The Navigation A/V Forum

nav not working - tonyphan69 2007-11-22 09:37:12 (144 views)
- Is your screen blank, and the radio shuts off after about 30 seconds? - Brian 2007-12-08 07:07:37 (92 views)
  - Re: Is your screen blank, and the radio shuts off after about 30 seconds? - sooperman1100 2008-01-20 02:33:06 (41 views)
  - Here's a good test: if the radio/ CD sound is lost/ turned off, select another - bmw635 2007-12-08 11:58:50 (80 views)
- Re: nav not working - ironman1 2007-12-08 05:41:49 (85 views)
- Re: nav not working - ironman1 2007-11-22 14:50:31 (124 views)
- Do you have anymore information? - Ed 2007-11-22 12:46:08 (135 views)
  - Having the same exact problem - louiseven 2007-12-08 00:40:40 (83 views)
    - Re: Having the same exact problem - ironman1 2007-12-08 05:43:06 (84 views)

mkii mk2 for sale (pic) - joea635 *2001 740iL* 2007-11-26 16:57:30 (151 views)
- Re: mkii mk2 for sale - alw 2007-12-30 14:50:12 (24 views)
- sorry, meant to post in fs section - joea635 *2001 740iL* 2007-11-26 16:58:18 (75 views)

NavCoder v2.3.0 Released (url) - kiwijochen 2007-12-04 13:32:52 (896 views)
- Greetings from Spain ;-) and some help wanted - speed1206 2007-12-25 16:32:46 (65 views)
- v2.3.1 released just now - kiwijochen 2007-12-07 13:29:55 (297 views)
- Superb work. The new features are great! Thank you Jochen. (nt) - J A M E S. 2007-12-06 10:03:27 (162 views)
- I successfully coded my LCM... - bugs1357 2007-12-05 06:10:43 (240 views)
  - Wunderbar :-) (nt) - kiwijochen 2007-12-05 06:22:15 (159 views)
    - Re: Wunderbar :-) - grantsmith 2007-12-23 16:18:15 (78 views)

DSP amp problem- Car was retrofited with NAV couple mos ago but - bmw635 2007-12-02 06:37:51 (172 views)
- DONE! It's doesn't pay to be perfect! Undo all the components in the trunk, pull - bmw635 2007-12-07 18:06:10 (125 views)
- Update:I disconnected the TV & harness from NAV system so it's just OE NAV - bmw635 2007-12-05 14:53:35 (98 views)
  - Here's a link to an online WDS for the X5... (url) - Brian 2007-12-05 15:41:15 (135 views)
    - OK, I jumped I-bus from TV conn to DSP amp and I have CD sound but no tape, TV, - bmw635 2007-12-05 18:07:07 (125 views)
      - Right now, all of your problems are related to the wiring... (url) - Brian 2007-12-05 19:09:47 (125 views)
        
        Looks like I am in for a long haul to hunt for the I-bus. All the connector are (url) - bmw635 2007-12-05 23:15:04 (103 views)
        
        Protocol cannot be screwed up - kiwijochen 2007-12-06 00:03:13 (93 views)
        
        What type of controls does the LCM or MID have on the I-bus,NAV, etc...? - bmw635 2007-12-06 12:30:32 (94 views)
        
        Far too many to mention! - kiwijochen 2007-12-07 21:26:16 (86 views)
        
        KIwijohcen, (nt) - bmw635 2007-12-06 11:54:31 (99 views)
- First step is to code properly - kiwijochen 2007-12-02 16:12:14 (135 views)
  - Another wierd thing today: the DSP disappeared from the screen altogether, like - bmw635 2007-12-02 19:50:59 (112 views)
    - It sounds like your DSP amp lost power, ground, or I-Bus connection - Brian 2007-12-02 20:23:40 (124 views)
      - There's 4 connection on DSP amp: large speaker, I-bus, and 2 others on top - bmw635 2007-12-02 20:45:53 (111 views)
        
        DSP Amp Pinouts - Brian 2007-12-02 21:35:29 (309 views)
        
