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DVD head unit with headrest screen compatibility

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DVD head unit with headrest screen compatibility

Post by ddean1379 » Mon May 28, 2018 5:06 pm

Hi guys, due to some thieving t**t helping themselves to my head unit over the weekend.. I'm now in the market for a new head unit!! Problem is.. I'm unsure which ones will be compatible with my headrest screens?? I have a 2004 E53 with the entertainment pack. Any help and guidance will be gratefully received

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Re: DVD head unit with headrest screen compatibility

Post by X5Sport » Mon May 28, 2018 5:15 pm

If it is a genuine BMW system, then you need a Mark 4 widescreen head.  The clever stuff is in the boot.

It’s called the BMW DVD Advanced System.  No longer available new, but Mark 4 heads are around second hand.

Use Realoem (BMW Parts Database copy on line) and the last 7 characters of your VIN to pull up the right model.

Details will be in the Retrofittings section and Audio/Navigation section.

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Re: DVD head unit with headrest screen compatibility

Post by ddean1379 » Mon May 28, 2018 5:43 pm

Thanks for the info..

Are there any aftermarket head units that you could recommend at all?

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