BMW E39 Makeover Ep.8: Head unit install
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In this episode of an 'An exercise in beautification - How to facelift your car!', we upgrade the interior of our BMW E39 528i with an Android Navigation head unit. We bring modernities like bluetooth, wifi, dvd and gps to our Mömusmobil!
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Man i know you don t get too many views but there are people like me that appreciate your work , also im going to sell my e39 '98 bimmers to buy a nicely maintained facelift e39. Keep up the good work!
I did the same thing. Got rid of my '98 528i and bought a '02 525i sport.
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I need that deck in my life, and I love these cars. E39 is an extraordinary piece of engineering. I'm constantly amazed, and I love it more with each new bit of information I locate. Still modern, fresh, impressive, and the list goes on...
Me too
You can easily fix that downside. Just reconnect on-board computer, extend cables and put it in glove box. It literally fits like a glove!
please explain
Brilliant brilliant video, well explained. I just recently got the BMW X5 E53 (2004), I have an Android Head Unit and backup camera and want to do the exact same thing on my car. By all accounts the E39 looks like it has the exact same setup as the E53 so this has helped, thanks!
Hello do you have a link to buy the head unit please :)
Great video! I love the look, looks very OEM.
Nice video, are you still happy with this? How does it work when it's cold? Do you get any glitches and lag like in cheap tablets?
Hello and thank you! Was very happy with it, did not have lagging problems in cold temps ;).
To reset fuel consumption, try the bc knob on the stick to the left of your steering wheel. Chroll to consumption, and hold the button in.
No. Not on the pre face-lift E39.
To see the fuel usage and be able to reset it , you need the Ibus App, i just ordered the same radio for my E39 and this video helped a lot, i would never guess that you have to take the lower part of the dash out. Thanks and keep up de good vids!!!!
Hello you can see our update video for info on the ibus app.
@@TheMomusCollection i'm actually watching it as we speak!!! Subsciber added!!
Fantastic video bro thanks very much … how did you wire the can bus module ? 👍
i think ill just install aux on my e39
Nice Video! Could you maybe show ud where exactly you've got the Radio? Id like to know where I can get this
Hi Neptungabbo! As jeditux26 said, it's an Eonon unit, that i got straight from their website, as they had good deals on: www.eonon.com
Thanks very mutch! I saw it now and hope to buy it in the Future. Greetings from Germany
Kein problem :) Liebe Grüsse aus Luxemburg!
Mömus Very Nice!
Mömus,
Thanks for the helpful video. I'm about to install my GA7201A.
NICE VIDEO MAN .. keep going!!!
Thanks for the video. I've been on the fence about getting this unit. Some folks have said they encountered problems. I was courious about the fuel consuption reset too. I like that function and I use it. I would have been hesistant to mess with instaltion as you. I take it the wires weren't too hard to figure out?
Hi there, not in the slightest! It's basically all plug and play. ;)
Hi, nice videos.
If you want to keep the BC functions, you must relocate de OBC display inside the glovebox and extend the cables 15cm to reach it.
You can even cut out a rear portion of the glovebox to Increase capacity.
Google it: e39 OBC in glove box
Hi Kevin, thanks for this tip! I've ordered an I-BUS key for the Android unit that should make it connect to the BC. If this will work we shall make a recap video of these functions in the new head unit :).
I actually thought that the android headunits often came with I-bus reader, so you can view the things directly through the radio, without the bluetooth module? Kinda bummer :)
This is so awesome, really made the car look newer... I might do the same with mine!! Does the car telephone still work with this unit? Can it still send sound to the radio?
I'm not really sure if it worked with the car phone, I don't believe so. The unit had its own phone function with Bluetooth though 👌
Thank you for the answer!! @@TheMomusCollection
Wanted to let you know I was looking at these units but then I found a guy in Scotland who makes one that blows everything away! It's got an 8 core processor instead of six and it is plug and play directly into your I-Bus system so you gain everything but lose nothing. Check it out! MCMW Tuning and check out his E38/E39 head units. Your mind will be blown! I'm in the middle of installing mine. I'll be done tomorrow! Your system looks great my friend, just letting you know about another version. Cheers! ;-)
Yes! I like it. Wide screen looks much better, these days.
But can you still lower and raise the volume with the steering wheel and change the tracks.
Press the button on the end of your turn signal switch until it shows your current MPG fuel consumption and then hold it in to reset for your current usage. Welcome friend!
Thanks but no: this does not work on all models!