        Update- I have power on pin 8 &15 of 15pin conn. There's nothing on I-bus/pin#5 - bmw635 2007-12-03 22:23:33 (114 views)
        
        ibus should measure 12V when quiet, around 8V when active - kiwijochen 2007-12-04 03:40:59 (93 views)
        
        Any suggestion where? Is the a schematic that I can look at? - bmw635 2007-12-04 13:44:33 (95 views)
        
        Thanks, I'll check this out tomorrow afternoon. (nt) - bmw635 2007-12-03 00:06:20 (101 views)
    - Correction: 'spend' to 'spent'. (nt) - bmw635 2007-12-02 20:01:02 (95 views)

RE: Nav MKI system - mbba 2007-11-22 15:35:45 (154 views)
- Brian i relly need ur help - mbba 2007-11-22 17:25:13 (118 views)
  - That PN is not in the ETK and I have never seen it before, may not be for MKI. (url) - Roy In GA 2007-11-23 00:22:20 (125 views)
    - Re: tv module difference - mbba 2007-11-25 00:22:29 (148 views)
      - 65.50-8 375 127 - davem5bmw 2007-12-05 13:14:57 (103 views)
        
        That is an analog TV/Video module for an early MKI system (nt) - Brian 2007-12-05 13:39:41 (111 views)
      - I do not think that you can reliably visibly differentiate the TV modules - Brian 2007-11-25 08:23:44 (114 views)
        
        The MKI VMs will have a big white, a big blue, 2 small antenna plugs and a - Roy In GA 2007-11-25 15:44:31 (129 views)
        
        Re: The MKI VMs will have a big white, a big blue, 2 small antenna plugs and a - mbba 2007-11-25 15:52:40 (117 views)
        
        I think you are in the UAE - kiwijochen 2007-11-29 04:13:02 (110 views)
        
        if you are in the UAE, let me know, may be I can help you by looking at your ca - ))))nadeem(((( 2007-12-06 15:56:12 (71 views)
        But you cant simply connect MKIII or MKIV on these Japanese - ))))nadeem(((( 2007-12-06 15:53:42 (84 views)
        
        Its not that hard - I've done lots. - kiwijochen 2007-12-07 04:26:34 (69 views)
        
        Japanese video module, OR drives 2 x displays - kiwijochen 2007-11-29 04:09:02 (97 views)
        Never seen anything like that. No idea. Any pictures? What kind of plug? (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-28 21:29:31 (100 views)
        
        16:9 Horizontal scrolling problem with older TV Tuner - whitenight 2007-12-05 22:59:58 (88 views)

Having some problems with a 'new' MK1 - airbear 2007-11-30 20:30:39 (126 views)
- More calibration instructions - kiwijochen 2007-11-30 23:29:45 (172 views)
  - Thanks for this. My main problem seems to be - airbear 2007-12-01 04:03:39 (87 views)
    - I'd first make sure you have the latest firmware - kiwijochen 2007-12-01 16:02:39 (91 views)
      - How does one go about checking the firmware version on a MK1? - airbear 2007-12-03 20:55:19 (81 views)
        
        Menu > settings. Look in upper right corner of screen. Best is 1-1/72. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-12-04 11:57:36 (87 views)
        
        I don't have a 'settings' option - airbear 2007-12-04 19:05:05 (82 views)
        
        Not in navi -- on main menu with computer, navi, etc. Lower right of screen. (nt) - pd750 2007-12-04 19:51:32 (88 views)
        
        I just double checked and I don't have that option - airbear 2007-12-04 20:26:41 (75 views)
        
        Set == Settings (nt) - kiwijochen 2007-12-05 03:54:53 (79 views)
        
        I feel like I'm missing something (pic) - airbear 2007-12-05 11:48:54 (103 views)
        
        You have a very old OS version... - Brian 2007-12-05 13:07:09 (79 views)
        
        Good news, it's all fixed now - airbear 2007-12-05 18:02:36 (84 views)
        
        Oh, sorry, I thought MKI and MKII had same info layout. (nt) - pd750 2007-12-05 12:33:32 (80 views)
- Calibration instructions: - kiwijochen 2007-11-30 23:25:22 (121 views)

