The Navigation A/V Forum

Iphone Snap in adapter - bmwvuk 2010-01-28 21:02:24 (725 views)
- Hey David! How ya doing? You might want to look into the new TCU for.... - bghark 2010-02-12 14:53:42 (471 views)
- Re: Iphone Snap in adapter (pic) - texaspaul 2010-01-30 19:58:10 (747 views)
  - Re: Iphone Snap in adapter - crstevens 2011-05-27 06:49:22 (156 views)
  - Re: Iphone Snap in adapter - johnsonwc 2010-02-14 16:42:19 (507 views)
  - I have the eject box from bimmernav, what is the part # for iPhone snap-in? (nt) - dcrane2 2010-02-03 04:37:08 (488 views)
  - Re: Iphone Snap in adapter - droj740i 2010-02-01 21:13:54 (446 views)
  - Re: Iphone Snap in adapter - gillarockus 2010-01-31 22:54:26 (503 views)
    - Re: Iphone Snap in adapter - texaspaul 2010-02-04 22:24:31 (453 views)
      - Re: Iphone Snap in adapter - droj740i 2010-02-05 22:24:31 (482 views)
        
        Re: Iphone Snap in adapter - texaspaul 2010-02-06 14:47:25 (464 views)

mkII wont accept disc - gillarockus 2010-02-05 21:57:56 (488 views)
- Re: mkII wont accept disc - charsal 2010-09-16 18:45:26 (173 views)
- Are you complete positive that there is not CD inside of it already? - rex120 2010-02-11 03:46:41 (420 views)

MK3 MKIII Nav unit, fully updated, now available - gene123 2010-01-11 03:42:49 (554 views)
- Re: MK3 MKIII Nav unit, fully updated, now available - zekeaboo 2010-07-16 22:34:36 (188 views)
  - Re: MK3 MKIII Nav unit, fully updated, now available - zekeaboo 2010-07-17 08:34:36 (192 views)
    - Re: MK3 MKIII Nav unit, fully updated, now available (nt) - zekeaboo 2010-07-17 20:55:31 (185 views)
- Post this in the For Sale forum (nt) - Brian 2010-01-11 08:12:04 (431 views)

MKI problems - partially working or spitting out the CD - kairij2001 2010-01-09 15:47:34 (448 views)
- Buy adapter harness part number 61.12-8 377 432 to connect your MKII - Brian 2010-01-09 20:12:06 (508 views)
  - Re: Buy adapter harness part number 61.12-8 377 432 to connect your MKII - kairij2001 2010-01-09 21:21:59 (407 views)
    - The adapter harness is easy to medium... - Brian 2010-01-10 07:50:15 (422 views)
      - Re: The adapter harness is easy to medium... - kairij2001 2010-05-19 15:03:17 (208 views)
        
        Do you have the MKII adapter (part number 61.12-8 377 432) in hand? - Brian 2010-05-19 15:22:39 (182 views)
        
        Re: Do you have the MKII adapter (part number 61.12-8 377 432) in hand? - kairij2001 2010-05-28 14:25:48 (265 views)
        
        Trimble = GPS Receiver - Brian 2010-05-28 14:30:00 (323 views)
        
        Re: Trimble = GPS Receiver - kairij2001 2010-05-28 14:45:18 (192 views)
        
        Re: Trimble = GPS Receiver - kairij2001 2010-06-20 14:01:14 (188 views)
    - Do you have your MKI OS up to date at 1-1/72? Do you have the MKII type Trimble - Roy In GA 2010-01-09 23:51:56 (458 views)
      - Re: Do you have your MKI OS up to date at 1-1/72? Do you have the MKII type Trimble - kairij2001 2010-01-10 00:12:31 (415 views)
        
        MKII Trimble has a Black plug instead of a plug that looks like the ones on a - Roy In GA 2010-01-10 22:59:47 (404 views)
        
        Re: MKII Trimble has a Black plug instead of a plug that looks like the ones on a - kairij2001 2010-05-28 14:24:11 (198 views)

Intravee II with Video - opokutawa 2010-02-14 23:18:18 (497 views)
- Re: Intravee II with Video - akasjl 2010-03-16 19:53:29 (481 views)
  - Is this possible even? (nt) - Shled℠ 2010-03-29 13:02:59 (652 views)
    - Re: Is this possible even? - opokutawa 2010-04-03 10:42:16 (377 views)

Nav Mk4 and BM53 upgrade - ddavis1768 2010-02-04 14:59:45 (1155 views)
- Could you summarize so far what parts you have purchased (with part #'s please) - dcrane2 2010-02-11 08:11:08 (547 views)
  - Here's the summary for BM53 with Sirius (url) - Brian 2010-02-11 14:07:15 (653 views)
- The old-to-new harness is all you need. The antenna amp is optional. - Brian 2010-02-05 02:03:08 (633 views)
  - Not replacing antenna amp reduces FM performance a lot - kiwijochen 2010-02-05 02:26:25 (542 views)
    - I partially agree-- though I still see antenna amp replacement as optional - Brian 2010-02-05 07:19:53 (531 views)
      - Re: I partially agree-- though I still see antenna amp replacement as optional - ddavis1768 2010-02-05 09:50:55 (450 views)
        
        That is a score! If you get the chance, I would love to read your amp comparison - Brian 2010-02-05 10:06:09 (527 views)
        
        Re: That is a score! If you get the chance, I would love to read your amp comparison - ddavis1768 2010-03-01 12:27:29 (502 views)
        
        Cool! Thanks for the follow-up post. (nt) - Brian 2010-03-01 13:38:40 (678 views)
        
        Re: That is a score! If you get the chance, I would love to read your amp comparison - ddavis1768 2010-02-05 10:14:39 (703 views)
        
        Installation problems - ddavis1768 2010-02-06 20:28:19 (532 views)
        
        Re: Installation problems - maysys 2010-03-28 16:45:41 (448 views)
        
        Here is ddavis1768's solution... (url) - Brian 2010-03-29 06:16:24 (451 views)
        
        Re: Here is ddavis1768's solution... - maysys 2010-03-29 10:45:59 (384 views)
        
        Did you install the analog audio CD changer cable? - Brian 2010-02-07 05:41:36 (513 views)
        
