Adding TV to satnav?

[Johnny chimpo]

Hi guys, first post so be gentle!

I'm looking at buying a 2004 or 2005 e53 x5. Ideally I want one with the full comms pack but have seen a few with the sat nav but not the tv or phone kit. If I did get one with the satnav but not the tv or phone options how difficult would they be to add later on?

Cheers all....

G

[X5Sport]

If you go down the OEM route, then the answer is .........expensive. The OEM Freeview receiver - that only appeared in late 2004 is around £600. You can get 2nd hand ones on ebay, but they may be analogue only. TV function is fine in good signal areas and if you're not moving (you'll need a coding change to stop the auto cut-off when you move). The Bluetooth module is again very expensive if you go OEM.

There are aftermarket versions of both, but if you have a choice, try to find one with at least the Bluetooth system already in place as it will save you a lot of hassle. TV function is a personal preference which you may think again about. I have had it on all our BMWs but don't use it very much. It is nice to have when stuck on a motorway or if SWMBO has gone shopping again..............

[Johnny chimpo]

Cheers for your response.... tbh it was more for if the mrs was in shopping I could sit in the car and not be bored haha...

What about hooking the screen up to a dvd player would that be possible and if so is it another expensive option?

Cheers again

G

[Sanj]

Try this link buddy:

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=353&hilit=media&start=15#p4109

Easily doable and not for much outlay...

[tractorjacob]

Sorry to hi-jack the thread but I have the OEM sat nav and also bought a 2nd hand analogue tuner.
Would the tuner be plug and play or would I have to buy the aerials also?
Analogue will still be on in my region for a few months yet so just wondering if it’s worth fitting?

Cheers

[Sanj]

Plug and play - just find the white, blue connectors and the two aerials. Should be wrapped in the loom.

Should also take you no more than 30 mins to do.

[B5tew]

This thread is worth a look
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1758&p=20610#p20610

[X5Sport]

[quote=""tractorjacob""].......would I have to buy the aerials also?[/quote]

Analogue and Digital TV signals are still broadcast in the same frequency block so the aerials will work just fine.