Need Nav disk for 2000 740iL - soesbandet 2007-12-05 16:45:16 (108 views)
- Menu> settings> read upper right corner of screen and tell us the reading. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-12-05 17:15:08 (113 views)
- Try this FS post... (url) - Brian 2007-12-05 17:03:55 (110 views)

Gilsson antenae - mortyk 2007-12-05 14:10:18 (80 views)

1996/97 Navi and 16:9 upgrade - frankofobia 2007-12-01 06:38:25 (156 views)
- Brian, doesn't the e39 take a different adapter cable than the e38? (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-12-01 23:47:59 (100 views)
  - Link. (url) - Roy In GA 2007-12-04 16:32:00 (97 views)
    - Great find. Here is a picture I just found to go with the link... (url) - Brian 2007-12-04 16:56:17 (86 views)
- Re: 1996/97 Navi and 16:9 upgrade - frankofobia 2007-12-01 06:41:07 (99 views)
- You will have to remove the video module... - Brian 2007-12-01 06:40:28 (118 views)
  - Re: You will have to remove the video module... - frankofobia 2007-12-01 06:49:08 (96 views)
    - You, you will remove the MKI nav, MKI Trimble, VM, and adapter cable - Brian 2007-12-01 07:03:12 (115 views)
      - Re: You, you will remove the MKI nav, MKI Trimble, VM, and adapter cable - frankofobia 2007-12-01 07:05:53 (80 views)
        
        I forgot to insert the post I referenced in my previous post... (url) - Brian 2007-12-01 07:26:37 (97 views)

Is the VIN coded in the Mk3/4? I've heard that VIN needs to coded to correct car - bmw635 2007-12-04 02:15:51 (108 views)
- Only so that the telematics data is correct - kiwijochen 2007-12-04 03:35:36 (93 views)
  - GT1 or Navcoder! (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-12-04 12:19:04 (111 views)

It is possible to know the MK4 Build Date from the serial number? - brosen 2007-12-03 21:09:10 (95 views)
- Here is the photo of the back of the unit (pic) - brosen 2007-12-03 21:11:06 (161 views)
  - March 2006 build date - kiwijochen 2007-12-04 03:34:50 (65 views)
  - 5/3/06. (nt) - bmw635 2007-12-03 22:26:55 (110 views)
    - I give up. What did you use to determine it is 5/3/06? - sealbeach740 2007-12-03 23:53:22 (82 views)
      - The sticker turned sideway has a date- isn't that correct? (nt) - bmw635 2007-12-04 00:38:26 (80 views)
        
        03-06 is March 06. If 3rd week it would say KW:03/06. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-12-04 12:17:38 (87 views)

The Maps CDROM for MK3 will work with the MK4 DVD unit?, I just bought the MK4 - brosen 2007-12-03 10:51:24 (91 views)
- Same in the US: CDs and DVD work with MKIV, I've used both (nt) - pd750 2007-12-03 19:51:44 (92 views)
- Yes they will - in Australia the mapping only comes on CD and works fine in MkIV (nt) - willyroo 2007-12-03 16:05:30 (104 views)

Is there way to find out version of BMW High DVD Map from on-screen (2003 E39) ? - gixxer 2007-12-02 19:44:08 (118 views)
- Re: Is there way to find out version of BMW High DVD Map from on-screen (2003 E39) ? - richardp 2007-12-03 05:12:01 (112 views)
- I do not know a good way to figure out the map version from the nav screens - Brian 2007-12-02 20:25:08 (98 views)
- I looked in service mode, and no such information about map version. - gixxer 2007-12-02 19:45:33 (101 views)

