TV module query

[Stevejspm]

After reading the topic started by SimOx it's got me thinking about my original unit. I too have TV option but not digital (analogue only). Can I upgrade mine by changing the boot module? Is it plug & play? Or will I have to change the front screen unit aswell?

[Sim0x]

Hi mate, I think you would also have to change the aerial just like everyone had to do in the houses, but I think the head-unit may be OK.

[X5Sport]

Nothing other than a TV module change.  Straight plug & play.  Must be a module for the UK/EU not the US.

The aerial covers all the same channels (21-68).  Domestic aerials are highly directional and 'channel grouped' to match the local TV transmitter, but this doesn't apply to the amplified system in the cars.

Richard

[Stevejspm]

Great news, thanks guys. I'll get phoning round the breakers next week for a module.

[X5Sport]

The last version issued is this one:  65509147139

Beware, Dealers want £1100 + a surcharge for them! and that's a discounted price.  Do not buy one made before late 2004.

Item 8 onwards on this page from  Realoem gives you all the part numbers that you might come across.  I believe all of these are the hybrid type.

Richard

[spooner]

I too and analouge TV in mine. Will a digital midule from any BMW work od does it have to be one from a X5?

[X5Sport]

Check the part number against Realoem (or your alternate favourite) and see what vehicles the module was also used in.

The last one shows E46, E83, E83N, E85, E53.

Richard