@@nilssjoberg2522 It was a lot of fun to drive. It actually made quite a bit more power than the m20 (owned a few of those also) from the 325's. More comparable to the m30 "big six" that came in the 535i e28.

@@barrykehoe996 That's a good option for some. The total cost to delete all ABC systems would have been about $2500. Plus the possible issue of inspection/registration/selling that we did not want to deal with. Also the increased smoke and smell were not something we wanted.

Interesting. I didn't think there were any differences in the cig lighters between years. As for getting the whole thing out... yeah you have to take out the center console. Or break the plastic lens. If yours doesn't have those two access slots, yeah, you'd be stuck removing the whole center console. Bummer as it's kind of a pain. Done it 3 or 4 times, usually for audio wiring.

We had the single battery version. If we left the camera plugged in for money than 2 or 3 days without driving the vehicle we would get the battery discharge warning msg on iDrive. But the battery monitoring (IBS) would never let the battery die. It would shut off the circuit that the camera was on to prevent a dead battery. So even if we forgot about the camera, we never came out to a vehicle that wouldn't start. Let me know if you have any other Q's.

For running the wires front to back of vehicle? I used 2 6' glow rods that are normally used for running wires in insulated walls. Picked them up at Lowe's years ago for house work but have used them many times running wires through headliners.

The E53 is model year 2000 through 2006. A 2017 would be the F15 chassis. I'm unsure about the speaker size on those, but 4" sounds about right. Crutchfield might be able to tell you the actual size.

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Sorry, no suggestions near Philly. You'd have to call around to local diesel shops. That's what I did. Finally got a referral from one of them to the outfit I used. Is the dealer recommending DPF replacement? Or an indy? Is that the only code present?

@@crystalworks1 dealer recommended. They've done all the warranty items and even forced regen. I have a place that wants me to try JML cleaner first, so I did buy some. That is the most recent code. If I drive and it is really clogged, any harm? only 85,000 miles

@@wardman7655 Driving with a clogged DPF will cause problems with the SCR cat eventually I'd imagine. Maybe put undo pressure on the turbo if it is really clogged? I don't know really. Sorry. I'd definitely try and clean the DPF before replacing it at 85k miles. Won't know how clogged it is until it's removed though. I think there are "in situ" methods for cleaning a DPF now? But I'm not sure how good they are vs. removing the cat and having it cleaned professionally. Actually... I'm surprised this isn't covered under some sort of emissions warranty. File a NHTSA case just as a matter of course. I'm guessing this is a RARE occurrence. Do you only do very short trips in your ownership?

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Hi. That information code is just that, the DDE has a countdown (don't know if it's miles or regens) that it keeps track of and sets that info code. Nothing needs to be done about it until some sort of fault with the DPF is registered. Ours had 166k miles and was fine. Unless you are doing exclusively short trip/city driving I'd expect yours to be okay for some time. Once you do get a trouble code (CEL) for it then you can have it removed and cleaned. The process to clear that will be using ISTA/D and the test plans it prescribes. The diesels are great vehicles. But the emissions stuff can be a huge pain to keep in service with the DDE happy. Our 2015 diesel X5 has a code now for the emissions stuff. Going to take it to the dealer for diag since a lot of it is covered til 120,000 miles. Hope the info helps.

Absolutely. The factory down vapor barriers were reinstalled on the butyl strip adhesive after the pictures were taken. I took "final" pictures at that point because the vapor barriers cover 90% of the work done.

@@crystalworks1 Mine were ripped into shreds by a previous owner.

@@darek4488 Yep. Very common. Usually it's done by shops repairing window regulators as fast as they can. It takes at least 30 minutes to use a razor blade to slowly and cleanly cut the butyl without cutting or tearing the foam vapor barrier. Replacements aren't too expensive I think. Without them intact the doors are prone to leaking water into the floor pan.

@@crystalworks1 I have checked. Replacement from BMW are insanely priced. And also quite shit. For the price of one I was able to buy a big set of alubutyl sound deadning mats and and I will be doing all 4 doors.

@@darek4488 Great idea. It has been awhile since I checked. They're just thick foam, surprised they're expensive. Thanks for sharing your alternative. 👍

You can, and should do that. Far easier. I was unaware of that connection point when I did the install. Although if adding a supplemental battery for the camera, the fuse box is probably better.

