X5M rear camera issue
 

I have been having an issue with the rear camera. Took it in and they were unable to find the issue so they ordered a new camera. Took it back a couple of days later to install the new camera. Two days later it is still not working properly. They return the car and are going to call BMW. They stated that there was moisture in the tailgate where it should be sealed. They went to order another camera and all real X5M cameras are unavailable. Service guys thinks there may be an issue and they are working on it. It is not a big deal just a pain.

Anyone else having an issue?
M

I'm having the same issue, haven't brought it in yet but will address at first service.
(January build)

Crispy clear on our side - still pretty warm here, so will see when the winter arrives.

Cheers,

I've been using the car both in -15 and +2 celcius, so far no problem, however I alwayz worried about it.

I've been in 20 degree to 60 degree weather, Snow, rain. Had it 6 weeks, camera seems to work fine. I think it's a great feature on this vehicle. Hope your problem gets solved. Keep us posted.

What issue are you having? My topview has disappeared...


J

flickers on and off

Update
 

Thought you all might want an update. My X5M has been at dealer since Monday with rear camera issue. This is the third time that it has been in. Word back from BMW is that there is an issue in the wiring harness. They are going to build an new wiring harness for the fix. Expected time to repair... 3 months.

It is not a huge issue so I am not upset. But it is a little bit of a bummer. I like the camera and would prefer not having to keep taking my car in for service. The upside is that the dealership has been great. They have gone out of their way to communicate with me and get it done properly.

The 335i they gave me to drive has a fair amount of go. Not a bad little car. The all-season tires do howl like a coyote on a a full moon night :D

M

Three months? I guess its gone back to Germany for a complete redesign. There seems to be a design flaw with the X6Ms sunroof - loads of reverberation when exceeding 70-80MPH - so this is with them too.

Cheers,

Sorry for confusion. There are putting the car back together and will have it to me today. The redigned on the wiring harenss will take three months. So I will have the car during that time just not a working backup camera.

If they took the car for three months, I would tell them to keep it and move on.

M

I agree. They are assessing the design of the deflector / making new side brackets to allow for more rigid deployment.

Cheers,

SUcks Marc. I've had a problem with my PDC. Had it in 3 times, on the last they replaced the entire harness. So far so good.

_Tom

I have the same issue, waiting on the wiring harness as well. At least they have a "fix" for us.

MB

Looks like I have picked up the disease too - when the rear camera is on, flickers between the picture and then green.....similar to yours? Do you have any part numbers to share?

Thanks,

Sorry to hear that you are having the issue but good timing. I got a call this week that the newly designed wiring harness is in. I will take the car in to have it replaced on the 21 st. I do not know the p/n. Your dealership could contact International BMW in Milwaukee.

Bad news is that they have to remove half the interior to replace the harness.

Marc

Thanks - let us know what happens. Guess you're going to bubble wrap the interior?!

Cheers,

Add me to the list. I have the disease too. They ordered the parts. I hope I don't get squeaks. :yikes:

My disease was only temporary - haven't been ill again!

Cheers,