The Navigation A/V Forum

TCU Unit from a X5 ? - 95seven40 2009-08-11 18:02:44 (453 views)
- Yes, it will work - Brian 2009-08-11 20:47:59 (441 views)
  - Re: Yes, it will work - 95seven40 2009-08-13 01:25:00 (333 views)
    - That one is not a Bluetooth TCU (url) - Brian 2009-08-13 07:16:10 (411 views)
      - I see what you mean - 95seven40 2009-08-13 09:41:26 (355 views)
        
        You can plug the part numbers into Tischer or Crown BMW sites to get prices - Brian 2009-08-13 10:00:04 (440 views)
        
        Re: You can plug the part numbers into Tischer or Crown BMW sites to get prices - 95seven40 2009-08-13 11:06:32 (389 views)
  - Re: Yes, it will work - 95seven40 2009-08-12 14:33:21 (390 views)
    - Re: Yes, it will work - 95seven40 2009-08-13 11:12:33 (358 views)
      - BM53 or C43 Business Radio Module - 95seven40 2009-08-13 11:24:21 (1423 views)
        
        Sirius, aux input, full MP3 support, attenuation during nav instructions, etc. - Brian 2009-08-13 14:20:49 (650 views)
        
        Re: Sirius, aux input, full MP3 support, attenuation during nav instructions, etc. - 95seven40 2009-08-13 15:54:30 (412 views)
        
        I forgot to mention that Sirius requires an additional Sirius receiver module - Brian 2009-08-13 16:46:04 (409 views)
        
        Re: I forgot to mention that Sirius requires an additional Sirius receiver modul - 95seven40 2009-08-14 16:38:43 (382 views)
        
        The new X5 wiring harness is the popular retrofit choice to get the flat pins (nt) - Brian 2009-08-14 17:22:46 (369 views)
        I thought that Sirius & XM merged? - 95seven40 2009-08-14 16:43:04 (389 views)
        
        Yes and no - Brian 2009-08-14 17:23:49 (358 views)
        
        TCU part No. 84.11 6952218-01 NO BLUE TOOTH - 95seven40 2010-10-18 03:43:31 (529 views)
        
        Yup, get part number 84.11-6 946 993 or newer to ensure Bluetooth (nt) - Brian 2010-10-18 05:06:24 (275 views)

My e38 Mark 3 Navigation computer drains battery in a week. Please help. - mmihailov 2009-09-11 13:35:59 (729 views)
- My experience - and solution..sort of - scrh1 2010-01-28 15:33:51 (259 views)
- You nav likely has water damage - kiwijochen 2009-10-31 05:08:23 (282 views)
  - Re: You nav likely has water damage - mmihailov 2009-12-21 18:22:26 (200 views)
- Try downgrading and the re-updating the nav computer OS - Brian 2009-09-11 18:09:44 (459 views)
  - Re: Try downgrading and the re-updating the nav computer OS - mmihailov 2009-09-11 19:17:10 (388 views)
    - Re: Try downgrading and the re-updating the nav computer OS - mmihailov 2009-09-13 20:35:53 (366 views)
      - Here's a working link to V32. However, it sounds like you've (url) - mouser 2009-10-30 00:37:51 (293 views)
      - The V22 release disk is the latest for the MKIII (url) - Brian 2009-09-18 07:26:39 (425 views)
        
        Re: The V22 release disk is the latest for the MKIII - robfrankson 2009-10-29 19:52:14 (280 views)
        
        Re: The V22 release disk is the latest for the MKIII - kjwhitehead 2009-11-07 23:09:55 (235 views)

Martin, why am I seeing Alpine KCA-420i iPod adapters FS so cheap? - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-09-18 10:04:20 (415 views)
- Re: Martin, why am I seeing Alpine KCA-420i iPod adapters FS so cheap? - prof330i 2009-09-21 12:43:44 (353 views)
- Re: Martin, why am I seeing Alpine KCA-420i iPod adapters FS so cheap? (url) - richardp 2009-09-19 02:47:47 (390 views)
  - UPDATE: Do any other alternatives to the KCA-420i converter exist? - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-09-25 12:11:32 (563 views)
    - Re: UPDATE: Do any other alternatives to the KCA-420i converter exist? - richardp 2009-09-30 12:30:40 (368 views)
      - Hey Richard.....you're right....definitely some confusion here.... - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-10-01 08:37:49 (291 views)
        
        Re: Hey Richard.....you're right....definitely some confusion here.... - e38guy 2009-12-01 14:53:33 (194 views)
        Re: Hey Richard.....you're right....definitely some confusion here.... - richardp 2009-10-01 09:56:14 (276 views)
        
        Thanks for all the help Richard....I've located a D/A converter... (url) - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-10-01 13:42:11 (320 views)
        
        What do you mean ''Appears''. Hell yes it will work! :o) (nt) - bghark 2009-10-01 15:19:19 (240 views)
        
        Haha! Let's hope so, brother....let's hope so....! ;o) (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-10-01 15:24:50 (285 views)
  - Thank you both for the information...now it makes total sense... - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-09-22 15:34:59 (347 views)
- ...sorry...meant 'Martin or Brian, etc' :o) (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-09-18 10:06:02 (342 views)

Strange failure on a MKII system - 2000 740i - Help Appreciated - cgh1 2009-08-19 10:50:07 (428 views)
- Re: Strange failure on a MKII system - 2000 740i - Help Appreciated - reynsandra 2009-11-07 02:16:55 (190 views)
- Re: Strange failure on a MKII system - 2000 740i - Help Appreciated - reynsandra 2009-10-18 13:38:16 (216 views)
- Re: Strange failure on a MKII system - 2000 740i - Help Appreciated - reynsandra 2009-10-13 20:17:54 (307 views)
- Re: Strange failure on a MKII system - 2000 740i - Help Appreciated - ralamon7 2009-10-09 16:04:27 (237 views)
- Try reloading the OS on the nav computer - Brian 2009-08-19 16:43:43 (404 views)

