The Navigation A/V Forum

Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - Brian 2009-03-27 06:37:40 (15876 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - raysbiz98 2009-11-10 00:45:56 (2150 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - riboater 2009-10-25 13:06:14 (1839 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - plauemd 2009-07-11 04:36:31 (2011 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - bteeley 2009-06-13 22:30:27 (1771 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - neilevans 2009-05-07 19:22:39 (1903 views)
  - Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - fwalton 2009-05-11 23:08:50 (1917 views)
    - Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement - Brian 2009-05-12 06:58:26 (2373 views)
      - Re: Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement NAV - QDP 2010-04-12 02:30:16 (1045 views)
      - navigation screen is blank and the radio shuts off after a couple minutes - maxxxx 2010-03-08 14:34:08 (1165 views)
      - Re: Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement - bteeley 2009-07-01 14:34:30 (1532 views)
      - Re: Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement - fwalton 2009-05-17 18:41:07 (1471 views)
        
        Here are a couple resources... (url) - Brian 2009-05-17 20:40:13 (2262 views)
        
        Re: Here are a couple resources... - fwalton 2009-05-17 22:19:55 (1156 views)
  - Check the blue plug that should be connected to your TV module - Brian 2009-05-07 21:04:36 (1564 views)
    - Re: Check the blue plug that should be connected to your TV module - neilevans 2009-05-08 04:09:08 (1061 views)
      - Re: Check the blue plug that should be connected to your TV module - neilevans 2009-06-08 21:20:39 (1002 views)
- DId you get this resolved? - pietern740il 2009-04-22 20:55:05 (1282 views)
- Remember, it can also be a simple FUSE. Check them first - Trunk Bank. (nt) - uSa4148 2009-04-01 22:55:13 (2249 views)
  - Always good advice to check the fuses first - Brian 2009-04-02 07:26:36 (1563 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - viperian86 2009-03-31 18:49:20 (1578 views)
  - Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - dccinc 2009-04-21 12:49:05 (1484 views)
  - According to BMW TIS, the firmware corrupt so it's not components. (nt) - bmw635 2009-04-01 00:32:30 (1861 views)
    - We will wait to see how mels7 makes out sending his unit to Germany. Maybe - Roy In GA 2009-04-01 16:18:08 (1244 views)
      - Re: We will wait to see how mels7 makes out sending his unit to Germany. Maybe - harvesterofbeer 2010-01-04 19:25:58 (791 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - ephillips 2009-03-29 23:50:03 (1793 views)
- word up! (nt) - rex120 2009-03-29 16:10:23 (1420 views)

Antenna Amplifier Question - phil750il 2009-04-13 17:05:40 (676 views)
- Yes, you need a new antenna amplifier - kiwijochen 2009-04-14 02:36:41 (365 views)
  - does anybody have the part number for the new generation antenna amplifier - rrse38 2009-11-17 22:34:05 (173 views)

MK3 Help (nt) - mels7 2009-03-21 01:35:04 (408 views)
- Re: MK3 Help(long) - mels7 2009-03-21 01:41:04 (429 views)
  - Re: MK3 Help(long) - graydon 2009-09-13 21:50:06 (236 views)
  - Try loading OS and also check the coding - kiwijochen 2009-03-21 06:20:43 (433 views)
    - Re: Try loading OS and also check the coding - mels7 2009-03-21 12:28:33 (370 views)
      - Tried Gren's site? - kiwijochen 2009-03-21 18:09:25 (521 views)
        
        Re: Tried Gren's site? - mels7 2009-03-21 18:39:24 (359 views)
        Re: Tried Gren's site? - mels7 2009-03-21 18:37:29 (388 views)
      - Re: Try loading OS and also check the coding - mels7 2009-03-21 12:37:54 (362 views)
  - Paging Brian!!!!! U seem to be the nav expert!!! (nt) - mels7 2009-03-21 01:42:00 (361 views)
    - Re: Paging Brian!!!!! U seem to be the nav expert!!! - rex120 2009-03-29 16:26:33 (500 views)
      - I have no idea. But, given the MKIII is already a brick, it can't hurt to try. (nt) - Brian 2009-03-29 22:01:51 (376 views)
        
        I talked to a VDO Tech in the US and he said that even they DID not have the - Roy In GA 2009-03-30 12:00:48 (376 views)
        
        Re: I talked to a VDO Tech in the US and he said that even they DID not have the - rex120 2009-03-31 01:59:19 (408 views)
        
        VDO may have designed it, but not all VDO facilities are equal - kiwijochen 2009-03-31 13:31:21 (343 views)
        
        The VDO tech, I think he is in PA, said they could fix all the VDO aftermarket - Roy In GA 2009-04-01 16:12:58 (319 views)
        
        Re: I talked to a VDO Tech in the US and he said that even they DID not have the - mels7 2009-03-31 01:24:22 (364 views)

Dead Oem Amplifier - Testing Results Inconclusive - TonyB 2009-04-06 22:54:16 (392 views)
- Aftermarket Flip Screen Radio Installed & Working Great. (pic) - TonyB 2009-05-19 21:28:20 (1457 views)
  - Re: Aftermarket Flip Screen Radio Installed & Working Great. - BlackBM740iL 2009-08-25 00:24:39 (310 views)
- my thoughs - kiwijochen 2009-04-07 02:20:08 (382 views)
  - Re: my thoughs - please explain?? - TonyB 2009-04-07 21:21:30 (354 views)
    - Can you try another parts swap with your friend's car? - Brian 2009-04-08 09:51:16 (361 views)
      - Radio works after replacing amp from EBAY. Can't get After-Market head unit - TonyB 2009-05-15 21:16:31 (357 views)
        
        The bigger mystery is “what did your friend do to make an A/M HU work with DSP” - Brian 2009-05-16 09:36:01 (331 views)
        
        Flaw in your theory Brian :-) - kiwijochen 2009-05-18 03:00:32 (308 views)
        
        Re: Flaw in your theory Brian : Sorry, but I agree with Brian. From my - TonyB 2009-05-18 10:43:01 (297 views)
        
