that last part number doesn't seem to be much of an improvement if Mike's new vehicle still has the same issue!!

i'm going to try different lighting options....

ugh i didn't want this back up thing on my new car but mr said to get it.....can it be disabled?

Glad I could provide some information, however, it seems like after 4 different part numbers in just about a year of production the problem is still unsolved (according to Mike).

Yes, you can opt for only displaying the PDC view via the vehicle/tyres/manouvering aids menu in iDrive.

great! thanks Fastbuck the vehicle pickup should be soon.....

I agree about the back camera. It looks like the camera came straight out from Toy R Us. I never use it. Always have PDC on the screen. The camera is very slow, and can't see jack. Even the Backup Cameras on Toyotas are much nicer.

Looks like there is a new camera p/n according to the latest ETK! The camera with p/n 66 53 9 166 254 will be ending 2/29/08 and the latest one will be 66 53 9 181 757. So who knows, maybe BMW will finally have solved the problem with this new one?

I hope so, if not, just another part number. If anyone gets it installed please let us know if there are any differences. Thanks!

I told my dealer that the camera will raise complaints especially if the owner had the previous X5 with a camera. The camera in the E53 was really good particularly at night.

This one on the E70 is exactly like people have said - trash. Even when backing into my garage which is fully lit at night the picture quality is still terrible.

The camera was a typically a talking point by passengers in my last car whenever i was reversing. Now i'm too embarassed to have it display. Luckily the little pictorial guide showing the car and reversing zones steers the attention away from the sh!tty picture of the camera.

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