The Navigation A/V Forum

Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - Brian 2009-03-27 06:37:40 (7049 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - raysbiz98 2009-11-10 00:45:56 (875 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - riboater 2009-10-25 13:06:14 (740 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - plauemd 2009-07-11 04:36:31 (1075 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - bteeley 2009-06-13 22:30:27 (930 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - neilevans 2009-05-07 19:22:39 (1029 views)
  - Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - fwalton 2009-05-11 23:08:50 (1020 views)
    - Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement - Brian 2009-05-12 06:58:26 (1260 views)
      - Re: Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement NAV - QDP 2010-04-12 02:30:16 (238 views)
      - navigation screen is blank and the radio shuts off after a couple minutes - maxxxx 2010-03-08 14:34:08 (296 views)
      - Re: Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement - bteeley 2009-07-01 14:34:30 (745 views)
      - Re: Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement - fwalton 2009-05-17 18:41:07 (762 views)
        
        Here are a couple resources... (url) - Brian 2009-05-17 20:40:13 (1257 views)
        
        Re: Here are a couple resources... - fwalton 2009-05-17 22:19:55 (549 views)
  - Check the blue plug that should be connected to your TV module - Brian 2009-05-07 21:04:36 (797 views)
    - Re: Check the blue plug that should be connected to your TV module - neilevans 2009-05-08 04:09:08 (513 views)
      - Re: Check the blue plug that should be connected to your TV module - neilevans 2009-06-08 21:20:39 (483 views)
- DId you get this resolved? - pietern740il 2009-04-22 20:55:05 (689 views)
- Remember, it can also be a simple FUSE. Check them first - Trunk Bank. (nt) - uSa4148 2009-04-01 22:55:13 (1243 views)
  - Always good advice to check the fuses first - Brian 2009-04-02 07:26:36 (821 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - viperian86 2009-03-31 18:49:20 (861 views)
  - Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - dccinc 2009-04-21 12:49:05 (749 views)
  - According to BMW TIS, the firmware corrupt so it's not components. (nt) - bmw635 2009-04-01 00:32:30 (1045 views)
    - We will wait to see how mels7 makes out sending his unit to Germany. Maybe - Roy In GA 2009-04-01 16:18:08 (674 views)
      - Re: We will wait to see how mels7 makes out sending his unit to Germany. Maybe - harvesterofbeer 2010-01-04 19:25:58 (241 views)
- Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - ephillips 2009-03-29 23:50:03 (941 views)
- word up! (nt) - rex120 2009-03-29 16:10:23 (779 views)

MK3 Help (nt) - mels7 2009-03-21 01:35:04 (243 views)
- Re: MK3 Help(long) - mels7 2009-03-21 01:41:04 (246 views)
  - Re: MK3 Help(long) - graydon 2009-09-13 21:50:06 (61 views)
  - Try loading OS and also check the coding - kiwijochen 2009-03-21 06:20:43 (233 views)
    - Re: Try loading OS and also check the coding - mels7 2009-03-21 12:28:33 (194 views)
      - Tried Gren's site? - kiwijochen 2009-03-21 18:09:25 (325 views)
        
        Re: Tried Gren's site? - mels7 2009-03-21 18:39:24 (178 views)
        Re: Tried Gren's site? - mels7 2009-03-21 18:37:29 (176 views)
      - Re: Try loading OS and also check the coding - mels7 2009-03-21 12:37:54 (198 views)
  - Paging Brian!!!!! U seem to be the nav expert!!! (nt) - mels7 2009-03-21 01:42:00 (181 views)
    - Re: Paging Brian!!!!! U seem to be the nav expert!!! - rex120 2009-03-29 16:26:33 (285 views)
      - I have no idea. But, given the MKIII is already a brick, it can't hurt to try. (nt) - Brian 2009-03-29 22:01:51 (203 views)
        
        I talked to a VDO Tech in the US and he said that even they DID not have the - Roy In GA 2009-03-30 12:00:48 (196 views)
        
        Re: I talked to a VDO Tech in the US and he said that even they DID not have the - rex120 2009-03-31 01:59:19 (161 views)
        
        VDO may have designed it, but not all VDO facilities are equal - kiwijochen 2009-03-31 13:31:21 (160 views)
        
        The VDO tech, I think he is in PA, said they could fix all the VDO aftermarket - Roy In GA 2009-04-01 16:12:58 (165 views)
        
        Re: I talked to a VDO Tech in the US and he said that even they DID not have the - mels7 2009-03-31 01:24:22 (159 views)