        Re: My friend's car is stock using a C23 HU & DSP amp. He is a dentist and - TonyB 2009-05-17 23:43:34 (302 views)
      - Re: Can you try another parts swap with your friend's car? - TonyB 2009-04-08 21:01:14 (351 views)
        
        Re: Can you try another parts swap with your friend's car? - TonyB 2009-04-08 22:59:57 (330 views)

''HELP'' w/ new 7' flip screen DVD/GPS Retrofit in my 95 740i - tberardi 2009-04-04 16:30:58 (360 views)
- Answers - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 04:07:35 (326 views)
  - Re: Answers - Supplementary & further questions - tberardi 2009-04-05 12:46:11 (329 views)
    - More answers - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 13:14:35 (358 views)
      - Re: More answers - My plan - tberardi 2009-04-05 14:36:13 (313 views)
        
        Re: More answers - My plan - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 14:56:05 (302 views)
        
        Re: More answers - My plan -Supplemental - tberardi 2009-04-06 00:59:21 (290 views)
        
        Re: More answers - My plan -Supplemental - BlackBM740iL 2009-08-24 23:57:49 (201 views)

Is it known that BMW has an Ipod adapter for those w/ DSP? (url) - ripp222 2009-04-09 21:06:35 (415 views)
- Gen3 Ipod adapter from BMW does support song title, artist and album display. - ripp222 2009-04-18 15:48:31 (349 views)
  - Does the gen3 adapter work with Sirius and Aux also? - sna77 2009-05-10 18:26:10 (307 views)
    - It works w/ Aux input... - ripp222 2009-05-11 09:15:56 (302 views)
      - Re: It works w/ Aux input... - sna77 2009-05-11 09:28:49 (275 views)
        
        My dealer said it worked with neither... oyyy.... - sna77 2009-05-11 10:39:11 (277 views)
        
        When I hit the MODE button on my navigation monitor... - ripp222 2009-05-13 08:38:47 (271 views)
        
        Confused dealer? haaa - sna77 2009-05-13 08:42:51 (247 views)
        
        I'll post a photo of the parts shortly... (nt) - ripp222 2009-06-02 19:29:44 (224 views)
        
        Pic of the kit I bought. (pic) - ripp222 2009-06-13 22:50:31 (274 views)

C23 radio/cassette schematic - denismcg 2009-03-17 08:48:49 (378 views)
- Don't assume amp is good just because CD palyer works. I had same problem and - TonyB 2009-05-22 22:31:36 (191 views)
- Re: C23 radio/cassette schematic - blk740il 2009-05-20 23:05:46 (273 views)

Paging kiwijochen: we have a new NavCoder challenge for you... (url) - Brian 2009-04-04 21:48:33 (1276 views)
- For everyone to know: It worked - kiwijochen 2009-05-11 12:32:10 (623 views)
  - Hows the new Navcoder feature going? Good luck! (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-05-14 09:13:40 (405 views)
  - Here's my cross post in the Bluetooth forum (url) - Brian 2009-05-11 13:19:56 (473 views)
- I now know how to enable VR on these units. - kiwijochen 2009-05-04 14:24:36 (464 views)
  - Cool. I'd love to help my neighbor's E60 activate BT since dealer deactivated - bmw635 2009-05-06 01:34:27 (343 views)
    - Sorry, no ibus in the E60 - kiwijochen 2009-05-06 13:20:42 (442 views)
- Any news about this? - prof330i 2009-04-25 08:05:12 (321 views)
  - Re: Any news about this? - crds 2009-05-04 20:44:34 (355 views)
- I accept all challenges. - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 04:09:26 (459 views)
  - Let me know the NavCoder commands to dump memory, and I will do it - Brian 2009-04-05 08:36:56 (435 views)
    - Brian - can you email me - kiwijochen 2009-04-25 14:14:15 (354 views)
      - My Dad and I will try to meet up in a week - Brian 2009-04-25 23:53:57 (317 views)
    - OK, like this - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 11:37:28 (530 views)
  - Re: I accept all challenges. - crds 2009-04-05 08:16:40 (896 views)
    - I need raw data - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 11:33:43 (524 views)

Need update info MKIV - hagensbmw 2009-04-15 15:49:54 (434 views)
- Re: Need update info MKIV - kapone 2009-04-15 17:05:13 (377 views)
  - Re: Need update info MKIV - hhagens 2009-04-17 03:18:13 (366 views)
  - Re: Need update info MKIV - hhagens 2009-04-17 03:17:04 (318 views)
- Current Mk4 SW is 4-1/100 - kiwijochen 2009-04-15 16:00:07 (750 views)
  - You can even buy it at the dealer. P/N 01 59 0 141 891. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-04-15 16:06:07 (422 views)
    - thanks Roy for part number. - paprmkr 2009-05-01 16:09:20 (312 views)
    - Gah!!!! (pic) - kapone 2009-04-15 17:04:28 (443 views)

How good is the Points of Interest database on the Mk4's. I - mouser 2009-04-20 21:40:02 (317 views)
- First, how old is your MKIII map disk? - Brian 2009-04-20 21:59:32 (304 views)
  - 2007 or 2008 cant remember and not able to check at the moment - mouser 2009-04-20 22:26:23 (287 views)
    - You can edit the nav dvd for MKIV & add your own POI's to stay up to date... (nt) - titanium740il 2009-04-21 09:30:08 (344 views)
      - Ah, didnt know that, thanks for the info. (nt) - mouser 2009-04-23 13:15:51 (284 views)

CarPC getting ready... :-) (pic) - kapone 2009-04-21 15:53:43 (431 views)
- So will this be hooked up to your Nav screen, I am trying to figure out what you - rg0115 2009-04-21 20:17:01 (193 views)
  - Yup. - kapone 2009-04-21 22:46:54 (222 views)
    - Very nice. Maybe some ideas to help you (url) - NRG 2009-04-22 21:43:52 (234 views)
    - Thats very cool... Please keep us posted. (nt) - rg0115 2009-04-22 17:12:56 (184 views)
    - Step 6: Sell the car to me so I can enjoy it! (nt) - absessler 2009-04-22 02:29:36 (189 views)
      - Find me an 01 750 with low miles and highline interior.. - kapone 2009-04-22 08:29:52 (216 views)
        
