all cluster functions were working but:

I could not set date/time.
I could not set start/end time of the heater
I could not start measuring fuel consumption.

Maybe more which I did not try because I hade her the first day

EDIT: You can remove the connection to the MID to test that. Easy task - 3 minutes ...

[fullmetaljacket]

Originally Posted by Helmuth

When I didn't have the MID in the car all cluster functions were working but:

I could not set date/time.
I could not set start/end time of the heater
I could not start measuring fuel consumption.

Maybe more which I did not try because I hade her the first day

EDIT: You can remove the connection to the MID to test that. Easy task - 3 minutes ...

Will do exactly that and do the tests. I was considering retaining the MID somewhere in the garage if I would ever need to set the time and date again for the OBC in the future. I don't use the heater (I'm in a tropical country) and do not measure fuel consumption that much anyway. The cellular phone function does not work in my X and everywhere you wanna go is always one hour away due to traffic

Thanks again for the inputs!

[StartX5]

I haven't done this replacement yet, however, i was thinking to this solution if i replace the DVD/GPS for the OEM headunit MID:

I would like to keep the MID in glove box, connecting the original MID harness to an longer extension harness and keep the MID in glove box or hidding somewhere (underseat!?)

[fullmetaljacket]

Originally Posted by StartX5

I haven't done this replacement yet, however, i was thinking to this solution if i replace the DVD/GPS for the OEM headunit MID:

I would like to keep the MID in glove box, connecting the original MID harness to an longer extension harness and keep the MID in glove box or hidding somewhere (underseat!?)

That would be promising though... a complicated procedure (referring to the wiring process!) like the idea but as I said... I'll probably just keep the MID (uninstalled ofcourse) somewhere in the garage..?

[StartX5]

If I were you, before removing the OEM unit for the aftermarket replacement, i will set up everything work/look good. Then keep it for future uses if necessary.

Done.

[fmugur]

I just installed the backup camera. What a pain! This is not an easy job. I wish the car was pre-wired. I will upload some pictures in case somebody would like to get an idea before starting the job.

[romeokc10]

Originally Posted by fmugur

I just installed the backup camera. What a pain! This is not an easy job. I wish the car was pre-wired. I will upload some pictures in case somebody would like to get an idea before starting the job.

Don't forget to upload the pics.

[Shurap1]

Originally Posted by fmugur

I just installed the backup camera. What a pain! This is not an easy job. I wish the car was pre-wired. I will upload some pictures in case somebody would like to get an idea before starting the job.

Hi,

I have a problem after installing the rear view camera. When I put the car in reverse, I need to change the source manually to TV to see the reversing video. Also sometimes the screen says NO Signal, sometimes it works. Also the camera is not capturing good image, I can see frames scrolling continuously and flickering on the screen. My car is 2003 BMW X5.

Can anyone please let me know how to automatically shift to reverse video when the car is in Reverse gear? Also why it keeps loosing the signal? I have two RCA cables running from HL to camera (one was for backup), both have same issues, so cable is not a problem here. I tried changing camera as well but same result. So thinking if it is something with main HL unit itself or what. And any solution for the slow frame rate please?

My camera is also purchased from HL: BMW series-Bmw Car dvd player,Mercedes-Benz navigation,Suzuki dvd,Audi Navigation System,Subaru car audio

I have mounted the camera on one of the license plate bulb and and more serious problem is odometer dash shows a message to check the license plate light.

When reading in this thread: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...amera-e53.html, post: http://www.xoutpost.com/317974-post5.html the guy is talking about the resistor to the cameras power supply. Do anyone know what is that register and how it will help me to get rid of the dash error message?

Thanks,
Shurap1

[NextGen]

No problem at all 440films and thanks for coming back and sharing that info. Hopefully this will be solved with the new DSP kit that is now being sold by allinmotion.ca. I have requested for them to put some pictures of it on their website so that customers know exactly what is in the kit. My understanding is that it includes an extension harness for the MID so no more cutting!

I hope they consider selling the kit separately because it would be useful with any aftermarket radio, not just Hualingan.

They also offer an option for an external mic. Which eliminates another issue with the regular Hualingan. It seems that things just keep getting better and better for these units every day.