The Navigation A/V Forum

Calling Brian, KiwiJochen & all experts - one to baffle you? - e2djh 2009-01-11 07:30:41 (250 views)
- Did you ever figured out this issue? - rex120 2009-04-10 03:30:22 (58 views)
- Not Battery, not ignition switch, back to the drawing board!! - e2djh 2009-01-14 09:25:21 (153 views)
  - 14.5V does not sound right... (url) - Brian 2009-01-14 11:22:30 (162 views)
    - ooops - results - e2djh 2009-01-14 11:38:02 (137 views)
      - That is very strange... I just repeated your test on my car with similar results (url) - Brian 2009-01-14 12:53:05 (149 views)
        
        Battery Swap - e2djh 2009-01-14 14:52:05 (112 views)
        
        Your wife's E39 battery is a 100% compatible perfect swap... - Brian 2009-01-14 16:46:24 (121 views)
        
        The battery is fine is there a test for LKM or GM? - e2djh 2009-01-16 15:27:57 (122 views)
        
        Dealer or somebody with a DIS can test the modules directly. (nt) - bmw635 2009-01-18 00:24:44 (113 views)
        
        Thanks. Is DIS software available to download, or is a dealer needed? (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-18 05:06:11 (112 views)
        
        Check on BMWECU.org. (nt) - bmw635 2009-01-20 00:26:21 (108 views)
        
        I'll give that a try - e2djh 2009-01-14 17:01:43 (117 views)
        
        Rr: That is very strange... I just repeated your test on my car with similar results (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-14 13:29:41 (105 views)
    - sussed it - test 9. results (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-14 11:30:53 (122 views)
    - am in car now, no test 39, only goes up to 21 (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-14 11:28:36 (106 views)
- Igntion switch is faulty (url) - kiwijochen 2009-01-12 14:55:54 (160 views)
  - Battery, KLR relay or ignition switch would be my best guess (nt) - Martin 2009-01-15 18:54:52 (107 views)
  - Igntion switch has now been replaced - didn't do the job - e2djh 2009-01-14 16:17:34 (126 views)
  - Re: Igntion switch is faulty - e2djh 2009-01-12 15:00:56 (125 views)
    - NavCoder *might* show corrupt messages - kiwijochen 2009-01-12 16:30:32 (131 views)
      - Will do, i will be ordering it tomorrow. - e2djh 2009-01-12 16:32:40 (116 views)
        
        Look for the black dot on the battery... - Brian 2009-01-13 11:16:25 (105 views)
        
        Battery is dated 2006... but black dot (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-13 11:26:15 (107 views)
        
        If you have a black dot, the battery is undercharged - Brian 2009-01-13 11:44:57 (114 views)
        
        Thats interesting Brian, I saw that written on the battery, but - e2djh 2009-01-13 12:47:14 (115 views)
        
        You have to look at it straight down from the top... - Brian 2009-01-13 13:22:15 (123 views)
        
        Thanks, had to take it out, but its ok - see above (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-14 11:22:18 (104 views)
- Here are a few thoughts... - Brian 2009-01-12 08:37:44 (146 views)
  - You were right about the radio Brian - e2djh 2009-01-25 06:00:56 (106 views)
    - Wow, it is great to see progress... - Brian 2009-01-25 08:32:04 (109 views)
      - Yes, progress is slow ... - e2djh 2009-01-25 08:49:13 (110 views)
        
        I agree: E38 radio R&R is a beast - Brian 2009-01-25 16:01:31 (105 views)
        
        'new' map DVD on its way + new info on lights - e2djh 2009-01-25 16:43:11 (98 views)
  - Very helpful input Brian thanks, some feedback: - e2djh 2009-01-12 14:56:30 (121 views)
    - Are you anywhere near Glasgow? (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-01-17 13:45:17 (113 views)
      - No, i'm in Berkshire, why do you ask? (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-17 16:49:58 (105 views)
        
        Thought if you were closer I may have been able to help (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-01-18 05:09:33 (111 views)
        
        That's kind of you, thank you. Its a bit of a long haul to Glasgow :-) (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-18 06:53:39 (104 views)
- Anyone? Help required please! (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-12 02:07:51 (127 views)
  - Going back a few steps - ksmith38a 2009-01-18 10:55:17 (105 views)
    - Mostly, yes - e2djh 2009-01-18 11:12:22 (91 views)
      - Re: Mostly, yes - ksmith38a 2009-01-18 11:20:09 (109 views)
        
        One was totally shot. - e2djh 2009-01-18 12:01:48 (92 views)
        
        My thoughts, swap them one at a time and see what happens - ksmith38a 2009-01-18 12:25:13 (111 views)
        
        That's what i thought - e2djh 2009-01-18 15:58:49 (98 views)

Installing Navi with the 'low' instrument cluster - e39cosmotouring 2009-02-07 07:39:19 (129 views)
- Re: Installing Navi with the 'low' instrument cluster - e39cosmotouring 2009-02-20 06:21:21 (98 views)
  - Yes, you can use a 540 cluster - Brian 2009-02-20 06:36:25 (74 views)
    - Re: Yes, you can use a 540 cluster - e39cosmotouring 2009-02-20 07:08:24 (69 views)
      - Here are a couple good posts from X5World (url) - Brian 2009-02-20 08:59:41 (86 views)

Nav display blank - jayg99 2009-01-21 10:52:07 (143 views)
- no one pointed out that it could also be a bad Nav computer - 04sshd 2009-02-18 13:34:04 (68 views)
  - In a MKI system, the VM drives the display, not the nav computer (nt) - Brian 2009-02-18 14:38:44 (64 views)
- 90% bad screem - kiwijochen 2009-01-22 01:57:03 (149 views)
- It could be a bad screen or a bad TV module - Brian 2009-01-21 12:14:23 (149 views)
  - Re: It could be a bad screen or a bad TV module - jayg99 2009-01-21 22:42:21 (139 views)
    - Both are very easy. You could do it in 30 minutes. (nt) - Brian 2009-01-22 07:16:20 (115 views)
    - If you are interested I have the TV module and MK1 from my 97' - mahmudb 2009-01-22 01:27:42 (114 views)

