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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2022, 10:42 PM
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Posted By crystalworks
It won't connect to the WiFi or you don't have...

It won't connect to the WiFi or you don't have internet? It took me more time to realize than I'd like to admit that if the system time on the unit isn't correct many connected services won't work......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2022, 12:20 PM
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Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
That is weird. Simple to test though... unplug...

That is weird. Simple to test though... unplug the USB. Test functionality. Still acting weird? Unplug the iBus unit from the harness. Still acting weird? Uninstall the app. If still acting weird,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2022, 06:11 PM
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Posted By crystalworks
Never worked for me on mine. If you figure it...

Never worked for me on mine. If you figure it out, post it up. Would help many N62 owners.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2021, 02:37 PM
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Posted By crystalworks
I've always wondered the same. My android head...

I've always wondered the same. My android head unit (non Avin) actually has an Avin folder in the directory structure so I'm sure all these things are made similarly. Of course if there's anything...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Interesting. My 4.8is never shows oil temp on...

Interesting. My 4.8is never shows oil temp on the ibus. Of course I do have the oil temp gauge on the cluster but with the inaccuracy of the water temp gauge on other models, I'm not sure how much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2021, 01:14 PM
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Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Correct. As I stated in the first post the Avant...

Correct. As I stated in the first post the Avant 4 did not come with the cable necessary for what I did. I used an adapter that used to come with the Avant 2 as it was already installed in the X5 I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
It's not in the dash but the shifter center...

It's not in the dash but the shifter center console area. Left side, about halfway down. Should be visible once you remove the carpeted panel on that side.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2021, 03:41 PM
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Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Yes. Or, do like I did (though Avin doesn't...

Yes. Or, do like I did (though Avin doesn't provide a cable for it) and tap into one of the antennas in the center console. It's located on the left hand side about half way down the console. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2021, 02:13 PM
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Posted By crystalworks
5G should have no effect. Buddy has no problems...

5G should have no effect. Buddy has no problems with either Bluetooth or WiFi hotspotting on his Avant 4 (1+ years now) and is running a OnePlus 7t Pro Mclaren which came out as one of the first 5G...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
You can use the nav antenna provided with the...

You can use the nav antenna provided with the Avin. It works just as well as the OE antenna as far as I could tell. I never hooked into the car's GPS, just left the Avin antenna plugged in behind...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2020, 10:23 AM
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Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Yes. You will have most of what you need up...

Yes. You will have most of what you need up front. Only thing to route would be backup camera wiring and possibly aftermarket amplifier wiring if you wanted to add those later.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Yes. If you look for my avin2 install thread,...

Yes. If you look for my avin2 install thread, you'll find the details. "With some modification" is a ridiculous understatement. It was at my recommendation years ago that they removed the e53 from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Yet another set of tools added to Amazon wish...

Yet another set of tools added to Amazon wish list. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Gotcha. I worry about that many butt splices...

Gotcha. I worry about that many butt splices (besides the extra girth it creates at the joined section). I know it's supposed to be 100% fine, it's just my OCD/neuroses will get me to take the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Why are you guys cutting the harness? Just out...

Why are you guys cutting the harness? Just out of curiosity.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Glad I ditched the dsp system. Of course my amps...

Glad I ditched the dsp system. Of course my amps are still sitting in a closet... And I have no audio... So yeah, you guys are still winning. :)

Glad the exhaust makes such nice noises. ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2019, 09:39 PM
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Posted By crystalworks
Those blue sections are not "block offs." They...

Those blue sections are not "block offs." They are where the spade pins from the quadlock slide into (the Avin one on the right in your pic). You can just see the 16 openings for the spade pins...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2019, 08:48 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Keep the blue blocks in there. I have never...

Keep the blue blocks in there. I have never tried it but I suspect you actually CAN keep your radio plugged in the back with the quadlock they supply. The OE quadlock will plug into the one on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2019, 12:27 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
^ That yellow rca cable with the short red wire...

^ That yellow rca cable with the short red wire is for the rear cam. Red wire powers it and yellow carries video.

Yes, installation documentation is seriously lacking. I've learned things even...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2019, 05:54 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
x2, curious what they tell you. And here I...

x2, curious what they tell you.

And here I thought Chinese electronics were supposed to increase in price due to the tariffs... Must be that new economics I've been hearing about.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
That AV extension is the same thing we put in...

That AV extension is the same thing we put in Mouse's, and the port that keeps corrupting flash drives. I'm hoping it's borked (maybe while pulling the center console as it was installed in the rear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
^Bummer. Agreed though. With android units......

^Bummer. Agreed though. With android units... support is fairly non-existent in any traditional capacity and quality.

For offline GPS I use GoogleMaps. Seems to work just fine around town. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Much poorer. But much simpler. "Memories, misty...

Much poorer. But much simpler. "Memories, misty water colored memories..." :D

Can't wait for the kids to get older... and be able to hold a wrench. :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2019, 12:37 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
Thanks. The more info out there the better. ...

Thanks. The more info out there the better. Wish I could edit some of the info in about the rear camera auto switching via the canbus and being able to power it directly via the head unit cam +12v...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 46,705
Posted By crystalworks
OEM's typically limit the bass response of their...

OEM's typically limit the bass response of their systems so there is zero chance of a customer blowing the speakers/subs during the warranty period. The more you turn up the volume the more they...
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