KiwiJochen is on the move - kiwijochen 2007-11-30 15:07:10 (138 views)
- Is it a permanent move or holidays? (nt) - farnarkler 2007-12-02 06:15:31 (107 views)
  - Permanent - or a few years at least (nt) - kiwijochen 2007-12-02 12:52:09 (78 views)
- I move to Anaheim Hills this weekend - Goldmember 2007-11-30 15:58:06 (81 views)
  - So how can i contact you when I am there? - kiwijochen 2007-11-30 23:17:56 (83 views)
    - I am about 15min/ 5 mile from Disneyland- 949-fourhundred 4o26. (nt) - bmw635 2007-12-02 06:21:23 (86 views)
      - You have mail! (nt) - kiwijochen 2007-12-02 12:52:25 (89 views)
        
        YGM. (nt) - bmw635 2007-12-02 19:52:19 (79 views)

NavCoder volunteers wanted - kiwijochen 2007-12-02 12:46:01 (132 views)

Help pls - installing MKIII today (pic) - htownmike 2007-12-01 15:26:55 (171 views)
- Like this - kiwijochen 2007-12-01 16:00:47 (134 views)
- Here's the best R&R reference (url) - Brian 2007-12-01 15:37:56 (144 views)
  - Brian, thanks! How sweet it is to have a working - htownmike 2007-12-01 19:48:01 (108 views)

Will this work iPod + DSP through tape head? (pic) - slsproducts 2007-11-30 04:25:05 (236 views)
- I know tape decks well :-) - kiwijochen 2007-11-30 15:05:20 (122 views)
  - Here is what I have... (pic) (url) - slsproducts 2007-11-30 21:17:11 (162 views)
    - The TDA7313D datasheet is pretty clear - kiwijochen 2007-11-30 23:15:00 (99 views)
      - Re: The TDA7313D datasheet is pretty clear (pic) - slsproducts 2007-12-01 02:29:12 (149 views)
        
        You should be using shielded cable - kiwijochen 2007-12-01 02:48:01 (89 views)
        
        Clearance - slsproducts 2007-12-01 03:03:24 (87 views)
        That is 'el cheapo' shielded cable - slsproducts 2007-12-01 03:01:17 (81 views)
  - Re: I know tape decks well :-) - slsproducts 2007-11-30 19:19:13 (92 views)
- Yes, a few others have done this approach too - Brian 2007-11-30 06:30:15 (95 views)

please help still looking for a broken widescreen tape deck will trade working s - badwhip 2007-11-23 00:37:53 (103 views)
- Re: please help still looking for a broken widescreen tape deck will trade worki - jaap 2007-11-26 16:28:52 (78 views)
  - Re: please help still looking for a broken widescreen tape deck will trade worki - badwhip 2007-11-27 02:00:55 (82 views)
    - Re: please help still looking for a broken widescreen tape deck will trade worki - viperian86 2007-11-29 22:45:04 (75 views)

2001 740i navigation is displaying wrong vehicle position - idorky 2007-11-28 21:49:05 (112 views)
- It sounds like you could have a bad GPS antenna or antenna cable (url) - Brian 2007-11-28 22:30:33 (120 views)

OK....THAT was absolutely weird. (NAV reboot) - h2oskiphil 2007-11-27 16:41:09 (206 views)
- Navs require a few critical things during updates... - kiwijochen 2007-11-28 12:57:21 (165 views)
- You must be living right! Enjoy. (nt) - Brian 2007-11-28 11:14:06 (84 views)
  - *wipes sweat from brow* - h2oskiphil 2007-11-28 12:13:05 (105 views)

What I'm working on with NavCoder - kiwijochen 2007-11-19 05:37:35 (449 views)
- Does the LCM have anything to do with door auto-lock or is that the GM? (nt) - Stygian7 2007-11-27 21:57:45 (156 views)
- Re: What I'm working on with NavCoder - grantsmith 2007-11-27 19:01:45 (155 views)
  - Re: What I'm working on with NavCoder - kiwijochen 2007-11-28 03:16:37 (166 views)
- This is awesome!! I can't wait to get one. Can you post some more options in the - ian 2007-11-20 12:38:48 (178 views)
  - Here's a few: - kiwijochen 2007-11-20 14:12:21 (209 views)
- Very cool... - bugs1357 2007-11-19 08:24:48 (153 views)
  - Are all 3 brake lamps LEDs? - kiwijochen 2007-11-20 03:50:05 (161 views)
    - In my case, center is a bulb... (pic) - bugs1357 2007-11-20 05:05:14 (177 views)
      - OK, I'll add all brake light options - kiwijochen 2007-11-20 13:37:31 (155 views)
        