Upgrade from MKII to MKIV - no Info/Select function (url) - dane 2009-10-04 14:39:40 (511 views)
- Just received the Resler interface and ordered the NavCoder - dane 2009-10-15 09:20:46 (556 views)
- Just received the Resler interface and ordered the NavCoder - dane 2009-10-15 09:20:38 (320 views)
- You have default settings programmed - kiwijochen 2009-10-05 12:19:01 (362 views)
  - Re: You have default settings programmed - dane 2009-10-05 12:34:46 (370 views)
    - Excellent. NavCoder is the best choice. - Brian 2009-10-05 16:40:14 (408 views)
      - Re: Excellent. NavCoder is the best choice. - dane 2009-10-05 16:44:36 (396 views)
        
        We have another Danish guy on the e38 forum. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-10-06 01:07:59 (339 views)
        
        We are everywhere - we have good taste in cars! (nt) - dane 2009-10-06 02:42:54 (364 views)
- Your nav needs to be initialized to your screen and radio (url) - Brian 2009-10-04 20:01:01 (495 views)
  - Re: Your nav needs to be initialized to your screen and radio - dane 2009-10-05 09:59:17 (355 views)
  - Re: Your nav needs to be initialized to your screen and radio - dane 2009-10-05 02:07:10 (320 views)

All you guys that are using CCD backup camera, r u experiencing image flickering (pic) (vid) (url) - rg0115 2009-10-02 18:53:42 (727 views)
- Issue resolved, see additional post. Don't ask why that fixed it, it just did. (url) - rg0115 2009-10-13 19:02:14 (337 views)
- More often than not, it's a grounding issue. - kapone 2009-10-03 18:33:17 (289 views)
  - I did not look at that angel yet. I have both the camera and the NavTv unit - rg0115 2009-10-04 13:34:56 (274 views)
    - I think the Nav-TV unit's video input may be an isolated ground... - kapone 2009-10-04 14:01:45 (294 views)
      - I can try that, but wouldn't the fido from the iPod flicker too, that video is - rg0115 2009-10-04 15:18:52 (284 views)
        
        Wait...video from your iPod going to the NavTV unit seems fine? - kapone 2009-10-04 17:11:31 (276 views)
        
        Update on my troubleshooting. These are the additional test I ran without - rg0115 2009-10-05 00:56:43 (290 views)
        
        It does look like that. See what the Nav-TV guys say. - kapone 2009-10-05 07:59:38 (258 views)
    - Most any brown wire is a ground wire. You could always tap into - sealbeach740 2009-10-04 14:01:20 (333 views)
- I have a CCD camera, and the image is rock solid - Brian 2009-10-03 06:49:50 (314 views)
  - Brian, what CCD camera are you using? I also think its the camera. (nt) - rg0115 2009-10-03 12:26:17 (294 views)
    - I have the Misumi MS-DC54 - Brian 2009-10-03 13:34:52 (398 views)
- Euro cars with the TV module do not flicker, I'll make a video when I get home (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-02 22:39:20 (327 views)
  - Thanks Edwin. I checked the pixels on the CMOS vs. CCD and they are both the - rg0115 2009-10-02 23:50:39 (430 views)
    - Euro cars can only have NTSC cams to work on the TV module (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-03 09:01:50 (311 views)
    - One more thing, the CMOS camera has 380 TV lines vs. 420 for CCD. does that make - rg0115 2009-10-02 23:53:24 (340 views)
      - It shouldn't. My CCD has 420 lines as well, and no flickering. (nt) - kapone 2009-10-03 18:34:06 (278 views)
- In other applications, I've noticed image flicker on cameras when the power - DavidC 2009-10-02 20:01:26 (323 views)
  - I thought of that as well. I used direct 12v power from a plug in the wall and - rg0115 2009-10-02 20:38:16 (310 views)
    - No go on the video amp. I was hoping that would do the trick. Darn it. This is (pic) (url) - rg0115 2009-10-02 21:31:46 (366 views)

TVonNav - no Audio - gene123 2009-10-07 14:55:48 (368 views)
- Re: TVonNav - no Audio - Lyonsden1980 2009-10-08 21:40:34 (300 views)
  - Re: TVonNav - no Audio (pic) - gene123 2009-10-08 23:32:08 (356 views)
    - The insructions refer to the radio tuner, not the amp - kiwijochen 2009-10-09 00:38:45 (302 views)
      - so, do I need to run those 2 wires to the radio or can I - gene123 2009-10-09 02:29:04 (313 views)
        
        You must connect to radio - kiwijochen 2009-10-09 14:35:01 (286 views)
        
        Thank you! (nt) - gene123 2009-10-09 20:29:15 (265 views)
      - Oh, OK. Where is it located on an E38? - gene123 2009-10-09 01:18:00 (287 views)
      - Oh, OK. Where is it located on an E38? - gene123 2009-10-09 01:17:59 (286 views)

Z4 Navigation system - malcs 2009-10-07 13:50:49 (320 views)
- Re: Z4 Navigation system - malcs 2009-10-08 10:23:19 (261 views)
  - What do you want to know? - kiwijochen 2009-10-08 11:45:06 (284 views)
- For the Z4 you must use the Mk4 nav - kiwijochen 2009-10-08 03:58:35 (336 views)
  - Will it have to be coded for radio nav or find one already coded that way? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-10-08 21:07:56 (256 views)
    - Either or - kiwijochen 2009-10-09 14:41:08 (296 views)

18 pin socket - medic1 2009-09-24 18:10:35 (358 views)
- I have a few of these if anyone is intersted (pic) - LA-Sean 2009-09-25 18:13:01 (504 views)
  - Got some from Sean today. VERY nice and well built - kapone 2009-10-05 16:38:38 (314 views)
    - +1; I bought a couple from Sean and promptly tore them apart. (nt) - Brian 2009-10-05 16:40:59 (283 views)
  - Re: I have a few of these if anyone is intersted - mrworm2 2009-10-02 11:50:09 (320 views)
    - YGM (nt) - LA-Sean 2009-10-08 14:10:08 (300 views)
  - YGM.. (nt) - kapone 2009-09-26 13:07:39 (332 views)
    - Replied. thanks. (nt) - LA-Sean 2009-09-26 16:02:14 (303 views)
- Are you talking about the Blue or Maroon one? - Lyonsden1980 2009-09-24 20:12:09 (313 views)
  - Re: Are you talking about the Blue or Maroon one? - medic1 2009-09-24 21:53:13 (326 views)
    - Re: Are you talking about the Blue or Maroon one? - Lyonsden1980 2009-09-24 23:58:23 (323 views)
      - Re: Are you talking about the Blue or Maroon one? - mrworm2 2009-10-02 11:39:22 (317 views)
        
