The Navigation A/V Forum

Calling Brian, KiwiJochen & all experts - one to baffle you? - e2djh 2009-01-11 07:30:41 (251 views)
- Did you ever figured out this issue? - rex120 2009-04-10 03:30:22 (59 views)
- Not Battery, not ignition switch, back to the drawing board!! - e2djh 2009-01-14 09:25:21 (154 views)
  - 14.5V does not sound right... (url) - Brian 2009-01-14 11:22:30 (164 views)
    - ooops - results - e2djh 2009-01-14 11:38:02 (139 views)
      - That is very strange... I just repeated your test on my car with similar results (url) - Brian 2009-01-14 12:53:05 (150 views)
        
        Battery Swap - e2djh 2009-01-14 14:52:05 (114 views)
        
        Your wife's E39 battery is a 100% compatible perfect swap... - Brian 2009-01-14 16:46:24 (122 views)
        
        The battery is fine is there a test for LKM or GM? - e2djh 2009-01-16 15:27:57 (125 views)
        
        Dealer or somebody with a DIS can test the modules directly. (nt) - bmw635 2009-01-18 00:24:44 (114 views)
        
        Thanks. Is DIS software available to download, or is a dealer needed? (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-18 05:06:11 (113 views)
        
        Check on BMWECU.org. (nt) - bmw635 2009-01-20 00:26:21 (109 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 (108 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 (107 views)
- Igntion switch is faulty (url) - kiwijochen 2009-01-12 14:55:54 (161 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 (134 views)
      - Will do, i will be ordering it tomorrow. - e2djh 2009-01-12 16:32:40 (118 views)
        
        Look for the black dot on the battery... - Brian 2009-01-13 11:16:25 (106 views)
        
        Battery is dated 2006... but black dot (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-13 11:26:15 (109 views)
        
        If you have a black dot, the battery is undercharged - Brian 2009-01-13 11:44:57 (116 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 (124 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 (149 views)
  - You were right about the radio Brian - e2djh 2009-01-25 06:00:56 (107 views)
    - Wow, it is great to see progress... - Brian 2009-01-25 08:32:04 (110 views)
      - Yes, progress is slow ... - e2djh 2009-01-25 08:49:13 (114 views)
        
        I agree: E38 radio R&R is a beast - Brian 2009-01-25 16:01:31 (106 views)
        
        'new' map DVD on its way + new info on lights - e2djh 2009-01-25 16:43:11 (100 views)
  - Very helpful input Brian thanks, some feedback: - e2djh 2009-01-12 14:56:30 (123 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 (106 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 (105 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 (106 views)
    - Mostly, yes - e2djh 2009-01-18 11:12:22 (92 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 (113 views)
        
        That's what i thought - e2djh 2009-01-18 15:58:49 (100 views)

E38 navigation retrofit - Diaboliq 2008-12-12 06:14:56 (185 views)
- You will need a few more parts... - Brian 2008-12-12 07:36:51 (167 views)
  - Re: You will need a few more parts... - Diaboliq 2008-12-12 13:16:29 (111 views)
    - Also what is IKE? I've seen it in lots of on board computer related posts - NT - (nt) - Diaboliq 2008-12-12 13:18:53 (118 views)
      - IKE is instrument cluster. High IKE and High OBC are somtimes used interchanably (url) - Brian 2008-12-12 13:39:17 (152 views)
        
        Re: IKE is instrument cluster. High IKE and High OBC are somtimes used interchanably - Diaboliq 2008-12-12 14:36:06 (116 views)
        
        I was not aware that any e38 had a low cluster only e39s. How did you determine - Roy In GA 2008-12-12 19:11:04 (108 views)
        
        Re: I was not aware that any e38 had a low cluster only e39s. How did you determine - Diaboliq 2008-12-13 06:37:37 (103 views)
        
        The MID is different from the IKE/OBC - Brian 2008-12-13 11:48:07 (104 views)
        
        Re: The MID is different from the IKE/OBC - Diaboliq 2008-12-13 17:34:09 (92 views)
        
        OK, you have the high OBC/IKE. No need to worry about that retrofit. (nt) - Brian 2008-12-13 17:36:56 (96 views)
        
        Re: OK, you have the high OBC/IKE. No need to worry about that retrofit. - Diaboliq 2008-12-13 20:20:48 (89 views)
        
        Display and MKIV arrived. - Diaboliq 2008-12-23 11:05:44 (96 views)
        
        Time to resurect the project. - Diaboliq 2009-03-16 09:23:12 (60 views)

Backup Camera Question - clgrant 2008-12-14 19:18:28 (128 views)
- Re: Backup Camera Question - wozzy13 2009-02-14 02:40:00 (65 views)
- It is plug and play - kiwijochen 2008-12-15 01:02:33 (133 views)
- It is not ''plug-and-play'' but it is a normal installation (url) - Brian 2008-12-14 20:30:10 (148 views)
  - Re: It is not ''plug-and-play'' but it is a normal installation - clgrant 2008-12-15 08:03:08 (102 views)
    - I got a Misumi CCD 130 degree camera (details in above post) (url) - Brian 2008-12-15 09:45:36 (114 views)

best way to connect a computer to the Nav Screen? - rex120 2008-12-01 23:59:18 (292 views)
- How can I buy CIB? - rex120 2008-12-25 07:13:44 (148 views)
  - Re: How can I buy CIB? - joel 2008-12-26 17:45:43 (119 views)
    - Re: How can I buy CIB? (pic) - rex120 2008-12-26 21:05:59 (165 views)
      - Re: How can I buy CIB? (url) - joel 2008-12-26 21:42:19 (107 views)
        
