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AVANT 4 Multimedia Navigation System for BMW 5-Series E39 / M5
Why Choose the AVANT 4 for Your BMW 5-Series E39?
The AVANT 4 is the perfect solution for upgrading your BMW E39, providing modern multimedia features while keeping the timeless design of your interior intact. Say goodbye to complicated installations and concerns about losing essential functions like DSP, OBC, and PDC.
Key Features
DSP Amplifier Compatibility:
Retain your factory DSP amplifier with our optional IBUS USB Adapter, providing premium sound quality without replacing your existing amp.
Effortless Installation:
Plug-and-play setup with no additional modifications required—perfect for a seamless upgrade.
OBC Integration:
Connects effortlessly with your vehicle’s Onboard Computer for diagnostics, performance monitoring, and more.
PDC Support:
Fully supports Park Distance Control, offering enhanced parking assistance with visuals displayed on the screen.
Modern Media Experience:
Experience wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for convenient calls, navigation, and entertainment, all while preserving your BMW X5’s premium look and feel.
How do I check if I have the OEM factory DSP amplifier? Click HERE!
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes! The AVANT 4 integrates seamlessly with both standard and DSP-equipped BMW E38s when paired with the IBUS USB Adapter.
Answer: The AVANT 4 is designed for plug-and-play installation, so most users can install it themselves without professional help. However, if you’re not familiar with car electronics, professional installation is recommended.
Click HERE!
We created a PDF guide that will show you how to check if your BMW E38 had the factory DSP amplifier or not.
The IBUS USB adapter is REQUIRED for sound output if you have the factory DSP amp.
BMW that came equipped with the factory navigation system has all of their factory radio, power, steering wheel button control wires, and antenna connectors located back in the trunk. The quadlock 6M extension cable is required to connect the AVIN head unit in the dashboard to those connectors in the trunk of the BMW.
https://avinusa.com/bmw-quadlock-6-meter-navigation-extension-cable.html
The engineers at BMW designed and placed the high-quality OEM GPS antenna in the optimal location for best performance. Our optional GPS extension cable allows you to use your factory GPS antenna that is already installed in your trunk if you have the OEM navigation system.
https://avinusa.com/bmw-gps-antenna-extension-cable-e46-e38-e39-e53.html
YES, the Avant4 E38 is compatible if you have the smaller 4:3 or larger 16:9 factory navigation or TV monitor. You do not need any special brackets. The Avant is designed to fit perfectly in the OEM brackets that you already have. You will need our 6M quadlock extension cable to complete your install.
The OEM monitor carrier bracket part# 51168175064 is for pre-facelift BMW E38. Pre 1999 BMW E38's have a separated lower button layout.
The OEM monitor carrier bracket part# 51168247250 is for later model year BMW E38. This OEM carrier lower button layout is one long open strip.
We do not currently sell this OEM part.
https://avinusa.com/genuine-bmw-e38-7-series-navigation-monitor-carrier-51168247250.html
YES, the IBUS USB adapter will give you OnBoard Computer function and will display your factory Parking Distance Control sensor info visually on the screen.
NO, it has to be ordered at the same time as the Avant head unit. This option can NOT be added and installed later.
Internal TPMS sensors are installed inside the wheels. This install requires going to the tire shop and paying them to install the internal TPMS sensors for you.
External TPMS is much easier than you can do this yourself. They are like valve caps that you twist on top of your existing valve stems using your hands.
A: The IBUS USB Adapter enables DSP amp support for your BMW E38, E39, E53 allowing you to retain your factory amplifier and enjoy premium sound quality.
The AVIN units do NOT have a dedicated proprietary SiriusXM tuner input. But it does have the standard RCA AUX input. If your external SiriusXM tuner can output to RCA then you technically can install it with our system.
SiriusXM does make a vehicle dock for some of their tuners. For the specific tuner, you will need to check with SiriusXM directly. Please check with your installer for exactly how to install and mount the SiriusXM vehicle dock kit. We do not have any experience or guide for the vehicle dock kit install.
Alternatively, you could install the SiriusXM Android app. Keep in mind that the app requires an internet connection to work.
