Camera Retrofit kit

bsd107 · 09-12-2008, 06:57 PM

glamprecht,

Thanks as usual for your detailed report. And also for posting all the manuals. These will be very interesting to review.

The ACM installation certainly seems complicated. I'm personally only interested in the rearview camera, and this seems like a lot of work and expense to get it. Especially since I will have PDC front/rear already. In any case, I'm getting a E90 LCI, and when I saw the ACM cabling and that it connects to the iDrive controller, that pretty much rules out it being directly compatible with the new iDrive system in the E90 LCI. I'm going to have to wait to see how this all works with regards to ACM vs the new iDrive system....

BTW, I've also seen you posting other details in another thread here - also very interesting. (Having trouble finding that thread just now....)

Thanks again!

apw2607 · 09-12-2008, 07:40 PM

Its a shame the USB ACM option doesn't utilize the existing 6FL USB socket already. The need to route a additional aux cable to the 6FL or Aux audio input in the center console is messy, unless I missed something?

doobie · 09-13-2008, 01:53 AM

so does this actually work on US spec e90s?

glamprecht · 09-14-2008, 02:51 AM

This is why it should work on US vehicles

The interfaces to the ACM are as follows:
1. LVDS interface between CCC and CID - This is the same for US vehicles
2. CAN interface to the CON i-drive knob - I can't 100% say this is the same, but the chances are very slim that this is different. Only these CAN messages are used
(a) Speed signal - not necessary anyway
(b) Menu button
(c) CON movements
(d) Select audio source from ACM to CCC

3. Audio input to the CCC (Aux-in) - This is the same for US vehicles

If you want to find out, contact the guy on E-Bay selling the unit from the US. He would be able to give you references in the US.

Good luck

cstavaru · 03-10-2010, 07:26 PM

Hi,

I am reviving this thread because I want to install the ACM module for my car which is a facelifted car with the new iDrive. Does anyone know anything about an ACM module for the new CIC iDrive ?

Thanks !

bsd107 · 03-11-2010, 02:22 AM

I am interested not so much in the ACM, but I definately would love to add the backup camera to my LCI E90 US-spec with i-Drive!

cstavaru · 03-12-2010, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsd107

I am interested not so much in the ACM, but I definately would love to add the backup camera to my LCI E90 US-spec with i-Drive!

Here is the part number of the ACM for the new iDrive:

65502157356

cipher5 · 10-25-2010, 01:56 PM

anyone successfully retrofitted the OEM camera system to an LCI E9x?

Elliott@DetailAddict · 11-10-2011, 05:29 PM

Damn just read up on all of this. Definitely going to be my next mod!

09-12-2008, 06:57 PM	#45
bsd107 Captain 50 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US iTrader: (0)	glamprecht, Thanks as usual for your detailed report. And also for posting all the manuals. These will be very interesting to review. The ACM installation certainly seems complicated. I'm personally only interested in the rearview camera, and this seems like a lot of work and expense to get it. Especially since I will have PDC front/rear already. In any case, I'm getting a E90 LCI, and when I saw the ACM cabling and that it connects to the iDrive controller, that pretty much rules out it being directly compatible with the new iDrive system in the E90 LCI. I'm going to have to wait to see how this all works with regards to ACM vs the new iDrive system.... BTW, I've also seen you posting other details in another thread here - also very interesting. (Having trouble finding that thread just now....) Thanks again!
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09-12-2008, 07:40 PM	#46
apw2607 Colonel 668 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50e M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Coast, USA iTrader: (0)	Its a shame the USB ACM option doesn't utilize the existing 6FL USB socket already. The need to route a additional aux cable to the 6FL or Aux audio input in the center console is messy, unless I missed something?
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09-13-2008, 01:53 AM	#47
doobie Private First Class 3 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 07 e90/335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: germany iTrader: (0)	so does this actually work on US spec e90s?
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09-14-2008, 02:51 AM	#48
glamprecht Private First Class 7 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 330iE90, F15X5, F25X3, F15X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ilinois iTrader: (0)	This is why it should work on US vehicles The interfaces to the ACM are as follows: 1. LVDS interface between CCC and CID - This is the same for US vehicles 2. CAN interface to the CON i-drive knob - I can't 100% say this is the same, but the chances are very slim that this is different. Only these CAN messages are used (a) Speed signal - not necessary anyway (b) Menu button (c) CON movements (d) Select audio source from ACM to CCC 3. Audio input to the CCC (Aux-in) - This is the same for US vehicles If you want to find out, contact the guy on E-Bay selling the unit from the US. He would be able to give you references in the US. Good luck __________________ Jun 2006 330i Manual, Active Cruise, Comfort Access, Nav prof, Voice, Bluetooth
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03-10-2010, 07:26 PM	#49
cstavaru Brigadier General 327 Rep 3,262 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M Sport Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (0)	Hi, I am reviving this thread because I want to install the ACM module for my car which is a facelifted car with the new iDrive. Does anyone know anything about an ACM module for the new CIC iDrive ? Thanks ! __________________ Mods(click): Cobb + RB Turbos \| Aquamist HFS-4 Meth \| Drexler LSD \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| Custom K&N Apollo Intake \| Wagner Intercooler \| Macht Schnell Downpipes \| BMW Performance Power Kit \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Short Shifter \| M3 Subframe Bushings \|
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03-11-2010, 02:22 AM	#50
bsd107 Captain 50 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I am interested not so much in the ACM, but I definately would love to add the backup camera to my LCI E90 US-spec with i-Drive!
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10-25-2010, 01:56 PM	#52
cipher5 561 Rep 3,473 Posts Drives: 2020 Donington Grey X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (12)	anyone successfully retrofitted the OEM camera system to an LCI E9x?
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11-10-2011, 05:29 PM	#53
Elliott@DetailAddict Brigadier General 308 Rep 4,443 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (0)	Damn just read up on all of this. Definitely going to be my next mod!
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