The Navigation A/V Forum

Small 6pin black plug casing - 61126907840 lead (pic) - paladin777 2009-04-25 10:52:13 (598 views)
- Easy - kiwijochen 2009-04-25 14:44:18 (343 views)
  - Re: Easy Mk 1 to Mk VI - andyrob 2011-01-20 11:56:06 (129 views)
  - Re: Easy - paladin777 2009-04-25 17:56:35 (331 views)
    - I did the conversion a few years ago on my 95 Euro car which had a - Roy In GA 2009-04-25 19:34:49 (334 views)

buying a tv module but what about digital? any extra parts ill need? - 740ilondeuces 2009-06-09 21:48:06 (403 views)
- Re: buying a tv module but what about digital? any extra parts ill need? - Jason 2009-12-16 16:24:24 (221 views)
- Try the following: - kiwijochen 2009-06-15 14:04:40 (401 views)
- Hold off for now...To the best of my knowledge no one has retrofitted the digi - Lexicon 740iL 2009-06-09 22:02:16 (362 views)
  - Also, here is a site/article on the subject. May help. (url) - eaglecomm 2009-06-09 22:17:19 (381 views)
    - The big problem is that it does not have a diversity tuner which is needed in a. - Roy In GA 2009-06-15 12:55:47 (374 views)
  - Brian BGHARK is one of the guys working on a solution (url) - Lexicon 740iL 2009-06-09 22:07:44 (386 views)
    - I've seen a phone TV input through the video- at least it works while moving. - bmw635 2009-06-10 00:35:13 (358 views)

Upgrade to iBus compatible CDC - beemerich 2009-05-30 13:06:22 (436 views)
- Yes, very easy upgrade for your car - Brian 2009-05-30 13:41:42 (417 views)
  - Re: Yes, very easy upgrade for your car - beemerich 2009-05-30 15:06:36 (393 views)
    - Here's a post that explains how to wire the CD changer I-Bus plug (url) - Brian 2009-05-30 15:48:00 (408 views)
      - Re: Here's a post that explains how to wire the CD changer I-Bus plug - beemerich 2009-05-30 16:27:49 (403 views)
        
        That's correct. Make the 3 pin plug for either a CDC or external audio device (nt) - Brian 2009-05-30 19:18:57 (366 views)
        
        Re: That's correct. Make the 3 pin plug for either a CDC or external audio device - beemerich 2009-06-28 11:03:00 (328 views)
        
        You need a couple more adapters for the radio (url) - Brian 2009-06-28 17:40:20 (334 views)
        
        Bm 54 radio adapters - beemerich 2009-06-30 17:16:11 (340 views)
        
        I hope the Aux input PN 82.11-0 149 390 is cheap for you... - Brian 2009-06-30 17:36:31 (424 views)

I traded in my e46 - navigation parts available - tanev 2009-05-13 23:34:12 (385 views)
- Re: I traded in my e46 - navigation parts available - tanev 2009-05-23 17:21:14 (262 views)
- Re: I traded in my e46 - navigation parts available - tanev 2009-05-23 17:21:14 (317 views)
  - Re: I traded in my e46 - navigation parts available - naks 2009-06-25 12:09:47 (224 views)
- Re: I traded in my e46 - navigation parts available - tanev 2009-05-23 17:20:17 (283 views)
- Other parts that will work are - kiwijochen 2009-05-21 14:21:54 (280 views)
  - CD changer is not the upright version, and E46 are rare with TV (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-05-21 14:36:48 (316 views)
    - Edwin - that's a very country-specific statement! - kiwijochen 2009-05-23 17:34:07 (259 views)
- Only thenav unit will work on the E38 (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-05-21 14:10:51 (318 views)

Mark 4 Nav Computer map softward - ephillips 2009-05-21 13:25:01 (405 views)
- Load of bollocks. Mk4s all read CDs - kiwijochen 2009-06-07 04:24:48 (316 views)
- Re: Mark 4 Nav Computer map softward - paprmkr 2009-05-22 23:29:48 (364 views)
- Re: Mark 4 Nav Computer map softward - ephillips 2009-05-22 12:22:50 (302 views)
- Bogus: your original map CD will work just fine in a MKIV - Brian 2009-05-21 13:50:34 (352 views)
  - Re: Bogus: your original map CD will work just fine in a MKIV - rappstar 2009-06-06 20:08:32 (262 views)
  - +1 it will work if the MK4 has a good working CD reader, some MK4's have an - Edwin™ 2009-05-21 14:08:28 (347 views)
    - But that's only if the Mk4 is faulty. A good Mk4 reads all CD maps (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-06-07 04:25:18 (251 views)
    - Re: +1 it will work if the MK4 has a good working CD reader, some MK4's have an - ephillips 2009-05-22 12:38:44 (309 views)
      - No, if you have a good Navteq disk, it will be fine in the MKIV (nt) - Brian 2009-05-22 13:26:51 (272 views)
        
        Re: No, if you have a good Navteq disk, it will be fine in the MKIV - ephillips 2009-06-23 22:14:08 (263 views)

Complete NAV Retrofit for E39 16:9 Monitor MKII Video Module (url) - kbeli 2009-05-30 00:17:20 (1775 views)
- YGM! (nt) - visionbmw7 2009-05-30 05:34:34 (328 views)
  - Re: YGM! - kbeli 2009-06-15 11:32:55 (329 views)
  - Thanks but I am looking to sell as a package... - kbeli 2009-05-30 13:08:58 (357 views)
  - If you do not need the compartment door for the E39 let me know - Martin 2009-05-30 08:45:39 (343 views)
    - Martin, tell Javier to email me about the cover. (nt) - kbeli 2009-06-22 13:03:24 (324 views)