        Re: Are you talking about the Blue or Maroon one? - mrworm2 2009-10-02 11:47:36 (301 views)
      - Part numbers - medic1 2009-09-25 03:05:38 (346 views)
      - Where do you buy these since they are not in the dealers master ETK file? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-25 00:42:59 (314 views)
        
        Re: Where do you buy these since they are not in the dealers master ETK file? - medic1 2009-09-25 03:10:35 (325 views)

Trap circuit - medic1 2009-10-05 20:11:43 (268 views)
- No need to change Trap Circuit - kiwijochen 2009-10-06 16:23:31 (240 views)

A Pin out of connector X1313- use at your own risk! - medic1 2009-10-05 21:03:14 (480 views)
- Answers are easy - kiwijochen 2009-10-06 16:21:49 (471 views)

retrofit question - dubsmk2 2009-10-02 11:19:24 (312 views)
- Fixable with recoding - kiwijochen 2009-10-02 14:40:52 (282 views)
  - Re: Fixable with recoding - dubsmk2 2009-10-02 16:24:33 (317 views)
    - Plug in the BMW GT1 software - kiwijochen 2009-10-04 01:14:57 (399 views)
      - Anyone with GT1? - medic1 2009-10-05 23:54:41 (277 views)

Advice on Radio Upgrade(s) - 2001 E39 - ov735i 2009-10-03 21:33:38 (377 views)
- You can do most of it with factory parts... - Brian 2009-10-05 17:18:40 (320 views)
  - Re: You can do most of it with factory parts... - ov735i 2009-10-05 21:43:34 (336 views)

Navigation Issues - mani911 2009-10-04 21:52:00 (265 views)
- I have not read anything like this before - Brian 2009-10-05 16:43:53 (280 views)

antenna amplifier question - medic1 2009-10-03 03:45:34 (307 views)
- Any antenna amp after 2001 is OK - kiwijochen 2009-10-04 00:49:49 (319 views)
  - Re: Any antenna amp after 2001 is OK - medic1 2009-10-04 04:05:09 (275 views)
    - The 082 is the one from an e39. Jochen, will one from an X5 work and fit an e38? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-10-04 23:21:18 (282 views)

radio upgrade lose DSP ? - robertengels 2009-10-02 10:59:19 (300 views)
- Radio upgrades do not lose DSP... - Brian 2009-10-02 21:18:54 (291 views)

on board monitor without navigation? - robertengels 2009-10-02 11:06:08 (334 views)
- It's like your home PC - kiwijochen 2009-10-02 14:38:58 (314 views)
  - Re: It's like your home PC - robertengels 2009-10-02 15:02:13 (332 views)
    - Re: It's like your home PC - robertengels 2009-10-02 15:08:51 (312 views)
  - No, but if he gets the TV tuner, he can drive all the necessary graphics - Lyonsden1980 2009-10-02 14:47:59 (319 views)
    - Re: No, but if he gets the TV tuner, he can drive all the necessary graphics - robertengels 2009-10-02 15:18:27 (265 views)
      - Just get the MKIV DVD GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM ! (nt) - 95seven40 2009-10-02 20:50:17 (318 views)

Nav interface harness - medic1 2009-09-23 23:39:58 (395 views)
- Here's the Mk3 connections: (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-09-24 02:31:20 (408 views)
  - Once more with details - kiwijochen 2009-09-24 02:41:54 (363 views)
    - Re: Once more with details - medic1 2009-09-24 04:09:57 (277 views)
      - Re: Once more with details - medic1 2009-09-24 04:23:52 (281 views)
        
        Correction to harness: nav pin 17 connects to sub pin2 - medic1 2009-09-24 04:35:29 (325 views)
        Re: Once more with details - medic1 2009-09-24 04:27:44 (287 views)
        
        Re: Once more with details - mrworm2 2009-10-02 11:31:07 (290 views)

DSP AMP PART NO. 65.12-8 352 296? - 95seven40 2009-09-29 21:22:02 (628 views)
- Like I said when I called you, you need a NEW GEN DSP amp, the OLD phillips DSPs - Lyonsden1980 2009-09-30 02:12:05 (324 views)
  - Actually this is the one in my car he he! - 95seven40 2009-09-30 02:25:31 (281 views)
    - These will work... Also if you get one already coded for NAV, (url) - Lyonsden1980 2009-09-30 02:33:39 (303 views)

MK3 must need new antenna. It is stuck in Austin TX where - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-09-28 23:37:26 (302 views)
- Confirm the fault first - kiwijochen 2009-09-29 03:51:50 (316 views)

DSP 26 pin (X18773) connector part number... - kapone 2009-09-27 12:08:02 (730 views)
- Outside BMW 8 373 602/Siemens B1026-Y240. Inside BMW 8 373 618/ Siemens - Roy In GA 2009-09-28 02:20:22 (684 views)
  - My Black coded plug is the 602/618 combination but here is the uncoded one #10. (url) - Roy In GA 2009-09-28 02:29:05 (367 views)
    - Thanks! (nt) - kapone 2009-09-28 09:28:03 (316 views)

BM53 question - kapone 2009-09-26 12:47:30 (561 views)
- Range Rover BM53's DON'T SUPPORT AUX, SAT RADIO and etc. (nt) - Lyonsden1980 2009-09-27 18:30:12 (530 views)
- Saw your post on the E38 board.. - Brian 2009-09-26 20:10:10 (351 views)
  - Yeah...I'm starting to suspect as much. - kapone 2009-09-26 23:51:38 (349 views)
    - Not that hard to find our - kiwijochen 2009-09-27 13:31:25 (387 views)
      - lol...I wish it were that easy.... - kapone 2009-09-27 13:39:29 (353 views)

Mk 4 Nav light not turning on. DSP no available option. - streifen 2009-09-27 15:07:19 (308 views)

