TV in motion problems
 

My car has been in to a local ICE specialist (based in Leamington Spa) on a number of occasions without success. I was wondering if any other X5 owners has had similar problems - perhaps a compatibility problem.

Basically, I have the BMW rear entertainment system installed - 10 disc DVD etc etc - but this is separate from the front screen/TV. I also have the dension IPOD cradle.

What I have wanted for sometime now is the ability to source the DVD through the front screen and also the ability to source TV through the rear screens. Also, to have TV in motion.

This local ICE specialist, who I have used for years and they do know what they are doing - are starting to lose patience with the company that they are getting the necessary lead(s) from.

Basically, should just be a matter of plugging a special lead in!! But, when they do, the system doesn't work as it should. The problem, they think, is down to the dension ICE link, maybe!!

A company in London have said that my system may need recoding (can't remember what box they need) and they can do this for £120 - the cable should then work.

Anyone else had similar problems??

Regards,

Dave

I have both a TVonNav in-motion module and a Dension IceLink Plus and I haven't noticed any major compatibility issues. :dunno:

Thanks for that info. Please can you tell me the make of the TV in motion lead that you are using?

Many thanks.

Hi Dave,

Jeff got the TV in motion lead from the same supplier as I did!TVONNAV made the lead but as you probably know these guys are almost impossible to get hold of!It seems they are no longer trading.

If you don´t mind my asking, how is the cost of TV montion module + install?

J.Seven

That is such a dangerous product...please be careful when using that TVinMotion while you are in Motion!

Always wear your seatbelts.

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The only reason I want TV in motion is to take my passengers eyes off the road :rofl: I have no intention of multi-tasking herewith watching TV, I've got too many other gagets to play with :)

I hear ya. I just know, because I am in the industry, that the FMVSS has passed a law prohibiting the use of the "ECU confusion switch" in vehicles because you get people watching movies while they are driving. This is also why flipdown monitors have to now be mounted at the B-Pillar or deeper back. Watch yourself with those police officers as well...especially if they pull you over at night and see it up and running! :tsk:

Just looking out for ya bro! Buckle up!

Last month in Ontario, Canada they passed the same law. There cannot be any "viewing device" that can play any kind of video at all (be it VCR, TV or DVD) in the front of the cabin. You can only have that stuff in the rear of the vehicle, B-pillar and backward. There are 4-digit fines and confiscation if they catch you. If you're involved in an accident, your device will be used against you as evidence of reckless driving. Well thought-out law if you ask me. I support this one.

I have a TV in motion lead and a dension Ice link I think your problem are more likley to do with your other tv then the ice link the ice link is pluged in through the CD Changer ahhhrrrrggg Wait a mo I have the US changer lead so will everyone else on this site so maybe it could be the ice link.Just disconnect it and see if it works then.