TMC in the UK - biggles79 2009-05-15 17:30:12 (459 views)
- Re: TMC in the UK - biggles79 2009-06-17 15:07:12 (263 views)
- Likely your radio deos not support TMC - kiwijochen 2009-05-16 03:43:17 (353 views)
- We need more information... - Brian 2009-05-15 17:44:47 (358 views)
  - Re: We need more information... - biggles79 2009-05-17 12:34:51 (373 views)
    - Re: We need more information... - richardp 2009-05-27 07:22:05 (298 views)
    - TMC works in the UK in my E38 regardless if RDS TP is on or off - ksmith38a 2009-05-21 11:48:21 (446 views)
    - Grey TMC means no TMC support on the map - kiwijochen 2009-05-17 14:25:18 (412 views)
      - Re:TMC Support - richardracer 2009-05-31 17:49:03 (279 views)
        
        Original BMW discs DO have TMC, but it varies... - kiwijochen 2009-06-01 02:27:05 (280 views)
        
        UK discs are enabled. (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-06-08 11:40:57 (302 views)
        
        Re: UK discs are enabled. - richardp 2009-06-10 12:57:14 (255 views)
        
        All depends.... (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-06-01 02:25:35 (297 views)

Remove MKII GPS Reciever - ephillips 2009-06-08 11:45:10 (297 views)
- You can also leaveit and just unplug it. The small plug has to go to the MKIV - Roy In GA 2009-06-08 16:09:35 (273 views)
- 1 or 2 screws and then remove. Easy. (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-06-08 12:00:56 (296 views)
  - Re: 1 or 2 screws and then remove. Easy. - ephillips 2009-06-14 17:48:56 (276 views)
    - It's the little silver box you unplugged the nav antenna wire from - Roy In GA 2009-06-16 23:17:46 (284 views)

Considering adding NAV to my non-NAV ride. How difficult is it? and is it best - ratt 2009-05-29 20:40:33 (407 views)
- Re: just keep in mind, its not an inexpensive retrofit. For about $500, you can - TonyB 2009-06-13 11:03:54 (366 views)
- I have an MKIII for sale if you're interested. - LA-Sean 2009-06-11 01:27:14 (351 views)
- YGM! for Local NAV Components (nt) - kbeli 2009-06-02 18:16:03 (340 views)
- Here is how I did it in my 95. Since then there is a better harness (url) - Martin 2009-05-30 07:36:16 (436 views)
- Thanks everyone for your advice. - ratt 2009-05-30 02:52:07 (352 views)
- I did it. Just add the new wiring harness and plug in the components. (nt) - DavidC 2009-05-30 01:41:59 (419 views)
- Go 16:9 and MKIV if you have the means. Here's my video of my 5th retrofit (url) - visionbmw7 2009-05-30 01:00:21 (523 views)
  - Just watched your video - very informative. Makes it less intimidating. Awesome (nt) - job. - ratt 2009-05-30 12:02:13 (303 views)
  - If I was to do a retrofit I'd drive to cliff's for help (nt) - sdmike 2009-05-30 01:10:57 (412 views)
- MK2 is way slow. Go MK3 at least if you do all the work with a retrofit. (nt) - Wiggi 2009-05-30 00:16:40 (337 views)
- Navigation A/V forum on the right side of this page is a good (url) - mouser 2009-05-30 00:01:45 (412 views)
- I've never done a retrofit, but I think it is a no-brainer - Brian 2009-05-29 21:53:47 (367 views)
- Go to e38.org ---> and search for nav retro, or just nav. - sealbeach740 2009-05-29 21:20:33 (391 views)

2004 Sat nav GPS not working all of a sudden - kthannie 2009-06-09 11:46:01 (342 views)
- Go into Service Mode and look at the GPS diagnostics - kiwijochen 2009-06-10 01:58:46 (412 views)
  - Re: Go into Service Mode and look at the GPS diagnostics - kthannie 2009-06-10 02:25:57 (374 views)
    - Like this - kiwijochen 2009-06-10 15:22:26 (366 views)
      - Re: Like this - kthannie 2009-06-11 02:27:27 (344 views)
        
        Generally the antenna has failled - kiwijochen 2009-06-11 16:45:46 (393 views)
        
        Re: Generally the antenna has failled - kthannie 2009-06-12 04:16:46 (313 views)
- Have you made sure the antenna cable is plugged into the back of your MKIV? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-06-09 12:25:28 (337 views)
  - Re: Have you made sure the antenna cable is plugged into the back of your MKIV? - kthannie 2009-06-10 02:28:28 (324 views)

Nav screen scrolling, no radio, no internal indicators - kiakaha 2009-06-09 19:46:21 (477 views)
- Here's how to diagnose - kiwijochen 2009-06-10 01:48:14 (394 views)
  - Re: Here's how to diagnose - kiakaha 2009-06-10 22:36:29 (317 views)

Issue with steering wheel controls.....radio seeks instead of advancing ... - scrh1 2009-06-08 10:40:43 (307 views)
- You have inadvertently switched modes - kiwijochen 2009-06-08 16:22:07 (308 views)
  - Thanks.....I knew it was something simple ! - scrh1 2009-06-10 11:22:40 (239 views)
  - Re: You have inadvertently switched modes - scrh1 2009-06-09 13:26:15 (286 views)

Dice iPod adapter question - B. Wheaton 2009-06-09 00:57:13 (346 views)
- Known issue on earlier model Dice, contact seller for update? (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-06-09 11:31:07 (329 views)
  - Hell, I just purchased mine a month ago. (nt) - B. Wheaton 2009-06-09 11:32:18 (310 views)
- nope. Mine shuffles all the time. I have mine set to initialize.. - sdmike 2009-06-09 02:14:40 (299 views)
  - Re: nope. Mine shuffles all the time. I have mine set to initialize.. (pic) - B. Wheaton 2009-06-09 11:40:21 (355 views)
    - Which DICE do you have? Mine is old. Maybe new ones are different? (nt) - sdmike 2009-06-09 19:12:42 (278 views)
      - Mine's a few years old too, but I cant find an initialize setting in my manual. - 740isport 2009-06-09 19:22:45 (313 views)
        
        I lied, I found it! (pic) - 740isport 2009-06-09 19:50:05 (313 views)
  - Mike, can you confirm that dip switch setting? I can't find 'initialize' on the - 740isport 2009-06-09 11:00:09 (322 views)
  - That's funny! Mine always starts with 'Back in Black'. (nt) - Imolatony 2009-06-09 09:53:21 (396 views)

