x5 tv

[CRASHER1000RR]

we have a 04 x5 the tv turns on but doesn't pick any stations is it the change from analog to digital ? if so what do i need to fix ?
i am also looking for some dvd players in the headrests has anyone bought any off ebay and if so what are they worth buying ?

[thehos]

yes i would think its the switch over, my m3 is a 53 so would be the same tv, that doesnt work either, have a look over on m3cutters, and search digital tv upgrade, might bring up some info, or google it.

[Matt UK]

My 02 5 series still picks up TV

[thehos]

Matt UK said:

My 02 5 series still picks up TV

i see your in the sout east, have they turned off the analouge there yet? as for digital in a bmw, i think 05 onwards had it

[thehos]

2008: Border, West Country and HTV regions

2009: Granada, Grampian, Scottish TV and HTV West regions

2010: Central, Anglia and Yorkshire regions

2011: Meridian, Carlton/LWT, Tyne Tees and Ulster regions

2012: Channel Islands

[DennisCooper]

Hi there,

This topic has come up quite a bit recently here on PH and other BMW forums - have a search around, but basically,

1. Sounds like your area is now all digital. If you want to keep the BMW setup, then you can get the OEM BMW Analogue/Digital DVB-T tuner module and swap it with the now useless Analogue one you have. Be aware though, they hardly ever are available 2nd hand, and when they are, it's usually on Germany Ebay. One or two have popped up on UK ebay. They 'usually' are around £500-600 delivered. Brand new, I think they're upwards of £1000+. A very pricey option here.
I'm looking around for testing the very latest aftermarket DVB-T tuners to test with the E39/E46/E53/E38 cars with the same setup.

2. With regards to rear headrest systems. The el cheapo chinese units on Ebay are exactly that, cheap. Whilst 'quality' of some cheap unbranded chinese electronics has improved over the last couple of years, if you do go for any of the Ebay ones to save a few quid, just be 'prepared' in case they fail 6-9 months down the road and you have to 'buy again' - I'm not saying they 'will' fail, but compared to branded and high quality units, the likliehood is higher.

Also, rear headrests dvd players are old hat now... I'm currently working on developing rear seat entertainment systems that are the next generation products and solutions

Cheers, Dennis!