@@TheMomusCollection OK good to know. Does on my 01 530i so thought I'd share. I loved the new head unit you installed by the way. Shalom
Greetings from New York 🇺🇲 Great makeover videos man! I've got an 02 E39 Touring and I've been doing EVERYTHING you did to mine (cept I did alcantara suede instead of paint on the wood trim) but thank you for all the help... Hey quick question, does the unit come with the obd2 Bluetooth reader?
Glad to hear that! Nah this was a separate purchase, but if remember correctly, they are under 5 bucks on eBay ;)
@@TheMomusCollection awesome man, I'll check there now. Good job 👍👍
Thanks for the great video man ! - Thumbs up !
I had a 1999 E39 540i auto with the original 4:3 monitor made by Phillips but sadly the gearbox broke so I bought an E39 1997 535i auto which has the radio and the onboard computer below it.
I have now bought the wide screen Android head system (like the one you have fitted to your E39 which looks similar to the 2001+ 16.9 BMW/Alpine unit) the one I bought is the later newer version Android 10.0 so I am wondering if they sorted out the issue with the fuel consumption reading ?, as I too like that feature and think its somewhat important to be able to see the fuel range (although it does also show up on the orange LCD display at the bottom of the instrument cluster too) but its more handy to be able to see it at a quick glance on the bigger head unit LCD display too !
I am also shocked by how much of the lower dash you had to remove/disturb in order to remove the metal bracket out of the way to allow the Android head unit to fit in the center space, I am wondering could I just use a hacksaw blade instead to carefully to cut away the aluminium or zinc bracket without having to undo so much of the dash ??
Either way, Thanks very much for taking the time and trouble to show the full installation of this cool Android head unit and go over the pros and con's of this unit.
Hey man, thanks for the kind words! I wouldn't hacksaw the frame as it is quite easy to remove the lower dash part, just a few screws! Good luck with your build and take care 🤞👍
@@TheMomusCollection Thanks man ! - No I'll take your advice and I won't do any hacksawing ! LOL
Keep the great videos coming ! and all the very best with your projects :-)
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing your experience.
I want to buy the radio too! maybe link the website where you got it in the description
www.xtrons.com it's also a good radio ;)
Where do I get this "head unit"
did you have to buy the adapter harness for the radio I ask because I am looking at the same radio
Hi farscope, the system came with the harness ;)
Mömus hi, how did you conect that new "TV"? Did you put another bracket? Pease explain. Thank you
Hi there Karolis! The unit comes with two small brackets to mount the device to!
Question? MY Bimmer a E39 '01 530i has a built in Nav system. There were 3 different Nav systems for the E39, I forget the model numbers of the 3 systems. But my Bimmer has the best sysem out of the 3. Everything is in perfect working order. Factory Navs are better then aftermarket portable GPS devices, because the factory Sys. are linked up to the tires, engine management system, steering, breaking and Cruise systems. If at any point during travel and he Nav loses satellite due to driving throw a tunnel, the Nav Sys knows exactly where you are, it knows your speed and heading. If you look at your accelerator pedal, you will not see a cable going from the pedal to throttle body, instead you'll notice a wiring. Around 2001, that was the very start of drive by wire. My question is, that unit you installed, can it hook right into the Car's Nav system? Or, must it use it's built in GPS?
Hi there, so this system installed allows you to choose the navigation software you would like to use. I use Google maps, it too calculates your position if GPS lost based on your avarage speed and more importantly, from other Google maps / Android users just having gone through the tunnel. Off course, the downside is that you'll have to use internet to use the app.
On the upside, these systems are the best of today, not from 2001. I'd therefore not agree with your statement of how the factory gps is superior to an aftermarket unit. Depending on the budget, these systems are smooth, fast and responsive, have touchscreens, Bluetooth, internet, integrated music streaming, run Android and Android Auto, and can run any app from the Google play store, just like your phone would. RUclips, email, internet browser, Netflix etc. On the go.
Just ordered this unit myself. But did you actually get the obd2 thing to work with your car? I have a '97 528 with only the round connector in the engine bay and I have tried several bluetooth obd2 adapters but they will not communicate with my car..
It works intermittently, and only with some Apps, far from perfect...
Where did you buy it please
Can you control some of the functions like volume from thr steering wheel buttons?
Yes you can, it was a fully integrated system. Except for the board computer. This becomes inoperable.
would be nice if you linked that unit into the video and in the title box above. Maybe we all would like to have one.
Yes, however just like with smart phones, these things are replaced by newer models constantly. This unit in the video is now already 3 generations ago. The units are made by Eonon and can be ordered through us, just write us at www.wearemomus.com/service/
Hello Momus! Nice video! Is there any New compatible Unit for E39? I have same Business radio/K7 and i would like to replace it. Do you have info for me? Thank you in advance.