Mk III Nav Computer Not Working - chuck4788 2009-06-08 13:11:55 (404 views)
- Very high likelihood that you got a bad MKIII - Brian 2009-06-08 15:02:08 (331 views)
  - Re: Very high likelihood that you got a bad MKIII - bteeley 2009-06-09 11:05:57 (318 views)
  - Re: Very high likelihood that you got a bad MKIII - chuck4788 2009-06-08 17:46:43 (295 views)

LCD Monitor Backlight Brightness - paladin777 2009-06-08 07:01:15 (284 views)

e34 factory stereo to newer aftermarket - mph 2009-06-05 18:04:34 (353 views)
- Have you reviewed the ETM diagrams of the wiring found on the - Roy In GA 2009-06-05 20:39:06 (283 views)

Someone showed me this website where a person with an MK1 (url) - mahmudb 2009-06-05 16:26:50 (360 views)
- The MKIV won't get the reverse signal and wheel speed sensor - Brian 2009-06-05 16:42:00 (285 views)
  - You need the 840 cable to make the switch over. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-06-05 20:34:59 (306 views)

MK-II RADIO AND NAV DISPLAY FAILURE - fermi 2009-06-05 08:04:07 (365 views)
- See this post... (url) - Brian 2009-06-05 13:16:20 (320 views)

Navcoder runtime error 7 - frankofobia 2009-06-03 19:42:34 (394 views)
- Contact the author directly (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-06-04 02:01:00 (302 views)
  - Where is he hiding? :-) - bugs1357 2009-06-05 09:20:24 (316 views)

Mk IV dead after software update - tcimpidis 2009-05-17 00:08:11 (411 views)
- It should take the disk in the end, just be 100% sure the disk is good! - Edwin™ 2009-05-19 00:58:38 (346 views)
- With a good OS disc - kiwijochen 2009-05-17 02:35:55 (388 views)
  - Re: MK4 fan not running? - tcimpidis 2009-06-01 21:13:14 (315 views)
  - Still no eject after power reset - tcimpidis 2009-05-17 22:50:23 (406 views)
    - Key to pos II and hold eject for 3 minutes (nt) - E31Gill 2009-06-04 03:50:07 (306 views)
  - Re: Drive won't physically load disk now... - tcimpidis 2009-05-17 13:20:11 (339 views)
  - Re: With a good OS disc - tcimpidis 2009-05-17 10:59:57 (382 views)
    - Re: With a good OS disc - kiwijochen 2009-05-19 15:36:23 (328 views)
      - Re: With a good OS disc - tcimpidis 2009-05-19 20:32:21 (325 views)
        
        Last resort is to take off the top cover, remove screw on eject motor at the - Roy In GA 2009-05-20 01:04:14 (320 views)
        
        Re: Last resort is to take off the top cover, remove screw on eject motor at the - tcimpidis 2009-05-20 12:37:11 (341 views)

BMW E38 Sat Nav and TV - mseville 2009-06-02 11:59:27 (327 views)
- check the obvious - kiwijochen 2009-06-04 02:33:06 (298 views)

MK III software upgrade - biggun 2009-05-23 18:38:11 (443 views)
- Re: MK III software upgrade - biggun 2009-06-01 14:47:35 (352 views)
  - Likely the OS disc is for BMWs only - kiwijochen 2009-06-01 17:19:30 (364 views)
- Re: MK III software upgrade - biggun 2009-06-01 14:46:40 (330 views)
- Depends what Mk3 is fitted - kiwijochen 2009-05-24 02:20:29 (457 views)

HERESY!!! Installing non-BMW AV head unit? - tigerdog 2009-05-30 11:47:12 (385 views)
- single DIN will fit - tight. but will fit. Don't even think about a double DIN. (nt) - TonyB 2009-05-31 17:44:06 (303 views)
- The main issue is... - kiwijochen 2009-05-30 18:15:16 (302 views)
  - That's what I was afraid of - tigerdog 2009-05-31 15:39:51 (307 views)

where do i get a cheap updated NAV CDs #8 - drakar 2009-05-02 00:21:27 (331 views)
- I've got a 2007.2 Disc #8. Navteq original (nt) - mouser 2009-05-10 23:36:22 (317 views)
  - YGM (nt) - tigerdog 2009-05-30 13:10:25 (222 views)

mk4 computer with narrow screen? - tigerdog 2009-05-30 10:02:45 (310 views)
- A MKIV is 100% compatible with a 4:3 screen. You do not lose a thing. - Brian 2009-05-30 12:58:22 (282 views)
  - Thanks, Brian! (nt) - tigerdog 2009-05-30 13:02:10 (270 views)

What handset is this cradle for? (pic) - ianuk1975 2009-05-29 12:29:06 (324 views)
- V Series. (nt) - Martin 2009-05-30 08:47:06 (305 views)
- Re: What handset is this cradle for? (url) - richardp 2009-05-29 17:52:44 (324 views)

Dice link owners: need some feedback..... any draw backs on this system? - Edwin™ 2009-05-26 17:01:43 (524 views)
- Dice display with my MK3 and 16:9 (pic) - sdmike 2009-05-28 00:39:01 (495 views)
- Some minor annoyances - B. Wheaton 2009-05-27 21:11:05 (432 views)
- I've got the Silverline on my '01 and it works great! (pic) - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-05-27 18:44:11 (618 views)
  - Hmm. Does the text scroll on the screen? I've seen it on YouTube vids. (nt) - visionbmw7 2009-05-30 01:49:01 (387 views)
  - I display mine on the IKE too. Only issue is you can't display anything else (nt) - sdmike 2009-05-28 00:03:18 (331 views)
  - Sorry but 'Whole Lo' is inadequate display for track name... - Shled℠ 2009-05-27 23:07:51 (351 views)
    - Seven chars is lame. Eight is no better (nt) - Shled 2009-05-27 23:48:09 (317 views)
- Mine does well, even with older Nano. - ejonesie22 2009-05-27 15:24:37 (326 views)
  - Exactly my setup. Nano in the trunk, display on the cluster (nt) - sdmike 2009-05-27 17:13:13 (314 views)
- Edwin, I am looking at the same mod, but am also interested in running video of - rg0115 2009-05-27 12:46:39 (340 views)
  - Did someone say Dice 'Group Buy'? Count me in! - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-05-27 15:04:09 (339 views)
  - Thoughts on video - JohnG 2009-05-27 13:28:27 (403 views)
    - John a few questions. if I understand this correctly, I could buy the Dice unit (url) - rg0115 2009-05-27 17:50:09 (378 views)
      - If you want to use one ipod/iphone I think these are the limitations - JohnG 2009-05-27 18:32:52 (391 views)
        