Dead Oem Amplifier - Testing Results Inconclusive - TonyB 2009-04-06 22:54:16 (198 views)
- Aftermarket Flip Screen Radio Installed & Working Great. (pic) - TonyB 2009-05-19 21:28:20 (359 views)
  - Re: Aftermarket Flip Screen Radio Installed & Working Great. - BlackBM740iL 2009-08-25 00:24:39 (80 views)
- my thoughs - kiwijochen 2009-04-07 02:20:08 (200 views)
  - Re: my thoughs - please explain?? - TonyB 2009-04-07 21:21:30 (166 views)
    - Can you try another parts swap with your friend's car? - Brian 2009-04-08 09:51:16 (167 views)
      - Radio works after replacing amp from EBAY. Can't get After-Market head unit - TonyB 2009-05-15 21:16:31 (153 views)
        
        The bigger mystery is “what did your friend do to make an A/M HU work with DSP” - Brian 2009-05-16 09:36:01 (136 views)
        
        Flaw in your theory Brian :-) - kiwijochen 2009-05-18 03:00:32 (121 views)
        
        Re: Flaw in your theory Brian : Sorry, but I agree with Brian. From my - TonyB 2009-05-18 10:43:01 (109 views)
        
        Re: My friend's car is stock using a C23 HU & DSP amp. He is a dentist and - TonyB 2009-05-17 23:43:34 (114 views)
      - Re: Can you try another parts swap with your friend's car? - TonyB 2009-04-08 21:01:14 (138 views)
        
        Re: Can you try another parts swap with your friend's car? - TonyB 2009-04-08 22:59:57 (158 views)

''HELP'' w/ new 7' flip screen DVD/GPS Retrofit in my 95 740i - tberardi 2009-04-04 16:30:58 (171 views)
- Answers - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 04:07:35 (171 views)
  - Re: Answers - Supplementary & further questions - tberardi 2009-04-05 12:46:11 (148 views)
    - More answers - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 13:14:35 (163 views)
      - Re: More answers - My plan - tberardi 2009-04-05 14:36:13 (152 views)
        
        Re: More answers - My plan - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 14:56:05 (140 views)
        
        Re: More answers - My plan -Supplemental - tberardi 2009-04-06 00:59:21 (126 views)
        
        Re: More answers - My plan -Supplemental - BlackBM740iL 2009-08-24 23:57:49 (42 views)

E31 with MK4 + widescreen (pic) - E31Gill 2009-03-01 09:08:49 (348 views)
- Update - Project at final stages (pic) - E31Gill 2009-08-01 15:33:17 (79 views)
  - 2nd try at the pic (url) - E31Gill 2009-08-01 15:44:18 (69 views)
- WOW I'm impressed, keep it up! (nt) - rex120 2009-04-27 07:29:09 (66 views)
- Very impressive. Keep us posted! (nt) - Brian 2009-03-01 22:33:42 (156 views)

C23 radio/cassette schematic - denismcg 2009-03-17 08:48:49 (209 views)
- Don't assume amp is good just because CD palyer works. I had same problem and - TonyB 2009-05-22 22:31:36 (63 views)
- Re: C23 radio/cassette schematic - blk740il 2009-05-20 23:05:46 (123 views)

Paging kiwijochen: we have a new NavCoder challenge for you... (url) - Brian 2009-04-04 21:48:33 (713 views)
- For everyone to know: It worked - kiwijochen 2009-05-11 12:32:10 (337 views)
  - Hows the new Navcoder feature going? Good luck! (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-05-14 09:13:40 (139 views)
  - Here's my cross post in the Bluetooth forum (url) - Brian 2009-05-11 13:19:56 (178 views)
- I now know how to enable VR on these units. - kiwijochen 2009-05-04 14:24:36 (200 views)
  - Cool. I'd love to help my neighbor's E60 activate BT since dealer deactivated - bmw635 2009-05-06 01:34:27 (143 views)
    - Sorry, no ibus in the E60 - kiwijochen 2009-05-06 13:20:42 (174 views)
- Any news about this? - prof330i 2009-04-25 08:05:12 (148 views)
  - Re: Any news about this? - crds 2009-05-04 20:44:34 (152 views)
- I accept all challenges. - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 04:09:26 (224 views)
  - Let me know the NavCoder commands to dump memory, and I will do it - Brian 2009-04-05 08:36:56 (205 views)
    - Brian - can you email me - kiwijochen 2009-04-25 14:14:15 (150 views)
      - My Dad and I will try to meet up in a week - Brian 2009-04-25 23:53:57 (134 views)
    - OK, like this - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 11:37:28 (290 views)
  - Re: I accept all challenges. - crds 2009-04-05 08:16:40 (207 views)
    - I need raw data - kiwijochen 2009-04-05 11:33:43 (204 views)