        Re: How can I buy CIB? - rex120 2008-12-27 03:19:34 (73 views)
        
        Re: How can I buy CIB? - joel 2008-12-27 09:10:07 (79 views)
        
        Re: How can I buy CIB? - rex120 2008-12-28 21:59:14 (77 views)
        
        Re: How can I buy CIB? - joel 2008-12-29 22:01:19 (67 views)
        
        Re: How can I buy CIB? (pic) - rex120 2008-12-30 02:05:25 (104 views)
        
        Re: How can I buy CIB? - joel 2008-12-30 17:12:24 (83 views)
        
        Re: How can I buy CIB? - rex120 2009-01-02 07:22:01 (77 views)
        
        UPDATE: Video Stable - rex120 2009-01-18 02:34:19 (68 views)
- VGA to NAV - Did anyone actually successfully done this? - rex120 2008-12-07 04:37:36 (185 views)
  - Re: VGA to NAV - Did anyone actually successfully done this? - joel 2008-12-07 11:23:02 (185 views)
    - Just joined that group, what are the timings that i need to set for this to work - rex120 2008-12-07 17:19:01 (98 views)
      - Re: Just joined that group, what are the timings that i need to set for this to - joel 2008-12-07 18:27:43 (137 views)
        
        Native BMW resolution is 400 x 234 - kiwijochen 2008-12-09 01:46:06 (113 views)
        
        Re: Native BMW resolution is 400 x 234 - joel 2008-12-09 18:47:55 (118 views)
        
        Re: Just joined that group, what are the timings that i need to set for this to - rex120 2008-12-07 18:39:42 (126 views)
        
        Re: Just joined that group, what are the timings that i need to set for this to - joel 2008-12-08 19:51:32 (89 views)
        
        Re: Just joined that group, what are the timings that i need to set for this to - rex120 2008-12-09 02:34:16 (98 views)
        
        Re: Just joined that group, what are the timings that i need to set for this to (url) - joel 2008-12-09 06:07:38 (114 views)
        
        Re: Just joined that group, what are the timings that i need to set for this to - rex120 2008-12-10 02:39:10 (85 views)
        
        Re: Just joined that group, what are the timings that i need to set for this to - joel 2008-12-10 06:45:18 (99 views)
        
        Re: Just joined that group, what are the timings that i need to set for this to - rex120 2008-12-11 01:11:00 (97 views)
        
        Re: Just joined that group, what are the timings that i need to set for this to - rex120 2008-12-10 05:23:46 (93 views)
- Any one tested this with the Nav Screen and proved it correct? - rex120 2008-12-06 01:31:14 (132 views)
  - My first e38 came with the TV tuner, long since upgraded to widescreen - Shled 2008-12-08 19:05:54 (125 views)
- Use a video card which delivers sync-on-green - kiwijochen 2008-12-02 00:48:21 (112 views)
  - Re: Use a video card which delivers sync-on-green - rex120 2008-12-03 01:40:23 (102 views)
    - Sure, adapt if you want - kiwijochen 2008-12-03 02:41:53 (104 views)
      - Re: Sure, adapt if you want - rex120 2008-12-03 03:27:25 (99 views)
        
        So how do i know which voltage of compasitor to use on this one? - rex120 2008-12-05 18:46:58 (115 views)
        
        Re: So how do i know which voltage of compasitor to use on this one? - kiwijochen 2008-12-06 04:28:12 (122 views)
        
        Re: So how do i know which voltage of compasitor to use on this one? - rex120 2008-12-06 21:02:17 (90 views)
        
        BMW nav does NOT use VGA - kiwijochen 2008-12-07 07:39:14 (104 views)
        
        Re: BMW nav does NOT use VGA - rex120 2008-12-07 15:58:03 (107 views)
        
        OK, sorry - kiwijochen 2008-12-07 16:23:13 (106 views)
        Re: BMW nav does NOT use VGA - joel 2008-12-07 16:12:51 (113 views)

Screen Problem - cheekyguru 2008-11-28 05:53:46 (126 views)
- Re: Screen Problem - cheekyguru 2008-11-28 14:57:31 (117 views)
  - engine seized?????? - booninety 2009-01-17 06:49:12 (45 views)

Repiar of Nav System - pixcutter 2009-01-05 09:38:50 (133 views)
- Re: Repiar of Nav System - rex120 2009-01-17 01:04:55 (83 views)

Problems with MKIII - notenufgarage 2009-01-10 21:41:05 (190 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 (94 views)
      - Great move. You will love the MKIV - Brian 2009-01-16 12:58:35 (87 views)
        
        Re: Great move. You will love the MKIV - notenufgarage 2009-01-16 17:55:22 (93 views)
    - Re: Mk3 sounds like it died. - notenufgarage 2009-01-12 18:49:11 (122 views)
      - Make 100% sure your OS disc is Mode2/Form1 - kiwijochen 2009-01-13 01:55:24 (134 views)
        