        Thanks John, I think its starting to make sense. Someone needs to get their (vid) (url) - rg0115 2009-05-27 20:15:56 (411 views)
        
        Better link to the other solution (url) - rg0115 2009-05-27 20:19:36 (371 views)
        
        I would love to see some video or screenshots of NAVtv (nt) - dcrane2 2009-05-27 21:17:56 (351 views)
    - More thoughts on possible video w/ NAV screen - dcrane2 2009-05-27 16:50:12 (387 views)
      - Using an ipod that puts video through the headphone jack - thoughts - JohnG 2009-05-27 18:37:46 (322 views)
        
        Great question.... I will have to research that a a little (nt) - dcrane2 2009-05-27 21:28:36 (337 views)
    - John, if you try and perfect this, I'll buy one....promise!! - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-05-27 15:09:39 (347 views)
      - The products are all out there, nothing for me to package & resell - JohnG 2009-05-27 18:25:21 (341 views)
- So I can add this to my 96 for $250.00 + BM53? (nt) - 750iL96erBill 2009-05-27 12:16:22 (338 views)
  - If you have the stock system then the interface $169 and DSP unit $90 and your - Edwin™ 2009-05-27 12:35:50 (372 views)
    - Hold on. I think the DICE only works in 99 up. Dcrane was looking for ... - sdmike 2009-05-27 15:59:02 (344 views)
    - You are correct, Sir....that's all you need. (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-05-27 15:10:54 (357 views)
- Is there anything similar for a Windows Mobile or Zune ? (nt) - CarlT 2009-05-27 06:56:23 (363 views)
  - Zune dock in the asktray with AV cable to Dice Aux and PIE Nav adapter (nt) - JeffChia 2009-05-27 15:52:07 (341 views)
  - It has an Aux Input source as well. - eze740il 2009-05-27 12:02:45 (366 views)
- Best mod I have done to my ride. Works and sounds great...you heard it... - bghark 2009-05-27 06:39:00 (402 views)
  - Euro vs $ is great now ;-) and for some reason they say it doesn't work right on - Edwin™ 2009-05-27 07:05:08 (327 views)
- Re: Dice link owners: need some feedback..... any draw backs on this system? (pic) - eze740il 2009-05-27 06:00:52 (454 views)
  - Tnx for the info! only need a 16:9 owner to check in and I made my choice (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-05-27 06:36:38 (336 views)
    - Re: DICE - panalu 2009-05-27 13:19:48 (327 views)
      - Hey Paul...that's right...I had forgotten you did your Dice.... - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-05-27 15:14:43 (308 views)
- Also, does the Silverline require a BM53 radio or not? Mike, Mark? (nt) - visionbmw7 2009-05-27 01:31:39 (371 views)
  - Nope from what i see the old version is fine (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-05-27 06:14:18 (310 views)
- Check out the Inteavee II unit from Bimmernav.com. - dcrane2 2009-05-27 00:49:24 (356 views)
  - Looked at that 2 tnx, but $350 for the set is a bit high and FYI Dan you need to - Edwin™ 2009-05-27 05:27:36 (330 views)
    - Bimmernav shows only $250, but the bm53 reqt certainly adds $$$. (nt) - dcrane2 2009-05-27 09:09:56 (340 views)
      - Don't need the BM53 for Intravee, can use a D/A converter instead - JohnG 2009-05-27 13:09:00 (334 views)
        
        True but then you get Mono sound according to there website (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-05-27 15:42:23 (332 views)
        
        eh? Mono sound because of the D/A converter or something else? (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-05-27 16:15:28 (335 views)
      - Yes I know but you also need the Alpine module @$99 (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-05-27 12:36:57 (341 views)
- Do a search on utube.. - whiteil 2009-05-27 00:44:56 (389 views)
  - Not on a 16:9 MK4 system, only 1 video (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-05-27 05:50:17 (348 views)
    - Have you done a quick search on the e39 and X5 forums? They both use - Q 2009-05-27 12:32:12 (339 views)
- Why didn't you check out my Dice when you were here, dummy? (nt) - sdmike 2009-05-27 00:12:02 (343 views)
  - That's it Mike - call the 6 foot + big guy a dummy when he's back home!! (nt) - sealbeach740 2009-05-27 01:29:03 (330 views)
    - lol! my mama didn't raise no dummies (nt) - sdmike 2009-05-27 02:23:57 (318 views)
  - That's what I said to her last night (nt) - bmerd 2009-05-27 00:37:40 (301 views)
- Dice?? just curious what you are referring to (nt) - bmerd 2009-05-27 00:08:47 (317 views)
- I have the older ice>Link version and love it - M.Wong 2009-05-27 00:03:34 (369 views)

Sound system question. (SUBs) (pic) (url) - stas 2009-05-28 14:55:17 (518 views)
- I have this unit just the older version. (pic) - boraboy 2009-05-29 19:44:18 (391 views)
  - BTW stas mine is BSW is also integrated into the car - boraboy 2009-05-29 19:51:24 (340 views)
    - So how do you like it so far? what is the difference between new and old? - b411er 2009-05-29 21:05:19 (321 views)
    - Ok, can i do the same set up, - stas 2009-05-29 20:36:37 (308 views)
  - Dont opend this. im testing my signature. (nt) - boraboy 2009-05-29 19:47:47 (317 views)
- I have the BSW system and might be able to give some insight into this. (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2009-05-28 15:45:51 (343 views)
  - Oops...enter key... I have an Idea of what u might want to do. - Lexicon 740iL 2009-05-28 16:05:09 (387 views)
    - If you can control your BSW... - stas 2009-05-28 16:35:53 (312 views)
      - Independent control of subwoofer bass output only.... - Lexicon 740iL 2009-05-28 16:46:19 (353 views)
        