After an Uneventful Summer MKIII appears dead - kenez 2009-09-20 21:59:30 (286 views)
- Yep, that sounds dead (url) - Brian 2009-09-21 07:23:44 (317 views)
  - Re: Yep, that sounds dead - musiccity 2009-09-24 16:49:25 (288 views)
    - He still has it. I will PM you his contact information. (nt) - Brian 2009-09-24 21:01:10 (289 views)
      - There is also one for sale in the For Sale section. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-25 00:34:58 (313 views)

problem - from DSP to non-DSP - spacepl 2009-09-21 17:27:18 (311 views)
- Re: problem - from DSP to non-DSP - spacepl 2009-09-22 08:14:57 (261 views)
  - Re: problem - from DSP to non-DSP - spacepl 2009-09-24 17:35:16 (251 views)
    - I guess the Code for the DSP was still in the memory? (nt) - 95seven40 2009-09-24 17:45:46 (248 views)
      - Re: I guess the Code for the DSP was still in the memory? - spacepl 2009-09-24 18:33:15 (264 views)

Thanks Mouser - medic1 2009-09-22 02:21:05 (266 views)
- No sweat bud, glad it worked out for you (nt) - mouser 2009-09-23 22:24:11 (247 views)
  - Re: No sweat bud, glad it worked out for you - medic1 2009-09-23 23:32:43 (279 views)

i couldn't find it on search but do i have to remove - paprmkr 2009-09-23 17:22:54 (278 views)
- Yes, it just snaps off and on. I remember asking same question when - mouser 2009-09-23 22:20:34 (263 views)
  - To expand on your question, I dont think you need to remove it as its - mouser 2009-09-23 22:21:53 (264 views)

Does the part number on the MKIV computer matter? - 95seven40 2009-09-22 12:43:07 (328 views)
- We have not identified any hardware differences in the MKIV part numbers... - Brian 2009-09-22 13:13:08 (286 views)
  - I may have one very cheap from my local salvage yard. - 95seven40 2009-09-22 13:50:19 (308 views)
    - Should had left a deposit on the MK4! , they sold it on me. ;( . (nt) - 95seven40 2009-09-23 18:31:49 (284 views)

Proposed Nav Interface Harness diagram - medic1 2009-09-23 02:08:41 (313 views)
- Re: Proposed Nav Interface Harness diagram - medic1 2009-09-23 02:16:42 (317 views)
  - Re: Proposed Nav Interface Harness diagram - medic1 2009-09-23 02:17:26 (286 views)

aftermarket setup for my E38 - paprmkr 2009-09-16 20:11:21 (400 views)
- For what it's worth, my personal opinion is that touchscreens are overrated.. - kapone 2009-09-20 23:30:31 (288 views)
  - Re: I agree and thats why I only flip the screen out when I need NAV function - TonyB 2009-09-21 00:24:12 (342 views)
- Remember what you'll loose - kiwijochen 2009-09-17 04:03:56 (396 views)
  - Re: Remember what you'll loose - paprmkr 2009-09-20 15:27:06 (289 views)
    - To play video on screen: - kiwijochen 2009-09-23 01:41:55 (355 views)
- Re: here is what I did for consideration.It has NAV, USB, SD , etc, etc. (pic) - TonyB 2009-09-16 22:21:53 (449 views)
  - Me too with add-ons (pic) - Rogue7 2009-09-23 01:10:45 (386 views)

DIY component to rgb converter - medic1 2009-09-22 21:45:14 (365 views)
- Link to circuit - medic1 2009-09-22 21:48:42 (333 views)

Video module - medic1 2009-09-22 04:33:31 (310 views)
- That won't work at all with your system (url) - Brian 2009-09-22 06:51:07 (357 views)
  - Re: That won't work at all with your system - medic1 2009-09-22 21:13:22 (266 views)

mklll question.. - danny740il 2009-09-22 09:45:34 (381 views)
- Yes and no... - Brian 2009-09-22 10:48:16 (345 views)
  - Re: Yes and no...thanks brian..i will checkit out tonite..... (nt) - danny740il 2009-09-22 12:02:12 (258 views)

Points of interest - medic1 2009-09-21 00:56:46 (299 views)
- Turn them off in the menu - kiwijochen 2009-09-21 02:57:08 (250 views)
  - Re: Turn them off in the menu - medic1 2009-09-22 02:18:49 (260 views)

MKIV OS upgrade - rickf 2009-08-06 20:16:27 (533 views)
- 1997 740il Navigation issues - aroj23 2009-09-22 00:08:30 (255 views)
  - Dead or dirty laser in nav drive - kiwijochen 2009-09-22 01:01:05 (256 views)
- Re: MKIV OS upgrade - masonv 2009-08-14 15:37:30 (425 views)
- In this post (url) - Brian 2009-08-07 07:00:09 (711 views)

Navtool / NavTvand audio input - mouser 2009-09-19 17:27:06 (307 views)

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MKIII won't accept CD, black screen on display - graydon 2009-09-15 16:22:15 (490 views)
- Your MKIII is probably dead... (url) - Brian 2009-09-17 07:27:52 (601 views)
  - You would have to send it to Germany or Australia to be reflashed if it's dead. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-09-17 12:08:57 (334 views)
    - Re: You would have to send it to Germany or Australia to be reflashed if it's dead. - graydon 2009-09-17 19:20:40 (294 views)
      - If it is dead, get a MKIV instead - Brian 2009-09-17 20:14:35 (306 views)
        
        I'd like a MKIV but that is $600+ I don't have right now. (nt) - graydon 2009-09-17 22:31:48 (299 views)

where is the best place to buy the round pin to flat pin adapter for - rrse38 2009-09-14 20:14:44 (261 views)
- BMW dealer or www.bimmernav.com (nt) - Brian 2009-09-14 22:23:07 (347 views)

Sat nav/tv/radio probs - twecotongs 2009-08-01 13:14:44 (371 views)
- The first step I would take is replacing the nav computer - Brian 2009-08-01 14:09:56 (385 views)
  - Re: The first step I would take is replacing the nav computer - twecotong 2009-09-14 06:10:22 (289 views)