        Re: Make 100% sure your OS disc is Mode2/Form1 - notenufgarage 2009-01-13 09:03:35 (105 views)
      - Are you using the Mode 2 disk? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-12 22:54:54 (97 views)
  - It sounds like a bad laser (nt) - Brian 2009-01-11 13:42:10 (119 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 (107 views)
  - Re: Did you remove the MKII Trimble module and connect the antenna to the MKIV? - e38omega831 2009-01-10 21:37:17 (135 views)
    - Re: Did you remove the MKII Trimble module and connect the antenna to the MKIV? (url) - e38omega831 2009-01-10 23:39:52 (132 views)
      - Here's another picture of its location in an E38 (pic) - Brian 2009-01-11 08:03:58 (162 views)
        
        Re: Here's another picture of its location in an E38 - e38omega831 2009-01-12 23:20:00 (107 views)

MK3 / 16:9 Upgrade problem - burninlondon 2009-01-09 02:44:02 (201 views)
- First thing is to re-remove all of your old MKI stuff except the screen... - Brian 2009-01-09 06:34:22 (152 views)
  - Re: First thing is to re-remove all of your old MKI stuff except the screen... - burninlondon 2009-01-09 12:23:18 (156 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 (149 views)
        
        figured it out, i had the wrong mode disc - burninlondon 2009-01-12 13:32:27 (123 views)
      - I forgot to mention: downlaod and burn the Key CD image as well. (nt) - Brian 2009-01-09 13:58:56 (167 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 (112 views)
    - You are way back on Ver. 17.1. You need to get/download/burn - Roy In GA 2009-01-09 12:33:10 (169 views)
- Re: MK3 / 16:9 Upgrade problem - spacepl 2009-01-09 05:30:15 (163 views)

Adding TV to Mk IV Sat Nav upgrade - e2djh 2008-12-30 04:14:26 (170 views)
- The cable to go from MKI to MKIV is the 219 cable which you have, now you need - Roy In GA 2008-12-30 13:57:31 (121 views)
  - I AM SORRY for my mistake, I reversed the numbers. You need the 840 to do the (url) - Roy In GA 2008-12-31 00:35:28 (112 views)
    - No worries Roy, no harm done!. - e2djh 2008-12-31 05:11:18 (98 views)
      - Power - kiwijochen 2008-12-31 11:19:02 (104 views)
        
        Power - sounds good - e2djh 2008-12-31 11:24:30 (88 views)
  - Re: The cable to go from MKI to MKIV is the 219 cable which you have, now you need - e2djh 2008-12-30 15:35:44 (106 views)
- Easy - kiwijochen 2008-12-30 05:34:42 (150 views)
  - so, just need the cable part number - e2djh 2008-12-30 08:00:13 (120 views)
    - Sorted - it is 61 12 8 381 219 (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-11 08:47:53 (96 views)

Outside temperature and consumption sometimes disappears? (pic) - gr 2009-01-05 13:10:09 (148 views)
- You need to code the car - kiwijochen 2009-01-08 13:26:54 (128 views)
  - +10 (nt) - Brian 2009-01-08 13:50:22 (95 views)
- Re: Outside temperature and consumption sometimes disappears? - five 2009-01-07 21:59:15 (104 views)
  - Re: The nav unit was coded with my VIN before I got it - gr 2009-01-08 03:13:02 (94 views)
    - Im pretty sure it needs more than the VIN. - five 2009-01-08 07:43:35 (94 views)

Buttons don't fit after changing the centre console (pic) - gr 2009-01-05 13:17:19 (187 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 (96 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 (78 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 (92 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 (79 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 (82 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 (120 views)
- Do not connect the radio's antenna to the DPS amp - Brian 2009-01-06 07:09:02 (105 views)
  - Re: Do not connect the radio's antenna to the DPS amp - spacepl 2009-01-07 02:55:39 (94 views)
    - Did you find the other small plug to connect to the radio? - Brian 2009-01-07 06:28:10 (98 views)
      - Re: Did you find the other small plug to connect to the radio? - spacepl 2009-01-08 03:18:03 (81 views)
        
        Oh, that is something different... - Brian 2009-01-08 07:04:12 (84 views)

TV & Nav question - five 2009-01-07 22:10:43 (127 views)
- Re: TV & Nav question - spacepl 2009-01-08 03:14:31 (112 views)

BM54 with TMC - rex120 2008-12-24 19:33:55 (99 views)
- I don't think so - kiwijochen 2008-12-27 13:18:48 (88 views)
  - Re: I don't think so - rex120 2009-01-08 02:20:55 (78 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 (86 views)

mk2 navigation is scratching CDs - evlo 2009-01-06 17:45:00 (85 views)

Nav issue after attempted OS update. Help Needed - twinturbo5o 2009-01-04 15:59:00 (165 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 (120 views)
      - Re: Suspect laser - twinturbo5o 2009-01-05 19:56:45 (108 views)
        
        Send to VDO Wetzlar Germany for repair - kiwijochen 2009-01-06 02:05:17 (107 views)
        
        Re: Send to VDO Wetzlar Germany for repair - twinturbo5o 2009-01-06 13:39:30 (99 views)
        
        Excellent - kiwijochen 2009-01-06 16:40:45 (89 views)
    - Re: Try OS on DVD instead of CD - rex120 2009-01-04 19:45:48 (104 views)

Telephone and Nav questions for v21 MkII 2-1/81 - ed2111 2009-01-06 16:40:27 (99 views)