        Ok, if i got it correct, in general , ... - stas 2009-05-28 20:12:15 (295 views)
- You can operate any sub via the head unit. - kiwijochen 2009-05-28 15:22:14 (377 views)
  - Re - stas 2009-05-28 16:21:37 (319 views)

ses retrofit help - samhar 2009-05-28 22:01:36 (315 views)
- no need to cut the harness - 04sshd 2009-05-29 19:53:41 (266 views)

Checking E38 radio module fuse - ianuk1975 2009-05-27 16:05:41 (1567 views)
- The surrounding casing of the radio plug slides as the plug lifts - Brian 2009-05-27 17:59:43 (477 views)
  - Re: The surrounding casing of the radio plug slides as the plug lifts - ianuk1975 2009-05-28 13:01:36 (418 views)
    - You need to remove everything, but it is not all that bad... - Brian 2009-05-28 13:11:55 (506 views)
      - Fixed... 10A fuse in radio module had blown. Thanks for your help! (nt) - ianuk1975 2009-05-29 11:58:25 (460 views)
      - Thanks a lot, I'll tackle it tomorrow and report back (NT) (nt) - ianuk1975 2009-05-28 13:18:38 (385 views)
        
        Fixed... 10A fuse in radio module had blown. Thanks for your help! (nt) - ianuk1975 2009-05-29 11:59:28 (462 views)
        
        Great news. Congratulations on super-cheap fix. (nt) - Brian 2009-05-29 16:03:16 (405 views)

Will the end of current X3 production mean an end to all the fun retrofits? - sna77 2009-05-14 15:26:28 (392 views)
- In terms of new technologies, I think things already ended a couple years ago - Brian 2009-05-14 15:53:08 (337 views)
  - Time to start on the I-BUS + I-DRIVE retrofit kit (nt) - rex120 2009-05-15 02:46:51 (341 views)
    - What's stopping you? It's available now... (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-05-26 15:56:27 (319 views)
  - some random things still are being updated... - sna77 2009-05-14 16:06:46 (319 views)
    - Maps? Consider current cars - kiwijochen 2009-05-26 15:58:34 (275 views)
    - As long as they get $200/DVD NavTeq will offer maps! - Shled℠ 2009-05-26 12:18:33 (305 views)
    - True, though even the TCU has been possible for 3 years; we just figured it out - Brian 2009-05-14 17:32:47 (338 views)
      - interesting... regarding the reverse camera... - sna77 2009-05-14 18:06:20 (365 views)
        
        Probably. The E65/E66 camera kit had mounting hardware for many models. - Brian 2009-05-14 18:34:03 (326 views)
        
        Found the e46 install guide... (url) - sna77 2009-05-14 21:22:22 (1316 views)
        
        What are the part number(s) for the US X3 camera kit? (nt) - prof330i 2009-05-27 13:18:33 (303 views)
        
        Re: What are the part number(s) for the US X3 camera kit? (url) - sna77 2009-05-27 13:48:37 (285 views)
        
        What (nt) - prof330i 2009-05-27 13:17:20 (303 views)

v31 (nt) - mrebay 2009-05-22 16:01:39 (291 views)
- Re: v31 - paprmkr 2009-05-22 23:25:07 (316 views)
  - I am in NJ, I am downloaded it. Thank you. (nt) - mrebay 2009-05-23 14:58:18 (291 views)
- Re: v31 - mrebay 2009-05-22 16:02:08 (304 views)

Ignition Switch - rex120 2009-05-19 04:55:54 (292 views)
- Anything is possible... - Brian 2009-05-19 07:33:52 (327 views)
  - Re: Anything is possible... (pic) - rex120 2009-05-21 04:30:50 (263 views)
    - The weird radio symptom sounds like a bad battery - Brian 2009-05-21 06:42:57 (281 views)
      - Re: The weird radio symptom sounds like a bad battery - rex120 2009-05-22 01:50:13 (286 views)
        
        This is very, very strange - Brian 2009-05-22 05:30:38 (269 views)
        
        Pins feel like they fit stung plus... - rex120 2009-05-22 11:18:41 (282 views)

No CD in Navigation Computer - smaug 2009-05-20 18:16:48 (1239 views)
- Re: No CD in Navigation Computer - smaug 2009-05-20 20:59:50 (427 views)
  - You can easily swap the laster mechanisms between your MKIII units to test (nt) - Brian 2009-05-20 21:45:50 (329 views)
    - +1 I would do that. as the other nav unit had other issues you could end up - Edwin™ 2009-05-21 07:41:30 (348 views)
      - Re: +1 I would do that. as the other nav unit had other issues you could end up - smaug 2009-05-21 14:59:01 (301 views)
        
        YGM (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-05-21 16:01:26 (269 views)

i need replace ment rear subs! what size are they? (nt) - ericd 2009-05-16 20:24:24 (276 views)
- Re: i need replace ment rear subs! what size are they? - prof330i 2009-05-17 10:18:02 (282 views)
  - 1997 740i (nt) - ericd 2009-05-17 20:11:56 (235 views)
    - There are no replacements out there that fit! only option is to get OEM Philips (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-05-21 14:09:55 (222 views)

128 2008 vs 2009 Navigation (iDrive) - glxyjones 2009-05-21 10:53:30 (252 views)
- The navi computer could be the same on both models, - ksmith38a 2009-05-21 11:50:35 (283 views)
  - Ask Edwin (below) as I think he is familiar with the 1 Series cars. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-05-21 12:59:14 (256 views)
    - YGM (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-05-21 14:07:24 (278 views)

Nav works, but radio doesn't....Help!! - mitchaz 2009-05-12 23:13:46 (981 views)
- It seems like either your radio is dead or the amp is dead - Brian 2009-05-13 09:33:20 (378 views)
  - something simillar here too.... - kiakaha 2009-05-15 04:51:20 (365 views)
    - That sounds like a bad car battery or failing ignition switch - Brian 2009-05-16 09:39:43 (352 views)
      - Re: That sounds like a bad car battery or failing ignition switch - kiakaha 2009-05-20 22:16:04 (327 views)
        