Weird Issue - rex120 2009-04-06 23:59:19 (228 views)
- Here's a diagram of the I-Bus Topology. Somewhere along the I-Bus the messages (pic) - Beamer23 2009-04-16 13:27:19 (287 views)
- Thanks, I'll try replacing that switch... - rex120 2009-04-09 02:46:42 (132 views)
- Databus corruption - kiwijochen 2009-04-07 02:22:44 (163 views)
  - +1 Instructions: http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/244045 (url) - Beamer23 2009-04-07 09:02:52 (193 views)
    - Switch changed... - rex120 2009-04-10 03:01:21 (179 views)
      - Changing the ignition switch didn't cure any of the problems? - Beamer23 2009-04-12 02:11:11 (119 views)
        
        Re: Changing the ignition switch didn't cure any of the problems? - rex120 2009-04-12 07:23:14 (152 views)
        
        Have you gotten the car checked on DIS sofware or by the dealer? - Beamer23 2009-04-13 09:42:43 (124 views)
        
        i kinda figured that i need DIS - rex120 2009-04-14 01:45:54 (123 views)
        
        If you are near NYC I have DIS. I'll do aFree Diagnosis, U donate to BBoard (nt) - Beamer23 2009-04-14 09:04:36 (161 views)
        
        Unfortunately I'm in Cali (nt) - rex120 2009-04-15 02:32:45 (103 views)
        
        Where? There's a few of us here has it. (nt) - bmw635 2009-04-15 20:20:13 (106 views)
        
        Bay Area, anyone there? (nt) - rex120 2009-04-16 00:09:01 (110 views)
        
        I think there's gonna be a SoCal meet with Edwin? Not sure but I'm sure there - Beamer23 2009-04-16 09:04:19 (119 views)
        I don't have the DIS but I know BMW mechanics in SF area who may help cheaply. - pd750 2009-04-16 00:13:07 (106 views)
        
        Re: I don't have the DIS but I know BMW mechanics in SF area who may help cheaply. - rex120 2009-04-16 03:11:49 (116 views)
        
        Info about May 9th NorCal meet (url) - pd750 2009-04-16 10:19:09 (116 views)
        
        Meet up and Edwin can help. (nt) - bmw635 2009-04-17 01:41:13 (113 views)
        
        Re: Meet up and Edwin can help. - rex120 2009-04-17 22:54:38 (106 views)
      - Anyone? (nt) - rex120 2009-04-10 18:41:59 (141 views)

Stereo operates for 3 minutes/Nav Screen blank - ephillips 2009-03-19 10:17:07 (261 views)
- Re: Stereo operates for 3 minutes/Nav Screen blank - ephillips 2009-03-20 13:00:54 (183 views)
  - I do not know first-hand of anyone who fixes these things (url) - Brian 2009-03-20 15:02:10 (220 views)
- http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/635767 (nt) - Brian 2009-03-19 10:55:28 (224 views)
- Your navigation computer died. (nt) - Brian 2009-03-19 10:50:42 (228 views)
  - Re: Your navigation computer died. - ephillips 2009-03-20 03:01:25 (191 views)
    - Installation is very easy. - Brian 2009-03-20 05:21:02 (230 views)
      - Re: Installation is very easy. - ephillips 2009-03-23 14:53:35 (181 views)
        
        That is a MKII (url) - Brian 2009-03-23 15:00:03 (202 views)
      - Re: Installation is very easy. - ephillips 2009-03-20 12:21:58 (178 views)
        
        Re: Installation is very easy. - ephillips 2009-03-26 13:21:34 (166 views)
        
        Re: Installation is very easy. - mels7 2009-03-26 15:17:27 (159 views)
        
        You still need a good working nav computer (url) - Brian 2009-03-27 06:40:55 (204 views)
        
        Re: You're a genius. Thanks. - ephillips 2009-03-28 19:06:54 (134 views)
        
        Re: Installation is very easy. - ephillips 2009-03-27 03:20:54 (163 views)
        
        Re: Installation is very easy. - mels7 2009-03-27 08:54:53 (148 views)
        