Compatible with the following models:
All BMW 5-Series E39 / M5
Model Years ( 1995 - 2004 )
520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5,
520d, 525d, 525td, 525tds, 530d,
Alpina B10, D10
Android™ 1
Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU
Snapdragon X12 LTE modem
Wi-Fi Spectral Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
4GB or 6GB RAM - 64GB or 128GB Internal Storage
Steering Wheel Button Control
3 Camera Support
Android™ 13
Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU
Snapdragon X12 LTE modem
Wi-Fi Spectral Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Steering Wheel Button Control
3 Camera Support
AVANT 4
The only true OEM fit radio specifically designed for your BMW E39.
AVANT 4
The #1 in-car multimedia navigation system for your Ultimate Driving Machine.
(Click the YouTube video PLAY button above)
(Click the YouTube video PLAY button above)
Premium Audio experiences
Wirelessly stream high-quality audio and calls over Bluetooth 5.0 with your iPhone or Android phone
Premium Audio experiences
Wirelessly stream high-quality audio and calls over Bluetooth 5.0 with your iPhone or Android phone
Split-screen Multitasking
Split-screen mode allows running two different apps side by side. You can now have Spotify open and Google Maps, navigating on the screen at the same time. Android 10 also allows apps viewed in Picture-in-Picture mode. (Note: Not all apps support split-screen. PIP feature only works with Google Maps & VLC.)
5 UI Choices
Supported OEM Features
(Requires optional IBUS USB adapter - Plug and Play - NO Soldering and NO Splicing)
The IBUS USB adapter is required for BMW On-board computer/data display & reset,
setting time in IKE, PDC visualization, lighting functions/control, comfort mode, encoding
PDC
Parking Distance Control
DSP
Digital Signal Processing
OBC
Onboard Computer
Supported OEM Features
(Requires optional IBUS USB adapter -
Plug and Play - NO Soldering and NO Splicing)
The IBUS USB adapter is required for BMW On-board computer/data display & reset,
setting time in IKE, PDC visualization, lighting functions/control, comfort mode, encoding
PDC
Parking Distance Control
DSP
Digital Signal Processing
OBC
Onboard Computer
Full IBUS App Function List
The range of functions varies depending on the model year and vehicle.
• Switch on the automatic switch to the front camera via PDC
• Automatic setting of time and date at every start
• Display / reset BC data
• Display PDC visualization in 5 levels with color change + distance
• Selection of the PDC image (BMW E38, E39 (Sedan, Touring), E46 (Sedan, Touring, Coupé), E53 and Range Rover L332)
• Display of speed, engine speed, mileage, coolant temperature, oil temperature, tank content, and on-board voltage
• Display of GPS information (address, speed, altitude, or direction)
• Switch auxiliary heating/ventilation on / off
• Set / activate timers 1 and 2
• Fold the mirror in and out
• Different layouts for different screen resolutions
• Settings can be saved
• Tip flashing (2 - 7x adjustable)
• Cornering light via fog lights (activation via a signal from the indicators, not via steering wheel position)
• Daytime running lights via fog lights, parking lights, and/or ambient light from ignition level 1 or 2
• Automatic locking after xx km / h
• Automatic unlocking at ignition level 0 and/or applied handbrake
• Automatic screen change to PDC and back
• Switching to recirculated air when reverse gear is engaged
• App starts automatically with every startup
• The app automatically connects to the interface when connected
• change between low and high BC screen possible
• Display of vehicle information
• Automatic curb with a reverse gear engaged (travel time of the mirror adjustable)
• Coding of LCM, PDC, and DSP
• VIN online check to activate all app functions (required once)
• Individual welcome message when starting the app, also with gong or arrows
• "Panic" button for immediate resetting of all US codes and daytime running lights
• Graphics to show which doors are currently open (E39 Sedan / Touring)
• Display of BC values in the station wagon (speed, coolant temperature, oil temperature or voltage)
• Update function (automatic check at the start + manually in the drawer)
• Bonnet, tailgate, and sunroof open are displayed
• Automatic driver mirror
• Automatic mirror folding in / out when radio start/ignition off
• Light control with storable sequence (6 memories)
• The sequence from memory 1 can be played by pressing the headlight flasher or the vehicle image twice
• DSP control (license required) with memory selection, equalizer, room/reverb as well as balance, fader and treble, bass adjustment
• Coming- / Leaving Home (radio must be connected to consumer switch-off), the light sequence can be saved via light controls (memory 2-6) [can not work in part!]