Midi Radio display upgrade (pic) - aussie523i 2008-12-10 01:56:07 (217 views)
- Easy to do - kiwijochen 2008-12-10 18:02:49 (112 views)
- I am not familiar with the IRIS display. Can you post a pic and a part number? (nt) - Brian 2008-12-10 07:13:47 (87 views)
  - Pic and a part number of Iris radio display unit (pic) - aussie523i 2008-12-11 04:34:13 (160 views)
    - Wow, thanks. I have never seen one of those before. - Brian 2008-12-11 07:10:04 (105 views)
      - IRIS, MID, CD53?! - paultantk 2009-01-05 13:15:19 (74 views)
        
        If your IRIS is separate then it just plugs in - kiwijochen 2009-01-06 02:07:12 (71 views)

BM54 / 24 WIRING QUSTION - phil750il 2008-12-12 07:56:01 (187 views)
- CALLING BRIAN - phil750il 2008-12-30 05:05:24 (93 views)
  - Re: CALLING BRIAN - phil750il 2009-01-05 06:07:25 (102 views)
    - Your parts list is correct (url) - Brian 2009-01-05 08:48:43 (111 views)
      - Re: Your parts list is correct - phil750il 2009-01-05 16:04:44 (68 views)
  - Here are a few other Aux Input kit part numbers I found (url) - Brian 2008-12-30 08:03:45 (136 views)
    - Thanks - phil750il 2008-12-30 09:38:19 (69 views)
    - Re: Here are a few other Aux Input kit part numbers I found - phil750il 2008-12-30 09:35:32 (76 views)
- Sure you can splice - kiwijochen 2008-12-13 03:19:04 (116 views)
  - Calling Kiwijochen and Brian (please) - phil750il 2008-12-18 05:50:05 (99 views)
    - This should do it for you... (url) - Brian 2008-12-19 07:05:14 (137 views)
- Re: BM54 / 24 WIRING QUESTION (nt) - phil750il 2008-12-12 07:56:31 (127 views)
  - Re: BM54 / 24 WIRING QUESTION - phil750il 2008-12-18 06:19:11 (114 views)
    - I saw this post after I hit your other post... - Brian 2008-12-19 07:18:41 (156 views)
      - Where do I wire the aux input wires? - phil750il 2008-12-23 12:30:00 (103 views)
        
        The aux wires are detailed in the X5 post... - Brian 2008-12-23 14:46:44 (111 views)
        
        Is the aux input kit a dealer only kit? - phil750il 2008-12-23 17:50:15 (88 views)
        
        Re: Is the aux input kit a dealer only kit? - phil750il 2008-12-23 17:55:51 (84 views)
        
        Yes, you are fine to splice everything else - Brian 2008-12-23 21:13:33 (93 views)
        
        Re: Yes, you are fine to splice everything else - phil750il 2008-12-24 04:28:34 (80 views)
        
        I used part number 82.11-0 149 390 for the Aux input kit - Brian 2008-12-24 06:34:09 (100 views)
      - Re: I saw this post after I hit your other post... - phil750il 2008-12-19 08:16:44 (91 views)
        
        Re: I saw this post after I hit your other post... - nickinguk 2008-12-20 06:03:26 (88 views)
        
        You don't - kiwijochen 2008-12-27 15:59:49 (76 views)
        Can you post a picture and gives us details about your car? - Brian 2008-12-20 07:44:04 (92 views)

Correct p/n for 2009 navi DVD 'high' version for e38??? - ans1956 2009-01-04 21:36:25 (150 views)
- You need to mention what country / area - kiwijochen 2009-01-05 01:40:20 (87 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 (109 views)

Thanks to Kiwijochen - e2djh 2009-01-03 18:47:27 (123 views)
- Software and Connector now ordered - thanks all (nt) - e2djh 2009-01-04 12:40:14 (94 views)
- NavCoder Website (url) - kiwijochen 2009-01-04 09:24:25 (208 views)
  - Correct NavCoder Website (url) - kiwijochen 2009-01-04 09:25:10 (157 views)
    - Re: Correct NavCoder Website - rex120 2009-01-04 19:42:29 (94 views)
- Re: Thanks to Kiwijochen - rex120 2009-01-04 06:45:55 (124 views)
  - Thanks Rex - e2djh 2009-01-04 07:13:16 (82 views)
    - Re: Thanks Rex - rex120 2009-01-04 08:11:04 (102 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 (92 views)
  - Thanks Brian! - guldennl 2009-01-04 18:55:43 (88 views)
- And yes.....I RTFM! (nt) - guldennl 2009-01-04 14:20:05 (76 views)

Help in locating Trimble Unit - kenez 2009-01-03 15:57:14 (103 views)
- You will need a GPS antenna extension cable - kiwijochen 2009-01-04 11:09:31 (89 views)
- In the rear, behind rear seat, under floor panel by spare tire. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-01-04 01:20:58 (84 views)

BC problems after retrofitting navi (E38) - gr 2008-12-21 13:28:22 (154 views)
- The consumption ones will be blank as you have had the - ksmith38a 2008-12-22 09:31:15 (122 views)
  - Re: The consumption won't reset? - gr 2009-01-02 11:12:39 (84 views)
  - Thanks! It works fine now. A few more questions... - gr 2008-12-22 15:34:48 (115 views)
    - Some answers - kiwijochen 2009-01-02 12:14:32 (93 views)
      - Re: Coding - gr 2009-01-02 13:57:47 (109 views)
        
        It is totally simple-- I can do it, and I have no training - Brian 2009-01-02 14:23:14 (89 views)
        
        Is Progman the same as the GT1/DIS system? What to get? - gr 2009-01-02 17:22:21 (94 views)
        