        Re: Installation is very easy. - norman271 2009-04-08 12:18:03 (126 views)
        
        mels7's 2nd nav computer was broken too (nt) - Brian 2009-04-08 13:34:08 (159 views)

gps antenna (url) - merlin0www 2009-03-03 16:53:59 (343 views)
- Re: gps antenna - evhalle 2009-03-20 13:36:18 (198 views)
  - Re: gps antenna - merlin0www 2009-03-22 01:22:19 (194 views)
    - Re: gps antenna - evhalle 2009-03-24 17:12:48 (156 views)
  - Post the information you are seeing from the navigation service menu (url) - Brian 2009-03-20 15:00:16 (212 views)
    - Re: Post the information you are seeing from the navigation service menu - evhalle 2009-03-26 16:11:02 (173 views)
      - Re: Post the information you are seeing from the navigation service menu - kiwijochen 2009-03-27 03:12:00 (181 views)
        
        Re: Post the information you are seeing from the navigation service menu - evhalle 2009-03-31 19:41:36 (161 views)
        
        Re: Post the information you are seeing from the navigation service menu - evhalle 2009-04-06 11:29:17 (135 views)
        
        Re: Post the information you are seeing from the navigation service menu - merlin0www 2009-04-07 03:10:07 (143 views)
- Re: gps antenna - merlin0www 2009-03-07 04:25:53 (277 views)
- That ebay website states it is compatible with VDO - kiwijochen 2009-03-03 17:25:24 (184 views)
- Yes, std GPS antenna works fine - kiwijochen 2009-03-03 17:24:29 (202 views)

Nav retrofit coding E38 (MKIV nav) (pic) - gr 2009-03-14 07:45:30 (451 views)
- WHERE DID YOU GET GT1?! - rex120 2009-03-29 23:18:42 (190 views)
  - checkout www.bmwecu.org and emule/bittorent etc (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-04-06 12:03:06 (169 views)
- Try the CONVERSION path (nt) - Brian 2009-03-14 09:58:11 (200 views)
- The issue is the BM54 radio. You could try the E39 coding (url) - Martin 2009-03-14 09:40:30 (320 views)
  - Re: And E39 coding won't kill my car? - gr 2009-03-15 05:58:35 (181 views)
    - Or fit a Mk3, then code the car - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 07:09:45 (164 views)
- Re: Additional info - gr 2009-03-14 07:47:06 (195 views)
  - Re: Additional info - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 04:00:08 (235 views)
    - Re: Additional info - gr 2009-03-15 05:46:08 (178 views)
      - Most likely (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 07:08:10 (162 views)

Line Level Audio Input Question - methane 2009-04-04 00:18:24 (151 views)
- Various options - kiwijochen 2009-04-04 04:42:47 (145 views)

Radio went out aprapois of nothing while driving yesterday - Ed 2009-04-02 07:33:18 (128 views)
- Could it be the Conficker worm? Oh wait a minute, our cars are not MS-based. - Brian 2009-04-02 09:20:29 (131 views)

BUSINESS CD TO X5 NAV FROM (02 TO 02) - hussto 2009-03-31 23:09:02 (159 views)
- Re: BUSINESS CD TO X5 NAV FROM (02 TO 02) - hussto 2009-04-02 01:51:38 (140 views)
- Yes, that is a complete retrofit. (url) - Brian 2009-04-01 06:23:19 (160 views)

Disconnecting Battery Impact to Electronics - wuddy 2009-03-18 17:41:06 (196 views)
- Turn on the parking lights prior to connect/disconnect. They will absorb - uSa4148 2009-04-01 22:59:21 (163 views)
- No worries, and no codes... (assuming you have a nav E38/E39/X5, etc.) - Brian 2009-03-18 21:30:42 (192 views)
  - Re: Thanks e39 (nt) - wuddy 2009-03-18 22:16:23 (156 views)

UGDO Booster Antenna - texaspaul 2009-03-28 13:19:22 (154 views)
- Check e38.org for a bunch of links on the UGDO. Search for 'UGDO' or (pic) (url) - Wiggi 2009-04-01 12:17:56 (145 views)

Just registered Navcoder. Thank you Jochen for this wonderful - Beamer23 2009-03-28 16:22:27 (232 views)
- It's definitely a great piece of software. (nt) - titanium740il 2009-03-29 17:37:08 (172 views)

X5 No Display - Help - 01x5 2009-03-26 19:04:40 (185 views)
- It sounds like you have a bad navigation computer. - Brian 2009-03-26 21:15:43 (195 views)
  - Re: It sounds like you have a bad navigation computer. - 01x5 2009-03-27 09:48:40 (148 views)
    - Nav computer replacement and upgrade is very easy (url) - Brian 2009-03-27 09:56:15 (205 views)
      - Re: Nav computer replacement and upgrade is very easy - 01x5 2009-03-27 10:36:51 (172 views)
        
