E90Post
 


Extreme Powerhouse
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > DIY Guides > ▀▄ eas - TVinMOTION module installation on MY09 M3 (CIC iDrive)



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      05-19-2009, 10:33 PM   #1
tom @ eas
General
tom @ eas's Avatar
United_States
7988
Rep
18,766
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Anaheim, CA

iTrader: (19)

Garage List
2018 BMW i3s  [0.00]
2010 BMW M3  [6.50]
2015 BMW M4  [5.25]
▀▄ eas - smartTV module installation on MY09 M3 (CIC iDrive)

BMW upgraded their iDrive systems in 2009 (CIC) which allows for DVDs to be played using the in-dash DVD system. Unfortunately, we are greeted with a "video is only available when parked" message and and blank screen.







Our smartTV module acts as a safety override so you can decide if you would like this option enabled or not, allowing full video while the vehicle is motion for passengers on those long trips.

Detailed function description (* = Factory Setting):

Function 1 - Module Mode ( 0=OFF / *1=ON )
When disabled (setting 0), the module becomes completely inactive and behaves as if it was not installed. This is useful if you need to take the car to the dealer or garage for inspection or repairs. The module can not even be seen by and does not interfere with the manufacturer's workshop tester.


InstallAID™ LED:
This module is equipped with our unique installation help and status indicator LED. The LED signals a correct installation and shows the status of the module in a clear and easy to understand way.

LED OFF Ignition OFF:
CAN bus and module are in low-power standby mode. This is normal.

Ignition ON:
Either power connection or CAN bus connection is interrupted. Troubleshooting: Check the two wire taps for 12V and ground as well as the CAN connectors. Also make sure the CAN polarity is correct.

LED permanently ON
- Ignition OFF: Should not happen! CAN bus and module should enter standby mode after max. 1 min. The LED MUST turn off at some point.
- Ignition ON: Module is connected to CAN and power, but does not receive the correct data. Recheck all connections thoroughly.

LED blinks
CAN Bus is active, the module is connected correctly and ready for use.


Programming
This module is equipped with our interactive setup feature to allow easy setting of the desired options.



All programming is done by using the blinker stalk (3) and the two green turn signal (indicator) arrows (1,2). Functions are indicated by the left arrow (1) and their settings are indicated by the right arrow (2). Navigation is done by pushing the stalk down (next function) or pushing it up (next setting). After selecting the last function or function setting, the setup automatically jumps back to the first function / lowest setting. Each time either a new function is selected or a function's setting is changed, the arrows will indicate the new status by first blinking the function (left arrow) and then the current setting (right arrow).

To enter programming mode, first make sure the key is not in the ignition lock. Tap the UNLOCK button on the remote fob, then push and hold the blinker stalk UP (only into the first position, not all the way!) until the left arrow blinks once to indicate function 1. Now let go of the stalk. From this point on you can navigate through the functions by pushing the stalk down and once the arrows are finished indicating the function and setting, change the setting by pushing it up. The new settings are active immediately.

To end programming mode, either wait for 30 sec. or insert the key into the ignition lock. End of programming mode is indicated by both arrows lighting up simultaneously for 1 second.

Examples: Function 1 (Module mode) is set to ON (setting 1): Left arrow blinks 1x to indicate function 1, then right arrow blinks once to indicate that this function is set to setting 1. In case the left arrow is finished blinking and the right arrow does not light up at all, the appropriate function is set to setting 0 / OFF and hence disabled.

Installation - Steps 1-3

1. IMPORTANT: Turn ignition off, and pull key from ignition lock before installing the module! Remove the trim by pulling out on the end (1) and the middle (2). Unclip the plugs from the START/STOP button and the button panel between the air vents.



2. Pull out the Climate Control panel and disconnect the plugs on it's back.



3. Remove cover plate from Multimedia unit keypad. Like all the other parts it is just snapped in place.



Installation - Steps 4-6
4. Remove the 4 screws shown in the picture. Then pull Multimedia unit out. Be careful not to scratch the gear shifter (use towel).