@@crystalworks1 any tips on where to buy the USB cable with tiny prongs to tap into the power plug?

@@CheezWhiz360 Unfortunately, no. Seems there are many cables available for different chassis and cameras it gets confusing.

You're welcome. Good to hear this helps ppl. Thank you for commenting.

First, great SN. Yes, it is a job and a half to install the way I did, glad this video still helps ppl. Now the questions. The factory mic could possibly utilized if you could find some way to adapt the connector but I'm not sure. This X5 got only an extra mono amp for the Kicker 10" sub in the rear. The factory HiFi audio amplifier was retained for the 10 interior channels. All the interior speakers were HiFi trim level factory drivers. Adding the Avin greatly increased their sound quality due to the EQ and DSP options it has for tuning. The iBus unit does retain the trip computer and all other OBC functionality. Without it, you lose those functions. I would have loved to demo and review the unit but the video was already long and I had to leave town the next day. I see you're on XOutpost so I'll reach out to you there. 👍

@@crystalworks1 Great, thanks, chat there.

I'm not sure what consumption would be at Autobahn speeds. Not good I assume, maybe 10mpg? Urban and city driving I get about 16mpg.

Glad it helped. Haha, I also wish I had more light when making the video. I have since bought a nice bar light so if I ever have to redo it, the lighting should be much better.

Yes. You will have to use ISTA or other capable device to reset the lifespan of the DPF. Otherwise the mileage will continue to count in the DDE and eventually set a code for DPF ending it's life span.

Yes, that is exactly what you need to do. Unfortunately I am unsure of a simple scanner/reader that could do it. I would use ista-d with an ICOM, which is BMW's dealer diag software and hardware. Maybe a foxwell nt520 or 510 could do it? I'm sure an autologic could but those are thousands of dollars.

Hi, I am not Avin the company. I'd suggest checking with them on their website to see if they ship to Denmark. I'm sure they have a contact or questionnaire section. Good luck.

I'm not sure if the dpf being clogged or reaching end of life would cause a limp mode. It would certainly trigger a check engine light though. The DDE does keep track of the mileage on a dpf and does have a service life counter for it.

@@crystalworks1 what would you check for then on a limp mode?

@@bigludaboss First thing to do would be to pull the codes. Do you have a BMW specific scanner? If not, something like a foxwell 520 is very capable and not too expensive @ around $140.

@@bigludaboss check your maf sensor, mine i replaced it and the limp mode is gone. buy carb cleaner and clean your maf u dont have to buy.

Hi. It's a cheap android 10.5" unit from eBay. I'm not sure if they offer this exact model anymore though, I think I picked it up 3 years ago. Installation was identical to an Avin Avant. I do have an install video for those units.

Thanks for the kind words. No, I left the battery connected during the job. But be sure to put a trickle charger on the vehicle or the battery will be flat by the time you're finished.

You'd have to get one off another door skin. Possibly from a junkyard car. Bet it would cost next to nothing. I have definitely pulled parts from junkyard door skins in the past when necessary.

Hi. I prefer the larger screen of this one vs. the Avin. But, being larger, the sunlight washout (glare) is worse on this one. They have newer versions of this head unit which I was considering trying that offer better audio capabilities. In the middle of a full aftermarket audio upgrade in my X5. Also, the factory Android software and launcher this one shipped with is not as good as the Avin. Going to experiment with a new launcher and see if I like it more. Hah, that's more info than you asked for, but figured I'd add it.

@@crystalworks1 lol, no worries, thanks for the info and uploading videos, I appreciate it.

You know, I'm not sure. This was actually installed in my old X5 right before my buddy bought it so my hands-on experience with the unit is limited. I'll check with him and get back to you.

They are XXR (Sportmax) 501. They were 16x8 and et 20 if memory serves.

@@crystalworks1 woah, didnt even expect the answer, video is 9 years old.. :D Thanks mate!

@@markoilich8 No worries. Had to look in some old records for that info. Hah! Memory banks seem to purge info older than 3 or 4 years.

No worries. Yes, you can use Google maps, Waze, or any app based nav. I use Google maps primarily.

Thanks Pat. Tried to be as complete as possible on this one, though were there some things I'd wish I'd included. Better lighting was certainly one of them. I did invest in some LEDs and it has definitely helped with the visibility while working, not to mention the video quality. Thanks for the suggestion.