        Progman is the latest generation of the GT-1/DIS system (url) - Brian 2009-01-02 21:48:39 (102 views)

Upgrade Question, please help - burninlondon 2009-01-01 21:49:39 (620 views)
- I think you can have split screen with a MKIII, it's been a while since I had - Roy In GA 2009-01-01 22:52:48 (622 views)
- I assume it's a sedan and not a wagon. You need the cable item #2. You will (url) - Roy In GA 2009-01-01 22:42:27 (105 views)
  - Are you i the UK? if so you could get a newer type hybrid video module, I'm - Roy In GA 2009-01-01 22:49:40 (611 views)
  - Re: I assume it's a sedan and not a wagon. You need the cable item #2. You will - burninlondon 2009-01-01 22:47:44 (109 views)
    - Yes. You can change screen easy. - kiwijochen 2009-01-02 03:31:36 (83 views)

MKIV Nav upgrade--will this play DVD's? - balan 2009-01-02 00:13:39 (152 views)
- It will play 'normal DVD maps' - kiwijochen 2009-01-02 03:28:11 (121 views)
- No. It only uses the map disks. Will read CD map or DVD map. Latest maps only if - Roy In GA 2009-01-02 00:43:02 (133 views)

MK 3 Repair - rex120 2008-12-26 05:04:50 (153 views)
- Does it have an OS loaded? - kiwijochen 2008-12-27 13:25:05 (144 views)
  - Re: Does it have an OS loaded? - rex120 2008-12-28 22:13:23 (149 views)
    - Try and see :-) - kiwijochen 2008-12-29 14:37:23 (100 views)
      - Any one in the Bay Area have an MKIII that is booting that I can borrow to test - rex120 2008-12-30 05:26:56 (106 views)
        
        CraigsList Email to Contact me on - rex120 2008-12-31 23:13:35 (103 views)

Upgrading from Mark II to IV and 4:3 to 16:9 - seattlee38 2008-12-29 18:59:30 (141 views)
- Plug and play - kiwijochen 2008-12-30 05:36:27 (135 views)
  - Awesome, thanks. (nt) - seattlee38 2008-12-31 21:33:17 (87 views)
- Manufacture Date is 6/98 (nt) - seattlee38 2008-12-29 19:09:47 (102 views)

2002 740 Nav Screen distorted - goggletron 2008-12-29 18:42:22 (90 views)

Quick question on Old Gen/New Gen install. (pic) - akasjl 2008-12-29 10:38:31 (136 views)
- Yes, the small antenna connection is not needed on the NG radio - Brian 2008-12-29 12:18:24 (81 views)

Headrest Monitors What do you guys have? - clgrant 2008-12-28 23:09:26 (83 views)
- I would also like to know if there is a stock SoG headrest monitor? - rex120 2008-12-28 23:41:49 (92 views)

E39 upgrade form BMW reverse to 16:9 MKIII system - apol 2008-12-24 08:20:13 (205 views)
- You have email - kiwijochen 2008-12-27 13:23:40 (88 views)
- Are you doing a complete retrofit or just an update to your 04/96 528i? (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-12-24 10:42:55 (96 views)
  - Re: Are you doing a complete retrofit or just an update to your 04/96 528i? - apol 2008-12-24 11:20:40 (97 views)
    - It would be better I think to do similar to e38 wiring for an e39. Maybe search - Roy In GA 2008-12-25 02:06:31 (88 views)

Is there a specific way to clean a MKIV navi computer drive as you would do a CD - ksmith38a 2008-12-27 07:37:02 (82 views)
- Use a wet cleaner - kiwijochen 2008-12-27 13:19:24 (96 views)

I'm selling used MKIII Navigation - rex120 2008-12-24 19:24:35 (149 views)
- Sold! (nt) - rex120 2008-12-26 04:46:55 (83 views)

Upgrading Nav to 16:9 - seattlee38 2008-12-22 18:07:16 (145 views)
- Your MKII may have never had the OS updated, Yours is back at about Ver. 12. - Roy In GA 2008-12-24 00:29:12 (122 views)
  - Read here. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-12-24 00:32:02 (129 views)
    - This is terrific - I'll read through this and update my OS... thanks Roy (nt) - seattlee38 2008-12-24 12:52:42 (108 views)
- You can use a CD map too. Go to setting in the menu and read the upper right - Roy In GA 2008-12-22 23:42:37 (651 views)
  - It says: 2-1/22 (nt) - seattlee38 2008-12-23 15:21:21 (93 views)
    - That is a MKII which is CD based and is using Ver 22 of the OS (nt) - ksmith38a 2008-12-23 15:31:19 (100 views)
      - That explains why it wasn't reading DVDs. Thanks guys... (nt) - seattlee38 2008-12-23 15:32:54 (93 views)
        
        Have a look at this (url) - ksmith38a 2008-12-23 16:14:53 (135 views)
        
        Betterr still this link (url) - ksmith38a 2008-12-23 16:21:12 (137 views)
        
        Thanks for the info . Found a map CD in NY (2008.1) and it's on it's way. (nt) - seattlee38 2008-12-24 12:53:12 (91 views)

Does anyone know what is changed in a TV module to - ksmith38a 2008-12-22 05:43:46 (132 views)
- I think it was a firmware change, not a coding change - Brian 2008-12-22 09:14:49 (99 views)
  - I had disconnected my TV module when I upgraded my screen and the - ksmith38a 2008-12-22 09:23:24 (125 views)
    - Excellent... - Brian 2008-12-22 10:07:03 (115 views)
      - It really surprises me the number of differences between the Euro - ksmith38a 2008-12-22 11:11:57 (111 views)
        