        Yep... - bugs1357 2007-11-20 16:12:14 (119 views)

retrofit wiring loom and ebay parts - velvetmonkey 2007-11-27 07:38:47 (153 views)

Radio don´t work. - ironman1 2007-11-22 15:02:03 (205 views)
- Re: Radio don´t work. - ironman1 2007-11-23 14:58:08 (139 views)
- Resolder the board - kiwijochen 2007-11-23 13:01:40 (140 views)
  - Re: Resolder the board - ironman1 2007-11-23 20:52:20 (114 views)
    - Maybe you need a new power regulator chip on the board - kiwijochen 2007-11-24 17:30:54 (115 views)
  - Re: Resolder the board - ironman1 2007-11-23 14:56:50 (115 views)
    - Buy what? - kiwijochen 2007-11-23 20:22:25 (109 views)
      - Re: Buy what? - ironman1 2007-11-24 05:25:36 (112 views)
        
        If you don't understand, then you need to take the radio to a repair shop - kiwijochen 2007-11-24 17:32:12 (114 views)
        
        Re: If you don't understand, then you need to take the radio to a repair shop - ironman1 2007-11-24 18:33:50 (103 views)
        
        You don't need a diagram - kiwijochen 2007-11-25 03:57:50 (121 views)
        
        Re: You don't need a diagram - ironman1 2007-11-25 05:44:55 (117 views)
        
        Re: You don't need a diagram - ironman1 2007-11-26 13:04:48 (119 views)

HELP* Strange on-board wiring harness (AUX problem) - turmeso 2007-11-26 11:50:40 (104 views)
- Your car is not pre-wired for the Aux... - Brian 2007-11-26 11:55:50 (98 views)

KiwiJochen - Japanese Nav - 2dogs 2007-11-23 10:20:10 (177 views)
- Re: KiwiJochen - Japanese Nav - mbba 2007-11-25 20:22:47 (118 views)
  - Re: KiwiJochen - Japanese Nav - mbba 2007-11-25 20:24:31 (79 views)
- I know exactly what you need. - kiwijochen 2007-11-23 12:52:43 (178 views)
  - Does that mean a Swiss Christmas?? (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-23 22:52:29 (107 views)
    - Yep - a cold, snowy, Swiss Christmas :-) - kiwijochen 2007-11-24 17:28:46 (104 views)

Current P/Ns for MKIV nav computers. (url) - Roy In GA 2007-11-25 16:08:58 (178 views)

Does this part number look like a MK4 nav computer? (pic) - h2oskiphil 2007-11-24 10:22:57 (193 views)
- Yes, there are 6 newer numbers that are not on my Post No. 324,999. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-24 22:04:39 (99 views)
  - I found that post. - h2oskiphil 2007-11-24 22:14:06 (96 views)
- Yep.. That is a MK4 - compfixer 2007-11-24 11:22:11 (84 views)
  - Re: Yep.. That is a MK4 (pic) - h2oskiphil 2007-11-24 12:40:07 (146 views)
    - Unlike any BMW unit I have seen, either I-bus or MOST -bus units. It is not like - Roy In GA 2007-11-24 21:39:13 (106 views)
      - Re: Unlike any BMW unit I have seen, either I-bus or MOST -bus units. It is not like (url) - compfixer 2007-11-25 00:32:17 (102 views)
        
        Thanks for that info. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-25 15:49:17 (93 views)
    - This one is For the MOST Bus Systems.. Will Not Work (url) - compfixer 2007-11-24 13:40:16 (116 views)

Changing the head unit to after market Kenwood KVT819, Few ? - cleanride740il 2007-11-25 15:30:20 (156 views)