Hi there, the Eonon GA series head units fit the E39 just perfect! Visit our website at www.WeAreMomus.com/service to ask for a quote 😉
Is this the eonon unit?
This is an amazing video. Very well made! Waiting for my unit to arrive. I have the same issue with the round ODB I connection under the hood, but the ODB connection under the steering wheel appears to be an ODB II style connector. Did you (or anyone) ever attempt to plug the reader to that connector? Would that possibly work?
I've tried both methods, sadly to no avail.
@@TheMomusCollection Did the odb app at least work with connecting it to the sensor under the steering wheel? Seems like a cleaner install than the adapter under the hood
@@drshorty7604 it did connect yes, but the functions of the app were not usable.
@@TheMomusCollection I appreciate the response!
Love the video
Love the car in your profile picture
Thank you , it’s was my baby
Guter Tipp, hol dir einen Resler Stick, von Rolf Ressler. Den kannst du über USB an dein Radio anschließen. Da es ja ein Android Radio ist, kannst du dir die BMW I-Bus App holen, mit der man extremst viel vom Auto kontrollieren kann, auch komfortfeatures wie Zbsp. der Komfortblinker (1x tippen - 3x blinken). Mit dem Stick kannst du dann auch den ganzen Boardcomputer kontrollieren/resetten/sogar mehr Sachen anzeigen lassen.
Moien, guck dir mal unser Navi Update video an ;).
Hello Where do you get that dvd player?
EBay
how did you put it in? im stuck with where to place radio mounting brackets for the new radio
Not sure if you got the same head unit, but I believe it was fairly self explanatory.
I have a Dynavin N7 paired with a JL Audio 5-channel amp for my E39. I pretty much only use the Dynavin for bluetooth streaming from my phone. Whenever I am in Bluetooth audio mode, there is a slight buzzing/digital feedback sound. This happens whether or not the phone is paired, and doesn't matter which phone I pair either.
Do you have any sort of "noise" issues like this when your Eonon? Any audio quality concerns?
Thanks!
Hi, John! No, none. The sound was crisp and clear and a big improvement over stock 😉
Great video Thanks :)
Hey man, can you tell me the dimensions of this double din including the frame too not only the screen.
I need to know it, thank you !!
Why did you replace the tape desk, I love the tape desk
I really wonder why, in 2018.
where do i purchase and can i use after market connector cuz i already modified for an aftermarket cd player
Can you not connect the rca to a rca to six adapter to make six work? I heard on other units just curious would rather have a aux than bluetooth
I'm sorry, i don't know what any of that means 😂
Hi. Can you please share some the details of the head u it? A link to purchase the same if you have it. Thanks.
Hi, it was an Eonon head unit.
i have bought A 2000 ( April )base mdl.. e39 it had the factory radio which was changed by previous owner and i want to upgrade to an android this car never had no navigation or anything like that it is a plane jane just classic radio & cd what unit can i install and where to get one if you can recomend and help me it would be awesome you have helped me in the past with your videos your an awesome dude please help" momus" much Thanks if you ever visit sparta greece look me up hotel Apollon " andreas " its on me
Subscribed!!!
It's nice that it's plug and play. Please show an update video. What's he Jose number
I'm sorry, but i don't understand the question
Does the lighting of the buttons match with the lighting of the dashboard?
Yes it does 😉
are there any other cables or such you need to buy to install or does the head unit come with everything to install ?
Everything is included and plug n play
How you fix clima control sistem in that place?
Hi mömus I️ was wondering if you could maybe put a link to the radio that you got?
It's an Eonon unit, www.eonon.com
Can u help me, I like this radio, but also not sure if it fit my bmw e39 2003 .. thanks for answer and keep up with a good work!
The website says it for up to 2002, unfortunately!
Mömus :((( thats what i ve seen there too.. anyway thanks!
If is a e39 will fit without a problem! The only concern is if you have DSP.
Ricardo Fonseca whats that please?
David Kopecký you have to see if you original radio have a button saying DSP (dsp its the sigla for digital system).
How is it holding up? Does the auxiliary chord work well?
Hey man! So during the year I kept the car after the mods the unit was great, although slowed down towards the end. Did not use the aux much as you could stream via Bluetooth as well.
I guess you update / replace the unit every 1.5 to two years, just as you would your phone. This way, you have the latest model and a fresh system.
I don’t know if you said it in the video but does it work with apple iPhones and not just androids?
I was using it with an iPhone in the video 😉
maybe a silly question, what happen to the bunch of wires pulled out from the bottom piece. Did you affix them to the new unit? Thank you in advance.