        How does the analog cable connect to the radio? - ddavis1768 2010-02-20 18:22:43 (472 views)
        
        Yes, the analog audio cable connects to 2, 8, and 9 on the white plug - Brian 2010-02-21 07:58:13 (473 views)
        
        Re: Yes, the analog audio cable connects to 2, 8, and 9 on the white plug - ddavis1768 2010-02-21 10:53:46 (555 views)
        
        Snap the three loose analog CDC cable pins into the white plug on the adapter - Brian 2010-02-21 14:42:46 (519 views)
        
        Reversed plug now English Lady talks to me - ddavis1768 2010-02-07 15:58:19 (538 views)
        
        You can find out where the Mk4 came from - kiwijochen 2010-03-01 12:42:27 (441 views)
        
        Re: Did you install the analog audio CD changer cable? - ddavis1768 2010-02-07 15:14:12 (480 views)
        
        Re: Installation problems - ddavis1768 2010-02-06 21:56:09 (485 views)

Can you adjust Nav brightness thru codes? My MK4 works great but.... - bghark 2010-02-20 18:48:56 (481 views)
- That is weird, mine is pretty bright... - Brian 2010-02-20 20:58:35 (403 views)
  - Hey Brian, It holds the settings and is adjusted all thw way up in the..... - bghark 2010-02-21 13:20:07 (443 views)
    - Well, you could try an OS downgrade & upgrade - Brian 2010-02-21 13:39:04 (457 views)
      - Mine also has problems with its brightness but mine doesnt hold - mouser 2010-02-21 18:45:14 (454 views)
        
        A new battery solved your problem in my car... - Brian 2010-02-21 18:56:43 (443 views)
        
        I know my battery is starting to crap out. It is around 4 yo so I will... - bghark 2010-02-22 09:56:01 (407 views)
        
        bghark, can you let us know if a new batt helps ?? My batt has - mouser 2010-02-23 23:24:07 (434 views)
        
        You bet, I think I will pick it up tomorrow if it doesn't snow. (nt) - bghark 2010-02-24 20:32:39 (444 views)
        
        UPDATE. Well, I ended up having to replace my batt and it didnt - mouser 2010-03-13 22:59:03 (418 views)
        
        That is frustrating. Maybe it is a power problem, like the ignition switch... - Brian 2010-03-14 09:37:03 (385 views)
        
        Thanks for pointing out that the nav puter controls the brightness. Maybe - mouser 2010-03-16 00:32:35 (383 views)

Are all 16:9s created equal? - kre82x 2009-12-08 17:06:32 (455 views)
- Re: Are all 16:9s created equal? - rahim 2010-03-11 16:28:46 (260 views)
  - Yes, but you will also need to update your TV module. - Brian 2010-03-11 18:07:31 (345 views)
- 3 types of widescreens. E46 type is physically different and is ONLY for an e46, - Roy In GA 2009-12-09 02:03:54 (435 views)
- Re: Are all 16:9s created equal? - kiwijochen 2009-12-09 01:53:04 (425 views)

Gryo issues? - notenufgarage 2010-03-04 16:13:01 (409 views)
- Ugh. Opened up the MKIV and what did I find? - notenufgarage 2010-03-10 06:14:29 (406 views)
  - Same deal on the MKIII (url) - notenufgarage 2010-03-10 11:16:51 (406 views)
- 2 bad gyros.... I can't believe it - notenufgarage 2010-03-06 01:11:53 (431 views)
  - Gyro is internal in nav - kiwijochen 2010-03-06 02:27:37 (376 views)
    - Re: Gyro is internal in nav - notenufgarage 2010-03-06 10:55:50 (394 views)
      - Out of another dead nav :-) (nt) - kiwijochen 2010-03-06 16:12:56 (410 views)

16:9 Screen with MK2 - exred92 2010-03-07 17:53:23 (450 views)
- Yes, it will work perfectly. I have tested it myself. (nt) - Brian 2010-03-07 19:30:04 (401 views)
  - Re: Yes, it will work perfectly. I have tested it myself. - exred92 2010-03-07 19:39:27 (415 views)
    - I would watch eBay and Craigslist for a good 16:9 screen - Brian 2010-03-07 19:51:14 (442 views)
      - Re: I would watch eBay and Craigslist for a good 16:9 screen - exred92 2010-03-07 20:09:13 (374 views)
        
        Re: I would watch eBay and Craigslist for a good 16:9 screen - geego 2010-03-09 14:48:07 (399 views)

Nav cd ejects - exred92 2010-03-06 18:00:07 (419 views)
- Check following: - kiwijochen 2010-03-07 05:17:17 (460 views)
  - Re: Check following: - exred92 2010-03-07 14:07:26 (364 views)

love my upgrade but a couple of options missing - Isiah 90-735il 2010-03-05 23:43:31 (415 views)

BMW 730d E38 clicking noise on cd/radio/tape - zilsch 2010-03-04 02:33:27 (563 views)

Key CD - Isiah 90-735il 2010-02-21 23:48:55 (464 views)
- Send me your address and I will send you out a copy. (nt) - bghark 2010-02-22 09:49:33 (506 views)
  - Thanks again. The Key worked fine (nt) - Isiah 90-735il 2010-03-03 22:19:13 (414 views)
  - Trouble burning CD also - samvjr 2010-02-26 04:55:59 (392 views)
  - Re: Send me your address and I will send you out a copy. - Isiah 90-735il 2010-02-22 21:57:06 (396 views)

Confirmation of the most current DVD map for MK4 navigation - rule144 2010-03-01 16:40:14 (502 views)
- According Tisher's online catalog, 65.90-2 147 669 is MKIV DVD version 2009.1 - Brian 2010-03-02 11:28:02 (498 views)
  - Map Updates - akasjl 2010-03-02 20:27:24 (434 views)
    - This would be cool. I wonder if it is still Navteq data. (nt) - Brian 2010-03-02 20:37:49 (383 views)
      - My pick is TeleAtlas (TomTom) :-) - kiwijochen 2010-03-03 04:05:30 (446 views)
      - No idea and - akasjl 2010-03-02 20:56:23 (387 views)
- No idea but just learned Navteq is no longer making updates. (nt) - akasjl 2010-03-01 23:35:53 (405 views)
  - if thats true that will seriously impact my decision to stay with or leave - knipdlo 2010-03-02 11:45:18 (384 views)
    - Does the data supplier matter to you? - kiwijochen 2010-03-03 04:04:45 (427 views)