TV module - medic1 2009-09-12 13:36:08 (368 views)
- Easy answers - kiwijochen 2009-09-13 11:44:18 (404 views)
  - Re: Easy answers - medic1 2009-09-14 03:49:25 (300 views)

Has my nav computer lost it's mind?!?!?!? - y2k740il 2009-09-13 22:17:08 (288 views)
- Sounds like your DVD laser is bad. This has/is discussed on the nav forum at - Roy In GA 2009-09-14 01:50:04 (367 views)

Navigation keeps losing position - sna77 2009-08-19 13:13:41 (432 views)
- Just tested anothe MKIV... - sna77 2009-09-12 16:16:50 (371 views)
  - The problem is either the cable or the antenna... - Brian 2009-09-12 20:05:22 (365 views)
    - Excellent, thanks. Link to one? - sna77 2009-09-12 20:09:02 (329 views)
      - Google on 'bmw smb gps antenna' - Brian 2009-09-12 21:37:39 (346 views)
        
        thx - sna77 2009-09-12 21:54:39 (376 views)
        
        check that, not in the US - sna77 2009-09-12 22:11:47 (321 views)
        
        I am 99% sure that it is a female SMB connector (nt) - Brian 2009-09-13 18:07:36 (313 views)
        
        Bingo. That's the first one that I saw that looked pretty good. (nt) - Brian 2009-09-12 22:02:32 (296 views)
- antenna - adsr 2009-08-23 09:40:37 (381 views)
- It sounds like it is losing power... - Brian 2009-08-19 13:30:23 (342 views)
  - the... - sna77 2009-08-19 13:50:11 (328 views)
    - I was thinking that it could be losing power while the car was off.. - Brian 2009-08-19 14:18:38 (352 views)
      - so... - sna77 2009-08-19 14:44:51 (304 views)
        
        yes, swap it for a known working one. sometimes the antenna - exlibrisbooking 2009-08-25 11:39:47 (320 views)
        I sent you an email (nt) - LA-Sean 2009-08-23 01:13:39 (318 views)
        
        regarding the GPS receiver... - sna77 2009-08-24 09:39:57 (362 views)
        
        It has plugs. About $30 last time I looked on ebay. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-08-24 22:16:33 (366 views)
        
        If you had one, that would be my first test. (nt) - Brian 2009-08-19 14:50:04 (332 views)
        
        UPDATE: Meant to reply under this post. Please see post #2. - sna77 2009-09-12 16:24:41 (307 views)
        
        QUESTION: Where is the GPS antenna located? Difficult to replace cable? (url) - sna77 2009-09-13 12:47:21 (508 views)

X3 Rear View Camera and Night Vision Light (url) - 95seven40 2009-08-30 22:40:41 (402 views)
- Re: X3 Rear View Camera and Night Vision Light - franco90 2009-09-13 15:54:29 (285 views)
- Link does not work, try this one. (url) - 95seven40 2009-08-30 22:42:54 (348 views)
  - Try this one (pic) - 95seven40 2009-08-30 22:48:36 (390 views)
    - Re: Try this one (pic) - 95seven40 2009-08-30 22:50:36 (368 views)
      - That looks excellent. Buy one, and let us know how it goes. (nt) - Brian 2009-08-31 07:26:23 (340 views)

Intravee II & Apline 420i & iPhone (url) - Shled℠ 2009-09-12 17:16:15 (356 views)

Tri-Band Sharkfin Antenna? - 95seven40 2009-09-09 00:35:21 (353 views)
- My X3 has at least a GPS and Sirius sharkfin; cell prob not needed these days - pd750 2009-09-10 02:30:04 (304 views)
  - Re: My X3 has at least a GPS and Sirius sharkfin; cell prob not needed these days - medic1 2009-09-12 13:21:50 (289 views)
  - Still a need for external antenna - kiwijochen 2009-09-10 02:39:14 (311 views)
    - I like the external antenna option (pic) - 95seven40 2009-09-10 18:29:18 (351 views)
      - One caveat: Not all cell phones have an external antenna connection - Brian 2009-09-11 07:29:48 (306 views)
        
        According to apple it does have one. (nt) - 95seven40 2009-09-11 13:49:41 (289 views)
      - Re: I like the external antenna option - 95seven40 2009-09-10 18:49:09 (334 views)

Can the screen on the 16x9 be replaced? like with something bighter (nt) - paprmkr 2009-09-07 16:40:54 (328 views)
- Have you adjusted the contrast setting yet ??? (nt) - mouser 2009-09-11 23:45:24 (290 views)
- Re: Can the screen on the 16x9 be replaced? like with something bighter (url) - 95seven40 2009-09-08 21:31:53 (423 views)

Brian sorry I missed you in Atlanta. Is the MK3 the same hookup - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-09-04 22:32:06 (345 views)
- mk2 or 3 - bteeley 2009-09-09 15:03:12 (355 views)
  - You have the MKII - Brian 2009-09-09 18:22:08 (325 views)
- You should also disconnect the black plug on the Trimble and tape it up when you - Roy In GA 2009-09-06 01:28:58 (340 views)
- Is this the trimble & cable I need to plug into theMK3? (pic) - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-09-05 15:22:41 (399 views)
  - no pic above,look below. (nt) - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-09-05 16:25:53 (291 views)
  - Re: Is this the trimble & cable I need to plug into theMK3? (pic) - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-09-05 15:29:50 (362 views)
    - Yes, the silver box with the small black plug and the little coax plug is it (nt) - Brian 2009-09-05 18:10:43 (330 views)
      - Brian THX still no map showing & still shows 980 miles - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-09-05 18:26:09 (317 views)
        
        Bring up the service menu and see the status... - Brian 2009-09-05 20:22:37 (295 views)
- Ditto, I hate that we barely crossed paths... - Brian 2009-09-05 07:37:43 (314 views)
- The MKII has a seperate trimble unit that the antenna coax cable - sealbeach740 2009-09-04 22:40:55 (339 views)
  - Top avoid confusion: the 'Trimble' unit is a GPS receiver - kiwijochen 2009-09-05 06:13:11 (344 views)