        Black dot = replace your battey - Brian 2009-05-21 05:25:10 (283 views)
  - Re: It seems like either your radio is dead or the amp is dead - mitchaz 2009-05-13 12:36:05 (409 views)
    - Also, try disconnecting the car battery and letting it sit for a while - Brian 2009-05-13 12:59:46 (307 views)
    - That looks like a dead radio - Brian 2009-05-13 12:58:37 (339 views)
      - Re: That looks like a dead radio (pic) - mitchaz 2009-05-14 14:02:01 (360 views)
        
        Here are a couple pictuers of a radio to show the fuse (pic) - Brian 2009-05-14 15:08:51 (414 views)
        
        Re: Here are a couple pictuers of a radio to show the fuse - mitchaz 2009-05-14 20:05:10 (403 views)
        
        My best guess is that the radio module is dead - Brian 2009-05-14 20:36:45 (315 views)
        
        Re: My best guess is that the radio module is dead - mitchaz 2009-05-14 22:30:28 (303 views)
        
        Right, it is just the radio module that I suspect is faulty - Brian 2009-05-15 05:25:42 (301 views)
        
        Re: Right, it is just the radio module that I suspect is faulty - mitchaz 2009-05-15 12:15:10 (297 views)
        
        Check woith scubba steve who has an ebay parts site and is here sometimes. He - Roy In GA 2009-05-17 18:07:19 (313 views)
        
        Re: Check woith scubba steve who has an ebay parts site and is here sometimes. He - mitchaz 2009-05-18 22:44:59 (369 views)
        
        Re: Here are a couple pictuers of a radio to show the fuse - mitchaz 2009-05-14 18:26:58 (376 views)

MKIV/Widescreen display question? - imcaber 2009-05-19 16:07:24 (350 views)
- This is normal and does depend on radio type - kiwijochen 2009-05-20 02:09:02 (315 views)
- Yes, the blank radio screen is normal... - Brian 2009-05-19 16:40:35 (389 views)
  - Re: Yes, the blank radio screen is normal... - imcaber 2009-05-19 19:15:20 (291 views)

Ipod - gaston5786 2009-05-16 13:42:23 (327 views)
- Dension Ic link iPod adapter will work. - whiteil 2009-05-16 21:29:41 (378 views)
  - Re: Dension Ic link iPod adapter will work. - gaston5786 2009-05-17 11:24:57 (277 views)

Deitz 1250/A - chishon1 2009-05-15 20:00:27 (322 views)
- Your X5 with have a new-gen radio - kiwijochen 2009-05-16 03:45:10 (265 views)
  - Re: Your X5 with have a new-gen radio - chishon1 2009-05-16 23:49:34 (353 views)
    - I had my ipod in the glove box - kiwijochen 2009-05-17 02:38:28 (274 views)

Additional or Replacement of CD charger with Pioneer FM - mdenari 2009-05-15 15:36:47 (340 views)
- No. That coax cable is for digital sound. What year is your car? Nav or non-nav? (url) - visionbmw7 2009-05-16 11:45:00 (270 views)
  - Re: No. That coax cable is for digital sound. What year is your car? Nav or non- - mdenari 2009-05-16 20:20:09 (251 views)

MK III software upgrades - pixcutter 2009-05-16 15:24:55 (353 views)
- Check this post to see how to update your nav OS yourself (url) - Brian 2009-05-16 17:31:32 (388 views)

Power splice - rex120 2009-05-15 02:43:24 (284 views)
- Where? In the dash area, center console, or rear electronics compartment? (nt) - Brian 2009-05-15 06:27:53 (269 views)
  - All of the above because I didn't yet decide where i'm going to put the device.. - rex120 2009-05-15 11:32:04 (269 views)
    - Thanks, I'll see what I can do and by the way the ground is always - rex120 2009-05-16 03:59:00 (274 views)
      - Ground is typically a brown wire (nt) - Brian 2009-05-16 08:50:11 (261 views)
    - Here are a couple locations - Brian 2009-05-15 14:46:22 (298 views)
    - it would have to be a really small computer to fit in the center console; there - aaron00740il 2009-05-15 12:41:24 (287 views)

Here it is. A video write up of a navigation retrofit in a 98 740i (vid) (url) - visionbmw7 2009-05-15 01:26:20 (386 views)
- Hmmm - kiwijochen 2009-05-15 02:16:27 (260 views)
  - No Jochen. If I said that then you're right. DSP is NOT a pre-requesite. - visionbmw7 2009-05-16 01:05:33 (275 views)
  - for US cars it is, all of the US nav harnesses are DSP equipped - 04sshd 2009-05-15 14:10:33 (249 views)

Ipod on my 2001 740il - angel626 2009-05-14 23:56:58 (320 views)
- I have not selected an interface yet, just setup a charging, aux, video hookup (url) - Shled℠ 2009-05-15 12:38:38 (352 views)
- OEM video module will give an Aux input. Check with Shled, he has the ... - bghark 2009-05-15 09:52:31 (303 views)
- dice won't do video (nt) - sdmike 2009-05-15 01:04:48 (267 views)

2005 e46 Nav retrofit help?? - StevieD 2009-05-13 18:45:39 (306 views)
- I just did this in an e46... (url) - sna77 2009-05-14 15:21:26 (324 views)
- Retrofit loom is MUCH easier - kiwijochen 2009-05-14 01:51:00 (336 views)
  - Re: Retrofit loom is MUCH easier - StevieD 2009-05-14 10:58:20 (578 views)
- You will need the monitor screen for up front, nav computer (MKIV) for the trunk - Roy In GA 2009-05-13 22:09:33 (329 views)

SES module part number - prof330i 2009-05-14 15:08:53 (303 views)