• Change of languages in the app
• Change the units displayed in the app
• Optional OBD screen for displaying data from the " DeepOBD " app
• Display PDC distance in the station wagon
• Trip distance function with reset
• Coolant and oil temperature can be displayed in color
• View multiple GPS data at the same time
• Display when the engine is at operating temperature
• Performance display via GPS
• Filling bars for various displays
• Text size adjustable
• Colors can be changed via themes
• Many individual adjustments for on-board computers
• OEM Prog function for adapting the displayed data in the combi
• Expert mode for displaying the I-bus telegrams and power calculation
• MID emulation for querying the on-board computer data and programming the auxiliary ventilation/heating
• Notification with app icon in the status bar when the app is connected to the interface
• Display of music broadcasts as PopUp and/or in the IKE, radio frequency and current title in the media player for PX3 / PX5 models, track titles and artist from Poweramp and Spotify, stations and titles from ZOU-DAB + app
• The app is opened when the PDC is active and then closed again
• Control of media/caller volume (tablet/smartphone only) and the tracks in the current player via steering wheel buttons
• Display the oil temperature via the eKombi module or DeepOBD (M52TU / M54 / S54 only) in the on-board computer
• Select times when Coming / Leaving Home is active
• Window can be closed at an adjustable speed
• BFD can be activated via the rear fog light and indicator if it is coded in the station wagon
• Show oil level
• OEM code function too, locking the vehicle
• Show current title on BC screen
• OEM CD changer control (connection via AV-IN, CD change possible via buttons 1-6) requires adaptation of the cabling
• PDC popup can be displayed over other apps and RVC
• Sports mode with analog displays and 3 different designs
• Quickstart bar with up to 10 icons
• Calculation of the tank content from range and consumption if no tank content is available (only High BC)
• Show tank content via DeepOBD (appropriate config required)
• Consumption monitor with consumption reset every few minutes (adjustable)
• Calculation of consumption and range from the tank content and distance traveled is possible with Low BC
• Oil temperature from DeepOBD can also be displayed in the IKE
• Hal9k Media Broadcast added
• Display of eKombi Setup after clicking on the value of oil temperature
• Show I-BUS app data in the iDrive launcher
• CPU temperature and utilization in BC display (if supported)
• Show interior temperature in vehicles with LSZ (all others via DeepOBD, appropriate config required)
• App languages: German, English, Bulgarian, French, Greek, Italian, Croatian, Lithuanian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Trad. Chinese, Czech, Turkish, Hungarian
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ON-BOARD COMPUTER
Reproduce the original on-board computer completely. In addition, there are many other values to display that were previously not possible.
LIGHT CONTROL
You have always missed comfort blinking and cornering lights in your vehicle? The app can do that and much more.
CODING
You can code your light module, daytime running lights, blinkers, auto door locking when in motion, auto door unlocking, auto-close your windows with the alarm, PDC, DSP, and a lot more. The range of functions varies depending on the year of manufacture and vehicle.
PDC
Use the app to display the exact distance and a visualization of the original parking system.
INFORMATION
View information about your vehicles, such as service data, coded units, and language and VIN.
DSP
Use the I-BUS app to control the original digital sound processor without losing settings or sound quality.
Display music title in your HIGH BC instrument cluster (IKE)
(Your instrument cluster must look like the photo below to support this.)
(Click the YouTube video PLAY button above to see a demo of the IBUS app)
(Click the YouTube video PLAY button above)
Advanced Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
(optional chipset)
Features enhanced audio performance, precise equalization, adjustable crossovers, and signal delay.
15 Band EQ
Full-featured 15-band Graphic equalizer, you will enjoy superior control over the audio spectrum with frequency adjustments. This gives you the power to get the most of your sound system, and the ability to contour the sound output to your musical taste.
Time Correction
Time Correction allows you to virtually adjust the distance of each speaker by delaying the signals of speakers closest to you. This gives the impression of listening from a central position.