        +1 - I highly recommend and encourage a Highline 750 - Brian 2009-04-22 09:04:59 (189 views)
- er... (pic) - kapone 2009-04-21 15:55:00 (336 views)
  - nice (nt) - titanium740il 2009-04-21 16:09:53 (202 views)

No 3D view on MKIV V29 - komato3 2009-04-21 15:48:50 (340 views)
- Re: No 3D view on MKIV V29 - komato3 2009-04-22 08:33:56 (317 views)
  - Yes, no street names in Perspective mode with the MKIV - Brian 2009-04-22 08:47:25 (340 views)
- Enable 3D in Service Menu - kiwijochen 2009-04-21 16:01:05 (352 views)
  - Re: Enable 3D in Service Menu - komato3 2009-04-21 16:28:05 (349 views)
    - Re: Enable 3D in Service Menu (url) - Beamer23 2009-04-21 20:02:43 (348 views)

MK III slow to update - pixcutter 2009-04-21 14:37:54 (310 views)
- Re: MK III slow to update - kiwijochen 2009-04-21 16:02:29 (287 views)
  - Re: MK III slow to update - pixcutter 2009-04-21 19:35:47 (249 views)
    - Only update if you don't have current version - kiwijochen 2009-04-22 05:54:40 (312 views)
    - You need to get OS Ver. 22 or newer to get 3-1/63. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-04-21 23:55:16 (274 views)

MK II wanted - tromp 2009-04-21 07:35:21 (228 views)
- How about this post in FS forum? (url) - Brian 2009-04-21 18:54:06 (251 views)

Where is the NAV screen menu do you change the colors? - Connery 2009-04-20 23:14:49 (267 views)
- IIRC it's in the settings menu. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-04-21 01:20:04 (222 views)

DSP Coding Question (Dealership cant get it to Work) - rbyers01 2009-04-20 21:10:17 (316 views)
- That is a real early amp I think and the P/N is 901 and not 902. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-04-21 01:16:03 (271 views)
- That is a puzzler. I had the exact same symptoms in my 1998 740iL. - Brian 2009-04-20 22:08:51 (336 views)
  - Re: That is a puzzler. I had the exact same symptoms in my 1998 740iL. - rbyers01 2009-04-20 22:38:40 (238 views)

Weird Issue - rex120 2009-04-06 23:59:19 (420 views)
- Here's a diagram of the I-Bus Topology. Somewhere along the I-Bus the messages (pic) - Beamer23 2009-04-16 13:27:19 (619 views)
- Thanks, I'll try replacing that switch... - rex120 2009-04-09 02:46:42 (299 views)
- Databus corruption - kiwijochen 2009-04-07 02:22:44 (375 views)
  - +1 Instructions: http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/244045 (url) - Beamer23 2009-04-07 09:02:52 (354 views)
    - Switch changed... - rex120 2009-04-10 03:01:21 (367 views)
      - Changing the ignition switch didn't cure any of the problems? - Beamer23 2009-04-12 02:11:11 (315 views)
        
        Re: Changing the ignition switch didn't cure any of the problems? - rex120 2009-04-12 07:23:14 (339 views)
        
        Have you gotten the car checked on DIS sofware or by the dealer? - Beamer23 2009-04-13 09:42:43 (296 views)
        
        i kinda figured that i need DIS - rex120 2009-04-14 01:45:54 (307 views)
        
        If you are near NYC I have DIS. I'll do aFree Diagnosis, U donate to BBoard (nt) - Beamer23 2009-04-14 09:04:36 (322 views)
        
        Unfortunately I'm in Cali (nt) - rex120 2009-04-15 02:32:45 (279 views)
        
        Where? There's a few of us here has it. (nt) - bmw635 2009-04-15 20:20:13 (268 views)
        
        Bay Area, anyone there? (nt) - rex120 2009-04-16 00:09:01 (280 views)
        
        I think there's gonna be a SoCal meet with Edwin? Not sure but I'm sure there - Beamer23 2009-04-16 09:04:19 (285 views)
        I don't have the DIS but I know BMW mechanics in SF area who may help cheaply. - pd750 2009-04-16 00:13:07 (267 views)
        
        Re: I don't have the DIS but I know BMW mechanics in SF area who may help cheaply. - rex120 2009-04-16 03:11:49 (334 views)
        
        Info about May 9th NorCal meet (url) - pd750 2009-04-16 10:19:09 (292 views)
        
        Meet up and Edwin can help. (nt) - bmw635 2009-04-17 01:41:13 (302 views)
        
        Re: Meet up and Edwin can help. - rex120 2009-04-17 22:54:38 (323 views)
      - Anyone? (nt) - rex120 2009-04-10 18:41:59 (314 views)

C43 & E39 C33 unit works in E38 to use Dice Silverline. (pic) (vid) - visionbmw7 2009-04-16 00:27:20 (469 views)
- Re: C43 & E39 C33 unit works in E38 to use Dice Silverline. - merlin0www 2009-04-17 17:25:15 (316 views)

MK II Disc Stuck - tromp 2009-04-17 16:01:39 (289 views)

Navigation Frustration e38 2001 - tromp 2009-04-09 14:24:08 (359 views)
- The original disk that the doofus dealer jammed in is stuck? - Brian 2009-04-16 06:57:45 (275 views)
- You have a MKII, and it is probably fine... - Brian 2009-04-09 14:54:03 (324 views)
  - Re: You have a MKII, and it is probably fine... - tromp 2009-04-09 16:36:25 (317 views)
    - I got mine tinted with 32%, and I love it - Brian 2009-04-09 16:46:51 (324 views)
      - Re: I got mine tinted with 32%, and I love it - tromp 2009-04-15 21:47:42 (268 views)
      - Re: I got mine tinted with 32%, and I love it - tromp 2009-04-13 10:05:10 (234 views)