        Find your VM P/N on my list and see what you have. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-12-22 23:49:51 (118 views)

MK3 memory fault. - madpresley 2008-12-21 13:24:23 (121 views)
- Forgot to say it`s a retrofit and I didn`t recode it yet. - madpresley 2008-12-22 17:27:17 (93 views)

E38 navi retrofit - where did you put the GPS antenna? - gr 2008-12-21 13:37:45 (110 views)
- Factory GPS antenna location is on the parcel shelf, left of the 3rd tail light - Brian 2008-12-21 21:19:23 (118 views)

FS: 5, 6, and 7 2008.1 Discs - scottycs 2008-12-21 20:44:16 (99 views)

Nav Question - akasjl 2008-12-20 18:45:39 (117 views)
- What is the model and part number of your radio - Brian 2008-12-20 23:00:18 (141 views)
  - Did not take note before the install, but - akasjl 2008-12-21 16:07:59 (100 views)

New Gen Install Question - akasjl 2008-12-20 11:56:29 (88 views)
- Never mind. (nt) - akasjl 2008-12-20 12:28:12 (87 views)

BM53 on eBay that will probably sell for cheap (url) - Brian 2008-12-19 18:07:04 (164 views)
- Brian, what would be the advantage of using this radio over my - mouser 2008-12-19 22:30:28 (107 views)
  - Answers - kiwijochen 2008-12-20 02:44:09 (116 views)

Voice Recognition Question - Roland 2008-12-15 17:09:26 (116 views)
- The VR module is language specific... - Brian 2008-12-15 17:14:59 (103 views)
  - Re: The VR module is language specific... - Roland 2008-12-15 17:37:20 (102 views)
    - Gremlins - Roland 2008-12-18 10:09:02 (89 views)
      - I vote for Gremlins too. That is weird. - Brian 2008-12-18 10:44:38 (88 views)
        
        I vote for Gremlins also!! - Roland 2008-12-18 13:41:28 (84 views)

E38 Amp&Sub install with DSP and Nav (signal wires ?) (url) - one800curry4u 2008-12-18 04:46:20 (126 views)
- Unfortunately, there is no place to get a full range volume-controlled signal - Brian 2008-12-18 10:43:20 (98 views)

E38 Radio CD changer etc - What happened in 1998? - adrianw 2008-12-12 11:05:41 (145 views)
- It is a BM24 vs BM54 thing - Brian 2008-12-12 11:20:29 (133 views)
  - Re: It is a BM24 vs BM54 thing - adrianw 2008-12-12 11:57:28 (120 views)
    - I am about 98% sure you have an incompatible radio if you have a 1998 (pic) - Brian 2008-12-12 16:12:15 (192 views)
      - Re: I am about 98% sure you have an incompatible radio if you have a 1998 - adrianw 2008-12-13 08:33:58 (93 views)
        
        The problem is the old Philips radio, not BM24/BM54 (pic) - richardp 2008-12-17 05:56:01 (135 views)
        
        Actually, yours may be a 2nd problem. - Brian 2008-12-17 06:37:07 (115 views)
        
        Re: Actually, yours may be a 2nd problem. - richardp 2008-12-17 08:08:12 (89 views)
        
        Oops, minor correction to above: adrianw, you can use either a BM24 or BM54 - Brian 2008-12-17 08:54:28 (117 views)
        
        My post with all the Euro radio P/Ns was Post 424201 of 10/11/07. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-12-18 10:41:47 (96 views)

Digital broadcasts are coming soon. Time to do the DA conversion - bghark 2008-12-09 09:47:20 (171 views)
- Well, didja? (nt) - Shled 2008-12-17 12:47:43 (88 views)
- Here's a convter box that will work, but their may be better ones out there!!! (url) - Lyonsden1980 2008-12-11 20:26:34 (163 views)
  - Some notes: - kiwijochen 2008-12-13 03:21:21 (130 views)
    - Unfortunately, nobody(inc OEM) is considering/ designing the booster - bmw635 2008-12-13 14:38:51 (98 views)
      - Comments came back to me a while back over on x5world - Roy In GA 2008-12-14 00:13:09 (95 views)
        
        You have to live with what you have - kiwijochen 2008-12-14 12:20:23 (88 views)
        
        There's always this option. (pic) - bmw635 2008-12-14 19:33:04 (165 views)
- YGM!! and VM!! - 740ilDuke 2008-12-11 19:35:25 (103 views)
- I got some custom made - kiwijochen 2008-12-09 12:36:00 (154 views)

MK II Question - kenez 2008-12-16 16:17:40 (142 views)
- Needs to recalibrate - kiwijochen 2008-12-17 04:59:45 (141 views)
  - Re: Needs to recalibrate - kenez 2008-12-17 09:34:21 (104 views)
    - Generally yes. - kiwijochen 2008-12-17 11:04:03 (88 views)
- Re: MK II Question - mouser 2008-12-17 01:07:21 (108 views)

Can a MkIV navi read a Dual Layer DVD? (nt) - ksmith38a 2008-12-16 12:51:41 (131 views)
- Yes, current European map disc is dual-layer DVD (nt) - kiwijochen 2008-12-16 13:33:23 (122 views)
  - That capability was added in V31 I believe (nt) (nt) - richardp 2008-12-17 05:45:55 (118 views)
  - Thanks, that was my exact reason for asking! (nt) - ksmith38a 2008-12-16 13:38:57 (104 views)