X-Over
The digital crossover allows you to adjust cut-off frequencies for your speakers. This ensures a matching sound signal that can be accepted by your speakers without distortion.
Advanced Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
(optional chipset)
Features enhanced audio performance, precise equalization, adjustable crossovers, and signal delay.
15 Band EQ
Full-featured 15-band Graphic equalizer, you will enjoy superior control over the audio spectrum with frequency adjustments. This gives you the power to get the most of your sound system, and the ability to contour the sound output to your musical taste.
Time Correction
Time Correction allows you to virtually adjust the distance of each speaker by delaying the signals of speakers closest to you. This gives the impression of listening from a central position.
X-Over
The digital crossover allows you to adjust cut-off frequencies for your speakers. This ensures a matching sound signal that can be accepted by your speakers without distortion.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
The purpose of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn you that at least one or more tires are significantly under-inflated or over-inflated, possibly creating unsafe driving conditions. Maintaining the correct tire pressure for your BMW is an important factor in extending the life of your tires. Too little tire pressure will eventually cause catastrophic tire failure.
Note: External TPMS sensors shown. Internal sensors are also available.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
The purpose of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn you that at least one or more tires are significantly under-inflated or over-inflated, possibly creating unsafe driving conditions. Maintaining the correct tire pressure for your BMW is an important factor in extending the life of your tires. Too little tire pressure will eventually cause catastrophic tire failure.
Note: External TPMS sensors shown. Internal sensors are also available.
DIY Install Video
(Click the YouTube video PLAY button above)
(Click the YouTube video PLAY button above)
Features
Tech Specs
Android™
Qualcomm CPU Platform
Android 12 (64bit)
8-core Qualcomm CPU - Up to 2.0 GHz
Snapdragon X12 LTE modem
Wi-Fi Spectral Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
4GB or 6GB RAM (DDR3)
64GB or 128GB Internal Storage
-OR-
PX6 CPU Platform
Android 11 (64bit)
6-core CPU PX6 (RK3399) - Dual-core ARM Cortex-A72 (CPU 1.8Ghz) MPCore processor and Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 (CPU 1.4Ghz) MPCore processor
4GB RAM (DDR3)
64GB Internal Storage
-OR-
PX4 CPU Platform
Android 11 (64bit)
4-core CPU - Quad-core ARM Cortex
2GB RAM (DDR3)
32GB Internal Storage
Internet Connection
The AVIN system connects to your smartphone's WIFI hotspot or Bluetooth to access the internet
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
4G LTE with SIM card reader (Qualcomm 6125)
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Supported Network BAND
GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800
EVDO: BC0
WCDMA: B1, B5, B8
TD-SCDMA: B34, B39
FDD-LTE: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8
TDD-LTE: B38, B39, B40, B41
(Note: Not all 4G bands are supported. If your wireless carrier does not support these bands you will get 3G speed or NO connection. Please check with your wireless carrier before ordering. If your wireless company does not support these bands you can still use WiFi to access the internet.)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP v1.3)
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP v1.5)
Hands-Free Profile (HFP v1.7)
Bluetooth OBD2 support for Torque
Audio
Hi-Fi Class
4 x 48 W MOSFET Quad Bridge Power Amplifier
Harmon Kardon speaker system supported
4 Channel RCA output
1 Subwoofer output
Audio Playback Format
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DSF, DFF
Display and Video
Suitable for gestures such as flicking and zooming
Light-touch (Smartphone-like) operation
The 7-inch screen has a 1024 x 600 resolution
The 8.8-inch and the 10.25-inch screen has a 1280 x 480 resolution (These screen sizes do NOT support split-screen mode)
Split-screen mode allows running two apps side by side. And now, Android Oreo also allows apps to be viewed in Picture-in-Picture mode. (Note: PIP feature only applicable to Google Map & VLC.)