Weird and not sure if its an issue with Nav - pass427 2009-05-13 11:56:38 (367 views)
- That is your nav computer rebooting... - Brian 2009-05-13 12:56:54 (384 views)
  - Re: That is your nav computer rebooting... - pass427 2009-05-13 15:06:51 (313 views)
    - It might be as simple as a dirty disk... - Brian 2009-05-13 15:13:33 (339 views)
      - Re: Thanks will make it a weekend project and let you know how it turns out. (nt) - pass427 2009-05-13 17:16:39 (299 views)

dvb-t and diversity aerials.. - catboy 2009-05-12 06:54:38 (251 views)
- Re: dvb-t and diversity aerials.. - kiwijochen 2009-05-12 14:35:50 (289 views)

Firmware update for iDrive for Ipod touch 2nd gen? - zigor911 2009-05-12 14:19:32 (289 views)

6 Disk MP3 change placement (pic) - rex120 2009-05-11 06:01:24 (422 views)
- Great work. Is this your car? - Brian 2009-05-11 08:41:13 (276 views)
  - Re: Great work. Is this your car? - rex120 2009-05-12 00:55:03 (286 views)

MKVI Navigation in Russian (pic) - rex120 2009-05-11 06:03:42 (351 views)
- Gren did this a few years ago - kiwijochen 2009-05-11 12:18:54 (258 views)
  - Re: Gren did this a few years ago - rex120 2009-05-12 00:47:24 (284 views)

STEERING - gaston5786 2009-05-07 15:50:36 (284 views)
- First, try posting this over on the E38 forum... this is the Nav & A/V forum (url) - Brian 2009-05-07 16:31:46 (259 views)
  - Re: First, try posting this over on the E38 forum... this is the Nav & A/V forum - gaston5786 2009-05-07 21:35:54 (302 views)
    - There's a document in TIS about the ABS module... - ripp222 2009-05-11 09:25:20 (247 views)

iPhone/iPod integration with Bavarian Soundwerks ashtray insert - paprmkr 2009-05-08 18:52:23 (337 views)
- Every E38 in the world has ibus - kiwijochen 2009-05-09 05:01:52 (353 views)
  - That's a good one... - rex120 2009-05-11 06:10:25 (268 views)
    - BSW really meant that you need the newer I-Bus controlled CD changer... - Brian 2009-05-11 08:40:26 (297 views)
- You do have I bus because of the CDC- P to CDC-PI (i=i-bus). (nt) - bmw635 2009-05-09 03:14:06 (275 views)

NAVIGATION - gaston5786 2009-05-06 23:40:44 (288 views)
- Re: NAVIGATION - kiwijochen 2009-05-07 02:05:06 (305 views)

Shop fried my NAV, upgrade from MKiii to MKiv? - smaug 2009-05-06 09:02:35 (342 views)
- Your answers... - Brian 2009-05-06 10:26:59 (357 views)
  - Re: Your answers... - smaug 2009-05-06 11:21:40 (310 views)
    - Coding configures a component to match the car - Brian 2009-05-06 12:52:49 (318 views)

How to Put iPhone Video & Songs on Widescreen Navigation ? $ for installation-NY - mrebay 2009-05-03 23:43:49 (314 views)
- Intravee - kiwijochen 2009-05-04 00:37:33 (335 views)
  - Thank you Kiwijochen, Another question.. My destination dot in Navigation.. - mrebay 2009-05-05 00:20:49 (300 views)
    - That's normal when very close to destination - kiwijochen 2009-05-05 01:04:38 (282 views)
      - Thats the problem, it still shows me 2 min and after 2 min it shows --:-- (nt) - mrebay 2009-05-05 23:16:16 (276 views)

anybody got pics of an aftermarket navi in their 7? - ericd 2009-05-04 17:21:32 (294 views)
- Not many if any - kiwijochen 2009-05-05 01:10:33 (278 views)
  - This guy makes a bezel for it... (url) - sna77 2009-05-05 15:36:43 (307 views)

what nav cd do i need for 2001 bmw 740i? - bosanci28 2009-05-04 18:52:48 (544 views)
- Re: what nav cd do i need for 2001 bmw 740i? - bosanci28 2009-05-05 11:14:14 (315 views)
- You need the newest CD - kiwijochen 2009-05-05 01:08:32 (355 views)
  - A 2001 nav would need CD maps unless you have a newer nav that says DVD on it. Y - Roy In GA 2009-05-05 01:47:57 (343 views)

How do you program a new key? (nt) - ericd 2009-05-04 17:20:28 (297 views)
- Use BMW diagnostic system and sync the key - kiwijochen 2009-05-05 01:09:51 (420 views)

Key issues - slimjater 2009-05-04 12:42:52 (271 views)
- It sounds like the key has a bad transponder - Brian 2009-05-04 14:17:20 (275 views)
- Re: Key issues - texaspaul 2009-05-04 13:45:32 (257 views)
  - Re: Key issues - slimjater 2009-05-04 13:56:49 (308 views)
    - Re: Key issues - texaspaul 2009-05-04 14:52:17 (263 views)
      - Re: Key issues - slimjater 2009-05-04 16:35:48 (306 views)

AM and TV reception problems after full nav retrofit on 2k e39 540iA - drakar 2009-05-02 00:16:42 (324 views)
- Waht you need to do - kiwijochen 2009-05-02 17:02:24 (337 views)
  - mines an older 4x3 with a bm53-> no info button - drakar 2009-05-03 01:43:20 (233 views)
    - Re: mines an older 4x3 with a bm53-> no info button - kiwijochen 2009-05-03 09:55:22 (355 views)
      - didnt work (i have weather button) - drakar 2009-05-03 15:45:02 (274 views)
        
        tried both sides of button? - kiwijochen 2009-05-04 00:43:50 (292 views)
        
        yes... left does nothing, right brings up..... - drakar 2009-05-04 12:22:16 (260 views)
      - Remember: it only works within first 10s of switching radio on (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-05-03 09:56:15 (245 views)
- Is the radio set for North America? Is Toronto going digital on TV? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-05-02 01:18:32 (260 views)
  - Toronto is going dtv in 2012 earliest... radio is set for: USA lang: E - drakar 2009-05-02 01:33:33 (280 views)
    - I cant access radio menu --> turn on radio -> press/hold select - drakar 2009-05-02 02:29:27 (372 views)