Anyone want a partially dead Sirius module to tinker with? - Brian 2009-09-05 10:31:25 (331 views)
- I got first dibs! - 95seven40 2009-09-05 14:54:09 (301 views)
  - It is yours. I will figure out the USPS shipping cost and will follow up (nt) - Brian 2009-09-05 20:25:27 (314 views)
    - Thanks! I use PAYPAL for quick payment. - 95seven40 2009-09-06 10:33:03 (278 views)
      - Shipping, including the PayPal tax is about $9... - Brian 2009-09-06 15:26:25 (294 views)
        
        YGM Re: Shipping, including the PayPal tax is about $9... - 95seven40 2009-09-07 11:36:25 (333 views)
        
        I got it. YGM Back - Brian 2009-09-07 21:21:50 (301 views)

Question on : SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO - 95seven40 2009-08-29 14:44:00 (409 views)
- Sirius Picture (pic) - Brian 2009-08-29 22:10:30 (493 views)
  - Re: Sirius Picture - 95seven40 2009-08-30 18:56:07 (343 views)
- Would any Satellite Module work in the E38? (nt) - 95seven40 2009-08-29 16:24:52 (348 views)
  - No, not all Sirius modules work in all cars. (url) - Brian 2009-08-29 22:11:44 (423 views)
    - In my setup, I am adding the NAVIGATION to my E38 - 95seven40 2009-08-30 17:31:00 (356 views)
      - Here are the part numbers: - 95seven40 2009-08-30 19:01:06 (331 views)
        
        Before you get much further, learn to master this online tool... (url) - Brian 2009-08-30 20:34:09 (435 views)
        
        Got it! I just Learned this today. - 95seven40 2009-08-30 20:40:12 (384 views)
        
        Excellent... you can use any of these three Sirius modules... - Brian 2009-08-30 20:50:36 (534 views)
        
        Perfect Brian! Thanks again for all your help. - 95seven40 2009-08-30 22:35:15 (324 views)
        
        Can the first generation SIRIUS MODULE be programed? - 95seven40 2009-09-05 14:52:22 (315 views)
        
        No, the 84110141981 Sirius module can not be reprogrammed to work with nav (nt) - Brian 2009-09-05 20:24:47 (723 views)

750iL DSP radio problems - w140fan 2009-09-04 07:43:03 (322 views)
- I hit your post on the other side too... (url) - Brian 2009-09-04 09:06:37 (320 views)
  - Re: I hit your post on the other side too... - w140fan 2009-09-04 11:49:58 (247 views)

BM53/MK4/HD Radio Question - j020c 2009-09-01 19:50:58 (301 views)
- I don't know of an integrated OE BMW HD radio for our cars - Brian 2009-09-02 07:19:36 (297 views)
  - Thanks for the response.... - j020c 2009-09-02 10:06:20 (248 views)
    - The BM53 Aux input is just a generic audio input source - Brian 2009-09-02 11:08:57 (320 views)

TV Tuner Question - e38bris 2009-08-31 06:47:57 (382 views)
- The 'Leave the keys in for 1 minute' reset did the trick! - e38bris 2009-08-31 07:02:00 (319 views)

radio problem - papi54 2009-08-26 15:04:16 (347 views)
- if the problem is only in radio mode, then it's your C23 cassette unit. (nt) - visionbmw7 2009-08-27 23:24:27 (367 views)
- My guess is your amp has failed. Get a used one off Ebay. Unless you really - TonyB 2009-08-26 21:08:49 (318 views)
  - Re: My guess is your amp has failed. Get a used one off Ebay. Unless you really - papi54 2009-08-27 21:33:21 (303 views)
    - I was also going to go the way you are proposing but did not because quality - TonyB 2009-08-28 00:06:59 (292 views)
      - Re: I was also going to go the way you are proposing but did not because quality - papi54 2009-08-28 09:26:47 (288 views)
        
        You can refer to my posts in this forum from earlier this year showing my - TonyB 2009-08-28 19:16:26 (318 views)
      - And remember: the original system is ALPINE - kiwijochen 2009-08-28 07:52:11 (340 views)
        
        Re: And remember: the original system is ALPINE - papi54 2009-08-30 15:37:17 (319 views)

Sunroof gasket leaks and Cruise control problem - flyguyb 2009-08-29 21:01:07 (328 views)
- Re: Sunroof gasket leaks and Cruise control problem - flyguyb 2009-08-29 22:17:12 (288 views)
- Try posting on the main E38 forum... - Brian 2009-08-29 22:16:51 (289 views)

E46M3, MK3 nav, blank screen trouble - e46m3navtrouble 2009-08-15 18:07:51 (1319 views)
- And do a full power reset first - kiwijochen 2009-08-16 04:34:23 (506 views)
- You're referencing the wrong diagram - kiwijochen 2009-08-16 04:33:03 (503 views)
- 99% likelihood that you fried your MKIII - Brian 2009-08-15 20:00:25 (488 views)
  - Re: 99% likelihood that you fried your MKIII - e46m3navtrouble 2009-08-16 04:02:34 (473 views)
    - Pin 2 is normally not wired - kiwijochen 2009-08-16 04:25:31 (409 views)
      - Update - e46m3navtrouble 2009-08-16 16:05:41 (505 views)
        
        Resolution - e46m3navtrouble 2009-08-29 16:02:41 (396 views)
        
        Enjoy the MKIV. It is a huge plus up from the MKIII. (nt) - Brian 2009-08-29 20:30:01 (402 views)
        
        Note: your screen may be dead - kiwijochen 2009-08-17 02:35:41 (500 views)
        Pin 10 is not power - kiwijochen 2009-08-17 02:34:26 (399 views)
        Yes, the MKIV is plug-and-play with your setup (nt) - Brian 2009-08-16 18:47:25 (370 views)
      - Re: Pin 2 is normally not wired - e46m3navtrouble 2009-08-16 04:47:34 (385 views)