A/V input cable type for MKI factory TV input? - jmorgenson 2009-04-15 21:51:49 (351 views)
- This is the diagram (url) - Brian 2009-04-15 21:55:31 (355 views)
  - Alright! Looks like a trip to Radio Shack is in order, - jmorgenson 2009-04-15 22:02:55 (242 views)
    - To kill Spongebob: - kiwijochen 2009-04-16 02:43:15 (275 views)

mk4 sat nav problem- help kiwijochen - dmar573 2009-04-10 14:17:26 (396 views)
- This is relatively common and normal... the MKIV does not like DVD copies - Brian 2009-04-14 08:40:51 (356 views)
  - Do you have stock in Navteq? - rex120 2009-04-15 02:56:31 (286 views)
    - Truth is truth, fact is fact - Brian 2009-04-15 06:27:48 (321 views)
      - Re: Truth is truth, fact is fact - dmar573 2009-04-15 14:11:16 (291 views)
        
        It actually might fix it - Brian 2009-04-15 14:26:52 (345 views)
        
        Re: It actually might fix it - kapone 2009-04-15 14:32:31 (271 views)
        
        My MKIV will not reliably run a DVD copy so I am running my nearly new CD map as - Roy In GA 2009-04-15 16:03:09 (321 views)
- Laser is weak - kiwijochen 2009-04-12 11:55:10 (363 views)
  - Re: Laser is weak - dmar573 2009-04-12 20:12:25 (305 views)
    - OS is CD, maps are likely DVD - kiwijochen 2009-04-14 05:03:34 (316 views)

BM53 BMW to Rover Differences ?? - jdperformance 2009-04-09 09:12:46 (433 views)
- No differences in the radio module - kiwijochen 2009-04-14 05:07:59 (247 views)

MK4 coded? (nt) - dennis540 2009-04-10 13:23:24 (365 views)
- Re: MK4 coded? - dennis540 2009-04-10 13:24:55 (349 views)
  - Nav is coded for rental vehicle - kiwijochen 2009-04-12 12:57:48 (314 views)
    - Re: Nav is coded for rental vehicle - dennis540 2009-04-12 13:40:01 (294 views)
      - Send me your NavCoder log - kiwijochen 2009-04-14 05:05:08 (417 views)
      - How can I code my nav to ask for a code on CD eject? - rex120 2009-04-12 19:34:30 (340 views)
        
        I'm curious too. - kiwijochen 2009-04-14 05:06:25 (273 views)
  - Change the code in the nav screen... - seattlee38 2009-04-10 13:47:19 (319 views)
    - Re: Change the code in the nav screen... - dennis540 2009-04-10 13:54:19 (338 views)

Dice Silverline, ipod, radio ... and interference (whine) ? (url) - merlin0www 2009-04-12 04:06:32 (732 views)
- Check your wiring at the radio... most likely the audio grounds are missing (url) - Brian 2009-04-13 07:16:18 (296 views)
  - Re: Check your wiring at the radio... most likely the audio grounds are missing - merlin0www 2009-04-13 15:45:51 (299 views)
- Ground loop - kiwijochen 2009-04-12 12:53:10 (317 views)
  - +1 Ground loop - 740isport 2009-04-13 22:14:22 (240 views)
  - Re: Ground loop (url) - merlin0www 2009-04-12 23:51:44 (388 views)
    - 2nd nosie is databus noise - kiwijochen 2009-04-13 03:11:54 (296 views)
      - Re: 2nd nosie is databus noise - merlin0www 2009-04-13 04:22:25 (265 views)
      - Re: 2nd nosie is databus noise (experiment) (pic) - merlin0www 2009-04-13 04:00:53 (316 views)
        
        Time to talk to your supplier - kiwijochen 2009-04-14 02:43:30 (274 views)
    - Re: Ground loop - merlin0www 2009-04-12 23:56:56 (273 views)

TV antenna Amp installation - kapone 2009-04-09 14:23:54 (291 views)
- Plugs are... - kiwijochen 2009-04-12 13:01:38 (282 views)
  - Thanks Jochen! - kapone 2009-04-13 08:29:18 (278 views)
    - Why estimate? - kiwijochen 2009-04-13 13:02:55 (227 views)
      - doh...am I being dense or what?? Completely slipped my mind! (nt) - kapone 2009-04-13 13:47:22 (219 views)

Radio won't turn on - jim509 2009-04-11 13:36:10 (300 views)
- Check the fuse on the back of the radio itself - Brian 2009-04-11 14:40:51 (290 views)
  - Re: Check the fuse on the back of the radio itself - jim509 2009-04-12 08:30:47 (267 views)
    - The radio module is in the trunk compartment, by the CD changer - Brian 2009-04-12 09:36:22 (304 views)
      - Re: The radio module is in the trunk compartment, by the CD changer - jim509 2009-04-12 13:34:11 (241 views)
        
        Good news. Sounds like a jiggle was all it needed. (nt) - Brian 2009-04-12 20:44:37 (269 views)

Digital TV and BMW - jdperformance 2009-04-09 16:30:30 (366 views)
- Your car TV will be exactly the same as your home TV - kiwijochen 2009-04-10 04:23:05 (334 views)
- Our TV modules will be partially useless - Brian 2009-04-09 16:49:30 (312 views)
  - Remember: - kiwijochen 2009-04-10 04:28:16 (334 views)

Mark4 problem - bingroup 2009-04-09 18:01:23 (278 views)
- Re: Mark4 problem - kiwijochen 2009-04-10 04:27:15 (297 views)

If I can't control nav or radio through my 16:9 does that mean it's bad - Ed 2009-04-09 01:22:13 (264 views)
- Definitely a monitor problem - kiwijochen 2009-04-09 02:15:22 (225 views)
  - Well I jinxed it. Now nothing works! I did plug the MkIII back in - Ed 2009-04-09 16:04:47 (288 views)
  - I knew I shouldn't of spit beer all over that one day but I don't like dark! : o (nt) - Ed 2009-04-09 12:14:32 (228 views)