Navigation part numbers for e65/66 cars. (url) - Roy In GA 2010-03-02 19:57:47 (443 views)

MFL in E38 99-01 - rex120 2010-02-23 03:08:54 (395 views)
- The MFL is integrated into the right steering wheel button module (url) - Brian 2010-02-23 06:36:40 (453 views)
  - Thanks Brian I thought it was the case but I wanted to double check... (nt) - rex120 2010-02-24 01:11:10 (412 views)
    - so we just gotta swap buttons (nt) - stonecloser 2010-02-25 04:21:19 (381 views)
      - damn you're eger to pull things of my car - rex120 2010-02-28 23:22:48 (392 views)
        
        just trying to help you pin point the issue you've been having - stonecloser 2010-02-28 23:48:16 (429 views)
        
        Re: just trying to help you pin point the issue you've been having - rex120 2010-03-01 00:15:45 (394 views)
        
        im sure their is videos on youtube or some kind of online tutorial - stonecloser 2010-03-01 00:25:14 (391 views)
        
        im actually on Youtube looking at some dumb shit.... - rex120 2010-03-01 00:28:09 (403 views)
        
        Ask Edwin I bet he would know of some good sources for - stonecloser 2010-03-01 00:30:15 (372 views)

Zune - mrrumblur 2010-02-22 21:26:42 (410 views)
- I have not seen anything that does an integrated Zune - Brian 2010-02-26 17:15:17 (395 views)

removing the nav computer (MK3) - rule144 2010-02-20 21:15:44 (536 views)
- Re: removing the nav computer (MK3) - rule144 2010-02-26 11:16:20 (430 views)
- Sometimes they stick - kiwijochen 2010-02-21 04:16:54 (408 views)
  - Also be sure to press the pins outward so that the tips of the pins press - Roy In GA 2010-02-21 13:09:31 (414 views)

NEW: POI Maker (url) - kiwijochen 2010-02-25 15:14:32 (625 views)

1999 528iT MKII Nav What is most current Map? - knipdlo 2010-02-22 10:39:24 (437 views)
- I think there is a 2009 map CD but I would watch on ebay. I have always - Roy In GA 2010-02-23 00:39:37 (497 views)
  - Re: I think there is a 2009 map CD but I would watch on ebay. I have always - knipdlo 2010-02-23 01:11:56 (415 views)
    - Yes. What region are you in? (nt) - Roy In GA 2010-02-23 15:50:35 (439 views)
      - Region 4 south central - knipdlo 2010-02-23 18:53:53 (352 views)

Navigation CD Problem - tommy645ci 2010-02-22 12:01:58 (456 views)
- Your BMW dealer can do this for you - kiwijochen 2010-02-23 11:26:17 (395 views)
- The regular I-bus nav maps don't work in a 645i, they are different. (nt) - Roy In GA 2010-02-23 00:41:33 (406 views)

Looks like it is possible to fry a 16:9! I wonder if Alpine sells parts for them (nt) - ?Ed 2010-02-13 16:52:24 (421 views)
- Re: Looks like it is possible to fry a 16:9! I wonder if Alpine sells parts for them - geocybrid 2010-02-22 05:39:20 (382 views)

video tuner issue - adsr 2010-02-16 14:33:56 (475 views)
- Do you have any pictures. Usually it automatically centers. (nt) - Brian 2010-02-16 15:59:11 (472 views)
  - A picture of the screen? - adsr 2010-02-16 23:52:50 (413 views)
    - Yeah, I was curious to see what it looked like... - Brian 2010-02-17 06:46:43 (410 views)
      - Re: Yeah, I was curious to see what it looked like... - adsr 2010-02-17 15:12:25 (423 views)
        
        btw you can tell it is shifted over because the stuff on the side that doesn't - adsr 2010-02-17 15:13:33 (410 views)

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Please Help....mkIII - dynoxjr 2010-02-16 13:28:54 (485 views)
- Three likely possibilities... - Brian 2010-02-16 15:58:41 (466 views)

No navigation voice guidance with MKIV - sna77 2010-02-12 20:33:47 (594 views)
- Could be a software issue, try downgrading and then back up (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-02-13 05:21:09 (466 views)
  - do you... - sna77 2010-02-13 21:08:59 (425 views)
    - Doubt that but could be that it needs recoded (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-02-14 04:18:07 (451 views)
      - recode the radio or the Navigation? - sna77 2010-02-14 07:19:14 (427 views)
        
        Most likely, it is wiring and not coding... (url) - Brian 2010-02-14 13:46:09 (438 views)
        
        Re: Most likely, it is wiring and not coding... (pic) - sna77 2010-02-15 18:30:16 (535 views)

Interface for Ediabas/INPA - rex120 2010-02-08 05:12:58 (524 views)
- Turn off igniton voltage in the .ini file. (nt) - zapperjoe 2010-02-11 21:43:59 (469 views)
  - Ediabas.ini or OBD.ini ? (nt) - rex120 2010-02-15 03:49:54 (1512 views)

quick nav question - gillarockus 2010-02-13 12:03:42 (444 views)
- Here's a comparison of MKxx features... (url) - Brian 2010-02-13 13:35:24 (511 views)

Question about aux and bm53 - adsr 2010-01-31 11:42:06 (505 views)
- Here you go... (url) - Brian 2010-01-31 15:04:59 (510 views)
  - thanks but... - adsr 2010-01-31 17:15:28 (423 views)
    - That is a BM53 post. - Brian 2010-01-31 19:50:50 (559 views)
      - more info: - adsr 2010-01-31 21:01:30 (410 views)
        
        Both of your BM53 radios should support Aux... - Brian 2010-01-31 21:05:34 (519 views)
        
        fixed! - adsr 2010-02-13 00:25:32 (451 views)
        Re: Both of your BM53 radios should support Aux... - adsr 2010-01-31 21:48:55 (427 views)