Radio Unit Going Bad? - gexamb 2009-02-10 18:53:46 (133 views)
- Re: Radio Unit Going Bad? - kenez 2009-02-17 20:10:04 (69 views)
- Re: Radio Unit Going Bad? - rex120 2009-02-12 02:55:31 (116 views)
  - LA, SFValley. I highly doubt it is the amp, its fairly new. Where can i get my - gexamb 2009-02-17 14:32:08 (61 views)
- anyone with any ideas? (nt) - gexamb 2009-02-11 16:30:17 (77 views)
  - Check for dry joints - kiwijochen 2009-02-17 14:46:06 (80 views)
    - I justs realized I have the C43 unit. Alpine right? Will resoldering the chips - gexamb 2009-02-18 00:59:51 (71 views)
    - will do (nt) - gexamb 2009-02-17 15:12:24 (61 views)

MKIV Issues - notenufgarage 2009-02-08 23:32:43 (122 views)
- My first question: are you using an original map DVD or is it a copy? - Brian 2009-02-09 07:12:29 (112 views)
  - Copy... - notenufgarage 2009-02-09 08:52:50 (96 views)
    - I don't think its an issue with DVD-RW degridation... - Brian 2009-02-09 09:08:10 (121 views)
      - +1 I use copies in mine and they work OK. I use Maxell DVD-R (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-02-16 07:24:34 (82 views)
      - Odd, been using my backup copy for over a year on my MKIV with no problems. - trey1966 2009-02-10 13:55:24 (104 views)

MKll ? Is the drive motor a pita to change? Will taking the - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-02-03 20:38:10 (83 views)
- No problem to either question - Brian 2009-02-03 20:43:48 (111 views)
  - stereo not working isn't a problem, my AM has a bad interference - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-02-03 20:59:03 (177 views)
    - I actually have a dead unit with a good CD reader, if you are interested - Brian 2009-02-04 08:39:44 (106 views)
      - I'm picking up an MKll from davec on Wed & I'll see if it - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-02-15 20:58:39 (59 views)

MKIII navigation position is off - damci 2009-02-08 12:04:31 (139 views)
- Is the wheel sensor hook up? I had the same problem on my retrofit until the - bmw635 2009-02-08 17:30:53 (129 views)
- I remember reading somewhere that its best to go to a parking - mahmudb 2009-02-08 17:20:31 (130 views)
  - Re: I remember reading somewhere that its best to go to a parking - damci 2009-02-09 11:30:36 (117 views)
    - Get him to go into the nav service menu to verify the wheel speed sensor is good (nt) - Brian 2009-02-09 12:10:00 (114 views)
      - Re: Get him to go into the nav service menu to verify the wheel speed sensor is good - damci 2009-02-09 15:11:23 (127 views)
        
        Re: Get him to go into the nav service menu to verify the wheel speed sensor is good - kenez 2009-02-09 15:42:37 (132 views)
        Re: Get him to go into the nav service menu to verify the wheel speed sensor is good (url) - damci 2009-02-09 15:14:42 (142 views)
        
        So, was the car actually moving slowly in reverse when that pic was taken? - Brian 2009-02-09 18:40:33 (112 views)
        
        Re: So, was the car actually moving slowly in reverse when that pic was taken? - damci 2009-02-10 13:44:30 (107 views)
        
        There is your problem... the data on the screen show the car in reverse - Brian 2009-02-10 16:37:14 (99 views)
        
        Re: There is your problem... the data on the screen show the car in reverse - damci 2009-02-12 14:12:46 (96 views)
        
        Re: There is your problem... the data on the screen show the car in reverse - kenez 2009-02-14 10:04:51 (108 views)
        
        Gyro is faulty - kiwijochen 2009-02-14 12:39:21 (111 views)
        
        Re: Gyro is faulty - kenez 2009-02-14 15:26:50 (108 views)
        
        Yes, loads of benefits - kiwijochen 2009-02-15 02:27:09 (100 views)
        
        Plus, the MKIV supports BMW's OE Sirius upgrade... - Brian 2009-02-15 08:41:14 (96 views)
        
        Re: Plus, the MKIV supports BMW's OE Sirius upgrade... - kenez 2009-02-15 17:23:08 (99 views)

Ok, I know the BMW nav and the Range Rover nav ('99-02) are the same units - merc63 2009-02-06 13:12:54 (164 views)
- I would ditch the LR computer for a BMW MKIII or MKIV - JohnG 2009-02-13 15:35:07 (93 views)
- Another question, since you guys know WAY more about these than Rangie boards... - merc63 2009-02-09 16:20:48 (123 views)
  - Well the MKIII is just as vulnerable, if not more. I'd say if you - mahmudb 2009-02-09 17:46:31 (87 views)
- If you want an MK3 for the Range Rover you'd have better luck finding one (url) - mahmudb 2009-02-08 17:17:57 (97 views)
- Re: Ok, I know the BMW nav and the Range Rover nav ('99-02) are the same units - kenez 2009-02-07 20:42:16 (110 views)

Intermittent Audio Issue - akasjl 2009-01-18 11:24:49 (138 views)
- Re: Intermittent Audio Issue - masonv 2009-02-04 17:23:42 (97 views)
- It sounds like either the DSP amp is failing, or it has a bad connection (nt) - Brian 2009-01-18 16:43:13 (176 views)
  - Follow Up - akasjl 2009-01-19 09:15:41 (133 views)
    - You will need the expensive one... (url) - Brian 2009-01-19 09:59:12 (150 views)
  - Re: It sounds like either the DSP amp is failing, or it has a bad connection - rex120 2009-01-18 17:31:28 (140 views)
    - Not the Amp - akasjl 2009-02-03 10:52:33 (96 views)
      - The DSP amp is losing its communication with the radio or nav computer - Brian 2009-02-03 13:38:48 (136 views)
        
        Follow Up - akasjl 2009-02-13 07:57:06 (87 views)

Nav Computer Reset? - stevehhouston 2009-02-05 17:57:17 (201 views)
- Re: Nav Computer Reset? - stevehhouston 2009-02-05 18:40:07 (176 views)
  - Go to the navigation service menu and post the status info from the GPS options - Brian 2009-02-06 09:39:28 (313 views)
    - Re: Go to the navigation service menu and post the status info from the GPS options - stevehhouston 2009-02-10 15:53:38 (166 views)
      - I'm guessing it is a bad antenna (nt) - Brian 2009-02-10 16:36:06 (112 views)
        
        Make sure both plugs to the Trimble are seated properly. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-02-10 16:56:58 (117 views)

Nav options - MK1... - offsite1234 2009-02-06 08:01:24 (117 views)
- Re: Nav options - MK1... - offsite1234 2009-02-10 13:05:16 (104 views)
  - BMW did change the map data format, and it corresponds with an OS update - Brian 2009-02-10 13:35:55 (93 views)
    - Re: BMW did change the map data format, and it corresponds with an OS update - offsite1234 2009-02-10 15:32:33 (95 views)
      - My os is present 1/72 - do I need to go to 1/80? (nt) - offsite1234 2009-02-10 16:21:18 (88 views)
        
        If you have a newer disk, there is no harm in updating - Brian 2009-02-10 16:47:57 (100 views)
- Here's an excellent reference site (url) - Brian 2009-02-06 09:17:25 (173 views)
  - and one more question... - offsite1234 2009-02-06 09:44:34 (93 views)
    - Yes, you can use the V22 CD to update your MKI to the latest (nt) - Brian 2009-02-06 10:49:38 (102 views)
  - Re: Here's an excellent reference site - offsite1234 2009-02-06 09:42:16 (107 views)
    - Yes, you have the SVDO navigation system (nt) - Brian 2009-02-06 10:49:09 (116 views)
      - Thanks - BTW... nice car! (nt) - offsite1234 2009-02-06 10:50:32 (105 views)

4 upgrades ... - merlin0www 2009-02-06 03:01:04 (154 views)
- You got it mostly right... - Brian 2009-02-06 07:08:45 (126 views)
  - Off by 1 (tm) - merlin0www 2009-02-06 12:27:05 (110 views)
    - ''Nearly'' means you have to remove the external GPS receiver module - Brian 2009-02-06 13:41:44 (133 views)
      - Do you remove the bracket that the trimble is attached to as well? I upgraded (pic) - Wiggi 2009-02-06 18:22:14 (144 views)
        
        I can't remember for sure, but I think the Trimble is held on with 2 8mm nuts - Brian 2009-02-07 11:42:09 (93 views)
        
        I kept my Trimble mounting bracket -- Bluetooth module fits almost perfectly! (nt) - pd750 2009-02-09 00:55:59 (78 views)
        
        +1 BMW makes an OE Bluetooth bracket that attaches to the Trimble bracket (nt) - Brian 2009-02-09 07:13:10 (74 views)

I need to remove my MKll & I've been told I have to wait - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-02-08 12:36:18 (88 views)
- The light should go off in about a min or less. I think the MK3 is more - mahmudb 2009-02-08 13:04:43 (95 views)
  - Looking forward to seeing you at INDY again this year. - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-02-08 13:24:39 (94 views)

MK2 Upgrade E38 - niels750i 2009-02-07 14:41:32 (145 views)
- No, the radio version is totally independent of the nav computer - Brian 2009-02-07 15:38:36 (123 views)
- Re: MK2 Upgrade E38 - niels750i 2009-02-07 15:30:35 (108 views)
  - Yes, the widescreen is the same for the E38 and E39 (nt) - Brian 2009-02-07 15:40:45 (101 views)

analog to digital phone swap - medic1 2009-02-04 03:39:09 (153 views)
- Yes, but can you find a carrier to activate the phone? - Brian 2009-02-04 08:36:03 (123 views)
  - Re: Yes, but can you find a carrier to activate the phone? - medic1 2009-02-05 20:49:31 (101 views)
    - Note: snap-in adapters only apply to Bluetooth systems (nt) - pd750 2009-02-06 19:16:56 (104 views)
    - I'm pretty sure that the TCU only works with the original OE handset (nt) - Brian 2009-02-05 21:07:38 (85 views)
      - Re: I'm pretty sure that the TCU only works with the original OE handset - medic1 2009-02-05 22:40:31 (110 views)
        
        Brian's right -- that will only work with a CPT8000 (I had one) - pd750 2009-02-06 19:16:13 (97 views)
        That is a digital CPT8000 TCU, but it only works with the BMW CPT8000 handset - Brian 2009-02-06 09:32:29 (107 views)
        
        Re: That is a digital CPT8000 TCU, but it only works with the BMW CPT8000 handset - medic1 2009-02-06 21:30:13 (101 views)

hybrid digital TV tuner for sale - silversaloon 2009-02-06 07:20:02 (151 views)

Error message - conwayc 2009-02-04 21:18:46 (125 views)
- Laser is weak - kiwijochen 2009-02-05 02:26:24 (119 views)
  - Re: Laser is weak - conwayc 2009-02-05 19:47:13 (98 views)
  - Re: Laser is weak - conwayc 2009-02-05 19:46:38 (97 views)

Need MKII Nav help (pic) - louiseven 2009-01-14 17:56:38 (228 views)
- All signs indicate the Mk2 nav is dying - kiwijochen 2009-02-05 02:27:49 (94 views)
- Re: Need MKII Nav help - masonv 2009-02-04 17:40:50 (67 views)

Nav newbie question: Will an MK4 announce street names - Wiggi 2009-01-24 02:14:21 (149 views)
- I have a MKIV for sale if you are interested. - Roland 2009-01-26 10:24:48 (169 views)
  - Re: I have a MKIV for sale if you are interested. - conwayc 2009-02-04 21:11:52 (94 views)
- Nope. They do announce exit numbers, though. (nt) - Brian 2009-01-24 04:24:54 (141 views)
  - Generally, what would be the gain of upgrading from MK2 to MK3 or MK4? (nt) - Wiggi 2009-01-24 11:15:58 (173 views)
    - Your guys response time is amazing :-) THX (nt) - Wiggi 2009-01-24 14:04:09 (108 views)
    - Really only 3 things: - kiwijochen 2009-01-24 13:45:27 (137 views)
    - Differences between the nav computers (url) - Brian 2009-01-24 12:23:36 (182 views)
      - Just to be clear, having an MK4 doesn't give a bluetooth capability, right? That - Wiggi 2009-01-24 14:28:35 (120 views)
        
        Right, Blutooth is totally independent of the nav computer - Brian 2009-01-24 14:42:04 (102 views)

New to Forum - Starter Question - a427041 2009-01-25 21:34:01 (159 views)
- Re: New to Forum - Starter Question - masonv 2009-02-04 17:30:21 (110 views)
- I have everything but DVD video in my car - Brian 2009-01-26 07:21:30 (172 views)
- Another short answer - Yes, as a system - kiwijochen 2009-01-26 01:21:22 (142 views)
  - Re: Another short answer - Yes, as a system - rex120 2009-01-26 06:20:40 (122 views)
    - Re: Another short answer - Yes, as a system - a427041 2009-01-27 21:07:47 (106 views)
      - Tip: always buy 2nd hand - kiwijochen 2009-01-28 02:13:30 (105 views)
      - You did ask for ''the best of the best'' - Brian 2009-01-27 21:44:55 (96 views)
- Short Answer... - Such an All in one unit doesn't exist - rex120 2009-01-25 23:13:28 (169 views)
- Short Answer... - Such an All in one unit doesn (nt) - rex120 2009-01-25 23:05:02 (111 views)

GPS from nav on other screens? - titanium740il 2009-02-04 10:29:54 (119 views)
- Sure - kiwijochen 2009-02-04 12:03:10 (122 views)
  - Also, if not using the OEM module would something like this... (url) - titanium740il 2009-02-04 12:27:16 (137 views)
  - Re: Sure - titanium740il 2009-02-04 12:23:15 (119 views)

horrible start to a new year!!! - thetallwun 2009-01-22 19:44:35 (121 views)
- Re: horrible start to a new year!!! - rex120 2009-01-27 03:16:52 (105 views)
  - Re: horrible start to a new year!!! - thetallwun 2009-02-02 00:51:03 (93 views)
    - Re: horrible start to a new year!!! - rex120 2009-02-02 05:07:35 (60 views)
- Maybe you can find a used engine and just pull yours and replace - Roy In GA 2009-01-25 16:11:48 (105 views)

Can somebody tell me how to convert a video voltage out put range of 0-700mV to - rex120 2009-01-31 19:10:17 (90 views)
- which device are you referring to? - kiwijochen 2009-02-01 03:06:16 (107 views)
  - Re: which device are you referring to? - rex120 2009-02-01 05:24:33 (93 views)
    - To amplify the signals add an amplifier - kiwijochen 2009-02-01 06:46:05 (95 views)
      - Re: To amplify the signals add an amplifier - rex120 2009-02-01 18:58:26 (96 views)

Navigation Computer - ialsahili 2009-01-30 05:42:24 (142 views)
- Roy in GA just got some repair info... unfortunately, shipment to Germany (nt) - Brian 2009-01-30 10:08:23 (97 views)
  - The repair shop is in Wetzler, Germany. Are you sure it's the nav and not some - Roy In GA 2009-01-31 01:38:34 (116 views)
    - Where are you located? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-31 01:39:48 (87 views)

POI with sound notification for the mk4 - ccfj1 2009-01-30 10:16:07 (221 views)

Joel, how did you get the brightness correct in the end? - rex120 2009-01-25 04:42:54 (117 views)
- Re: Joel, how did you get the brightness correct in the end? - joel 2009-01-26 09:35:15 (109 views)
  - Re: Joel, how did you get the brightness correct in the end? - rex120 2009-01-27 01:11:40 (96 views)
    - It has am ambient light sensor - kiwijochen 2009-01-27 07:17:36 (123 views)
      - Re: It has am ambient light sensor - rex120 2009-01-27 12:02:01 (108 views)
        
        At BMW (new) or wreckers (2nd hand) or ebay (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-01-28 02:17:23 (99 views)
        
        Re: At BMW (new) or wreckers (2nd hand) or ebay - rex120 2009-01-28 03:58:56 (95 views)
        
        No. I know some good ones in Auckland, New Zealand though (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-01-28 14:05:14 (86 views)
        
        Re: No. I know some good ones in Auckland, New Zealand though - rex120 2009-01-29 10:44:46 (71 views)
        
        New Zealand has lots of Bay Areas. It's a country full of beaches :-) (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-01-29 17:52:32 (77 views)

bimmernav harness - the winner? - bbmmww 2009-01-27 14:46:17 (148 views)
- You want to fit the original harness? - kiwijochen 2009-01-27 17:35:35 (117 views)
  - Re: You want to fit the original harness? - bbmmww 2009-01-27 21:03:05 (140 views)
    - You don't need to strip your car, and you don't need to remove the old harness - Brian 2009-01-27 21:10:21 (163 views)
      - Re: You don't need to strip your car, and you don't need to remove the old harness - bbmmww 2009-01-27 21:38:32 (106 views)
        
        Scubaa Steve sometimes has a harness on his ebay site, have you checked him out? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-29 13:06:51 (102 views)
- Yes, lots of folks buy a full navigation audio harness, and splice that in - Brian 2009-01-27 16:27:09 (116 views)
  - Re: Yes, lots of folks buy a full navigation audio harness, and splice that in - bbmmww 2009-01-27 21:07:52 (108 views)

One more MK III question - kenez 2009-01-28 16:02:32 (181 views)
- That's exactly what NavCoder does. - kiwijochen 2009-01-28 17:19:04 (114 views)
  - Re: That's exactly what NavCoder does. - kenez 2009-01-28 21:29:45 (128 views)
    - I'll call you Thur morning. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-29 00:56:15 (99 views)

Will a German 16:9 display work in a US car? Forgive me if - Wiggi 2009-01-27 17:28:20 (94 views)
- Thomas --- YGM (nt) - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-01-28 17:45:52 (89 views)
- THX - your answers are VERY helpful :-) How about the sticker on the (pic) - Wiggi 2009-01-28 13:04:55 (132 views)
  - Made in France - kiwijochen 2009-01-28 14:14:25 (97 views)
    - This unit came from a Dec.03 525d. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-29 00:53:07 (88 views)
- Screens are the same part internationally - kiwijochen 2009-01-27 17:38:21 (116 views)
  - How about a MK4 from Germany? Could that be coded to English as well? (nt) - Wiggi 2009-01-27 17:46:01 (95 views)
    - Yes. Exactly same as US or UK model - kiwijochen 2009-01-28 02:15:33 (103 views)
    - I have a Euro MK3 and it has British and German. The British is all in English - mahmudb 2009-01-27 20:18:14 (103 views)
      - And you can easily change the language - kiwijochen 2009-01-28 02:16:49 (111 views)

BM54 - phil750il 2009-01-27 13:10:19 (147 views)
- That totally sucks... - Brian 2009-01-27 16:24:27 (116 views)
  - Re: That totally sucks... - phil750il 2009-01-28 16:55:05 (103 views)
    - Re: That totally sucks... - phil750il 2009-01-28 16:56:00 (114 views)

Pioneer Z3 bezal faceplate for 7-series (url) - bimmer2u 2009-01-28 10:55:59 (104 views)

coding after armrest phone install ? - spacepl 2009-01-26 10:12:30 (110 views)
- Is the phone logged on to a network? - kiwijochen 2009-01-26 16:35:52 (110 views)

rf modulator + BMW Video Module - kloper 2009-01-25 14:23:10 (143 views)
- Perfectly possible - kiwijochen 2009-01-25 16:29:18 (113 views)
  - Re: Perfectly possible - kloper 2009-01-26 10:28:16 (83 views)
    - Not wierd at all - kiwijochen 2009-01-26 16:33:09 (100 views)
- The US boxes don't work for mobile applications. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-25 16:19:30 (78 views)

Wanted: people to help with translation of NavCoder - kiwijochen 2009-01-15 05:53:22 (145 views)
- Re: Wanted: people to help with translation of NavCoder - rex120 2009-01-25 16:41:10 (97 views)
- Re: Wanted: people to help with translation of NavCoder - spacepl 2009-01-25 08:17:00 (97 views)
- Re: Wanted: people to help with translation of NavCoder - hans1997 2009-01-24 16:24:41 (92 views)
  - Actually, I have 3 x people doing NL - kiwijochen 2009-01-25 02:27:59 (98 views)
- I can help with the German, although I thought with your first name you might - Wiggi 2009-01-23 23:37:37 (92 views)
  - DE is easy :-) - kiwijochen 2009-01-25 02:28:32 (70 views)
- you can put me down for the spanish (nt) - burninlondon 2009-01-15 10:28:13 (92 views)
  - Which Spanish? - kiwijochen 2009-01-25 02:29:38 (82 views)

Navcoder up and running. - notenufgarage 2009-01-21 00:49:57 (214 views)
- Don't leave the interface connected to the I-Bus... - notenufgarage 2009-01-21 15:58:01 (144 views)
  - Re: Don't leave the interface connected to the I-Bus... - ksmith38a 2009-01-25 11:11:50 (122 views)
    - I bought a 4 pin plug (BMW) that fits the interface and wired it in - Roy In GA 2009-01-25 12:58:02 (96 views)
      - Re: I bought a 4 pin plug (BMW) that fits the interface and wired it in - ksmith38a 2009-01-25 13:03:38 (90 views)
        
        I think it was the same plug as on the CD player. Get the plug and 3 wires with - Roy In GA 2009-01-25 15:58:42 (108 views)
        
        I think the plug is Item 4 the 696 and bushings are the 197 parts. (url) - Roy In GA 2009-01-25 16:08:19 (107 views)
- To increase speed of NavCoder do this - kiwijochen 2009-01-21 01:18:50 (138 views)
  - Thanks! - notenufgarage 2009-01-21 01:34:30 (111 views)
    - Re: Thanks! - kiwijochen 2009-01-21 09:41:48 (126 views)

e46 tv retrofit wiring - kloper 2009-01-25 11:20:42 (98 views)

need engine - thetallwun 2009-01-24 22:11:31 (87 views)
- Re: need engine - thetallwun 2009-01-25 05:09:40 (81 views)

Sound quality improvement (url) - m5fan 2009-01-23 13:42:03 (217 views)
- Heres what i did... (url) - Stu 2009-01-24 16:48:33 (150 views)
- Re: Sound quality improvement - audiavant 2009-01-24 10:54:39 (116 views)
  - I want to avoid putting a big box in the trunk as I need the space there - m5fan 2009-01-24 11:37:56 (106 views)
    - Re: I want to avoid putting a big box in the trunk as I need the space there - audiavant 2009-01-24 15:37:37 (92 views)
- You can keep your dash 100% stock if you replace the amp and speakers (url) - Brian 2009-01-23 14:09:54 (161 views)
  - Brian, keep in mind only the US has DSP stock, here it is an expensive option! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-01-23 14:54:44 (98 views)
    - He determined in his prior post that he has DSP (url) - Brian 2009-01-23 14:58:19 (104 views)
      - Sorry my bad............... (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-01-23 15:20:06 (94 views)
- OK please answer! Do you have the: stereo, HiFi or Top HiFi(DSP) system - Edwin™ 2009-01-23 14:07:22 (92 views)
  - Yes, I do. (nt) - m5fan 2009-01-23 23:21:53 (89 views)
    - Yo do what? have the small silver Amp not the big black one? (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-01-24 04:35:13 (87 views)
      - I just checked. I think I have a big black amplifier behind the CD changer. (nt) - m5fan 2009-01-24 11:34:28 (92 views)

Mark IV - Wrong Language - seattlee38 2009-01-18 16:36:59 (142 views)
- NavCoder: The MKIV stores three language selections... - Brian 2009-01-18 16:42:33 (130 views)
  - Can it be done with NCS Expert instead? - seattlee38 2009-01-18 17:46:43 (131 views)
    - Do you have Progman? That will do it. (nt) - Brian 2009-01-18 21:46:26 (131 views)
      - Brian..where do go get Progman and how much is it? (nt) - Roland 2009-01-19 10:18:36 (162 views)
        
        BMWECU.org is the Progman/DIS/GT-1 enthusiast site (nt) - Brian 2009-01-20 11:23:27 (199 views)
        
        Thanks for the reply and point in the right direction. (nt) - Roland 2009-01-20 14:13:34 (106 views)
      - No, I never got it working. (nt) - seattlee38 2009-01-18 22:54:15 (111 views)
        
        You probably can do it with NCS Expert, but I do not know how. (nt) - Brian 2009-01-19 08:51:36 (113 views)
        
        Turns out it was programmed French, German, and... - seattlee38 2009-01-19 23:11:45 (127 views)
        
        Vocie does not depend on map disc - kiwijochen 2009-01-20 02:45:54 (133 views)
        
        Re: Vocie does not depend on map disc - seattlee38 2009-01-20 09:41:17 (126 views)
        
        Check this post: disconnect pin 18 on the blue plug (url) - Brian 2009-01-21 12:39:42 (126 views)
        
        Cannot be the cause surely - kiwijochen 2009-01-22 01:54:50 (96 views)
        
        I did not catch that it was only one language... - Brian 2009-01-22 07:18:30 (96 views)
        
        I was able to get everything to work with the GPS - seattlee38 2009-01-23 14:30:33 (98 views)
        
        What was the fix? (nt) - Brian 2009-01-23 15:53:18 (164 views)
        
        I recoded it with tool32. (nt) - seattlee38 2009-01-24 01:17:46 (119 views)
        
        What interface do you have? you need the Resler or the little home made - Roy In GA 2009-01-19 01:58:41 (112 views)

E38, Non DSP, Nav upgrade - e38bris 2009-01-22 18:57:05 (146 views)
- I assume your car has Television? If so, MKIII upgrade is very easy - Brian 2009-01-22 21:02:13 (132 views)
  - Re: I assume your car has Television? If so, MKIII upgrade is very easy - e38bris 2009-01-22 22:21:48 (97 views)
    - Since you have a 1996, your video module won't be compatible with a MKIII - Brian 2009-01-23 07:12:24 (120 views)

key cd - medic1 2009-01-19 06:05:19 (124 views)
- When I burned the KeyCD with Alcohol 120 it burned ok for me - mahmudb 2009-01-20 00:00:36 (99 views)
  - Key CD rejected......Paging Dr. Kiwi........ - medic1 2009-01-22 22:41:40 (109 views)
    - KeyCD is special - kiwijochen 2009-01-23 01:48:13 (93 views)
      - Re: KeyCD is special - medic1 2009-01-23 02:01:03 (99 views)
        
        Splash screenis only during bootup - kiwijochen 2009-01-23 03:21:06 (116 views)

BM54 Upgrade - calling Brian - phil750il 2009-01-17 09:12:03 (144 views)
- BM54 issues - Martin 2009-01-17 09:55:28 (124 views)
  - Re: BM54 issues - phil750il 2009-01-22 05:08:32 (107 views)
  - Re: BM54 issues - phil750il 2009-01-17 11:23:53 (109 views)
- Also (nt) - phil750il 2009-01-17 09:12:36 (106 views)
  - Re: Also - phil750il 2009-01-17 09:13:52 (108 views)

Can the DSP amp be reprogrammed? - notenufgarage 2009-01-19 22:41:20 (91 views)
- Yes but we don't know how... - kiwijochen 2009-01-20 02:46:43 (114 views)
  - Re: Yes but we don't know how... - notenufgarage 2009-01-20 14:43:45 (110 views)
    - Sure - kiwijochen 2009-01-20 15:46:38 (87 views)
      - Re: Sure - notenufgarage 2009-01-20 19:08:52 (88 views)
        
        Trouble is coding is not always same - kiwijochen 2009-01-21 09:43:17 (101 views)

Snow Tire Survey:Which Tires, Size, Like 'Em? Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3, 235/55R - uSa4148 2009-01-20 23:57:05 (85 views)
- OOPS - posted to wrong section -=- help me mr wizard -=- pls move to e38 -=- thx (nt) - uSa4148 2009-01-20 23:59:33 (63 views)

Is this CD changer compatible? - notenufgarage 2009-01-20 11:46:09 (117 views)
- Yes, that will work in your 2001 E38 - Brian 2009-01-20 13:35:55 (81 views)
  - but this one will display the tag info? - notenufgarage 2009-01-20 14:40:51 (126 views)
    - Yes, that one will display ID3 info, but you also need a BM53 radio with it - Brian 2009-01-20 15:33:24 (106 views)
      - Re: Yes, that one will display ID3 info, but you also need a BM53 radio with it - notenufgarage 2009-01-20 19:07:49 (119 views)

What is this unit? (pic) - akasjl 2009-01-20 13:23:35 (203 views)
- That is your SES or Voice Recognition module - Brian 2009-01-20 13:41:17 (94 views)

Weird Installation Problem - kenez 2009-01-17 12:58:22 (113 views)
- Re: Weird Installation Problem - ksmith38a 2009-01-17 13:39:52 (100 views)
  - Re: Weird Installation Problem - tried installing software - kenez 2009-01-17 15:51:07 (98 views)
    - Re: Weird Installation Problem - tried installing software - ksmith38a 2009-01-18 11:03:27 (91 views)
    - Is you OS Mode2/Form1? - kiwijochen 2009-01-18 10:58:03 (83 views)
      - Kenez, I have a factory Ver. 24 disk. Call me , I'm in the book or email me. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-19 01:54:10 (114 views)
        
        I also have a spare MKIII. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-19 22:21:43 (109 views)
  - Re: Weird Installation Problem - kenez 2009-01-17 14:10:22 (107 views)
    - Yes it would. You have no OS - kiwijochen 2009-01-18 10:56:49 (81 views)

Adding single 12' subwoofer - notenufgarage 2009-01-19 01:19:30 (106 views)
- Re: Adding single 12' subwoofer - kiwijochen 2009-01-19 14:24:54 (122 views)

Tough DSP question - medic1 2009-01-17 00:54:43 (126 views)
- A Progman/SS tool will recode the DSP to the matching car. (nt) - bmw635 2009-01-17 14:43:58 (120 views)
  - Re: A Progman/SS tool will recode the DSP to the matching car. - medic1 2009-01-19 06:07:43 (95 views)
    - Yea, the dealer. (nt) - bmw635 2009-01-19 12:37:41 (77 views)

One speaker not working - notenufgarage 2009-01-17 16:57:22 (97 views)
- found the problem. Bad speaker (nt) - notenufgarage 2009-01-18 03:00:42 (94 views)

Radio Question - burninlondon 2009-01-12 13:35:29 (153 views)
- Check the button in the service menu? - kiwijochen 2009-01-15 05:50:42 (107 views)
  - the button works - burninlondon 2009-01-15 15:53:19 (154 views)
    - Re: the button works but does nothing (nt) - burninlondon 2009-01-15 16:59:13 (106 views)
      - Maybe it is the radio - Brian 2009-01-16 10:21:43 (96 views)
        
        i have not changed the radio - burninlondon 2009-01-17 02:19:47 (82 views)
- BTW i have 97/528i build date (11/96) - burninlondon 2009-01-12 13:37:33 (114 views)
  - any takers? (nt) - burninlondon 2009-01-15 04:00:45 (95 views)

Repiar of Nav System - pixcutter 2009-01-05 09:38:50 (132 views)
- Re: Repiar of Nav System - rex120 2009-01-17 01:04:55 (81 views)

Problems with MKIII - notenufgarage 2009-01-10 21:41:05 (189 views)
- Re: Problems with MKIII - notenufgarage 2009-01-11 11:04:13 (155 views)
  - Mk3 sounds like it died. - kiwijochen 2009-01-11 14:37:36 (126 views)
    - Re: Mk3 sounds like it died. - notenufgarage 2009-01-16 11:40:45 (93 views)
      - Great move. You will love the MKIV - Brian 2009-01-16 12:58:35 (86 views)
        
        Re: Great move. You will love the MKIV - notenufgarage 2009-01-16 17:55:22 (92 views)
    - Re: Mk3 sounds like it died. - notenufgarage 2009-01-12 18:49:11 (120 views)
      - Make 100% sure your OS disc is Mode2/Form1 - kiwijochen 2009-01-13 01:55:24 (133 views)
        
        Re: Make 100% sure your OS disc is Mode2/Form1 - notenufgarage 2009-01-13 09:03:35 (104 views)
      - Are you using the Mode 2 disk? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-12 22:54:54 (95 views)
  - It sounds like a bad laser (nt) - Brian 2009-01-11 13:42:10 (117 views)

Are the newer hybrid TV modules DTV ready? Has any one confirmed this yet? (nt) - silber98 2009-01-13 14:51:24 (144 views)
- to my knowledge NO. The standard is different but you can get a converter - Martin 2009-01-15 18:52:15 (108 views)
  - But the converters don't have the diversity tuners needed to work like the Euro - Roy In GA 2009-01-16 01:30:29 (99 views)
- Why don't we just make a custom TV Module? - rex120 2009-01-14 04:44:05 (104 views)
  - ATSC does not work well when mobile - kiwijochen 2009-01-14 06:51:35 (114 views)
    - I wonder just for a try to use a DTV converter box and retro fit it in between (pic) - silber98 2009-01-14 14:50:53 (160 views)
      - A 'DTV converter box' is nothing more than receiver - kiwijochen 2009-01-15 01:42:49 (108 views)
      - J A M E S in CA did this and reported that the signal went out when he started - Roy In GA 2009-01-15 01:15:15 (95 views)
- The government may delay the mandatory February cutover... (url) - Brian 2009-01-13 16:27:39 (123 views)
  - Always nice to hear from U! (nt) - silber98 2009-01-13 16:52:56 (109 views)
    - We've been missing you on the boards - Brian 2009-01-13 17:05:36 (126 views)
- Yes. DVB-T but not ATSC - kiwijochen 2009-01-13 14:59:10 (110 views)
  - USA (nt) - silber98 2009-01-13 15:21:07 (98 views)

Question about MK4 for 2001 740il - e38omega831 2009-01-10 18:31:46 (114 views)
- Did you remove the MKII Trimble module and connect the antenna to the MKIV? (nt) - Brian 2009-01-10 21:06:38 (106 views)
  - Re: Did you remove the MKII Trimble module and connect the antenna to the MKIV? - e38omega831 2009-01-10 21:37:17 (132 views)
    - Re: Did you remove the MKII Trimble module and connect the antenna to the MKIV? (url) - e38omega831 2009-01-10 23:39:52 (129 views)
      - Here's another picture of its location in an E38 (pic) - Brian 2009-01-11 08:03:58 (160 views)
        
        Re: Here's another picture of its location in an E38 - e38omega831 2009-01-12 23:20:00 (105 views)

MK3 / 16:9 Upgrade problem - burninlondon 2009-01-09 02:44:02 (198 views)
- First thing is to re-remove all of your old MKI stuff except the screen... - Brian 2009-01-09 06:34:22 (150 views)
  - Re: First thing is to re-remove all of your old MKI stuff except the screen... - burninlondon 2009-01-09 12:23:18 (153 views)
    - Excellent. You are up and running. (url) - Brian 2009-01-09 13:58:07 (164 views)
      - OS UPDATE WENT HORRIBLY WRONG - burninlondon 2009-01-11 23:04:26 (148 views)
        
        figured it out, i had the wrong mode disc - burninlondon 2009-01-12 13:32:27 (121 views)
      - I forgot to mention: downlaod and burn the Key CD image as well. (nt) - Brian 2009-01-09 13:58:56 (165 views)
        
        thanks, i will do that today just one more question - burninlondon 2009-01-10 11:45:48 (121 views)
        
        There is a button that switches views between radio and other functions - Brian 2009-01-10 13:05:53 (125 views)
        
        nothing still happens - burninlondon 2009-01-11 22:02:46 (111 views)
    - You are way back on Ver. 17.1. You need to get/download/burn - Roy In GA 2009-01-09 12:33:10 (168 views)
- Re: MK3 / 16:9 Upgrade problem - spacepl 2009-01-09 05:30:15 (161 views)

Outside temperature and consumption sometimes disappears? (pic) - gr 2009-01-05 13:10:09 (145 views)
- You need to code the car - kiwijochen 2009-01-08 13:26:54 (127 views)
  - +10 (nt) - Brian 2009-01-08 13:50:22 (94 views)
- Re: Outside temperature and consumption sometimes disappears? - five 2009-01-07 21:59:15 (103 views)
  - Re: The nav unit was coded with my VIN before I got it - gr 2009-01-08 03:13:02 (92 views)
    - Im pretty sure it needs more than the VIN. - five 2009-01-08 07:43:35 (92 views)

Buttons don't fit after changing the centre console (pic) - gr 2009-01-05 13:17:19 (184 views)
- There are two versions of that bracket, you got the newer one... - Brian 2009-01-05 13:38:40 (88 views)
  - Item # 2. (url) - Roy In GA 2009-01-06 00:26:12 (94 views)
    - Re: Hmm... (pic) - gr 2009-01-07 14:14:31 (130 views)
      - The bracket for the small screen monitor is the same for widescreen. The - Roy In GA 2009-01-07 15:34:03 (76 views)
        
        My 95 had factory small screen so I pulled the small and put in the wide, simple (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-07 15:36:38 (89 views)
        
        Re: I did not have navi at all from before - gr 2009-01-07 16:00:08 (83 views)
        
        You need bracket part number 51,16-8 175 064 (url) - Brian 2009-01-07 18:00:35 (94 views)
        
        Re: A-ha... - gr 2009-01-08 03:10:15 (78 views)
        
        Yes, the 09/1998 and up buttons are in a large module that fits the wide hole - Brian 2009-01-08 07:08:10 (80 views)
        
        Re: Alright, might be the easiest and cheapest to get the old bracket then... - gr 2009-01-08 07:13:00 (79 views)

BM24 sounds like unntunned radio - spacepl 2009-01-06 06:09:08 (114 views)
- Do not connect the radio's antenna to the DPS amp - Brian 2009-01-06 07:09:02 (102 views)
  - Re: Do not connect the radio's antenna to the DPS amp - spacepl 2009-01-07 02:55:39 (87 views)
    - Did you find the other small plug to connect to the radio? - Brian 2009-01-07 06:28:10 (91 views)
      - Re: Did you find the other small plug to connect to the radio? - spacepl 2009-01-08 03:18:03 (79 views)
        
        Oh, that is something different... - Brian 2009-01-08 07:04:12 (81 views)

TV & Nav question - five 2009-01-07 22:10:43 (126 views)
- Re: TV & Nav question - spacepl 2009-01-08 03:14:31 (110 views)

Easy way to check DVD disk version or date - 200x?? - ans1956 2009-01-07 09:54:47 (123 views)
- Put it in your desktop, you should be able to find some dates (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-07 15:42:42 (85 views)

mk2 navigation is scratching CDs - evlo 2009-01-06 17:45:00 (84 views)

Nav issue after attempted OS update. Help Needed - twinturbo5o 2009-01-04 15:59:00 (164 views)
- Try OS on DVD instead of CD - kiwijochen 2009-01-04 16:28:08 (131 views)
  - Re: Try OS on DVD instead of CD - twinturbo5o 2009-01-04 17:12:50 (129 views)
    - Suspect laser - kiwijochen 2009-01-05 01:39:17 (117 views)
      - Re: Suspect laser - twinturbo5o 2009-01-05 19:56:45 (107 views)
        
        Send to VDO Wetzlar Germany for repair - kiwijochen 2009-01-06 02:05:17 (105 views)
        
        Re: Send to VDO Wetzlar Germany for repair - twinturbo5o 2009-01-06 13:39:30 (98 views)
        
        Excellent - kiwijochen 2009-01-06 16:40:45 (88 views)
    - Re: Try OS on DVD instead of CD - rex120 2009-01-04 19:45:48 (103 views)

Telephone and Nav questions for v21 MkII 2-1/81 - ed2111 2009-01-06 16:40:27 (98 views)

Correct p/n for 2009 navi DVD 'high' version for e38??? - ans1956 2009-01-04 21:36:25 (148 views)
- You need to mention what country / area - kiwijochen 2009-01-05 01:40:20 (86 views)
  - Sorry, 2009.1 North America DVD 'high' is what I need. (nt) - ans1956 2009-01-05 09:25:23 (108 views)
    - The 2009.1 High US map DVD is part number 65.90-2 147 669 (nt) - Brian 2009-01-05 10:48:14 (107 views)

Dumb Q e38 Radio - been a long time since I upgraded - guldennl 2009-01-04 13:48:59 (92 views)
- There is no radio code for the navigation radio (nt) - Brian 2009-01-04 15:42:37 (90 views)
  - Thanks Brian! - guldennl 2009-01-04 18:55:43 (88 views)
- And yes.....I RTFM! (nt) - guldennl 2009-01-04 14:20:05 (74 views)