E39 NAV Retrofit'ters'...I need your stock parts - kbeli 2009-04-09 00:30:16 (297 views)

Stereo operates for 3 minutes/Nav Screen blank - ephillips 2009-03-19 10:17:07 (423 views)
- Re: Stereo operates for 3 minutes/Nav Screen blank - ephillips 2009-03-20 13:00:54 (358 views)
  - I do not know first-hand of anyone who fixes these things (url) - Brian 2009-03-20 15:02:10 (400 views)
- http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/635767 (nt) - Brian 2009-03-19 10:55:28 (381 views)
- Your navigation computer died. (nt) - Brian 2009-03-19 10:50:42 (402 views)
  - Re: Your navigation computer died. - ephillips 2009-03-20 03:01:25 (334 views)
    - Installation is very easy. - Brian 2009-03-20 05:21:02 (369 views)
      - Re: Installation is very easy. - ephillips 2009-03-23 14:53:35 (361 views)
        
        That is a MKII (url) - Brian 2009-03-23 15:00:03 (388 views)
      - Re: Installation is very easy. - ephillips 2009-03-20 12:21:58 (337 views)
        
        Re: Installation is very easy. - ephillips 2009-03-26 13:21:34 (324 views)
        
        Re: Installation is very easy. - mels7 2009-03-26 15:17:27 (302 views)
        
        You still need a good working nav computer (url) - Brian 2009-03-27 06:40:55 (365 views)
        
        Re: You're a genius. Thanks. - ephillips 2009-03-28 19:06:54 (303 views)
        
        Re: Installation is very easy. - ephillips 2009-03-27 03:20:54 (313 views)
        
        Re: Installation is very easy. - mels7 2009-03-27 08:54:53 (292 views)
        
        Re: Installation is very easy. - norman271 2009-04-08 12:18:03 (278 views)
        
        mels7's 2nd nav computer was broken too (nt) - Brian 2009-04-08 13:34:08 (314 views)

BM53 Upgrade problem 'No Sound' - rbyers01 2009-04-07 08:56:57 (329 views)
- This sounds like it could be your battery or ignition switch - Brian 2009-04-08 07:06:24 (268 views)
  - Re: This sounds like it could be your battery or ignition switch - rbyers01 2009-04-08 09:44:36 (282 views)
    - Bingo. Here's a DSP amp Buyer's Guide. (url) - Brian 2009-04-08 09:55:23 (323 views)

Nav retrofit coding E38 (MKIV nav) (pic) - gr 2009-03-14 07:45:30 (1047 views)
- WHERE DID YOU GET GT1?! - rex120 2009-03-29 23:18:42 (391 views)
  - checkout www.bmwecu.org and emule/bittorent etc (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-04-06 12:03:06 (420 views)
- Try the CONVERSION path (nt) - Brian 2009-03-14 09:58:11 (402 views)
- The issue is the BM54 radio. You could try the E39 coding (url) - Martin 2009-03-14 09:40:30 (661 views)
  - Re: And E39 coding won't kill my car? - gr 2009-03-15 05:58:35 (456 views)
    - Or fit a Mk3, then code the car - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 07:09:45 (356 views)
- Re: Additional info - gr 2009-03-14 07:47:06 (386 views)
  - Re: Additional info - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 04:00:08 (451 views)
    - Re: Additional info - gr 2009-03-15 05:46:08 (344 views)
      - Most likely (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 07:08:10 (344 views)

Line Level Audio Input Question - methane 2009-04-04 00:18:24 (282 views)
- Various options - kiwijochen 2009-04-04 04:42:47 (277 views)

Radio went out aprapois of nothing while driving yesterday - Ed 2009-04-02 07:33:18 (262 views)
- Could it be the Conficker worm? Oh wait a minute, our cars are not MS-based. - Brian 2009-04-02 09:20:29 (246 views)

BUSINESS CD TO X5 NAV FROM (02 TO 02) - hussto 2009-03-31 23:09:02 (262 views)
- Re: BUSINESS CD TO X5 NAV FROM (02 TO 02) - hussto 2009-04-02 01:51:38 (242 views)
- Yes, that is a complete retrofit. (url) - Brian 2009-04-01 06:23:19 (323 views)

Disconnecting Battery Impact to Electronics - wuddy 2009-03-18 17:41:06 (342 views)
- Turn on the parking lights prior to connect/disconnect. They will absorb - uSa4148 2009-04-01 22:59:21 (315 views)
- No worries, and no codes... (assuming you have a nav E38/E39/X5, etc.) - Brian 2009-03-18 21:30:42 (328 views)
  - Re: Thanks e39 (nt) - wuddy 2009-03-18 22:16:23 (282 views)

UGDO Booster Antenna - texaspaul 2009-03-28 13:19:22 (431 views)
- Check e38.org for a bunch of links on the UGDO. Search for 'UGDO' or (pic) (url) - Wiggi 2009-04-01 12:17:56 (303 views)

Just registered Navcoder. Thank you Jochen for this wonderful - Beamer23 2009-03-28 16:22:27 (388 views)
- It's definitely a great piece of software. (nt) - titanium740il 2009-03-29 17:37:08 (313 views)

X5 No Display - Help - 01x5 2009-03-26 19:04:40 (497 views)
- It sounds like you have a bad navigation computer. - Brian 2009-03-26 21:15:43 (348 views)
  - Re: It sounds like you have a bad navigation computer. - 01x5 2009-03-27 09:48:40 (285 views)
    - Nav computer replacement and upgrade is very easy (url) - Brian 2009-03-27 09:56:15 (351 views)
      - Re: Nav computer replacement and upgrade is very easy - 01x5 2009-03-27 10:36:51 (287 views)
        
        Yes, that is your nav computer. (nt) - Brian 2009-03-27 13:12:28 (249 views)