Edwin, I hope your recovery is going well. Got time for info? (url) - krux100 2010-02-11 12:57:56 (408 views)
- Here is a little update for Euro cars that I know that work! (pic) (url) - Edwin™ 2010-02-12 05:40:49 (460 views)

Bmw oem tv tuner for 16x9 display - aloor740 2010-02-10 19:07:07 (512 views)
- That one won't work. Here is a post with a good list. (url) - Brian 2010-02-10 19:21:01 (441 views)

MKIII (From LR) Software upgrade - e38bris 2010-02-05 19:06:54 (537 views)
- Logo from LR will stay (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-02-10 13:09:45 (442 views)
- You can't upgrade a LR MKIII with BMW OS. You need a LR OS disk. (nt) - Brian 2010-02-05 20:04:33 (441 views)

Custom 12v Electronic sleep timer circuit needed for Headrest DVDs - danieljsinclair 2010-02-05 07:53:54 (434 views)
- Re: Custom 12v Electronic sleep timer circuit needed for Headrest DVDs (url) - kiwijochen 2010-02-05 13:23:22 (391 views)
  - Re: Custom 12v Electronic sleep timer circuit needed for Headrest DVDs - danieljsinclair 2010-02-05 13:38:53 (393 views)
    - Re: Custom 12v Electronic sleep timer circuit needed for Headrest DVDs - e38bris 2010-02-05 19:01:00 (455 views)
      - Re: Custom 12v Electronic sleep timer circuit needed for Headrest DVDs - danieljsinclair 2010-02-06 10:32:47 (343 views)

Nav wiring (pic) - e38bris 2010-02-05 08:11:17 (597 views)
- X400 & X322 - kiwijochen 2010-02-05 13:20:03 (470 views)
- My Euro car has that white plug. I upgraded my MKI/TV to later MKIII and newer - Roy In GA 2010-02-05 12:29:56 (440 views)
- Re: Nav wiring - e38bris 2010-02-05 08:39:12 (438 views)
  - Does your TV have 5 plugs or 4? I converted my MKI/TV to MKIII/TV with the Cable - Roy In GA 2010-02-05 17:32:03 (453 views)

BM54 Problem - spacepl 2010-02-05 08:43:19 (529 views)
- I have not seen a fix for this... - Brian 2010-02-05 09:12:20 (433 views)

DIY how to for nav disks, disk drives, and lasers. Here are the places to search - Roy In GA 2010-02-04 17:39:06 (655 views)
- Re: DIY how to for nav disks, disk drives, and lasers. Here are the places to search - Isiah 90-735il 2010-02-04 22:49:21 (461 views)

Sat nav connection Harness from MK4 to my 730d car - irish7563 2010-02-04 18:40:18 (425 views)
- Re: Sat nav connection Harness from MK4 to my 730d car - irish7563 2010-02-04 18:47:08 (484 views)
  - I think if you have a 2003 7er it must be an e65 which does not use a MK4. It - Roy In GA 2010-02-04 19:20:07 (375 views)

KIWI!? - How does this happened?! - rex120 2010-01-27 03:22:00 (936 views)
- Someone made a custom interface - kiwijochen 2010-01-27 13:04:58 (497 views)
  - That brings me to my next question... - rex120 2010-01-28 01:37:20 (464 views)
    - On registered NavCoder versions you can see the raw hex data - kiwijochen 2010-01-29 10:48:12 (839 views)
      - Re: On registered NavCoder versions you can see the raw hex data - rex120 2010-01-30 22:37:56 (552 views)
        
        Email me please (nt) - kiwijochen 2010-02-01 17:52:41 (410 views)
        
        check you email (nt) - rex120 2010-02-03 03:06:08 (400 views)
- Link (url) - stonecloser 2010-01-27 04:11:00 (470 views)

Help - Isiah 90-735il 2010-01-28 19:05:17 (543 views)
- Brian, why don't you want to recommend him to hold the eject button for like 5 - rex120 2010-01-31 02:27:30 (482 views)
  - Good point... Isiah, push and hold the eject button, that may eject a disk (nt) - Brian 2010-01-31 08:02:15 (443 views)
    - Re: Good point... Isiah, push and hold the eject button, that may eject a disk - Isiah 90-735il 2010-01-31 20:29:46 (429 views)
    - (nt) - rex120 2010-01-31 17:11:48 (439 views)
- That is an odd one... - Brian 2010-01-28 19:50:46 (438 views)
  - Re: That is an odd one... - Isiah 90-735il 2010-01-28 19:58:23 (457 views)
    - You might be toast. You might try disassembly while it is still on. - Brian 2010-01-28 20:10:58 (454 views)
      - Re: You might be toast. You might try disassembly while it is still on. - Isiah 90-735il 2010-01-28 21:38:51 (425 views)
        
        Another yellow jacket I see. Slide it out and you can unhook the small antenna - Roy In GA 2010-01-29 23:38:08 (441 views)
        
        I can't get it out. I tried to pry from the back but it won't budge. - Isiah 90-735il 2010-02-01 15:27:22 (433 views)
        Re: Another yellow jacket I see. Slide it out and you can unhook the small antenna - Isiah 90-735il 2010-01-30 19:25:19 (425 views)
        
        I am in Midtown and am on the e38 and e23 boards. Brian is the radio expert and - Roy In GA 2010-01-31 01:04:38 (415 views)
        
        I have a spare MKIII for test if you get that far. (nt) - Roy In GA 2010-01-31 12:23:27 (445 views)

Screen doesnt retain brightness settings. Everytime I get in my - mouser 2009-12-18 13:09:51 (400 views)
- I had the exact same thing and fixed it in my car... - Brian 2010-01-31 20:49:00 (371 views)
- Go into the default settings and adjust there: - Edwin™ 2009-12-19 05:52:44 (425 views)

coding DSP amplifier and Navigation - sarunas 2009-12-08 01:34:17 (798 views)
- Re: coding DSP amplifier and Navigation (pic) - sarunas 2010-01-23 14:27:17 (696 views)
  - Yes, you can retrofit with a MKIV (nt) - Brian 2010-01-23 15:23:08 (496 views)
    - retrofiting MKIV (pic) - sarunas 2010-01-24 03:54:57 (531 views)
      - Yes, you can use a newer nav OS disk... - Brian 2010-01-24 07:51:43 (410 views)
        