5. Unplug the large black plastic plug by squeezing the tabs (1) together while pulling outward (direction of the arrow).



6. Connect the module as shown by tapping the power and ground wires (thick red/green and thick brown wire), then cut the pair of twisted CAN BUS (orange/green and green) wires that goes to the pins directly next to the power wires (not the 2nd pair going to the little inserted plug). Connect the module harness between the CAN wires, orange/green and green from RADIO side connecting to wires in slots 10 and 2 respectively and orange/green and green from car wiring harness to 11 and 3. All wires are numbered in the picture. Connect all plugs, install module in back right corner pocket before sliding Multimedia unit back in.



Reinstall all covers and plugs. Installation is complete. More info can be found on our website:



smartTV Control for 3-series (e9x)
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2320

Note: Safety First! Please do not watch TV while driving and obey all laws applicable in your state.
__________________
Tom G. | european auto source (eas)
email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22

GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM

Last edited by tom @ eas; 02-03-2010 at 04:15 AM..
Appreciate 0
      05-19-2009, 10:45 PM   #2
E92White
**N54 Power Baby**
E92White's Avatar
United_States
28
Rep
680
Posts

Drives: E82 135i SGM
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brownsville,TX

iTrader: (3)

anything for us 2007-08 guys ??
Appreciate 0
      05-19-2009, 10:48 PM   #3
tom @ eas
General
tom @ eas's Avatar
United_States
7988
Rep
18,766
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Anaheim, CA

iTrader: (19)

Garage List
2018 BMW i3s  [0.00]
2010 BMW M3  [6.50]
2015 BMW M4  [5.25]
Only 2009+ models (CIC) at this time
__________________
Tom G. | european auto source (eas)
email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22

GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
Appreciate 0
      05-19-2009, 10:55 PM   #4
MMAJNKE
MMA Changed My Life!
MMAJNKE's Avatar
Japan
316
Rep
6,629
Posts

Drives: e92 m3 & f30 328i
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: so cal

iTrader: (48)

Garage List
dammit I was hoping you guys get this done for the 08 e92's
Appreciate 0
      05-21-2009, 01:30 PM   #5
Yinger
Lieutenant
Yinger's Avatar
United_States
17
Rep
415
Posts

Drives: 2009 335i e92 6MT
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Irvine, CA

iTrader: (14)

Garage List
2009 e92 335i  [10.00]
Extremely easy to install. Took maybe 30 minutes tops. Works great... had entourage playing during my morning commute to work today

oh and I dunno how the ratings thing works. I assumed the higher the number, the easier to install
Appreciate 0
      05-21-2009, 08:22 PM   #6
Craig@SupremePower
G.O.A.T.!
Craig@SupremePower's Avatar
United_States
1000
Rep
74,998
Posts

Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: New Jersey

iTrader: (14)

Nice... me needs!!!
Appreciate 0
      05-30-2009, 06:08 PM   #7
T3X4S
Second Lieutenant
T3X4S's Avatar
7
Rep
248
Posts

Drives: 2013 E92 MW M3
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DFW

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
The last step with the wiring is a little confusing. I would order this if the DIY was a little clearer. Can someone clarify the wiring further? Thanks. Unfortunately, I don't live in SoCal to stop by EAS for install help.
Appreciate 0
      05-30-2009, 06:28 PM   #8
choicez
Major
choicez's Avatar
264
Rep
1,124
Posts

Drives: you mad
Join Date: May 2009
Location: LA

iTrader: (15)

Quote:
Originally Posted by E93TXHRNS View Post
The last step with the wiring is a little confusing. I would order this if the DIY was a little clearer. Can someone clarify the wiring further? Thanks. Unfortunately, I don't live in SoCal to stop by EAS for install help.
+1
Appreciate 0
      05-30-2009, 07:24 PM   #9
tom @ eas
General
tom @ eas's Avatar
United_States
7988
Rep
18,766
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Anaheim, CA

iTrader: (19)