Aftermarket headunit on 98 w/dsp - BlackBM740iL 2009-08-24 23:30:56 (298 views)
- Search this forum for posts on how I was able to get an aftermarket flip screen - TonyB 2009-08-25 20:04:06 (328 views)
  - search using the phrase 'flip screen ' (nt) - TonyB 2009-08-25 20:07:58 (323 views)
- I am not sure you will be able to get that combination to work - Brian 2009-08-25 07:41:15 (359 views)
  - Re: I am not sure you will be able to get that combination to work - BlackBM740iL 2009-08-27 09:38:01 (289 views)

NEW E38 NAVIGATIONAL RETROFIT HARNESS, NO CUTTING WIRES!!! (url) - 95seven40 2009-08-17 16:18:25 (489 views)
- I think they take a standard X5 harness and make a few modifications - DavidC 2009-08-24 12:51:53 (372 views)
- Does anyone know the part number? (nt) - 95seven40 2009-08-21 12:15:19 (338 views)
  - Re: Does anyone know the part number?here is a PIC (pic) - 95seven40 2009-08-23 21:06:39 (416 views)
    - Honestely, I would just buy the cable directly from www.BimmerNav.com - Brian 2009-08-24 09:41:30 (381 views)
      - Yeah, This harness is from a European Retrofit Kit. - 95seven40 2009-08-24 11:58:12 (322 views)
        
        You can order European parts, but you have to know the numbers. (url) - DavidC 2009-08-24 12:53:17 (311 views)
        
        I just think that bimmernav.com can lower their prices: - 95seven40 2009-08-24 16:00:48 (308 views)
        
        What do you do in NYC? (nt) - exlibrisbooking 2009-08-25 11:41:58 (305 views)
        
        Re: What do you do in NYC? - 95seven40 2009-08-26 21:50:17 (292 views)

TV Tuner Question - adsr 2009-08-19 15:24:31 (345 views)
- Possible but not easy - kiwijochen 2009-08-19 17:35:31 (326 views)
  - Re: Possible but not easy - adsr 2009-08-19 21:20:26 (301 views)
    - Re: Possible but not easy - kiwijochen 2009-08-21 17:19:25 (323 views)
  - What do you really want to accomplish? Do you have the Hybrid? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-08-19 19:29:46 (306 views)
    - Re: What do you really want to accomplish? Do you have the Hybrid? - adsr 2009-08-19 21:17:28 (305 views)
      - Did you look up the P/N from the lists of P/Ns I have posted on this forum in - Roy In GA 2009-08-21 11:35:40 (324 views)
        
        just got the unit... - adsr 2009-08-21 20:39:09 (329 views)
        
        Who made it, Loewe or Lear? How many small plugs, 2 or 3? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-08-22 00:02:24 (261 views)
        
        another question - adsr 2009-08-22 11:08:33 (286 views)
        Re: Who made it, Loewe or Lear? How many small plugs, 2 or 3? - adsr 2009-08-22 10:25:38 (322 views)

Dice pod question - medic1 2009-08-21 01:24:24 (344 views)
- You do not need teh analog-to-digital converter with your Dice - Brian 2009-08-21 06:51:45 (327 views)

Advice on buying a used Nav Screen from the Internet for a 745 - viceinc 2009-08-16 22:37:02 (323 views)
- Re: Advice on buying a used Nav Screen from the Internet for a 745 - crossrock 2009-08-19 08:31:15 (331 views)
- So zou have an E65 - kiwijochen 2009-08-17 02:28:51 (352 views)
  - Some I-drive cars have a small screen or a large screen. the large is for nav. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-08-18 01:56:52 (351 views)

Anyway to check the options on a BM53 radio module? - 95seven40 2009-08-14 17:14:29 (449 views)
- Easiest way is firmware version - kiwijochen 2009-08-16 04:37:35 (493 views)
  - Does this help? - 95seven40 2009-08-18 19:25:11 (459 views)
    - In case I forgot something (url) - 95seven40 2009-08-18 19:27:40 (456 views)
- There is no easy way to confirm the features of a BM53 radio module - Brian 2009-08-14 17:42:31 (2711 views)
  - Re: There is no easy way to confirm the features of a BM53 radio module - 95seven40 2009-08-14 17:54:04 (451 views)

Sirius Module or Antenna..you decide.... - clgrant 2009-08-17 23:55:02 (348 views)
- Start with the antenna - kiwijochen 2009-08-18 01:35:50 (308 views)
  - What antenna has the best reputation? - clgrant 2009-08-18 08:45:29 (306 views)
    - I like the Terk SIR Mini (nt) - Brian 2009-08-18 12:11:40 (305 views)
- Also...what unit is everyone buying today? (nt) - clgrant 2009-08-17 23:57:02 (312 views)

Mk III or Mk IV Schematic? - harvesterofbeer 2009-08-14 20:03:55 (419 views)
- I have a non working MKIV for sale :-) (nt) - LA-Sean 2009-08-17 12:50:04 (303 views)
- You can run diagnostics with NavCoder - kiwijochen 2009-08-15 05:01:02 (383 views)
  - And the diagnostics tell you a lot - kiwijochen 2009-08-15 05:01:57 (349 views)
- Re: Mk III or Mk IV Schematic? - rex120 2009-08-15 03:08:26 (315 views)

Nav Screen removal/replacement/info - crossrock 2009-08-16 07:05:26 (378 views)
- Here are the BMW TIS instructions to remove and replace the display (url) - Brian 2009-08-16 09:12:59 (468 views)

aux input hook-up - medic1 2009-07-31 00:48:14 (503 views)
- Re: aux input hook-up - masonv 2009-08-05 16:16:42 (446 views)
- The first question is what is the part number of your BM53 radio - Brian 2009-07-31 07:32:02 (542 views)
  - Re: The first question is what is the part number of your BM53 radio - medic1 2009-08-03 03:23:46 (371 views)
  - Or if you don't listen to tape like me just use the existing wiring to extend - rex120 2009-08-01 02:32:35 (396 views)
    - Re: Or if you don't listen to tape like me just use the existing wiring to extend - medic1 2009-08-02 18:10:10 (359 views)
      - Re: Or if you don't listen to tape like me just use the existing wiring to extend (pic) - rex120 2009-08-11 02:21:09 (469 views)
        
        Re: Or if you don't listen to tape like me just use the existing wiring to extend - medic1 2009-08-11 03:48:19 (365 views)
        