Question about items in Service Menu on Nav - mouser 2008-12-15 20:55:51 (131 views)
- Easy. - kiwijochen 2008-12-16 12:41:06 (120 views)
  - Easy for you Kiwi but not for me. Thanks for letting me know the answer (nt) - mouser 2008-12-17 01:08:56 (83 views)

Swap TFT between E38 and E46 widescreen..?? - hans1997 2008-12-11 14:33:02 (127 views)
- Re: Swap TFT between E38 and E46 widescreen..?? - richardp 2008-12-14 10:26:31 (93 views)
  - Are they even the same size???? E46 monitors won't fit an e38/39/53. Can the - Roy In GA 2008-12-15 00:09:13 (94 views)
    - Re: Are they even the same size???? E46 monitors won't fit an e38/39/53. Can the - hans1997 2008-12-15 18:38:25 (101 views)
      - I hav not had mine apart to look at the screen. I thought they were all Alpine, - Roy In GA 2008-12-15 23:36:33 (81 views)
        
        Re: I hav not had mine apart to look at the screen. I thought they were all Alpine, - hans1997 2008-12-16 07:35:36 (77 views)
        
        Here are some pictures. (url) - Roy In GA 2008-12-16 23:49:17 (103 views)

What is the number for the newest MKIV NAV DVD? - clgrant 2008-12-15 12:53:46 (160 views)
- It is 2009.1 (nt) - Brian 2008-12-15 13:34:38 (159 views)
  - You want the “High” version; I’m pretty sure it’s PN 65.90-2 147 669 (nt) - Brian 2008-12-15 15:48:43 (154 views)
    - What do ya think Brian...this one? (url) - clgrant 2008-12-15 20:51:50 (196 views)
      - That one looks legit and the right version - Brian 2008-12-15 20:54:08 (155 views)
- Latest is 2008-2. (nt) - bmw635 2008-12-15 13:14:58 (131 views)

Do we like this Angel Eye kit? (url) - clgrant 2008-12-15 17:40:45 (139 views)

For NavCoder cable - spacepl 2008-12-12 19:58:08 (97 views)
- Not that I know of, but you could write one - Brian 2008-12-13 15:59:33 (88 views)

WANTED - BM54 HARNESS ADAPTOR - phil750il 2008-12-10 17:36:49 (80 views)

Some Questions about Navi and OBC - pr0peller1 2008-12-03 05:09:06 (137 views)
- Some answers - kiwijochen 2008-12-03 14:00:45 (101 views)
- Can you post more about your car's current configuration... - Brian 2008-12-03 08:59:06 (96 views)
  - Re: Can you post more about your car's current configuration... - pr0peller 2008-12-10 02:44:54 (76 views)
    - Give us the VIN and we can look it up. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-12-10 17:08:18 (80 views)

2002 M5 NAV Update? - kma32254 2008-12-10 13:43:59 (110 views)
- www.navteq.com (nt) - Brian 2008-12-10 13:46:34 (103 views)

OT: Anyone have a copy of the GIF extrator software used - ksmith38a 2008-12-09 07:03:45 (100 views)
- Re: OT: Anyone have a copy of the GIF extrator software used - ksmith38a 2008-12-09 10:04:06 (186 views)

Nav constantly reboots/blank screen - try holding down eject button - danieljsinclair 2008-12-08 11:40:35 (131 views)
- Try for a while with NO map disc fitted - kiwijochen 2008-12-08 15:32:34 (113 views)
  - Re: Try for a while with NO map disc fitted - danieljsinclair 2008-12-09 06:00:12 (105 views)

My GPS is FROZEN ... please advise - haideralubaidi 2008-12-08 20:48:59 (118 views)
- ABS modulator is reason - kiwijochen 2008-12-09 01:38:09 (96 views)

new nav - 12v 2008-11-27 21:35:05 (131 views)
- Re: new nav - 12v 2008-12-07 20:56:01 (102 views)
  - You can recode yourself with NavCoder (url) - kiwijochen 2008-12-08 01:13:57 (152 views)
- Yep, you've got it. Make sure the red LED on the Nav goes out - sealbeach740 2008-11-28 00:01:48 (112 views)

Looking to hire a hacker - lwk 01-740iL, 01-330CiC 2008-12-04 13:13:12 (154 views)
- Anybody or you can do it with NavCoder from Kiwijochen. (nt) - bmw635 2008-12-07 03:50:17 (144 views)
  - I have Navcoder, but was unaware that it could accomplish this. (nt) - lwk 01-740iL, 01-330CiC 2008-12-07 11:50:46 (122 views)
    - Re: I have Navcoder, but was unaware that it could accomplish this. - rex120 2008-12-07 17:19:57 (104 views)
  - Since when does NavCoder changes the splash screen on the Nav?! - rex120 2008-12-07 04:33:26 (118 views)

Manually removing CD from MkI (pic) - Ed 2008-12-06 22:24:21 (171 views)

Hooking Up Nav Unit - mag48 2008-12-06 11:10:46 (110 views)
- Can you post a picture - Brian 2008-12-06 20:26:23 (74 views)

Mk III died: screen shows no disc... (url) - mdude 2008-12-03 15:25:27 (151 views)
- Cannot read Dutch? Yes you CAN! (url) - kiwijochen 2008-12-03 16:05:49 (119 views)
  - Some guys on x5world have used them. Do a search there. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-12-06 00:32:19 (90 views)