        Re: Yes, you can use a newer nav OS disk... - sarunas 2010-01-30 06:40:48 (476 views)
        coding with NCS Expert and DIS - sarunas 2010-01-25 02:46:04 (2944 views)
        
        calculating ZCS key - sarunas 2010-01-29 14:20:34 (1316 views)
- No dealer or software tool can code DSP to your car as I told you before - Edwin™ 2009-12-08 16:34:33 (796 views)
  - Re: - sarunas 2009-12-09 05:10:26 (526 views)
    - Edwin is correct... - Brian 2009-12-09 08:38:48 (683 views)
      - I did it Brian. it was not that hard but you need the tools and the code to do - Edwin™ 2009-12-09 11:00:22 (541 views)
        
        So you could tell sarunas how to update the ZCS for DSP, then? (nt) - Brian 2009-12-09 11:16:28 (638 views)
        
        Yes but not smart to do if you want to wreck your car. - Edwin™ 2009-12-09 11:24:52 (476 views)
        
        That is not something I plan to do any time soon... - Brian 2009-12-09 14:00:27 (528 views)
        
        Re: - sarunas 2009-12-10 03:26:55 (443 views)
        
        Zcs coding Lithuania (url) - profux 2009-12-24 19:01:10 (564 views)
        
        Re: Zcs coding Lithuania - link (url) - profux 2009-12-24 19:06:28 (531 views)
        
        Unfortunately, you can not tell DSP coding from the part number - Brian 2009-12-10 08:56:48 (764 views)
        
        Any Lowe DSP amp will work as you are going to code it to the ZCS - Edwin™ 2009-12-10 10:22:43 (559 views)
        
        Edwin, random branch, what major mods can you think of that require manual ZCS? - Brian 2009-12-10 10:45:53 (563 views)
        
        Hydraulic Trunk , TV, Windows Up, rear TV module (dual TV set up) rear armrest - Edwin™ 2009-12-11 14:13:59 (580 views)

tv amplifier trap circuit - catboy 2010-01-28 08:12:42 (557 views)
- Re: tv amplifier trap circuit (pic) - catboy 2010-01-28 08:18:52 (551 views)
  - Lower picture. They mount beside the main antenna modules. They each have an - Roy In GA 2010-01-28 13:23:28 (460 views)
    - Re: Lower picture. They mount beside the main antenna modules. They each have an - catboy 2010-01-28 15:35:31 (419 views)
      - The TV amp short cables attach to the existing C pillar amps and the long cables - Roy In GA 2010-01-28 15:57:46 (503 views)
        
        Gooogle BMW WDS online and look up your car. Then look up the - Roy In GA 2010-01-28 16:55:57 (1877 views)

540i electric cooling fan running all the time - e85sbcracer 2010-01-27 18:55:40 (439 views)
- Before 9/98 it's in the right radiator header, after in lower radiator return - Roy In GA 2010-01-28 13:05:05 (411 views)

Nav Computer Part Number - Roland 2010-01-27 10:30:04 (435 views)
- Never Mind...Found out it is a MKII. (nt) - Roland 2010-01-27 12:06:18 (333 views)

e39 with MKIV - GPS location is just a wee bit off - proshan 2010-01-05 18:20:23 (695 views)
- Re: e39 with MKIV - GPS location is just a wee bit off - conceptcol 2010-01-26 22:28:52 (443 views)
- Try what this guy did. (url) - mouser 2010-01-15 00:11:43 (488 views)
- Usually this improves as you drive the car... - Brian 2010-01-07 10:23:59 (460 views)
  - Re: Usually this improves as you drive the car... - proshan 2010-01-12 22:12:04 (350 views)
    - I wonder if this is tied to the other issue of intermittent satellite loss? - Brian 2010-01-13 06:44:01 (420 views)

iBus Adaptor Install (url) - darkknight74 2010-01-13 01:26:54 (520 views)
- The tips you got on the other side are good too... - Brian 2010-01-13 06:38:02 (465 views)
  - Re: The tips you got on the other side are good too... - robertengels 2010-01-25 20:04:30 (386 views)

Can the E39 1997 single vanos retrofit the navigation system ? - highendcar 2010-01-23 11:06:27 (448 views)
- Re: Check your email (nt) - texaspaul 2010-01-23 16:21:46 (395 views)
- Yes, you can retrofit navigation in all E39 model years - Brian 2010-01-23 15:39:56 (485 views)
  - Re: Yes, you can retrofit navigation in all E39 model years - highendcar 2010-01-23 23:48:27 (415 views)
    - It is totally the same. (nt) - Brian 2010-01-24 07:50:06 (469 views)
      - Re: It is totally the same. - highendcar 2010-01-25 05:17:51 (385 views)
        
        Re: - sarunas 2010-01-25 09:29:16 (386 views)
        The wiring would be the same, but the wire lengths may be different (nt) - Brian 2010-01-25 06:27:09 (405 views)

'Programme' Banner in video module - cegeste 2010-01-23 16:50:45 (382 views)
- Re: 'Programme' Banner in video module - cegeste 2010-01-24 02:19:20 (406 views)

IBUS Nav/TV Tuner integration question - kapone 2010-01-23 10:30:44 (487 views)

Why does my AM reception suck so bad?? - e38ag01 2010-01-21 15:14:53 (505 views)
- Two possibilities - Brian 2010-01-21 16:57:54 (443 views)
  - Pretty sure I don't have metallic tint but would a bad - e38ag01 2010-01-21 17:00:47 (414 views)
    - AM is first (and often the only) thing to go with a bad antenna amp - Brian 2010-01-21 17:08:16 (453 views)
      - I do have tint but it was there when I bought the car so I'll have to - e38ag01 2010-01-21 17:15:51 (398 views)
        
        Re: I do have tint but it was there when I bought the car so I'll have to (url) - Brian 2010-01-21 17:34:38 (438 views)
        
        I did end up finding it last night and thanks a bunch for - e38ag01 2010-01-22 08:48:06 (366 views)

