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Idrive tv enabling
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Idrive tv enabling
Hi. I've just bought a UK 2011 2.3 highline z4 with idrive. The idrive hasn't got the tv function, so I was wondering is it possible to get it working. Do I have to take it to BMW? Is there a box I can buy? Is it a software fix? etc. I have no idea about these things. Only that I'd love to watch the footy while my wife goes shopping.. lol. Any suggestions appreciated.
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Re: Idrive tv enabling
I believe that you will require the TV tuner for starters. I doubt it's a cheap or easy retrofit and I wouldn't recommend sitting with the inhibition on but the engine not running for long periods of time as it'll drain the battery.Groovyghouly wrote:Hi. I've just bought a UK 2011 2.3 highline z4 with idrive. The idrive hasn't got the tv function, so I was wondering is it possible to get it working. Do I have to take it to BMW? Is there a box I can buy? Is it a software fix? etc. I have no idea about these things. Only that I'd love to watch the footy while my wife goes shopping.. lol. Any suggestions appreciated.
You'd be cheaper buying a 3G tablet.
You do need a TV Ariel and this is fitted in the rear bumper. This may help you http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... 30&lang=en
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... 50&lang=en
It isn't listed as a retrofit option but I'm sure it can be done.
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Re: Idrive tv enabling
Ok. Are there any 3rd party tv tuners compatible that will work with the idrive system without messing it up. Does it have a av audio and video in feed.
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