FYI- BMW NAV connectors use the same AMPMODU series connector from (url) - bmw635 2007-11-22 22:01:14 (140 views)
- Re: FYI- BMW NAV connectors use the same AMPMODU series connector from - badwhip 2007-11-23 00:33:02 (92 views)
  - That's alot of questions in 1 sentence. Do you know which connector/ application - bmw635 2007-11-24 04:32:56 (79 views)
- Item 9. The different colors have different key lugs on them. Brian and I have (url) - Roy In GA 2007-11-23 00:32:23 (98 views)
  - They come in parts, the inside part is where you insert the bushing contacts - Roy In GA 2007-11-23 22:48:18 (87 views)
  - You mean those connectors are available from BMW? TIA. - bmw635 2007-11-23 11:51:36 (84 views)
  - Re: Item 9. The different colors have different key lugs on them. Brian and I have - badwhip 2007-11-23 00:35:07 (88 views)
    - Whenever I bought plugs they came without wires so I also had to buy - Roy In GA 2007-11-23 22:31:38 (99 views)
      - I guess the round diag conn is only from China/ gray market since it's not - bmw635 2007-11-24 04:34:45 (84 views)
        
        Maybe someone on Ken's forum will know. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-24 21:30:26 (89 views)
        
        It's all from China that's why I am hoping BMW's might be available. Thx. (nt) - bmw635 2007-11-25 01:20:48 (89 views)

kiwijochen-a question about reprogramming a MKIII. (pic) - h2oskiphil 2007-11-24 19:41:46 (165 views)
- Where are you? Near anyone with a navcoder? (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-24 21:41:07 (105 views)
  - I'm in IL. - h2oskiphil 2007-11-24 21:45:19 (81 views)
    - Well Brian and I are in Atlanta and he did my MKIV radio nav. Maybe we can find - Roy In GA 2007-11-24 22:00:04 (90 views)
      - I've read through so many different threads that I'm losing track, but... - h2oskiphil 2007-11-24 22:11:43 (90 views)

MKII to MKIII - slemmer 2007-11-22 21:56:01 (128 views)
- Yes you will have the wide screen but you should also have the latest OS. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-23 22:24:37 (131 views)
- That is not a MKIII PN. It's the Screen PN (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-23 00:28:10 (101 views)
- On the MKIII, split screen is an option you can select. You have full - sealbeach740 2007-11-23 00:07:41 (115 views)
  - Re: On the MKIII, split screen is an option you can select. You have full - slemmer 2007-11-23 00:45:26 (120 views)

1998 navigation retrofit. - belga1976 2007-11-20 13:37:05 (124 views)
- Yeah the four biggies for a virgin retro are screen, comp mod and harness - Ed 2007-11-22 00:59:19 (109 views)
- Retrofit info @ sticky up top. DSP amp need recode for NAV. Need new radio for - bmw635 2007-11-20 16:23:58 (114 views)
  - Mine was weird. Never had to code the AMP and it works sans a wheel speed senor (nt) - Ed 2007-11-22 00:55:51 (93 views)
    - Not in a tunnel it won't (nt) - kiwijochen 2007-11-23 20:24:57 (90 views)

PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!! - mario28 2007-11-22 08:13:45 (109 views)

RE: Help needed upgrading from MKI to MKIII - mbba 2007-11-20 19:20:44 (101 views)
- The 840 cable and if you want a new TV you need a 219 cable also. (nt) - Roy In GA 2007-11-20 21:43:24 (96 views)

Testing radio volume controller? - Ed 2007-11-17 01:19:10 (107 views)
- Re: Testing radio volume controller? - saft6luck 2007-11-20 10:30:19 (72 views)
- hmmm... - kiwijochen 2007-11-17 13:44:37 (100 views)
  - Maybe it has something to do w the temps? Eh? - Ed 2007-11-18 19:25:18 (94 views)
    - Your posting is rather confusing - kiwijochen 2007-11-19 00:00:07 (109 views)
      - Ill check out the radio thing out. But as far as the nav goes... - Ed 2007-11-19 10:22:01 (72 views)
        
        If you have EDC then the wheel pulse is in the trunk - kiwijochen 2007-11-19 12:40:45 (74 views)