BM53 NG radio E38 retrofit - voitritch 2010-01-21 10:18:51 (750 views)
- Yours sounds exactly like my old 740iL. (url) - Brian 2010-01-21 11:01:30 (502 views)
  - Re: Yours sounds exactly like my old 740iL. - voitritch 2010-01-21 13:40:05 (393 views)
    - The service mode issue is probably coding (url) - Brian 2010-01-21 14:01:08 (528 views)
      - Re: The service mode issue is probably coding - voitritch 2010-01-21 16:04:03 (429 views)
        
        You need to replace your CDC also... (url) - Brian 2010-01-21 16:56:56 (469 views)
        
        Re: You need to replace your CDC also... - voitritch 2010-01-21 17:46:47 (409 views)
        
        Yup, I had to do the same when I did my upgrade too... - Brian 2010-01-21 19:54:39 (399 views)

OT Audio - camberley 2009-12-07 09:31:28 (386 views)
- Tried a NEW CD carrier yet? Fixed mine before I retired it. (nt) - shled℠ 2010-01-20 19:29:37 (284 views)
- Here is the glove box CD changer installation I did a while ago... (url) - Brian 2009-12-07 11:19:21 (336 views)

TV module in USA - rex120 2009-12-19 04:55:28 (515 views)
- Slingbox and an iPhone? ;-) (nt) - shled℠ 2010-01-20 19:20:52 (531 views)
- BMW OEM is DVB only, But here's an option - kiwijochen 2009-12-20 01:27:57 (995 views)
- E38/E39 TV modules do not work in the USA (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-19 05:49:25 (466 views)
  - Thats the answer that I expected - now how about this device - rex120 2009-12-19 17:50:10 (475 views)
    - You have no ASI ports - kiwijochen 2009-12-20 01:25:05 (441 views)
      - And at point i have to use a separate remote which to put it bluntly sucks - rex120 2009-12-20 06:53:41 (432 views)

Can you use a hair dryer on heat shrink tubing or do I need a heat gun? (nt) - Ed 2010-01-18 02:54:33 (438 views)
- Heat gun. Been there, tried that with a hair drier. (nt) - Brian 2010-01-18 06:57:04 (389 views)
  - Any tips or advice for soldering 20/22 guage? Seems...fun? (nt) - Ed 2010-01-18 12:00:04 (351 views)
    - Just use low heat solder and it is a lot easier. (nt) - Brian 2010-01-18 19:55:14 (368 views)

Need help - MKII with blank (white) screen BUT radio and everything else works! - myworld1980 2009-12-12 16:43:20 (687 views)
- Re: Need help - MKII with blank (white) screen BUT radio and everything else works! - myworld1980 2009-12-13 08:41:31 (539 views)
  - Need help - MKII with blank (white) screen BUT radio and everything else works! - sscarney 2010-01-02 11:53:27 (767 views)
    - You need a new MKII (or better) navigation computer - Brian 2010-01-02 17:43:27 (564 views)
      - that reminds me... I heard there is a guy in San Jose who fixes them... - rex120 2010-01-17 03:47:14 (458 views)
        
        News to me too? Anyone else? (nt) - Brian 2010-01-17 06:58:21 (521 views)
  - The MK2, you can try the firmware but I guess the LED light stays off (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-14 10:39:30 (558 views)
- it died! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-13 04:05:49 (536 views)

Hi all. Yesterday a buddy that has an early version of NavCoder - sealbeach740 2009-12-31 15:32:53 (527 views)
- Yes, OS reload is necessary - kiwijochen 2010-01-02 03:42:11 (468 views)
- I believe it needs the OS disc to pull the language files - lederhosen 2010-01-01 09:50:55 (389 views)
  - That makes sense. I hope kiwiJochen replies - I just hadn't heard - sealbeach740 2010-01-01 15:53:31 (419 views)
    - NavCoder warns you :-) - kiwijochen 2010-01-02 03:43:05 (427 views)
      - Ahh. We must have been busy in the trunk & didn't notice the warning. - sealbeach740 2010-01-03 16:55:40 (370 views)
        
        My Favorite warning on Navcoder is about the fact that I can mess with the code - rex120 2010-01-17 03:45:29 (454 views)

e39 MKIV Retrofit occasionally unable to see satellites - proshan 2010-01-12 22:15:11 (423 views)
- That could be a bad GPS antenna or cable - Brian 2010-01-13 06:40:16 (428 views)

UPDATE: Progress with blank screen (E38) (pic) - myworld1980 2009-12-29 23:43:06 (1249 views)
- Did you add TV?? that is a TV in motion plug, when you leave it out does - Edwin™ 2009-12-30 04:57:39 (475 views)
  - No car is UK model with BMW added TV and Nav - myworld1980 2009-12-30 11:38:22 (466 views)
    - FIXED! Traffic Master was the culprit! (pic) - myworld1980 2009-12-30 12:55:22 (719 views)
      - Glad you fixed it, so the plug in the first post was not original (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-01-07 14:33:38 (483 views)
      - Not the first time that Traffic Master was the culprit - kiwijochen 2009-12-30 18:21:44 (628 views)
        
        +1 - Traffic Master sucks (nt) - Brian 2009-12-30 20:37:03 (517 views)
    - Then your TV module is on it's way out (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-30 12:41:27 (530 views)

Wanted: scan results using NavCoder - kiwijochen 2010-01-03 03:55:26 (707 views)
- Jeez forgot to ask huh, just use me for translation (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-01-07 14:27:58 (430 views)
  - 2.8.15 is the last version it updates 2 (nt) - Edwin™ 2010-01-07 14:30:14 (484 views)
- Will try and get some stuff for you. (nt) - kapone 2010-01-04 07:57:48 (416 views)
  - Thanks. Make sure you check daily for NavCoder updates - kiwijochen 2010-01-04 17:01:09 (455 views)
    - Wow Kiwi - That is trully a great tool - rex120 2010-01-06 02:28:15 (470 views)

Please help! E91 with dension GW500 that created havoc. - martinm 2010-01-03 13:37:53 (382 views)
- Re: Please help! E91 with dension GW500 that created havoc. - kiwijochen 2010-01-03 16:42:05 (446 views)
  - Re: Please help! E91 with dension GW500 that created havoc. - martinm 2010-01-03 16:52:54 (389 views)