Navigation screen and radio issues - norman271 2009-03-25 16:10:26 (338 views)
- Given the symptoms are tied to a new alternator, it sounds like a dead MKIII (nt) - Brian 2009-03-25 19:21:02 (327 views)
  - Re: Given the symptoms are tied to a new alternator, it sounds like a dead MKIII - norman271 2009-03-26 08:33:13 (326 views)
    - Yes, a MKIII to MKIV upgrade is simple plug-and-play - Brian 2009-03-26 11:43:13 (311 views)
      - Great. Thanks Brian. Awesome 750 you have, btw. (nt) - norman271 2009-03-26 11:52:45 (273 views)
        
        Re: Great. Thanks Brian. Awesome 750 you have, btw. - ephillips 2009-03-27 03:18:11 (254 views)
        
        Yes, the two problems are related. Replace the nav to fix both. (url) - Brian 2009-03-27 06:38:46 (305 views)

MKII No Satellite Reception - wuddy 2009-03-15 15:53:47 (576 views)
- Did you get my e-mail? (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-25 17:01:32 (361 views)
  - Nevermind.. I got ur e-mail. Glad it worked out for ya (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-25 17:03:41 (349 views)
- Re: UPDATE UPDATE - Help MKII No Satellite Reception - wuddy 2009-03-20 16:23:25 (399 views)
  - Give it some more time to settle-in - Brian 2009-03-20 16:44:59 (321 views)
    - Re: Give it some more time to settle-in - wuddy 2009-03-20 17:10:07 (332 views)
      - Re: Give it some more time to settle-in - wuddy 2009-03-20 17:10:47 (321 views)
        
        Now it sounds like a bad connection between the Trimble and the nav computer - Brian 2009-03-20 21:00:50 (359 views)
        
        Re: It Works!!! - wuddy 2009-03-23 11:19:52 (282 views)
- Faulty GPS receiver - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 17:59:01 (330 views)
  - Re: Faulty GPS receiver - wuddy 2009-03-15 19:43:57 (374 views)
    - Re: Faulty GPS receiver - kenez 2009-03-15 20:34:47 (354 views)
      - Silver box about 4x4x1 inches. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-15 22:54:46 (432 views)
    - ygm (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-15 20:04:57 (341 views)
      - Re: UPDATE UPDATE - Help MKII No Satellite Reception - wuddy 2009-03-20 16:24:44 (344 views)

DrewZ and others. This is where I bought the Trimble module for James in Scotlan (url) - Roy In GA 2009-03-24 16:45:11 (265 views)
- Thanks! (Plus update on my MKIII issues) - DrewZ 2009-03-25 07:30:56 (272 views)

More MK3 issues - mels7 2009-03-23 22:24:54 (322 views)
- Are you located near Atlanta, GA? - Brian 2009-03-24 06:54:12 (285 views)
  - Re: Are you located near Atlanta, GA? - mels7 2009-03-24 09:43:38 (277 views)

97 740i Radio Problems - soccerra 2009-03-19 23:41:28 (356 views)
- Broken centre wire in antenna coax - kiwijochen 2009-03-20 20:19:13 (270 views)
- Sounds like it could be a diversity antenna module - Brian 2009-03-20 06:46:32 (322 views)

MKIII GPS DOA? - DrewZ 2009-03-15 18:54:22 (404 views)
- Re: MKIII GPS DOA? - merlin0www 2009-03-15 19:34:40 (346 views)
  - Re: MKIII GPS DOA? - DrewZ 2009-03-15 20:45:41 (361 views)
    - Then the receiver is in error - kiwijochen 2009-03-16 15:26:00 (376 views)
      - Re: Then the receiver is in error - DrewZ 2009-03-16 16:41:14 (316 views)
        
        Re: Then the receiver is in error - merlin0www 2009-03-17 00:07:08 (324 views)
        
        Re: Then the receiver is in error - DrewZ 2009-03-17 08:47:14 (310 views)
        
        But still made by Trimble :-) (url) - kiwijochen 2009-03-17 15:56:08 (428 views)
        
        I bought one of these MKIII type gps units from a place in CA on ebay. Bought - Roy In GA 2009-03-20 00:04:44 (302 views)
        
        Thanks. Closest I've seen is this, but it's in China (url) - DrewZ 2009-03-20 08:10:25 (336 views)

Finally upgraded to Mk4 and a couple of glitches - ltwacko 2009-03-19 19:03:54 (482 views)
- You are OK. And congrats on the cool upgrade. - Brian 2009-03-19 19:34:09 (380 views)
  - Re: You are OK. And congrats on the cool upgrade. - ltwacko 2009-03-19 19:39:35 (413 views)
    - www.x5world.com/articles/all-bmw/navigation/9458-bmw-navigation-system-faq.html (nt) - Brian 2009-03-19 21:23:36 (1446 views)
- Re: Finally upgraded to Mk4 and a couple of glitches - ltwacko 2009-03-19 19:06:35 (387 views)

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Okay so the VM is workng!! Very exciting. I have an RCA splicing question (url) - Beamer23 2009-03-15 19:25:11 (373 views)
- Well, what are you planning on splicing for? Are you trying - sealbeach740 2009-03-17 01:45:26 (284 views)
  - Yea I'm trying to do AV splicing for DVD. Martin's post is a little confusing (url) - Beamer23 2009-03-17 09:24:33 (327 views)
    - The pinout in the picture is correct (pic) - kiwijochen 2009-03-17 15:51:35 (416 views)
      - Thanks! i'm making progress (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-19 00:57:32 (289 views)
- Ok I've just opened the socket so I guess have to put cables into the plug (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-15 20:02:44 (301 views)
  - Correct, fit pins to your AV cable and insert - kiwijochen 2009-03-17 15:53:01 (328 views)
- Here's pics of the harness. What's the best way to splice (pic) - Beamer23 2009-03-15 19:32:21 (368 views)

MK III Screen dead - highalpine 2009-03-17 19:07:22 (290 views)
- High voltage circuit has died - kiwijochen 2009-03-18 13:42:26 (311 views)

