[jeffc83]

Originally Posted by veloarc75

Any1 installed this screen while they still had warranty on car? I really want this but i bought my car 7 months ago so i still have a lot of time before warranty expire :/

Still covered for a few more years myself and only have 11k miles. Others have been to the dealer with no issue....I wouldn't worry about it.

[a803sgo]

Gonna get one but what's the options for 2011 - 2012 Model Year and the 2013 - 2016 Model Year on the order page?

Also the Wifi OBD2 adapter for Torque addon, any ideas?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by jeffc83

Still covered for a few more years myself and only have 11k miles. Others have been to the dealer with no issue....I wouldn't worry about it.

agreed and my car is still under warranty as well. it's been to two different dealers since install and not a single word said.

[jeffc83]

I would be more concerned about a tech "playing" with the system once they figure out it's a touchscreen!

[Ravijordan]

Has anybody fitted an aftermarket rear camera yet and is it as good has the original one

[7iM3less]

Originally Posted by Ravijordan

Has anybody fitted an aftermarket rear camera yet and is it as good has the original one

The one that comes with the Avin solution is extremely good. Much better than what you get from BMW.

A friend of mine installed it and I regret not getting it.

[Ravijordan]

Do the guide lines move left or right with the steering ?
Because I think they do with the original camera but if they don't doesn't matter has long as the quality is really good

[brichi]

you noticing strange audio with GPS when switching between the Avin unit and your normal stereo/XM? heres what is happening to me

i start Waze and start to drive, all the turn by turn audio is goo, i go to XM on my normal radio and the AUX switching to tell me where to go works good but then if i go back to AUX input and the Avin unit the audio sounds horrible for gps, make a loud click and loud hiss while directions are being spoken, Only way to stop it is by resetting waze

whats even more strange is i have aux switching set to manual in the factory settings yet GPS still comes through, weird

[jeffc83]

Nothing strange with XM to maps back to XM for me and mine is set to AUTO for aux switching. Have you tried another app just as a test? Probably not the app but it's worth checking.

I'm still wondering what happens when a call comes in with this AUTO setting...will have to try it. I would hope that iDrive would take over once it starts ringing pausing the music.

[brichi]

I tested with google maps, it was better but the volumes are so different, it seems that unless you are playing a song or video in Avin through the AUX cable input, Google maps uses the ARM GPS volume as if I'm still in XM, once i play a song in the Avin music player though then google maps uses the regular media volume control so if i have no music playing and I’m on the avin side, then theres a hiss because my volume knob is up on the stereo. Seems to not be following the settings i set between volumes in the audio setting and GPS volume in the audio setting, its definitely weird but i believe my previous unit did the same so maybe its just a bug in the current FW that when i switch to avin the gps is still using the ARM volume setting vs media volume through AUX?

also, i turned off AUX switching, yet it stills switches, LOL

[jeffc83]

I have noticed that part too; it probably is a FW issue. I also would also like to see if the Dashboard app can be fixed and if not, take it out! To me, it is useless ATM as-is. Then being able to rearrange/remove/add tiles would be great as I like this launcher for the car. It's definitely not a buggy system but more like "small quarks" lol

[noelskii]

Originally Posted by Ravijordan

Do the guide lines move left or right with the steering ?
Because I think they do with the original camera but if they don't doesn't matter has long as the quality is really good

They do move. The camera has multiple settings and easy to set.

[Laiska]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

The one that comes with the Avin solution is extremely good. Much better than what you get from BMW.

A friend of mine installed it and I regret not getting it.

1# Was it (Avin solution) like this?:

http://xtrons.com/cambm5002-160-degr...-x3-x4-x5.html



My car has comfort access, just wondering if that one is the right choice for me...meaning can it work with comfort access? I rather not order from the USA because of the extra taxes...

2# Do you think, this unit is same as the Avin one and is compatible with a CIC navi?:

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/10-25...OrigTitle=true

[7iM3less]

Originally Posted by Laiska

1# Was it (Avin solution) like this?:

http://xtrons.com/cambm5002-160-degr...-x3-x4-x5.html



My car has comfort access, just wondering if that one is the right choice for me...meaning can it work with comfort access? I rather not order from the USA because of the extra taxes...

2# Do you think, this unit is same as the Avin one and is compatible with a CIC navi?:

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/10-25...OrigTitle=true

I don't recognize any of the hardware you have linked, it's certainly not the same as the Avin solution.

Perhaps someone else can chime in.

[Laiska]

Yes, Avin camera looks like this, so it's not the same:



Do you know where you connect this Avin Camera? To the oem unit or the aftermarket cables?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by Laiska

Yes, Avin camera looks like this, so it's not the same:



Do you know where you connect this Avin Camera? To the oem unit or the aftermarket cables?

I have installed the Avin supplied camera in an F30, though regretfully didn't document it like I should have.

The camera piece replaces the existing grip in the trunk and taps into the backup light for power and ground. There is also a trigger wire that taps to the same power tap. You then run the cable down the trunk support (inside the cover) and behind the carpet to the passenger side door sills. Run under the carpet to the base of the passenger A pillar then up and behind the glove box and into the space behind the head unit. Plug the video cable into the provided cable in the new harness and connect the trigger wire to the camera/trigger wire on the harness.

step 1. Run cables...
step 2. ...........
step 3. Profit!

[jeffc83]

I still need to do the front camera! If someone attempts the front camera mount, please tell me where you decided to mount it! Where they recommend it would involve a lot of work and from what I see, a bumper cut!

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by jeffc83

I still need to do the front camera! If someone attempts the front camera mount, please tell me where you decided to mount it! Where they recommend it would involve a lot of work!

I have mounted the front for my E46 M3 And E53 X5, and did both the same way. I put the camera mounted ahead of the mirror, so I can't see it driving at all, and then ran the cable under the edge of the headliner, down the passenger A pillar under the cover (and clear of any SRS system) and into the dash. easy!

[jeffc83]

Originally Posted by raichean

I have mounted the front for my E46 M3 And E53 X5, and did both the same way. I put the camera mounted ahead of the mirror, so I can't see it driving at all, and then ran the cable under the edge of the headliner, down the passenger A pillar under the cover (and clear of any SRS system) and into the dash. easy!

Good Call, thanks! I just found one that slips over the mirror and is worth the extra few bucks. (I was looking at the cheaper bumper mounted option) I have to re-feed the USB cable anyway so this is a good time to add it!

Now to remember to pop the screen apart to get my SD cards back The electrical tape with a little glue worked wonders

[schoettt]

Can anyone help me with my install in an f48 X1 before I send it back? I can't get the cd player out because the wires are so tight behind it. Avin has no instructions whatsoever.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by schoettt

Can anyone help me with my install in an f48 X1 before I send it back? I can't get the cd player out because the wires are so tight behind it. Avin has no instructions whatsoever.

where are you located?

[schoettt]

Here is a pic.