E89 Android iDrive Screen Group Buy - NOW CLOSED

[AnubisZed]

I'm looking into how to best "slightly pack" the camera, I do have some options so I now need to check these out.

[AnubisZed]

Here are a couple of options for the number (license) plate cameras...

[spiicytuna]

The light one is that bad of a fit?

[AnubisZed]

The light one is that bad of a fit?

No it's not a good fit at all. I've currently placed a piece of plastic just to pack it out and it holds but I'm sure it won't hold for long. So I'm going to look and see if I can manufacture something that will pack it out properly and hold it firm.

I did actually consider the number plate surround (Euro plate version) but then I would have had to make a hole somewhere and this lamp holder version popped up stating that it was for the e89 so gave it a shot.

[gadgetJunky72]

The unit arrived today. Now I just need to find time to fit it.

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[gadgetJunky72]

I'm starting on the fitting. Wish me luck!!

[gadgetJunky72]

I'm looking into how to best "slightly pack" the camera, I do have some options so I now need to check these out.

Hi Dave. Did you get anywhere with the packing? I've got the camera, but don't think i'm going to bother fitting it if it isn't up to the job. Cheers. Pav.

[AnubisZed]

I'm looking into how to best "slightly pack" the camera, I do have some options so I now need to check these out.

Hi Dave. Did you get anywhere with the packing? I've got the camera, but don't think i'm going to bother fitting it if it isn't up to the job. Cheers. Pav.

Pav,
I've still not found a way of 100% fitting it perfectly and I'm currently having issues with reliability of the camera, I'm not sure if it's the camera or a connection issue yet though.

[AnubisZed]

I'm starting on the fitting. Wish me luck!!

Best of luck

Post some pictures up when you're done

[gadgetJunky72]

I'm struggling to disconnect the wires going to my idrive screen. a good pull isn't doing it.

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[AnubisZed]

The black connector is the power (+ & -) and the 2 canbus lines, you won't be using this one again. The plug should just pull apart.
The pink(violet) plug is your picture line. There should be a tab to press, I've not taken one apart before but it should be there.

[AnubisZed]

Looking at that picture the tab is directly below the bright pink part.

[gadgetJunky72]

spot on Dave. putting a small screwdriver in the tab got it out. the back ones comes off after a bit more pulling.

is there a knack for getting the closing ring to open on the new main loom plug that goes into the back of the stereo? thx

[AnubisZed]

No, to be honest I snapped the tab on mine but it locks back in anyway. So I'm not sure if there us a proper way but I couldn't work it out, and the OEM one doesn't have a locking tab like it.

[gadgetJunky72]

so it's been a very productive day. all i can say is if i can do it anybody can.

I've got the screen working. i've also realised i don't need Apple Carplay as i can install spotify, tunein and waze directly onto the android unit.

I'm still deciding if i can be bothered to add DAB since i can listen through tunein. i've got it working using the USB unit i linked to early. You also need to install an android app called DAB-Z. not sure i can be bothered with the hassle to routing the aerial.

Final challenge is getting the phone cradle out. I've already managed to break it, but not that fussed as i don't use it.

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