Trimble Bracket (pic) - krux100 2009-12-24 13:59:47 (532 views)
- Also, it holds the ULF if you get one of those - Brian 2009-12-24 21:43:14 (426 views)
  - Re: Also, it holds the ULF if you get one of those - krux100 2009-12-24 22:51:22 (417 views)
    - I got antenna amp it as well.... (nt) - rex120 2009-12-29 23:49:52 (401 views)
- It is for the video module if you have or get one. Otherwise no need. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-12-24 19:26:50 (445 views)

Adding MKIII Nav - e38bris 2009-12-06 23:02:00 (477 views)
- You can trake the blue plug from the TV module and put that in the MK3 - Edwin™ 2009-12-07 05:07:59 (464 views)
  - It seems here in Aus, that the TV was standard yet Nav was optional - e38bris 2009-12-07 07:21:06 (362 views)
    - Wiring is easy to find - kiwijochen 2009-12-09 02:00:45 (403 views)
    - Only the blue plug wil work the white one can't be used, you need a adapter - Edwin™ 2009-12-07 11:33:27 (384 views)
      - And the link to the cable (url) - Edwin™ 2009-12-07 11:36:05 (379 views)
        
        Re: And the link to the cable - neverright 2009-12-22 17:03:42 (396 views)
        
        change mark 2 to mark 3 sat nav - neverright 2009-12-29 14:48:20 (419 views)
        
        Thanks again Edwin, it take it on ROEM, you meant - e38bris 2009-12-07 17:54:54 (400 views)
        
        It adds the Nav to the rest so all should still work. what Nav unit do you have? - Edwin™ 2009-12-07 19:16:20 (380 views)
        
        I have a MKIII unit and antenna (+ antenna cable) all set to go (nt) - e38bris 2009-12-07 20:46:17 (370 views)
- Fixed sig (just checking) (nt) - e38bris 2009-12-06 23:04:31 (372 views)

Audio problems on a e39 MKIV/BM53 retrofit - proshan 2009-12-21 11:36:17 (805 views)
- Need to code the vehicle - kiwijochen 2009-12-21 13:06:38 (576 views)
  - Re: Need to code the vehicle - proshan 2009-12-22 13:33:34 (475 views)
    - Did you code nav 2? glad the DSP is working again (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-22 14:51:54 (509 views)
      - Re: Did you code nav 2? glad the DSP is working again - proshan 2009-12-22 17:49:51 (496 views)
        
        Interesting... I wonder if they have GT-1/DIS and if it is different - Brian 2009-12-23 06:48:15 (473 views)
        
        Re: Interesting... I wonder if they have GT-1/DIS and if it is different - proshan 2009-12-29 12:45:53 (418 views)
      - It does both: DSP, nav, and whatever else... - Brian 2009-12-22 16:49:25 (475 views)
  - Re: Need to code the vehicle - proshan 2009-12-21 17:03:53 (412 views)
  - +1 coding at the dealer, ask them to add retrofit coding, should take - Edwin™ 2009-12-21 13:53:27 (522 views)
    - Re: +1 coding at the dealer, ask them to add retrofit coding, should take - proshan 2009-12-21 17:09:36 (434 views)

Radio Service Mode with BM53 radio (vid) (url) - sna77 2009-12-26 08:27:01 (558 views)
- Yes, you can get into your nav BM53 service menu... (url) - Brian 2009-12-26 10:11:51 (814 views)
  - TP is Europe is Track programe and how sensavtive you want it to be (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-29 08:36:17 (391 views)
  - Thanks!.. (nt) - sna77 2009-12-26 15:52:32 (370 views)

Nav screen flickering and radio shuts off after 30 seconds of play - mattmsr 2009-12-23 15:11:45 (522 views)
- Here you go. Your nav computer is dead... (url) - Brian 2009-12-23 16:33:18 (576 views)
  - Re: Here you go. Your nav computer is dead... - mattmsr 2009-12-25 06:11:54 (479 views)

nave coder - kygentnok 2009-12-23 00:39:56 (522 views)
- Yes you can - kiwijochen 2009-12-23 04:17:12 (469 views)
  - Re: Yes you can - kygentnok 2009-12-23 14:13:13 (420 views)
    - Check the interface - kiwijochen 2009-12-23 16:50:33 (431 views)
      - Re: Check the interface - kygentnok 2009-12-24 18:03:38 (427 views)
        
        Which interface do you have? DIY or Resler? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-12-24 19:22:12 (420 views)
        
        Re: Which interface do you have? DIY or Resler? - kygentnok 2009-12-24 23:00:35 (448 views)

Can the radio work once the nav system fails? - gregpsr 2009-12-24 12:24:10 (471 views)
- You will have to replace the nav computer - Brian 2009-12-24 13:38:02 (442 views)

nav screen freezes up occasionally - harv3317 2009-12-18 18:30:44 (466 views)
- MK1,MK2,MK3? what nav do you have? (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-19 05:50:51 (429 views)
  - Re: MK1,MK2,MK3? what nav do you have? - harv3317 2009-12-23 07:40:56 (433 views)
  - Re: MK1,MK2,MK3? what nav do you have? - harv3317 2009-12-21 07:30:44 (447 views)
    - MBworld.com (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-21 13:54:02 (411 views)
- Re: nav screen freezes up occasionally - harv3317 2009-12-18 18:31:25 (466 views)

Dead Sat Nav Confirmation - justinbanks 2009-12-17 11:44:12 (471 views)
- Yes, that sounds like a dead MKIII - Brian 2009-12-17 13:42:35 (411 views)
  - MKIII is dead (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-19 05:54:02 (416 views)
    - Re: MKIII is dead - justinbanks 2009-12-22 03:59:47 (464 views)

E39 Headrest polls solid or hollow?? - mack7 2009-12-20 16:40:30 (440 views)
- The pole is hollow (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-12-20 17:10:24 (396 views)
  - Sure Jochen? on an E38 they are solid (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-21 13:54:49 (401 views)
    - Correction: E38 front headrest posts are hollow... - Brian 2009-12-21 15:24:25 (494 views)
      - Good to know, mine are solid as the cary the voltage for my lighting in the - Edwin™ 2009-12-21 15:39:02 (371 views)