Hi, yes this plugs back in to the android unit!
didn't see that part, must have missed it
thanks again
@@TheMomusCollection
I'm surprised you didn't paint the housing on the head unit to hide that logo and make it appear more original. I'm going to buy the same head unit as yours and will be painting it black.
Hello, once I saw the unit in real life, the logo did not disturb me at all. Also the finish on the unit is very good, so no need to mess with it. But most importantly, there is an open mic and 2 SD card slots that will not take well to being painted ;)
Mömus I will completely remove the front housing before painting, so no electronics will be present. Do you know the size of the display? I want to get a matte screen protector for it, there’s too much glare as standard
Not sure of the size, but it comes with one installed and one extra, I think one of them might be matte ( I ran mine without, don’t like foils on the screen ).
What Make/Model head did you install?
It was an Eonon 😊
Will this fit in an 03 525i?
Hello, this model head unit is no longer made 😉
Hey where can I s head unit like dat to purchsde
From Eonon 😉
do have somebody a link to the radio for amazon or else?
Hello, the head unit is from Eonon. The particular model in this video is no longer being made...
Momus, Have you had any issues with this system since the install? i've heard the reliability on some of these units can be schetchy. I am considering doing an upgrade like this on my own E39, but i am afraid of it not going well.
Drove with it for a year, had no issues. Got slower though.
@@TheMomusCollection Thanks for the reply. And thanks for your videos.
do u have the 677 hifi dsp system?
It did not have DSP. The car had been long sold though. I don't know what the current fix for the head unit is.
Hi, what did you do with wires from MID panel?
Hello Patrik, i'm sorry but I really don't remember!
Can you give a link to where you bought this, or what's the brand? I can't find a good one.
The brand is Eonon, good luck!
@@TheMomusCollection Cool thanks😀
Sucks that this headunit is not plug and play with cars with DSP.
Sure does.
Pls tell me what is tha brand name of that stereo upgrade and where to buy
Mömus how does it bypass the dsp?
Dsp?
How did you get the audio to work if you remember ? Mine doesn’t work it’s like your
The audio is plug and play, make sure you have everything connected😉
I did may I send you a picture somewhere so you may see it there a particular cable that has a amp blue connection but not sure where it goes there’s where I’m struggling I believe mines also plug and Play it has a built in dsp in the unit
What is this radio called and where did you get it
It's an eonon, you can order one through us 😉
Hi, is everything plug and play ?
Pretty much just like it shows in the video
Out of curiosity how has it been working? Its been a full year, have you seen issues with it? People from the bimmerforums seem to indicate they can be unreliable and the ones that work are the lucky ones. Shame if that's true, the headunit seems really well designed and the fact it integrated so well is a huge plus.
Hi there, it worked very well, got a bit slower over time but no major issues ;)
Does it work with the DSP cars?
Unfortunately it does not work with DSP equipped cars.
hi where can i locate the correct Steering Wheel Adaptor for the steering wheel controls for the e39 520i ?
Hi Andy! Just to be clear, do you already have a multi function steering wheel? And you wish to make this work with your new head unit? Why don't you hit me up with more details using our parts sourcing service form: www.wearemomus.com/service/
yes i do have a multi function steering wheel... e39 520i..... but even tho i like the unit you used i really would like to use a XTRONS 10.1 Inch Android 8.0 Octa Core 4G RAM 32G ROM Car Stereo..... and yes the stereo supports steering wheel control.... i guess allocating the correct parts for that function is the issue... thanks for replying i'll check out your link...
Hey How’s this holding up 3 years later? I’m considering doing it to my 540i
We sold the car after 12 months, it kept up quite well. The current owner says the system still works well today.
@@TheMomusCollection Hello,I am living in Azerbaijan. I own W210 E240 1998 Mercedes Benz. I want sold this car and buy 1999 to 2001 BMW 525 E39. What you think ? I am a big fan of E39. E39 problems really injure my money? or what?
@@aydinkov well the Mercedes is more reliable the Bmw. Depends on many things really. If you can find a nice example, low kilometers E39 525i, it will be a good car. Watch our living with an e39 video for more info! Take care.
@@TheMomusCollection In Azerbaijan i can find 150.000 to 300,000 KM E39. Its really easy.I gonna write you when i bought a E39 525.I already watched your every video about E39.You are very good video blogger i hope you get much views and subscribes. Thank you for information. By the way sorry for bad english.
@@aydinkov thanks man!
What website can u find the radio system
It's an Eonon. Get in touch here to get yours! www.wearemomus.com/service
I'm in my second radio unit and none of them turn on at all? There is something i have to do first ?or the seller just send me back to back unit that do not work....