BM54 QUESTION - phil750il 2009-05-01 11:54:44 (328 views)
- likely - kiwijochen 2009-05-04 00:45:57 (271 views)

How do I display the moving map w/o having a destination? - mrmcoupe 2009-04-27 13:48:57 (275 views)
- Sure. - kiwijochen 2009-04-27 17:19:09 (264 views)
  - My very late model MKIII moved as I drove. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-04-30 16:42:31 (247 views)
- I have an MKIV and the map moves as you drive, I dont remember with my MKIII but - titanium740il 2009-04-27 13:51:44 (289 views)

bluetooth phone not working - dmar573 2009-04-29 07:06:42 (238 views)
- First step: update phone OS - kiwijochen 2009-04-29 10:59:06 (211 views)
  - Re: First step: update phone OS - dmar573 2009-04-29 14:53:51 (242 views)

Nav Computer problem - jcarson 2009-04-28 16:49:56 (312 views)
- Some answers (url) - kiwijochen 2009-04-28 17:13:30 (293 views)

Anyone using a Motorola Q phone with BT? - Solihull 2009-04-23 21:09:08 (253 views)
- As a former Q owner, Step 1: ditch the Q, Step 2: buy a.... - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-04-28 15:28:33 (259 views)

no Arrival time - where to find arrival settings? - komato3 2009-04-23 08:56:40 (432 views)
- Re: no Arrival time - where to find arrival settings? - komato3 2009-04-23 13:02:28 (355 views)
- What Brian said, plus... - Shled℠ 2009-04-23 10:16:53 (353 views)
  - +1, uncheck the box for arrival time and that should fix it. (nt) - titanium740il 2009-04-28 11:47:37 (321 views)
- Is it an original nav, an upgraded nav computer, or a retrofit? - Brian 2009-04-23 09:12:18 (299 views)

Mkll Nav Unit ejecting CD........?? - tgm 2009-04-26 22:39:00 (287 views)
- Have you tried testing other cd's? (nt) - titanium740il 2009-04-27 13:52:57 (292 views)
  - Re: Have you tried testing other cd's? - tgm 2009-04-27 17:47:38 (265 views)
    - Could be failled laser - kiwijochen 2009-04-28 03:57:06 (282 views)
    - Well, the 1st thing I would do is try borrowing a known working nav cd and test - titanium740il 2009-04-27 20:29:24 (267 views)
      - The nav CD that it started to eject was working just the day before.. - tgm 2009-04-27 23:25:06 (292 views)

NAV retrofit - drakar 2009-04-22 17:03:34 (436 views)
- Where are you located? Have you found anyone with AutoLogic yet? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-04-24 00:33:08 (276 views)
  - Toronto..no not yet..everyone is booked up for weeks (nt) - drakar 2009-04-24 00:45:06 (285 views)
- Call around to the BMW Indy shops and ask who has the AutoLogic unit. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-04-22 22:49:02 (324 views)
- Congrats on the huge project... it sounds like you are very close to done - Brian 2009-04-22 22:00:37 (379 views)
  - Re: Congrats on the huge project... it sounds like you are very close to done (pic) - drakar 2009-04-23 15:07:11 (405 views)
    - Re: Congrats on the huge project... it sounds like you are very close to done - drakar 2009-04-23 20:45:41 (289 views)
      - answered my own question by searching - drakar 2009-04-23 23:06:51 (318 views)
        
        just bought another used video unit - drakar 2009-04-24 01:37:34 (325 views)
        
        That is a correct part number for the video module - Brian 2009-04-24 06:49:10 (305 views)
        
        i feel like a dumbass.... - drakar 2009-04-24 19:01:08 (251 views)
        
        I love the free solutions (nt) - Brian 2009-04-24 20:29:24 (316 views)
    - Re: Congrats on the huge project... it sounds like you are very close to done - drakar 2009-04-23 15:14:58 (332 views)
      - The connectors are... - kiwijochen 2009-04-24 01:02:07 (348 views)
        
        i dont want to be a dumbass again so i want to make 100% sure, can you confirm? - drakar 2009-04-25 01:07:06 (383 views)
        
        Re: i dont want to be a dumbass again so i want to make 100% sure, can you confi - kiwijochen 2009-04-25 14:48:54 (289 views)
        
        you were right bro.... READ INSIDE: - drakar 2009-04-26 00:32:25 (311 views)
        
        **HELP**..its not in e39,e38 guide it is in X5 retrofit guide..**HELP** - drakar 2009-04-25 03:00:21 (401 views)
        
        ok wired it.. and all sensors work perfectly - drakar 2009-04-25 14:31:53 (287 views)
        
        i just replied to your post on xoutpost.. i can help you if you still need it - drakar 2009-04-24 01:27:24 (270 views)
        closeup pics of connections and colour of stray wires (pic) - drakar 2009-04-24 01:22:15 (430 views)
        
        Did you read the instructions? (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-04-24 16:04:33 (292 views)
        
        Re: Did you read the instructions? - kiwijochen 2009-04-24 16:05:42 (306 views)
        
        yes i read the instructions see link to my answer: (url) - drakar 2009-04-25 01:09:17 (279 views)

What are the steps in coding an amplifier? - Ed 2009-04-24 23:22:04 (254 views)
- It only takes about 15 minutes, but they will charge you an hour (nt) - Brian 2009-04-25 05:38:40 (274 views)
- Re: What are the steps in coding an amplifier? - drakar 2009-04-25 03:10:43 (310 views)

Curious as to why my Nav unit tells me this. I'll be following - mouser 2009-04-23 13:29:46 (286 views)
- Firstly - update Software - kiwijochen 2009-04-23 15:49:16 (295 views)
  - Best place to get latest OS is X5 world ?? (nt) - mouser 2009-04-23 19:10:43 (263 views)
    - It's Xoutpost now; but yes, that is the best place to find the latest OS (nt) - Brian 2009-04-23 20:22:14 (270 views)
      - Cool, thanks Brain (nt) - mouser 2009-04-24 00:55:04 (261 views)