PowerVR G6110 GPU
4K UHD H265/H264 decoder
1080P video encoder for H.264 and VP8
1 second boot time from standby (cold boot time is 30 seconds)
RCA output for headrest monitors (PX5) (PX30)
Video Playback format
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, 4K, 1080P, 720P
(No CD/DVD player built-in)
Radio Tuner
Premium car radio tuner with state-of-the-art signal processing
30 Station Preset Radio (18 FM, 12 AM)
Advanced RDS and RBDS demodulation and decoding
State-of-the-art FM Improved Multipath Suppression
FM Channel Equalization
Soft Mute on Modulation
Stereo High Blend
FM LNA with AGC
AM and FM noise blanking, signal quality detection, and weak signal processing
FM stereo decoding
Fully integrated tuning system with low phase noise and fast tuning
FM receiver with a tuning range of 65 MHz to 108 MHz covering Eastern Europe
(OIRT), Japan, Europe, and US bands
AM receiver covering LW, MW, and full SW
High dynamic range Sigma Delta IF ADC
Digital IF signal processing including decimation, shift to baseband, AGC control, I/Q
correction, variable IF bandwidth filtering (PACS), and demodulation
Expandable Storage
1 MicroSD card reader
Supports MicroSD cards up to 256GB
3 USB ports
Supports USB flash drives up to 256GB
Languages
English, German, French, Norwegian-Bokmal, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Romanian, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Czech, Vietnamese, Chinese,
Optional Accessories
AutoPlay USB Adapter w/ Support for Wireless C-Play and A-Auto (optional)
https://avinusa.com/autoplay-usb-adapter-w-support-for-wireless-c-play-and-a-auto.html
Dual DVR Dashcam Records Front and Back View
(optional)
Now you can record from both the front dashcam and our aftermarket backup camera at the same time.
Whenever you commute to work, go on a road trip, or race on a race track, our HD Dashcam is your ideal companion. Export recorded videos to use as evidence in case of a ticket or accident or just to share with your friends if you caught something interesting during your drive. You can easily switch between the two camera views or watch both cameras at the same time during your drive.
The front DVR dash camera records your driving in high definition and saves the video to your sdcard. The backup camera records video in standard definition. You can record hours of driving as it is only limited by the size of your sdcard. The front DVR dash camera can be mounted to your front windshield and can be tilted for the perfect recording angle. This is perfect for recording an accident scene as it will record the date and time as well as the exact location of where it happened. The camera is connected by USB and the camera view displayed on your Android monitor's touchscreen.
(Note: this is not compatible with the 2.4ghz wireless transmitter kit for the backup camera.)
https://avinusa.com/dual-dvr-dashboard-camera-records-front-and-back-hd-video.html
Front Parking Camera / Universal Rear View Backup Camera (Model: UFBCAM1)
(optional)
This camera can be installed discreetly low on the front bumper to assist with parking or used as a backup camera.
https://avinusa.com/front-parking-camera-universal-rear-view-backup-camera-model-ufbcam1.html
Quadlock 6 Meter Navigation Extension Cable
(optional)
BMW that came equipped with the factory navigation system has all of their factory radio, power, steering wheel button control wires, and antenna connectors located back in the trunk. The quadlock 6M extension cable is required to connect the AVIN head unit in the dashboard to those connectors in the trunk of the BMW.
https://avinusa.com/quadlock-6-meter-navigation-extension-cable-for-bmw.html
GPS Antenna Extension Cable for BMW E46 E38 E39 E53
(optional)
The engineers at BMW designed and placed the high-quality OEM GPS antenna in the optimal location for best performance. Our optional GPS extension cable allows you to use your factory GPS antenna that is already installed in your trunk if you have the OEM navigation system.
https://avinusa.com/bmw-gps-antenna-extension-cable-e46-e38-e39-e53.html
WiFi OBD2
(optional)
To read your cars OBD2 diagnostic and performance data you would need our optional WIFI OBD2 adapter.
32GB Offline GPS Map Card
(optional)
The AVIN map card allows you to use the IGO GPS navigation software without the need to be connected to the internet and saves you hours from downloading the required map data. Full offline GPS navigation function similar to how the factory navigation system would work.
Anti-glare Screen Protectors
(optional)
Protect your brand new monitor from scratches and block the sun's glare off the screen during the day with our optional 3-pack perfect fit anti-glare screen protectors. These screen protectors are only available exclusively from AVINUSA. They are custom cut to be a perfect fit for your new monitor. https://avinusa.com/accessories/screen-protectors.html
In The Box