That could be, what unit are you talking about? Did your original radio work? We only deal with Eonon, feel free to inquire about their models!
@@TheMomusCollection yeah eonon GA9301B
And the original radio before was working !!
@@ratata2315 that's peculiar, are you sure everything is plugged in? Also check your fuses, maybe one of the blew with disconnecting or connecting the plugs. 😉
@@moesrolf I know.... I'm going to work on it today to see wtf is going on !
Hey quick question. How did you get the m package steering wheel on that bimmer?
Hi there! It was an M sport package car, before M bumpers existed.
@@TheMomusCollection so I’m guessing it was a single stage airbag?
@@edwinao7522 not sure, it was in there from factory, 1997 car.
@@edwinao7522 yes, it is single stage. Dual stage airbags are on cars from 3/1999
Have you checked out the I-BusApp? (shop.ibus-app.de/en) This transfers over the information and allows you to reset the consumption and things like that. I'm curious to see how it works with your build if you end up trying it or something like it.
Würde so gerne wieder einen e39 kaufen facelift und dieses system einbauen. Leider haben alle über 200000km oder sind überteuert:/
Die laufen auch gerne über 3 oder 400000 ;)
Mömus ja klar aber die die viel gelaufen sind sehen meistens zu verbraucht aus und ich nicht wie du selber lackieren etc damit er nacher so gut aussieht wie deiner;)
Mein 525i hat nun die 300.000Km geknackt und läuft wie am ersten Tag. Natürlich hat er viel Pflege bekommen :)
Habe meinem 523i VFL mit 286k km gekauft, Motor lauft noch immer 1a. Das einzige wo man aufpassen muss/nacher reparieren muss ist:
1. Kurbelgehäusebelüftung
2. Meistens die Ansaugstutzen da diese reissen und dann einen unrunden Motorlauf verursachen/Falschluft
Und natürlich die altersbedingten Sachen/Verschleissteile.
where did you buy the head unit?
Hersey Sayas ask for a quote here! www.wearemomus.com/service
Where did you get this system please
Karl Fanfan ask for a quote here! www.wearemomus.com/service
Hello can you please tell me how did you make steering wheel controls work ?
They are plug and play ;)
Mömus in my case that is not the case :/ they don’t work :(
Mömus can you please tell me what cables go into the canbus decoder if you know ... please bro I’m struggling to make them work almost a week now ...
Maybe both of you could tell me what kind of head unit you guys installed?
Mömus pumpkin rq1130e
Where did you buy the radio?
eonon.com ;)
How do I order one of those for my 97 BMW 528i
Shoot me an email hello @ wearemomus.com 😉
which android head unit did you get?
countingtelescopes an Eonon 😉
What unit did u get? Part number. I have a 2000 BMW 528i
This unit is not available any more 😢
Mömus ok. I’ll try another one similar. Did you have to run cables to the back of the car? my original radio is simple with no navigation. Greetings from California
@@bernardoomar no it was a plug and play system, exactly as shown 😉
Your OBD II, what is brand? Where to buy it?
The blue connector?
@@TheMomusCollection yes
@@s_h_i_r_o not sure anymore, it was some cheap one from ebay. Not very good.
how much money you spent for this project?
Luckily we did not keep tabs!
but approximately? :D
Would this work in an e38 740il?
Absolutely, write me an email at hello [at] wearemomus.com for more information it for a quote on the head unit!
Hey I emailed you!👌
they dont make one for e39s equipped with DSP?
I don't think so, no.
Mömus thanks for response. Keep making the E39 as coolio as it should be. !
Are all M5s dsp?
@@terryslay2622 not sure about that!
I just bought one and also bought the dsp harness an extra 65usd so I would guess it does work with dsp.. started installing it tonight will finish it tomorrow
From following what you didn’t I ended up breaking the screw needed to undo the unit...
Say whuut?
Mömus luckily I was able to just pry the unit off
@@yup57 glad it worked out!
Mömus you did help a lot with other thing though so thank you 😂
are you french ? I heard French when you put on the radio ;)
From Luxembourg ;)
hoo ok that's why ;) Nice video btw :)
bro what the fuck is up with the link in your description
Wow! I had actually not seen that before, yikes! We stopped the website to make some changes and come back with a better domain name. The new owner is tasteless though...
@@TheMomusCollection okay, also is this headunit plug and play? and how do i purchase it
Would this radio fit in a e38 740i?
No but they make for e38 too 😉
@@TheMomusCollection do you know the part number
@@KP_79 check out Eonon, that's what we had.