        Re: Or if you don't listen to tape like me just use the existing wiring to extend - rex120 2009-08-13 01:08:02 (394 views)

MK2 no voice - boeingroyale 2009-08-10 15:08:14 (332 views)
- Do you remember if you had the nav voices before recoding it? - Brian 2009-08-11 07:09:14 (359 views)
  - Re: Do you remember if you had the nav voices before recoding it? - boeingroyale 2009-08-11 07:26:23 (327 views)
    - Something else is wrong... - Brian 2009-08-11 07:30:54 (372 views)
      - Re: Something else is wrong... - boeingroyale 2009-08-11 08:13:25 (406 views)
        
        More background questions... - Brian 2009-08-11 08:39:08 (333 views)
        
        Re: More background questions... - boeingroyale 2009-08-11 09:15:25 (384 views)
        
        Re: More background questions... - boeingroyale 2009-08-11 09:22:56 (322 views)
        
        Re: More background questions... - boeingroyale 2009-08-11 12:20:37 (364 views)
        
        Do you have access to the wiring diagram? (url) - Brian 2009-08-11 16:13:09 (386 views)
        
        Re: Do you have access to the wiring diagram? - boeingroyale 2009-08-11 20:19:55 (382 views)
        
        Here's a post with the amp pinouts (url) - Brian 2009-08-11 20:37:36 (386 views)
        
        Re: Here's a post with the amp pinouts - boeingroyale 2009-08-12 08:23:50 (338 views)
        
        Here's another post of the radio pinouts (url) - Brian 2009-08-12 17:43:42 (440 views)
        
        Re: Here's another post of the radio pinouts - boeingroyale 2009-08-12 21:51:04 (334 views)
        
        The key point of texaspaul's post is to trace the audio wires from nav to radio - Brian 2009-08-12 22:08:21 (325 views)

Anyone interested in a non working MKIV / MK4 for parts? - LA-Sean 2009-08-11 16:30:59 (297 views)
- See my email. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-08-11 20:18:19 (297 views)
  - Replied. (nt) - LA-Sean 2009-08-11 20:22:46 (263 views)

Satnav Tv and computer problems - stevee 2009-08-04 11:31:28 (367 views)
- Re: Satnav Tv and computer problems - masonv 2009-08-05 16:17:49 (326 views)
  - Re: Satnav Tv and computer problems - stevee 2009-08-06 06:20:46 (382 views)
    - Had you ever updated the OS to Ver. 21 (2-1/81)? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-08-06 16:11:42 (387 views)
      - Re: Had you ever updated the OS to Ver. 21 (2-1/81)? - stevee 2009-08-11 18:03:28 (331 views)
      - Re: Had you ever updated the OS to Ver. 21 (2-1/81)? - stevee 2009-08-06 16:29:24 (338 views)
        
        Don't know but would try to do an update. Any OS Ver. 21 or higher. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-08-07 00:14:18 (342 views)

Anyone tried BM54 (nt) - rex120 2009-08-01 02:27:55 (341 views)
- Damn enter button... Did anyone try BM54 TMC feature in USA recently? - rex120 2009-08-01 02:29:07 (370 views)
  - It won't work if map has no TMC data on it - kiwijochen 2009-08-02 08:53:17 (352 views)
    - Re: It won't work if map has no TMC data on it - rex120 2009-08-11 02:23:03 (337 views)

16:9 Screen Issue - e38bris 2009-08-10 10:03:25 (405 views)
- Your screen is incompatible with your early TV module... - Brian 2009-08-10 10:13:12 (434 views)
  - You need a hybrid video module to really up to date. Digital/Analog. - Roy In GA 2009-08-10 18:33:37 (439 views)
    - I assume that the TV module will be country specific? (PAL/NTSC) - e38bris 2009-08-10 21:22:53 (368 views)
      - No they are universal and you just set for whatever system your country uses. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-08-11 00:12:53 (326 views)

Language setting for Nav system? - bigd1954 2009-08-10 00:18:07 (345 views)
- You nav is set for a different region - kiwijochen 2009-08-10 02:03:37 (352 views)
  - Re: You nav is set for a different region - bigd1954 2009-08-10 15:56:25 (310 views)
    - If you DIY you need an interface whih you can build for $10 in parts - Roy In GA 2009-08-10 18:20:53 (346 views)

MKIV won't eject - notenufgarage 2009-07-27 10:22:57 (436 views)
- I have done this a couple of times. The problem went away when I got a good - Roy In GA 2009-07-27 23:50:20 (407 views)
  - Re: I have done this a couple of times. The problem went away when I got a good - notenufgarage 2009-08-06 12:34:58 (357 views)

For those of you with nav on your cellphones, 1saleaday.com has (pic) (url) - DavidC 2009-08-05 05:10:35 (338 views)

A little bit of Switch surgery...in preperation for the CarPC. (pic) (url) - kapone 2009-08-02 23:35:27 (719 views)
- I wish' I' was an electronic guru..Good work..even tho I dont understand it (nt) - Snitch740i 2009-08-03 14:21:22 (306 views)
  - Simple. The objective is to inject audio and video into the BMW system. - kapone 2009-08-03 15:27:03 (394 views)
- Good idea and nice work ! (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2009-08-03 14:06:05 (345 views)
- Looks great. You should use the 'TV' switch! Unless you are already using one (nt) - eaglecomm 2009-08-03 11:42:11 (417 views)
  - Not using one right now...but there's only one on fleabay... - kapone 2009-08-03 12:08:35 (295 views)
    - Lemme look around.. I bought one awhile back and didn't use it.. - eaglecomm 2009-08-03 15:28:27 (292 views)
      - Hell yeah!! :-) (nt) - kapone 2009-08-03 15:30:09 (308 views)
- Looks great! (nt) - bondmobile 2009-08-03 11:11:30 (280 views)
- Your on a roll buddy thats for sure! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-08-03 08:07:41 (268 views)
- Interesting project. - farnarkler 2009-08-03 07:34:29 (317 views)
  - Yup, thought of that. (pic) (url) - kapone 2009-08-03 08:04:05 (442 views)

need: recent region 5 cd - hoegee 2009-07-27 10:33:39 (308 views)