Garage List
2018 BMW i3s  [0.00]
2010 BMW M3  [6.50]
2015 BMW M4  [5.25]
Quote:
Originally Posted by E93TXHRNS View Post
The last step with the wiring is a little confusing. I would order this if the DIY was a little clearer. Can someone clarify the wiring further? Thanks. Unfortunately, I don't live in SoCal to stop by EAS for install help.
What specific part are you having trouble with so I can explain further?
__________________
Tom G. | european auto source (eas)
email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22

GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
Appreciate 0
      05-30-2009, 09:26 PM   #10
choicez
Major
choicez's Avatar
264
Rep
1,124
Posts

Drives: you mad
Join Date: May 2009
Location: LA

iTrader: (15)

It would GREATLY help if there was a picture for each sentence in the last step. Also, what does wire #1 & #9 represent and what does #s represent on the module in the picture. There should be a picture of what the finished product should like too. Just a suggestion for us non-savvy people...
Appreciate 0
      05-30-2009, 10:08 PM   #11
T3X4S
Second Lieutenant
T3X4S's Avatar
7
Rep
248
Posts

Drives: 2013 E92 MW M3
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DFW

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by choicez View Post
It would GREATLY help if there was a picture for each sentence in the last step. Also, what does wire #1 & #9 represent and what does #s represent on the module in the picture. There should be a picture of what the finished product should like too. Just a suggestion for us non-savvy people...
+1
Appreciate 0
      05-30-2009, 10:18 PM   #12
tom @ eas
General
tom @ eas's Avatar
United_States
7988
Rep
18,766
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Anaheim, CA

iTrader: (19)

Garage List
2018 BMW i3s  [0.00]
2010 BMW M3  [6.50]
2015 BMW M4  [5.25]
The picture above shows the final connections before the harness is plugged into the module:

9 = power
1 = ground
11 & 3 = CAN (vehicle side)
10 & 2 = CAN (module side)

Since the module serves as a gateway, the signals are translated at the module - the reason for the CAN in/out design.

Hope this helps. If you are any bit unsure of your vehicle's electrical, I would recommend professional installation.
__________________
Tom G. | european auto source (eas)
email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22

GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
Appreciate 0
      06-01-2009, 01:51 PM   #13
T3X4S
Second Lieutenant
T3X4S's Avatar
7
Rep
248
Posts

Drives: 2013 E92 MW M3
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DFW

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by tom @ eas View Post
Hope this helps. If you are any bit unsure of your vehicle's electrical, I would recommend professional installation.
Wow, that's really helpful in a DIY section.


I'll just wait until someone posts more detailed pics of wiring process from start to finish before I order.
Appreciate 0
      08-21-2009, 08:26 AM   #14
dizx
Second Lieutenant
dizx's Avatar
Thailand
67
Rep
249
Posts

Drives: 2020 G20 330e
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Bangkok

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by E93TXHRNS View Post
I'll just wait until someone posts more detailed pics of wiring process from start to finish before I order.
Its actually pretty clear. The following numbers are wires in the TVE90 module's plug. Starting from 1 on the top left and so on..

Module plug:
1. Ground - Connects to car ground by tap into thick brown
9. Power - Connects to car power by tap into thick red/green


Then you cut the orange/green&green wire. Now you have 2 wires coming from the car, and you have 2 wires going into the big plug that fits into the multimedia system.
This 4 wires should be connected with the following 4 wires on the Module plug:
2. Brown - Connects to the green wire on the vehicle side
10. Orange - Connects to the orange/green wire on the vehicle side
3. Brown - Connects to the green wire on the plug side
11. Orange - Connects to the orange/green wire on the plug side

I think this is correct, as I just did it, and now I can watch TV and DVD while driving
Appreciate 0
      08-21-2009, 08:44 AM   #15
StatenEye
Banned
United_States
526
Rep
2,822
Posts

Drives: X5M F85
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SI NY

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2016 BMW X5M  [0.00]
2011 BMW X5M  [9.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by dizx View Post
Its actually pretty clear. The following numbers are wires in the TVE90 module's plug. Starting from 1 on the top left and so on..