OT: Guess these guys are trying to make up for the recession (url) - Roland 2009-03-17 16:46:58 (276 views)

There may be a US solution for TV in car - met a guy on BF with HTC Touch Pro - bmw635 2009-03-16 01:33:21 (389 views)
- Cool...Good info...I wonder if I can get it up with my LG Voyager on Verizon (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2009-03-16 22:23:13 (278 views)
  - It'll work if your phone has video out. The HTC Touch Pro has VID out (vid) (url) - bmw635 2009-03-17 00:06:06 (348 views)
    - Very cool! - DrewZ 2009-03-17 08:48:18 (291 views)

bm53: help clarify - merlin0www 2009-03-15 03:14:38 (391 views)
- Re: bm53: help clarify (pic) - merlin0www 2009-03-16 00:59:50 (371 views)
  - Re: bm53: help clarify - merlin0www 2009-03-16 15:18:12 (317 views)
- Match pin1 to pin1 - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 07:10:47 (295 views)
  - Re: Match pin1 to pin1 - merlin0www 2009-03-15 19:15:04 (340 views)
    - Re: Match pin1 to pin1 (pic) (url) - merlin0www 2009-03-15 19:18:59 (331 views)
      - Re: Match pin1 to pin1 (pic) - merlin0www 2009-03-15 19:22:49 (363 views)

Video module Screen rolling. Just got my VM a few hours ago and i was trying to (url) - Beamer23 2009-03-12 21:29:51 (399 views)
- VM works but but It says MUTE at the bottom? (pic) - Beamer23 2009-03-13 21:06:33 (401 views)
- Just checking (I'm sure you already have this done), but - sealbeach740 2009-03-13 00:35:48 (316 views)
  - Yeah I did that. I think I just didn't connect it right.. Can anyone clarify a (pic) - Beamer23 2009-03-13 00:50:34 (366 views)
    - There are menu settings in the TV module for aspect ratio and signal type... - Brian 2009-03-13 08:47:47 (333 views)
      - Thanks brian i'll look into that (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-13 08:59:07 (344 views)
    - Compare the wiring to the wiring diagram - kiwijochen 2009-03-13 03:50:42 (368 views)
      - I think it's working now. I'm not sure on what the VM should display or if it (pic) - Beamer23 2009-03-13 08:56:47 (393 views)
        
        Re: I think it's working now. I'm not sure on what the VM should display or if - kiwijochen 2009-03-13 09:55:26 (323 views)
        
        I don't get anything when i hit the rotary or when i scroll it. just the screen - Beamer23 2009-03-13 10:00:46 (334 views)
        
        Show us a photo - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 07:54:46 (305 views)

2001 740iL Nav/radio Display Not Working - justinp72 2009-03-12 17:25:54 (383 views)
- Your nav computer died and needs to be replaced - Brian 2009-03-12 17:29:20 (326 views)
  - Re: Your nav computer died and needs to be replaced - justinp72 2009-03-12 17:40:50 (309 views)
    - Check eBay, Craigs List, or www.bimmernav.com for a nav upgrade - Brian 2009-03-12 17:49:54 (321 views)

DSP and Radio Issues - kenez 2009-03-07 17:41:40 (401 views)
- I don't think the problem is your radio; it could be your wiring - Brian 2009-03-07 17:46:50 (311 views)
  - Re: I don't think the problem is your radio; it could be your wiring - kenez 2009-03-07 18:37:36 (332 views)
    - Re: I am having the same issue. - akasjl 2009-03-07 21:42:58 (334 views)
      - Re: I am having the same issue. - kenez 2009-03-07 22:08:05 (381 views)
        
        I hope I found my problem. (pic) - akasjl 2009-03-08 14:20:24 (397 views)
        
        I'm pretty sure that wire is for your nav voice instructions (nt) - Brian 2009-03-08 19:19:09 (291 views)
        
        Re: I'm pretty sure that wire is for your nav voice instructions - kenez 2009-03-08 20:24:21 (337 views)
        I have had no issues with the nav voice. But that written, - akasjl 2009-03-08 20:19:09 (305 views)
        
        It is probably not the issue, but you never know - Brian 2009-03-09 17:12:08 (341 views)
        
        I hope it is a freek thing, but - akasjl 2009-03-09 17:27:19 (354 views)
        
        Would like to take a closer look @ iBus wire (no 5) on the - akasjl 2009-03-12 07:52:04 (354 views)
        
        To remove a pin requires a pin extraction tool - kiwijochen 2009-03-12 08:29:00 (485 views)
        
        How do I go about monitoring the data? (nt) - akasjl 2009-03-12 09:38:15 (311 views)
        How do I go about monitoring the data? (nt) - akasjl 2009-03-12 09:36:19 (342 views)
        
        I assume with NavCoder. Will it be obvious - akasjl 2009-03-12 10:36:03 (450 views)

One More Radio Question - kenez 2009-03-10 20:39:54 (317 views)
- What do you mean by “kill power to cassette deck and CDC?” - Brian 2009-03-11 13:36:45 (322 views)
  - Start by looking at the battery. important that it has correct voltage - Martin 2009-03-11 22:03:37 (344 views)
  - Re: What do you mean by “kill power to cassette deck and CDC?” - kenez 2009-03-11 14:33:27 (318 views)
  - Re: What do you mean by “kill power to cassette deck and CDC?” - kenez 2009-03-11 14:28:24 (336 views)
    - Use NavCoder to be absolutely sure (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-03-11 15:05:26 (394 views)
      - Re: Use NavCoder to be absolutely sure - kenez 2009-03-11 16:00:49 (298 views)
      - Re: Use NavCoder to be absolutely sure - kiwijochen 2009-03-11 15:06:56 (471 views)
        
        Re: Use NavCoder to be absolutely sure - kenez 2009-03-11 21:17:06 (298 views)