MULF in E39 525i 12/2000 - koveras 2009-12-21 05:56:44 (447 views)
- No, that part will only work in iDrive cars (nt) - Brian 2009-12-21 10:33:13 (396 views)

Nav displaying wrong location - Hank 2009-12-14 21:31:39 (526 views)
- Check your GPS antenna and make sure it is firmly - lederhosen 2009-12-14 22:51:42 (567 views)
  - Go to settings and then hold menu untill you get to the sub menu - Edwin™ 2009-12-15 04:58:13 (522 views)
    - Re: Go to settings and then hold menu untill you get to the sub menu - Hank 2009-12-15 20:02:42 (503 views)
      - that feature has nothing to do with the BM, try again and hold down for 20 sec (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-19 05:54:59 (472 views)
      - Scroll to settings, click settings and QUICKLY press and hold menu. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-12-16 00:40:54 (481 views)
        
        Re: Scroll to settings, click settings and QUICKLY press and hold menu. - Hank 2009-12-19 13:19:26 (436 views)
        
        Hmmm....didn't I suggest to check the antenna 5 days - lederhosen 2009-12-19 21:14:24 (433 views)

Follow up: MKII strange problem but is it Nav computer, wiring or screen? - myworld1980 2009-12-17 12:20:12 (480 views)
- The small screen element is separate from the rest of the display unit. Maybe - Roy In GA 2009-12-17 19:53:50 (438 views)
- This sounds like a bad screen - Brian 2009-12-17 13:45:08 (383 views)
  - Re: This sounds like a bad screen - myworld1980 2009-12-18 08:10:15 (423 views)

MKIII-ejects CD - sacto750 2009-12-07 16:53:17 (492 views)
- copy CD? does it turn when you put it in or just direct out? (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-07 17:25:54 (526 views)
  - Re: copy CD? does it turn when you put it in or just direct out? - sacto750 2009-12-07 17:49:36 (446 views)
    - If it's an OEM CD...chances are your laser is on it's way out, in the unit. - kapone 2009-12-07 17:53:12 (457 views)
      - Re: If it's an OEM CD...chances are your laser is on it's way out, in the unit. - sacto750 2009-12-09 14:48:31 (412 views)
        
        Take a look at this translated tutorial. (url) - kapone 2009-12-10 23:41:25 (483 views)
        
        Re: Take a look at this translated tutorial. - sacto750 2009-12-11 12:42:19 (426 views)
        
        Sacto, email this guy and see if he has one for a MK3. You (url) - mouser 2009-12-11 21:48:45 (388 views)
        
        Re: Sacto, email this guy and see if he has one for a MK3. You - sacto750 2009-12-14 18:35:29 (363 views)
        
        It 'seems' easy...trust me, it's not. This is micro surgery.. (nt) - kapone 2009-12-11 19:43:02 (389 views)
        
        Re: It 'seems' easy...trust me, it's not. This is micro surgery.. - sacto750 2009-12-14 18:36:03 (439 views)
        
        I have dissected enough things in the car to know... (nt) - kapone 2009-12-17 09:22:15 (414 views)
      - Re: If it's an OEM CD...chances are your laser is on it's way out, in the unit. - sacto750 2009-12-07 18:00:16 (423 views)
        
        You could try using a cleaning CD but little chance it works (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-07 19:12:55 (404 views)

Anyone have the updated North America Version 2009.1 nav DVD??? - black740ia 2009-12-13 12:28:38 (500 views)
- Next time ask when I'm there (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-14 10:38:27 (458 views)
  - You seemed to be in too much pain to answer too many questions..... (nt) - black740ia 2009-12-14 12:59:12 (443 views)
    - go on vacation and don't do any manual labor...... (nt) - black740ia 2009-12-14 14:36:50 (427 views)
    - Still am (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-14 13:05:06 (420 views)

backup camera problem - thorum 2009-12-10 13:43:47 (543 views)
- Welcome to the forum.... - Brian 2009-12-10 17:07:31 (395 views)
  - Re: Welcome to the forum.... - thorum 2009-12-12 17:38:50 (384 views)
    - Hmmmm, this is strange... - Brian 2009-12-12 19:50:07 (392 views)
      - Re: Hmmmm, this is strange... - thorum 2009-12-13 02:40:53 (367 views)
  - Some earlier TV modules did not switch reliably - kiwijochen 2009-12-11 01:43:49 (402 views)
    - Re: Some earlier TV modules did not switch reliably - thorum 2009-12-13 14:49:17 (377 views)
    - +1 the 4:3 units have this issue, 16:9 are trouble free (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-12-11 14:15:47 (418 views)
      - Re: +1 the 4:3 units have this issue, 16:9 are trouble free - thorum 2009-12-13 14:55:40 (425 views)
        
        Yes, he is referring to the TV module... - Brian 2009-12-14 06:08:10 (429 views)

TV Monior Location and use??? - wuddy 2009-12-10 11:16:36 (390 views)
- In rear trunk floor compartment. Where is the car from? Unusual - Roy In GA 2009-12-10 16:18:17 (368 views)
  - Re: In rear trunk floor compartment. Where is the car from? Unusual - wuddy 2009-12-11 12:49:49 (401 views)

Positioning Issue w/ MK3 - j020c 2009-12-07 11:26:42 (380 views)
- Could be several issues. try this: - Edwin™ 2009-12-07 11:38:49 (344 views)
  - ...will do...I'll report back shortly... - j020c 2009-12-07 13:06:48 (372 views)
    - While your there let me know the SW on the Nav: setting and top right - Edwin™ 2009-12-07 14:56:29 (355 views)
      - ....work got in the way, but the problem vanished... - j020c 2009-12-07 19:18:12 (317 views)
        
        Just your software version, when it freezes up again do that test and see - Edwin™ 2009-12-08 16:31:45 (326 views)

Difference in a Nav CD and a Nav DVD - mouser 2009-12-05 17:50:03 (396 views)
- The PoI Database is significantly better on the DVD - Brian 2009-12-05 20:20:18 (349 views)