Be sure to review this article to fully understand what you are in for. Several members here have successfully done this, including Joe Puma and King (Arvi), but it's not a trivial task

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all-...system-x5.html

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Thanks UCrewX5...I have done alot of research on this task. And I have found alot of issues on the X5 from 2000-2006. After I have completed this task I shall write a simplified method of completing this task for the average person.( Not having alot of electrical experience) Being an electrical engineer I realize this task is not as elementary for everyone as it is to me. If I could get straight answers from BMW this would help, but I finally realize that alot of BMW techs simply just don't know. I will keep you posted ..THIS SITE ROCKS

o thanks demon. yea liet us know when you complete the task. and how and what not . my 325i doesnt have nav in it and i was thinkin of changing it to that so its probably similar let me know thanks good luck

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-Amit

2006 BMW X5 3.0i
-Black Sapphire Metallic w/ Truffle Brown Leather and Dark Poplar Wood
-Sport, Automatic, Xenon, BMW Assist, Premium, Cold Weather, Rear Climate, Panaroma, Nav, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated Rear Seats, and more mods to come.

2005 BMW 325i
-Black on Black, Loaded

To bad your in houston demon, I 2 will be taking on this task and am also an EE. I plan on taking this on in August. We could have done it together.

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E53 Titaniun/Grey 4.4i - Sold
E70 Black/Black - 4.8i - Sold
F07 SpaceGrey/Black 4.4i Twin Turbo - Current
X5 & GT is the Ultimate Driving Machine

WMG/BMW.. I will sent to you my findings if you like on this task. I have a complete parts list also. I also have documentation on a tv module give me your e-mail and I will e-mail it to you.