Problem solved... replaced with a used TCU module and everything works like a charm

Make sure u buy the right TCU unit by checking with Realoem 1st

Planning to install the entire LED rings replacing the old halogen lights... but I need to disable the check lights or else the LED might get burn up very fast...

Anybody knows if PA SOFT can do it or I need o recoding?

My car 2005 model came equipped with TCU phone Bluetooth and Nav... but I do not have th VR function unlike my former e46 M3 which I retrofit with ULF that came with VR

Is it possible to retrofit this?

[quote="coleybmwx5"]
It looks like there is two connectors/ cables to fit to the back of the sat nav unit. There is only one cable at the back of the sat nav unit what is part of the wiring loom for aux input on the X5 (E53) so not sure where the other cable for the usb connects too.
[/quote]thats ...

Saw this at eBay and currently chatting with seller about the how legit this is to plug and play for our e53... I keep asking about the green connector that is equipped together in the eBay sale, as to where it will be plug to in our OEM Nav system.... but the seller assured me that it will at the ...

Problem solved... apparently I brought front facing camera..

Just replace with rear facing camera and all good

Managed to solved the problem.... I use the trigger switch on PDC and most importantly the ignition 12V + I tap to the rear wiper pin13 instead of the reverse light.

However I am facing another new issue... the display on my monitor shows the picture are flipped... http://i67.tinypic.com/m96d8k.jpg ...

"This is the wiring diagram that works (for the purple connection Ign +12v source I just used the White/Yellow wire and it works just fine)" not sure which wire I need to tap for our e53....

http://i63.tinypic.com/213gbpj.jpg

Source
http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/40213-rear-view-backup-camera/

[quote="lezmtaylor"]
See Sanj's guide on how to fit rear camera.
I did and it works great.

Lez
[/quote]
http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,86.0.html

The pictures are no longer available for viewing...

[quote="X5Sport"]
Either the camera is shutting down, or it looks as if it is losing video sync so the picture goes to black?
[/quote]
The camera only active for few seconds before losing picture... while it's active it does have lines...

Is I don't use to bad ground?

https://youtu.be/yghcNOzyNsE

See video above....

I follow the DIY instructions but when I select reverse... I got this..?? Anybody can assist?

Dang... burst my bubble

Mine is the facelift version... June 2005 model

My angel eyes bulbs just went out...both of them at the same time :(

Then I google for replacement and came across this retrofit...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-BMW-X5-E53-2004-2005-2006-Excellent-Ultra-bright-Dual-Color-Switchback-smd-LED-Angel/32810617194.html?spm=2114.search0305.4.24 ...

I saw this dashcam for sale and looks very oem like.. which is what I am looking for... however I am not sure if the quality is acceptable as I have ZERO experience in this area... anybody can give some inputs?


https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Factory-Direct-Sell-Novatek-Chipset-Sony-Imx322-Vehicle ...