Speed sense volume and search feature - jdperformance 2009-03-09 11:20:38 (587 views)
- Tuner search answer - kiwijochen 2009-03-10 03:04:45 (360 views)
- Yes, you can set Speed sense volume to whatever you like - kiwijochen 2009-03-09 13:11:16 (575 views)
  - Re: Yes, you can set Speed sense volume to whatever you like - jdperformance 2009-03-09 14:07:17 (344 views)
    - I belive that the GAL is inactive in cars with DSP - Brian 2009-03-09 15:18:02 (333 views)
      - Brian, you are correct - kiwijochen 2009-03-10 02:54:52 (310 views)
        
        Not in my car - jdperformance 2009-03-10 22:44:07 (297 views)
        
        but do you hear the difference between GAL 1 & 6? - kiwijochen 2009-03-11 15:11:02 (315 views)
        
        Re: but do you hear the difference between GAL 1 & 6? - jdperformance 2009-03-11 18:11:00 (290 views)
        Re: but do you hear the difference between GAL 1 & 6? - jdperformance 2009-03-11 15:31:43 (329 views)
  - Re: Yes, you can set Speed sense volume to whatever you like - jdperformance 2009-03-09 13:40:21 (428 views)
    - Re: Yes, you can set Speed sense volume to whatever you like - jdperformance 2009-03-09 13:47:05 (304 views)
    - Re: Yes, you can set Speed sense volume to whatever you like - jdperformance 2009-03-09 13:46:58 (307 views)

Do all new BMW map DVD's fit MK IV's? - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-03-10 21:02:38 (369 views)
- No, you want the 'High' version of the map DVD - Brian 2009-03-10 21:05:19 (370 views)
  - Thanks, Brian! That saved me making an DOH! decision. (nt) - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-03-11 00:58:54 (301 views)

Radio and Nav Screen failure - 01gold750il 2009-03-10 01:08:07 (330 views)
- As luck would have it Ill sell you mine! - 740ilDuke 2009-03-10 20:23:48 (284 views)
- Your nav computer died - Brian 2009-03-10 07:14:00 (291 views)

Freaky wide screen mode- my 16:9 normally display 4:3 format only because of the (pic) - bmw635 2009-03-07 23:08:11 (411 views)
- Re: Freaky wide screen mode- my 16:9 normally display 4:3 format only because of the - badmfck 2009-03-10 12:37:12 (350 views)
- That means the video processor is displaying 16:9.. hmm software issue? not that - Beamer23 2009-03-09 15:34:35 (273 views)
  - From what Kiwijochen said, the mode is in the chip so I need to send it to - bmw635 2009-03-10 01:11:25 (321 views)
    - Maybe just a data clash on the ibus - kiwijochen 2009-03-10 02:51:19 (293 views)
      - I don't have NAV coder but I can ask local members to get it for you. Thx. (nt) - bmw635 2009-03-10 11:12:07 (320 views)
- No answer, but Hey!! That's where I live.... (nt) - sealbeach740 2009-03-09 01:06:19 (311 views)

2000 745 iL Nav problem - sharvey 2009-03-09 09:09:15 (360 views)
- 745 Turbo????? Were they not a South African only model? (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-03-09 11:59:10 (323 views)
  - Are you referring to the old 745 South African model which used an M engine - Roy In GA 2009-03-09 17:31:01 (264 views)
    - Possibly................... (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-03-10 05:58:40 (280 views)
  - If it is an E38 that is........................ (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-03-09 12:02:06 (274 views)
- 745?? Yes you can disconnect the unit but I doubt it's the nav unit that is - Edwin™ 2009-03-09 10:45:05 (346 views)
  - Gear Box??? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-09 12:48:43 (311 views)
    - Come on Roy you know the LED on the gearbox shifter! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-03-09 13:27:06 (296 views)
      - Oh, right you are. I am suffering from CRS today. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-09 23:13:00 (291 views)

What is the latest software version for the MKIII nav? I have SW3-1/63. (nt) - rme 2009-03-07 17:50:41 (429 views)
- 3-1/63 is not only the latest, it is the last - kiwijochen 2009-03-08 04:38:56 (371 views)
- You have it. (nt) - titanium740il 2009-03-07 21:01:47 (321 views)

Replacing tape deck with DVD player? - mack7 2009-03-05 07:05:03 (499 views)
- Yes (url) - Brian 2009-03-05 07:19:49 (611 views)
  - Re: Yes - wuddy 2009-03-06 17:32:34 (353 views)
    - Never mind my reply - Brian 2009-03-07 17:49:34 (323 views)
  - Re: Yes - wuddy 2009-03-06 17:22:44 (325 views)
    - That was actually visionbmw7's installation - Brian 2009-03-07 17:49:03 (357 views)
  - Thanks Brian (nt) - mack7 2009-03-05 17:34:25 (357 views)

Can anyone (with ETK?) possible tell me what this part # is: 844141085169 - Beamer23 2009-03-06 09:18:49 (356 views)
- German language voice input unit, superseded by the 046 number (url) - Roy In GA 2009-03-06 12:02:15 (365 views)
  - I thought it was an SES. Thank You. Can this be coded to us? (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-06 12:36:21 (402 views)
    - It is an SES. I'm pretty sure it cannot be coded. Jochen or Edwin will know. I - Roy In GA 2009-03-06 15:50:35 (287 views)
      - That's what i'm hearing from everyone Thanks for the input i appreciate it!! (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-06 20:50:30 (272 views)

nav software upgrade made easy - jonmandy 2009-03-06 09:12:15 (493 views)
- Why didnt you just d/l it for free and look at post to modify the splash etc... (nt) - titanium740il 2009-03-06 11:22:35 (414 views)
- Interesting price considering... - kiwijochen 2009-03-06 10:45:18 (409 views)
  - BMW P/N 01 59 0 141 891. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-06 12:05:43 (858 views)
- Re: nav software upgrade made easy - jonmandy 2009-03-06 09:23:48 (417 views)

MK1 problem - kjakub 2009-03-04 15:21:18 (314 views)
- You probably did not do anything wrong - Brian 2009-03-05 09:02:50 (350 views)

Range Rover 16:9 Issues w/BMW Install - wuddy 2009-03-04 15:34:01 (320 views)