Whats needed to use the NAVCODER software ?? - mouser 2008-12-02 00:25:37 (181 views)
- Didn't read the Readme file? - kiwijochen 2008-12-02 00:47:31 (191 views)
  - Re: Didn't read the Readme file? - mouser 2008-12-02 23:39:25 (115 views)
    - You have old-gen radio - kiwijochen 2008-12-03 01:23:28 (134 views)
      - Your choices are following - kiwijochen 2008-12-03 02:52:54 (154 views)
        
        kiwijochen, when you say 'split screen radio' what actually do - mouser 2008-12-03 21:29:29 (127 views)
        
        Split screen radio view... (pic) - Brian 2008-12-04 11:13:25 (212 views)
        
        Ahhh. I see now. Ok. mine wont, or at least at the moment, isnt doing that - mouser 2008-12-05 23:57:41 (94 views)
        
        Re: Your choices are following - rex120 2008-12-03 05:57:13 (114 views)
        
        Typo. I meant C23 (nt) - kiwijochen 2008-12-03 13:58:35 (95 views)
        
        BTW I got C43 that I'm will to sell if anyone is buying (nt) - rex120 2008-12-04 00:24:10 (99 views)
    - I didnt see the readme file because I hadnt downloaded - mouser 2008-12-02 23:48:27 (112 views)

Is it possible to use a monitor w/o nav unit? - mgraziano 2008-12-04 19:02:35 (106 views)
- It's like your computer system at home - kiwijochen 2008-12-05 01:31:46 (89 views)
- No, the screen requires either the nav computer or TV module to function - Brian 2008-12-04 19:29:17 (105 views)

Any one knows a part number for this cable? (pic) - rex120 2008-12-04 03:12:49 (135 views)

Yet another Nav retrofit - disappearing sound and no dead reckoning. - bbmmww 2008-12-03 00:45:25 (151 views)
- Answers - kiwijochen 2008-12-03 01:22:06 (128 views)
  - Re: Answers - bbmmww 2008-12-03 22:44:49 (100 views)
  - Pins are here - kiwijochen 2008-12-03 02:56:47 (122 views)
    - Re: Pins are here - bbmmww 2008-12-03 22:54:50 (92 views)

Upgrade to C43 from C23 - lost nav voice - scottycs 2008-12-02 10:28:57 (105 views)
- Check these posts... (url) - Brian 2008-12-02 10:36:29 (178 views)
  - Cut the wire, problem fixed! (nt) - scottycs 2008-12-02 23:51:10 (72 views)

Need Help (pic) - tomf301 2008-12-01 23:12:27 (163 views)
- Your old one is an MK1 and to use the new unit, which is an MK3 - mahmudb 2008-12-01 23:25:30 (117 views)
  - Thanks! (nt) - tomf301 2008-12-02 11:22:40 (74 views)

Need to update the SW on my MK3 and had a question about KeyCD - mahmudb 2008-12-01 19:36:44 (125 views)
- Never mind I figured it out. (nt) - mahmudb 2008-12-01 20:07:43 (103 views)

Which cable do I need? - five 2008-12-01 03:08:54 (107 views)
- I am not sure an OE cable exists for that, but you can make one (url) - Brian 2008-12-01 07:01:42 (98 views)
- Re: Which cable do I need? - rex120 2008-12-01 05:36:11 (91 views)
  - If no nav, then TV tuner generates video signal - kiwijochen 2008-12-01 13:20:12 (93 views)
  - Either the TV module or the Nav runs the screen... - Brian 2008-12-01 06:31:38 (88 views)

Help diagnosing e38 nav system problem (nt) - rix986 2008-11-29 22:38:35 (138 views)
- Help diagnosing e38 nav system problem - rix986 2008-11-29 22:45:34 (124 views)
  - Weak then dead laser (url) - kiwijochen 2008-11-30 04:50:56 (107 views)

Looking for used/broken DVD drive internals. - Roland 2008-11-29 12:39:35 (86 views)

Problem with E39 indash CD player - aussie523i 2008-11-29 03:25:16 (94 views)
- Clean the laser - kiwijochen 2008-11-29 05:47:24 (95 views)

MKIII OS update - bimmer2u 2008-11-28 10:28:04 (178 views)
- Re: MKIII OS update-update - bimmer2u 2008-11-28 22:13:21 (141 views)
- Yes, provided the laser is healty - kiwijochen 2008-11-28 14:41:56 (148 views)
  - I correct my post. Use CD-R only (nt) - kiwijochen 2008-11-29 02:35:01 (120 views)

MKIV No voice - need a little help - 2001 750il 75k 2008-11-28 12:01:31 (128 views)
- what did you upgrade from? - kiwijochen 2008-11-28 14:43:50 (109 views)
  - Re: what did you upgrade from? - 2001 750il 75k 2008-11-28 15:37:51 (123 views)
    - Also, SW is (nt) - 2001 750il 75k 2008-11-28 16:03:54 (117 views)
      - 4-1/00 (nt) - 2001 750il 75k 2008-11-28 16:05:08 (107 views)

Amplifier & Black box - cheekyguru 2008-11-27 16:10:47 (120 views)
- Can you post a picture of the black box? - Brian 2008-11-27 17:32:05 (100 views)
  - Re: Can you post a picture of the black box? - cheekyguru 2008-11-28 14:59:34 (81 views)