Module plug:
1. Ground - Connects to car ground by tap into thick brown
9. Power - Connects to car power by tap into thick red/green


Then you cut the orange/green&green wire. Now you have 2 wires coming from the car, and you have 2 wires going into the big plug that fits into the multimedia system.
This 4 wires should be connected with the following 4 wires on the Module plug:
2. Brown - Connects to the green wire on the vehicle side
10. Orange - Connects to the orange/green wire on the vehicle side
3. Brown - Connects to the green wire on the plug side
11. Orange - Connects to the orange/green wire on the plug side

I think this is correct, as I just did it, and now I can watch TV and DVD while driving


How do you watch tv? I can watch DVD but not tv, do i need an extra module?
Appreciate 0
      08-21-2009, 09:40 AM   #16
dizx
Second Lieutenant
dizx's Avatar
Thailand
67
Rep
249
Posts

Drives: 2020 G20 330e
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Bangkok

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by medeiro View Post
How do you watch tv? I can watch DVD but not tv, do i need an extra module?
All E90's come with TV module in the car here in Thailand. I just select TV from the menu, and it tunes all the UHF-type analog channels.
Appreciate 0
      08-24-2009, 09:48 AM   #17
StatenEye
Banned
United_States
526
Rep
2,822
Posts

Drives: X5M F85
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SI NY

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2016 BMW X5M  [0.00]
2011 BMW X5M  [9.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by dizx View Post
All E90's come with TV module in the car here in Thailand. I just select TV from the menu, and it tunes all the UHF-type analog channels.
Wow that would be sickk to bad US models dont have it!!
Appreciate 0
      08-24-2009, 03:22 PM   #18
Lucid4000
Major
Lucid4000's Avatar
United_States
56
Rep
1,190
Posts

Drives: 335i AW Sport 6MT
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NYC!!

iTrader: (5)

Garage List
2006 330i Sport  [0.00]
I feel like an idiot asking this question. What is the (CIC)? Will this work on US Spec cars?
__________________

Mobile Addictions
718.877.7700 or info@mobile-addictions.com
www.mobile-addictions.com
Appreciate 0
      08-24-2009, 03:26 PM   #19
tom @ eas
General
tom @ eas's Avatar
United_States
7988
Rep
18,766
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Anaheim, CA

iTrader: (19)

Garage List
2018 BMW i3s  [0.00]
2010 BMW M3  [6.50]
2015 BMW M4  [5.25]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucid4000 View Post
I feel like an idiot asking this question. What is the (CIC)? Will this work on US Spec cars?
CIC is the newer Hard-Drive based Navigation that appeared on MY09 cars, this will work on US as well as euro models.
__________________
Tom G. | european auto source (eas)
email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22

GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
Appreciate 0
      08-25-2009, 09:58 AM   #20
StatenEye
Banned
United_States
526
Rep
2,822
Posts

Drives: X5M F85
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SI NY

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2016 BMW X5M  [0.00]
2011 BMW X5M  [9.00]
This is not clear but when you recieve the module it becomes clear. The wires are already connected to the module you ond have to connect them to the wires in your dash.

Simple tap into the brown and the red wire using the T Taps
Then CUT the Orange and Green/ Green wire.

Now youll have half the wire coming from the car and the other half coming out of the plug.

Now tap into all four of those wires.
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2009, 07:55 PM   #21
derek1822
Private
Canada
44
Rep
73
Posts

Drives: 2009,335xi, 19" GS1...
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Vancouver,BC

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
nice

i am getting it!
Appreciate 0
      08-28-2009, 12:43 AM   #22
KWY91
Major
KWY91's Avatar
Singapore
36
Rep
1,297
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW M3 (on order), 458
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Exeter, Devon

iTrader: (3)

omg so many wires! Lol.. I suck at Electronic DIY, but it's def a cool upgrade! Does it work for Euro specced cars?
__________________
Wanna know my mods for my 335i? It's here! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=blue+water

Lamborghini's Mica Orange E93 M3
Akrapovic Exhaust //Challenge Rear CF diffuser//ESS VT-575 Supercharger
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:09 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST