The Navigation A/V Forum

How can I test a wire to see when it is hot? - Ed 2008-07-03 00:27:25 (14 views)
- Tell me VIN number and where you want to fit the radar detector - kiwijochen 2008-07-03 00:42:59 (11 views)
  - All right. Wired in and ready to go . (pic) - Ed 2008-07-03 13:51:53 (22 views)
  - Sweet! Here we go.... - Ed 2008-07-03 12:04:30 (7 views)
    - Answers: - kiwijochen 2008-07-03 13:00:19 (11 views)
      - Thanks for the help! Are those hot as soon as the key is in? - Ed 2008-07-03 13:14:18 (5 views)
    - I hardwired mine yesterday. - Michael Schuerger 2008-07-03 12:18:28 (5 views)
      - I thought that one too. Was it red/green? When does it get power? (nt) - Ed 2008-07-03 12:55:02 (4 views)

Want to Replace Stock CD Changer with DVD/CD/Mp3 Changer/Player - gexamb 2008-06-30 14:26:22 (44 views)
- Re: Want to Replace Stock CD Changer with DVD/CD/Mp3 Changer/Player - gexamb 2008-07-01 13:49:36 (16 views)
  - Yes, you have removed DSP - kiwijochen 2008-07-01 16:15:34 (13 views)
    - Re: Yes, you have removed DSP - gexamb 2008-07-01 18:57:46 (14 views)
      - Yes. - kiwijochen 2008-07-02 00:23:09 (11 views)
        
        I think i have an idea - gexamb 2008-07-02 14:41:33 (11 views)
        
        Re: I think i have an idea - kiwijochen 2008-07-02 15:50:41 (11 views)
        
        Re: I think i have an idea - gexamb 2008-07-02 18:41:27 (8 views)
        
        Yes, video from DVD will show on monitors - kiwijochen 2008-07-02 23:49:16 (11 views)
        
        Re: Yes, video from DVD will show on monitors - gexamb 2008-07-03 13:03:44 (9 views)
- iPod video? - willyroo 2008-06-30 17:41:19 (11 views)
- You will need an adaptor to convert protocols - kiwijochen 2008-06-30 14:54:09 (24 views)
  - Re: You will need an adaptor to convert protocols - gexamb 2008-07-01 00:49:14 (12 views)
    - I have no opinion on Alpine changers (nt) - kiwijochen 2008-07-01 01:57:03 (7 views)

Ibus wire location - Michael Schuerger 2008-07-03 10:21:26 (21 views)
- Gotta love the iBus splice. That's what got my CDC to work after my retro (nt) - Ed 2008-07-03 12:57:53 (16 views)
- That wire looks pretty unique... - Brian 2008-07-03 10:42:58 (12 views)
  - Re: That wire looks pretty unique... (pic) - Michael Schuerger 2008-07-03 10:46:39 (23 views)
    - Yes, that is it-- the black block that is recessed in your picture... (pic) - Brian 2008-07-03 11:08:41 (21 views)
      - There are 3 wires that look right.... tried one - not working. (nt) - Michael Schuerger 2008-07-03 12:13:14 (11 views)
      - you rock!! Going outside to check! (nt) - Michael Schuerger 2008-07-03 11:13:50 (10 views)

2001 E38 SES connector - nickholland05 2008-06-19 04:47:49 (49 views)
- The connector your are looking for was not in the... - ripp222 2008-06-28 17:51:48 (22 views)
  - Thanks, Any Idea where - nickholland05 2008-06-30 05:11:42 (11 views)
    - Are you trying to reinstall the hands-free phone with voice recognition? - Brian 2008-06-30 06:20:06 (21 views)
      - Re: Are you trying to reinstall the hands-free phone with voice recognition? (url) - nickholland05 2008-06-30 09:51:56 (13 views)
        
        I don't think your problem is related to the SES... - Brian 2008-06-30 10:53:11 (18 views)
      - Brian is correct, the ULF with SES box is the way to go... - ripp222 2008-06-30 08:30:47 (15 views)
        
        Correcting my own post... - ripp222 2008-07-03 04:37:21 (8 views)

Can I specify which streets to avoid ? - innajl 2008-06-29 23:41:21 (25 views)
- What year is your X5 - Brian 2008-06-30 08:46:59 (17 views)
  - Re: What year is your X5 - innajl 2008-07-02 09:46:52 (10 views)

Where to buy GPS Antenna? - Buck 99 750iL 2008-07-01 15:04:57 (15 views)
- The antenna and antenna cable are separate parts... - Brian 2008-07-01 15:39:56 (11 views)
  - Thanks Brian. I think I'd like to try the aftermarket route first. Where would I - Buck 99 750iL 2008-07-01 17:29:54 (14 views)
    - I know I am late, but ditto Roy's comment (url) - Brian 2008-07-02 05:58:18 (7 views)
    - There are some on ebay for cheap. Here is an example. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-07-01 23:58:01 (13 views)
      - Thanks thats exactly what I needed! Just bought one, we'll see if it works. (nt) - Buck 99 750iL 2008-07-02 00:58:59 (6 views)

NavCoder v2.5.0 Released (url) - kiwijochen 2008-07-01 16:55:23 (38 views)

Range Rover to BMW Logo - ram 2008-06-29 14:34:07 (17 views)
- You have to get a RR OS and modify the splash screen - kiwijochen 2008-06-30 02:30:24 (17 views)

Why am I in the water? - blueil 2008-06-23 10:46:44 (34 views)
- Take a look at the link inside.... (url) - sealbeach740 2008-06-27 18:36:18 (15 views)
- You like to dive? - saft6luck 2008-06-23 11:20:25 (29 views)
  - Re: You like to dive? - blueil 2008-06-26 16:01:56 (17 views)
    - Re: You like to dive? - rex120 2008-06-27 01:06:16 (18 views)

Widescreen trim part#65528385450 (url) - g8r1fl 2008-06-23 15:49:04 (30 views)
- Correct, you need E38 16:9 trim piece part number 65.52-8 385 450 (nt) - Brian 2008-06-23 15:57:32 (14 views)
  - does it just snap in around the screen? - g8r1fl 2008-06-25 22:50:29 (13 views)
    - Yes, it just snaps right in. (nt) - Brian 2008-06-26 06:47:36 (8 views)

GPS-Navigation option won't show up on the screen =(( - Orxan4ik 2008-06-25 21:47:47 (38 views)
- Check the black cable with triax plug - kiwijochen 2008-06-26 01:59:07 (22 views)
  - Re: Check the black cable with triax plug - Orxan4ik 2008-06-26 02:07:15 (22 views)

MK4 upgrade help - g8r1fl 2008-06-14 16:41:14 (121 views)
- Re: MK4 upgrade help - Michael Schuerger 2008-06-24 12:32:30 (37 views)
  - NavCoder can fix the arrival time problem (nt) - kiwijochen 2008-06-26 01:43:15 (30 views)
  - mine still shows (nt) - g8r1fl 2008-06-25 21:33:11 (21 views)
- Howard...I sent the unit already updated to V31..latest version!! - Roland 2008-06-15 19:40:01 (70 views)
  - i noticed. thanks again! working great! (nt) - g8r1fl 2008-06-23 16:50:42 (26 views)
- No, you don't have to pull the battery to upgrade a Nav unit. - sealbeach740 2008-06-14 18:37:27 (60 views)
  - Thanks Sealbeach740! (nt) - g8r1fl 2008-06-14 20:06:44 (31 views)

OBC+Radio Option - Michael Schuerger 2008-06-25 14:32:26 (28 views)
- No, that option is unavailable on the MKIV... - Brian 2008-06-25 14:56:14 (25 views)

MKII to MKIV upgrade- no 3-D - g8r1fl 2008-06-23 15:46:39 (54 views)
- No, when you have the normal map view up, select the perspective option - Brian 2008-06-23 15:52:52 (47 views)
  - Cool! It works on the 4:3 also! (nt) - Michael Schuerger 2008-06-25 14:31:11 (24 views)
  - SWEET!! Thanks Brian! Just made a donation. (nt) - g8r1fl 2008-06-23 16:03:32 (14 views)

kiwijochen were you able to code NavCoder to auto-roll up the windows via key? (nt) - Beamer23 2008-06-24 12:40:17 (48 views)
- Possibly - kiwijochen 2008-06-25 03:05:11 (41 views)
  - Cool, Thanks for the update & for the help. (nt) - Beamer23 2008-06-25 08:44:09 (14 views)

CPT5000VR to CPT8000 phone swap problem!!! - Orxan4ik 2008-06-24 01:21:00 (33 views)
- Here's the key issue why it doesn't work - kiwijochen 2008-06-24 03:05:19 (31 views)
- Video Module explanation - kiwijochen 2008-06-24 02:29:54 (28 views)
- More info - kiwijochen 2008-06-24 02:23:37 (23 views)
- Looks like you missed the key piece of info - kiwijochen 2008-06-24 02:20:10 (20 views)
  - Re: Looks like you missed the key piece of info - Orxan4ik 2008-06-25 00:15:07 (13 views)
  - Re: Looks like you missed the key piece of info - Orxan4ik 2008-06-24 08:28:49 (17 views)

Installed Mk4 today - questions/issues? - Michael Schuerger 2008-06-23 23:06:59 (48 views)
- Re: Installed Mk4 today - questions/issues? - kiwijochen 2008-06-24 01:49:32 (45 views)
  - How to connect to the car? - Michael Schuerger 2008-06-24 12:33:58 (22 views)

mkii to mkiii is it plug and play?? i have smaller nav screen - joea635 *2001 740iL* 2008-06-21 15:02:34 (39 views)
- It is nearly plug-and-play - Brian 2008-06-21 15:42:10 (48 views)
  - ok works perfectly. 2 mk3 questions - joea635 *2001 740iL* 2008-06-21 19:11:27 (34 views)
    - Leaving Trimble in results in excessive fuel consumption - kiwijochen 2008-06-22 12:13:30 (22 views)
      - At least unplug it. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-06-23 23:27:50 (15 views)
  - do you have a pic of the trimble?? - joea635 *2001 740iL* 2008-06-21 16:47:17 (29 views)
    - is this it/?? - joea635 *2001 740iL* 2008-06-21 17:03:20 (29 views)
      - Yes, #1 is the Trimble module... (pic) - Brian 2008-06-22 06:28:13 (51 views)

Way to add TMC service to Mk4? - Michael Schuerger 2008-06-23 14:37:21 (20 views)
- Not in the US... - Brian 2008-06-23 15:55:55 (12 views)

BC Button Programing & Navigation Screen - mgattmch 2008-06-22 13:42:46 (66 views)
- Very strange. - kiwijochen 2008-06-22 14:13:25 (34 views)

NavCoder v2.4.0 Released (url) - kiwijochen 2008-06-04 03:43:49 (221 views)
- Very Nice! I will let you know how it works! (nt) - absessler 2008-06-21 18:29:46 (26 views)
- Question about code - budilie 2008-06-04 11:21:49 (106 views)
  - NavCoder registration stays valid for the new version (nt) - kiwijochen 2008-06-04 12:51:19 (111 views)
- Thanks! (nt) - trey1966 2008-06-04 09:45:43 (58 views)

Best MK4 S/W version, and where to get? - Michael Schuerger 2008-06-19 17:47:21 (51 views)
- See this recent post (url) - pd750 2008-06-19 17:59:38 (71 views)

MKI to MKIV upgrade but now no TV. - bfemenia 2008-06-18 13:15:48 (58 views)
- Are the 2 x antennas connected? - kiwijochen 2008-06-18 18:56:03 (16 views)
  - Re: Are the 2 x antennas connected? - bfemenia 2008-06-19 04:01:44 (18 views)
    - Can you change channel? - kiwijochen 2008-06-19 10:57:52 (14 views)
      - Re: Can you change channel? - bfemenia 2008-06-19 12:04:51 (14 views)
        
        Likely to be faulty - kiwijochen 2008-06-19 14:01:05 (16 views)
        
        Re: Likely to be faulty - bfemenia 2008-06-19 14:16:46 (22 views)

cd changer for 2000 BMW 7 series - menelito 2008-06-18 19:23:56 (33 views)
- As a last resort, you could open up both cover then turn 1 of - bmw635 2008-06-19 01:41:49 (24 views)

link to E38 nav operating instructions (pic) - jonmandy 2008-06-13 13:16:44 (85 views)
- Re: link to E38 nav operating instructions - jerry75702 2008-06-17 21:47:40 (32 views)
  - For bigger nav screen: go to http://www.bimmernav.com, look for widescreen 16x9 (nt) - pd750 2008-06-18 01:46:34 (37 views)
- www.e38.org has links to all the versions of the nav system owners manuals... (nt) - Brian 2008-06-13 15:22:37 (49 views)

Service Menu on E65/E66, need region change - ika 2008-06-15 09:13:26 (34 views)
- Can only be done by BMW software - kiwijochen 2008-06-15 14:02:36 (25 views)
  - Re: Can only be done by BMW software - ika 2008-06-15 16:19:36 (31 views)
    - Difference between an I-Bus car and an I drive MOST bus car (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-06-15 17:12:42 (29 views)

info/select button. again.... - riboater 2008-06-14 13:16:27 (60 views)
- Not possible - kiwijochen 2008-06-14 13:35:18 (49 views)
  - Re: Not possible - richardp 2008-06-15 06:10:11 (36 views)
  - Re: Not possible - riboater 2008-06-14 13:42:07 (36 views)
    - Don't you have a user manual? (nt) - kiwijochen 2008-06-14 14:17:40 (35 views)
      - Info and Select are described in the manual - kiwijochen 2008-06-14 14:18:18 (35 views)
        
        Re: Info and Select are described in the manual - riboater 2008-06-14 15:14:38 (24 views)

Preset scan from the steering wheel buttons - mink 2008-06-12 17:01:37 (39 views)
- Ask the radio manufacturer to change their software - kiwijochen 2008-06-13 09:30:13 (27 views)
  - I'm not sure I understand your post... - mink 2008-06-13 13:58:59 (32 views)
    - Read the Mk4+16:9 manual (nt) - kiwijochen 2008-06-13 16:37:50 (36 views)
      - Anyone have a link to them online? - mink 2008-06-13 16:58:23 (30 views)
        
        Here - kiwijochen 2008-06-14 03:21:38 (27 views)
        
        Thanks, looks like the answer is no. (nt) - mink 2008-06-14 14:30:17 (27 views)

MK4 repair. Post #8 should go to e38.org. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-06-11 18:31:29 (94 views)
- Not Sure what you mean - jwhpe 2008-06-11 18:35:51 (34 views)
  - Yes but those pictures are so good they should be archived somewhere. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-06-11 23:15:55 (36 views)
    - What pictures? - jwhpe 2008-06-12 00:58:17 (28 views)
      - My link sends you to x5world where the pictures are located. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-06-14 00:36:09 (24 views)

Looking for reputable dealer of used MKIII/IV units - rhastings123 2008-06-03 14:48:12 (74 views)
- Re: Looking for reputable dealer of used MKIII/IV units - rhastings123 2008-06-03 18:43:20 (54 views)
  - Martin at www.bimmernav.com would probably be your best used dealer option - Brian 2008-06-03 20:13:41 (63 views)
    - Another recommendation for Martin at www.bimmernav.com - great service! (nt) - pd750 2008-06-04 00:39:51 (49 views)
  - www.bimmernav.com :-) (nt) - Martin 2008-06-03 19:58:55 (56 views)
- There are a few for sale in the FS forum at very good prices (nt) - Brian 2008-06-03 15:53:09 (52 views)
- I have a MKIV for sale. - Roland 2008-06-03 15:52:51 (69 views)
  - SOLD (nt) - Roland 2008-06-13 22:06:08 (28 views)

BMW Assist in E38 - rex120 2008-06-12 01:59:31 (47 views)
- Magic module. - kiwijochen 2008-06-13 09:28:15 (29 views)
  - Re: Magic module. - rex120 2008-06-13 11:52:46 (26 views)
- Re: BMW Assist in E38 - rex120 2008-06-13 05:20:36 (25 views)

DSP instalation - foxymd 2008-06-12 13:02:09 (60 views)
- No, I don't think it is plug and play... - ccfj1 2008-06-13 05:42:15 (32 views)
  - How was your volume with gen3 ? - foxymd 2008-06-13 05:53:39 (23 views)
    - Perfectly acceptable , I had no problems. - ccfj1 2008-06-13 08:47:18 (24 views)
      - Yes, and if you use the radio's tel input you can always increase the volume ... (nt) - saft6luck 2008-06-13 10:25:31 (27 views)

MK4 upgrade - g8r1fl 2008-06-11 14:35:21 (76 views)
- DVD Disk - jwhpe 2008-06-11 20:57:02 (53 views)
  - Nope you need the '723' disc:( (nt) - Lyonsden1980 2008-06-12 00:22:18 (33 views)
- eBay is a great choice for inexpensive nav disks... - Brian 2008-06-11 14:38:55 (44 views)
  - never had issues with copies so far on MKIV (nt) - paprmkr 2008-06-12 01:58:25 (46 views)
  - Thanks (nt) - g8r1fl 2008-06-11 15:36:44 (29 views)

MK IV repair - jwhpe 2008-06-11 15:57:49 (45 views)
- Replace the mech - kiwijochen 2008-06-11 16:44:59 (35 views)
  - Where do I buy the mech? (nt) - jwhpe 2008-06-12 00:54:49 (30 views)
    - Search dutch ebay for 'BMW MK4' and you will see them!! (nt) - Lyonsden1980 2008-06-12 00:59:18 (32 views)
  - What is the 'mech' - jwhpe 2008-06-11 18:32:17 (30 views)
    - Re: What is the 'mech' (url) - kiwijochen 2008-06-12 00:59:46 (41 views)

Navigation Upgrade Problem - Roland 2008-06-10 15:19:36 (74 views)
- Check your OS disc - kiwijochen 2008-06-11 07:31:43 (37 views)
  - Re: Check your OS disc - Roland 2008-06-11 09:05:03 (21 views)
- Try loading the OS disc on the MK directly- my Mk3 did that until it reloaded - bmw635 2008-06-10 23:00:11 (41 views)
- Re: Navigation Upgrade Problem - Roland 2008-06-10 16:56:02 (38 views)
- Sounds like your MK3 has died on you... You didn't have the MK3 in your 01?? - Lyonsden1980 2008-06-10 16:09:15 (39 views)
  - mk3 problem - a1artem 2008-06-11 19:18:42 (33 views)

Help!! Upgrade failed on MK4 and now no audio - howardtang 2008-06-07 04:36:02 (76 views)
- Check with a good SW version - kiwijochen 2008-06-07 07:05:38 (44 views)
  - Re: Check with a good SW version - howardtang 2008-06-07 09:01:34 (42 views)
- Try a new Update with known-good SW again. - saft6luck 2008-06-07 06:14:17 (58 views)
  - I can upgrade it again, the power led on the Nav doesn't turn on - howardtang 2008-06-07 09:00:16 (53 views)
    - Re: I can upgrade it again, the power led on the Nav doesn't turn on - saft6luck 2008-06-08 01:48:52 (51 views)
      - You have saved my life, saft6luck! Thanks - Still have a minor problem.. - howardtang 2008-06-08 21:20:47 (46 views)
        
        You can check if it's a problem of your MK4 ... - saft6luck 2008-06-09 22:03:38 (47 views)
        
        Add: Try second test with engine running, too (nt) - saft6luck 2008-06-09 22:06:01 (43 views)
        
        didn't touch it... and it is working normally now - howardtang 2008-06-10 21:30:45 (30 views)
    - What vehicle type? - kiwijochen 2008-06-07 10:22:49 (36 views)
      - 1999 E46 323i - howardtang 2008-06-07 20:04:06 (38 views)
        
        Re: 1999 E46 323i - saft6luck 2008-06-08 01:49:53 (32 views)
        
        Re: I am using Retrofit wiring (nt) - howardtang 2008-06-08 06:37:16 (33 views)
        Ha, looks like we're online at the same time!! (nt) - kiwijochen 2008-06-08 02:51:14 (35 views)
        
        Good timing is everything!!! (nt) - saft6luck 2008-06-08 04:46:29 (32 views)
        
        Nav uses Terminal R to switch on - kiwijochen 2008-06-08 01:49:52 (45 views)
        
        Re: What is Terminal R? - howardtang 2008-06-08 06:38:31 (33 views)
        
        Terminal R = ignition power - kiwijochen 2008-06-09 03:09:36 (35 views)
        
        Re: Thanks- minor problem still - howardtang 2008-06-09 06:44:19 (39 views)
        
        :-) (nt) - saft6luck 2008-06-08 04:41:55 (28 views)

Mk 3 satnav - shaun43uk 2008-06-08 04:43:42 (73 views)
- Re: Mk 3 satnav - richardracer 2008-06-08 15:19:07 (48 views)
- Re: Mk 3 satnav - rex120 2008-06-08 05:28:22 (54 views)
- Mk3 is broken? - saft6luck 2008-06-08 04:54:17 (54 views)
  - Re: Mk3 is broken? - shaun43uk 2008-06-08 12:49:00 (45 views)
    - Hm... - saft6luck 2008-06-09 21:03:03 (29 views)
    - Re: Mk3 is broken? - rex120 2008-06-08 19:11:52 (50 views)
      - Re: Mk3 is broken? - shaun43uk 2008-06-09 08:03:36 (34 views)
        
        Did you make sure yopur disc was Mode2/Form1 - kiwijochen 2008-06-09 12:26:11 (55 views)
        
        Re: Did you make sure yopur disc was Mode2/Form1 - shaun43uk 2008-06-09 14:07:41 (44 views)
        
        MagicISO and Nero always burn Mode1 - kiwijochen 2008-06-09 15:51:11 (39 views)
        
        Re: MagicISO and Nero always burn Mode1 - shaun43uk 2008-06-10 08:10:30 (37 views)
        
        Re: MagicISO and Nero always burn Mode1 - shaun43uk 2008-06-10 09:29:21 (37 views)
        
        Depends what errors - kiwijochen 2008-06-10 11:08:30 (37 views)
        
        Re: Depends what errors - shaun43uk 2008-06-10 12:02:02 (36 views)
        
        Great! - kiwijochen 2008-06-10 12:27:08 (45 views)
      - Some more notes - kiwijochen 2008-06-09 01:28:39 (48 views)

Many thanks to Kiwi for his help with plug and cable data for my project. I'll - Roy In GA 2008-06-09 22:29:24 (31 views)
- 'Old' = full of life experience :-) - kiwijochen 2008-06-10 01:22:57 (25 views)

I miss my old, quiet radio.... - Ed 2008-06-07 12:45:00 (61 views)
- Radio GAL is control by speed signal - kiwijochen 2008-06-07 13:05:20 (51 views)
  - Damn you know your stuff.Where in the trunk can I tap that too? - Ed 2008-06-07 22:10:11 (30 views)
    - Do you have EDC? - kiwijochen 2008-06-08 01:37:20 (32 views)
      - No EDC (kinda glad b/c those things ruin the bumper) look for... - Ed 2008-06-08 13:32:44 (33 views)
        
        EDC = Electronic Damper Control - kiwijochen 2008-06-09 01:34:40 (39 views)
        
        Or that one. I will go look. Cam is in at Sony so no pix. I may wait until its (nt) - back. Thx again-Ed 2008-06-09 16:22:04 (26 views)
        
        EDC is not the circles on the bumper -- PDC is. EDC is shocks, etc. - pd750 2008-06-09 01:28:07 (23 views)