        Yes, that is your nav computer. (nt) - Brian 2009-03-27 13:12:28 (135 views)

Navigation screen and radio issues - norman271 2009-03-25 16:10:26 (217 views)
- Given the symptoms are tied to a new alternator, it sounds like a dead MKIII (nt) - Brian 2009-03-25 19:21:02 (178 views)
  - Re: Given the symptoms are tied to a new alternator, it sounds like a dead MKIII - norman271 2009-03-26 08:33:13 (180 views)
    - Yes, a MKIII to MKIV upgrade is simple plug-and-play - Brian 2009-03-26 11:43:13 (177 views)
      - Great. Thanks Brian. Awesome 750 you have, btw. (nt) - norman271 2009-03-26 11:52:45 (132 views)
        
        Re: Great. Thanks Brian. Awesome 750 you have, btw. - ephillips 2009-03-27 03:18:11 (128 views)
        
        Yes, the two problems are related. Replace the nav to fix both. (url) - Brian 2009-03-27 06:38:46 (166 views)

MKII No Satellite Reception - wuddy 2009-03-15 15:53:47 (188 views)
- Did you get my e-mail? (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-25 17:01:32 (147 views)
  - Nevermind.. I got ur e-mail. Glad it worked out for ya (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-25 17:03:41 (150 views)
- Re: UPDATE UPDATE - Help MKII No Satellite Reception - wuddy 2009-03-20 16:23:25 (179 views)
  - Give it some more time to settle-in - Brian 2009-03-20 16:44:59 (143 views)
    - Re: Give it some more time to settle-in - wuddy 2009-03-20 17:10:07 (153 views)
      - Re: Give it some more time to settle-in - wuddy 2009-03-20 17:10:47 (144 views)
        
        Now it sounds like a bad connection between the Trimble and the nav computer - Brian 2009-03-20 21:00:50 (144 views)
        
        Re: It Works!!! - wuddy 2009-03-23 11:19:52 (135 views)
- Faulty GPS receiver - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 17:59:01 (182 views)
  - Re: Faulty GPS receiver - wuddy 2009-03-15 19:43:57 (167 views)
    - Re: Faulty GPS receiver - kenez 2009-03-15 20:34:47 (189 views)
      - Silver box about 4x4x1 inches. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-15 22:54:46 (174 views)
    - ygm (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-15 20:04:57 (157 views)
      - Re: UPDATE UPDATE - Help MKII No Satellite Reception - wuddy 2009-03-20 16:24:44 (170 views)

DrewZ and others. This is where I bought the Trimble module for James in Scotlan (url) - Roy In GA 2009-03-24 16:45:11 (148 views)
- Thanks! (Plus update on my MKIII issues) - DrewZ 2009-03-25 07:30:56 (146 views)

More MK3 issues - mels7 2009-03-23 22:24:54 (181 views)
- Are you located near Atlanta, GA? - Brian 2009-03-24 06:54:12 (150 views)
  - Re: Are you located near Atlanta, GA? - mels7 2009-03-24 09:43:38 (158 views)

97 740i Radio Problems - soccerra 2009-03-19 23:41:28 (165 views)
- Broken centre wire in antenna coax - kiwijochen 2009-03-20 20:19:13 (141 views)
- Sounds like it could be a diversity antenna module - Brian 2009-03-20 06:46:32 (173 views)

MKIII GPS DOA? - DrewZ 2009-03-15 18:54:22 (218 views)
- Re: MKIII GPS DOA? - merlin0www 2009-03-15 19:34:40 (177 views)
  - Re: MKIII GPS DOA? - DrewZ 2009-03-15 20:45:41 (175 views)
    - Then the receiver is in error - kiwijochen 2009-03-16 15:26:00 (189 views)
      - Re: Then the receiver is in error - DrewZ 2009-03-16 16:41:14 (161 views)
        
        Re: Then the receiver is in error - merlin0www 2009-03-17 00:07:08 (176 views)
        
        Re: Then the receiver is in error - DrewZ 2009-03-17 08:47:14 (139 views)
        
        But still made by Trimble :-) (url) - kiwijochen 2009-03-17 15:56:08 (260 views)
        
        I bought one of these MKIII type gps units from a place in CA on ebay. Bought - Roy In GA 2009-03-20 00:04:44 (149 views)
        
        Thanks. Closest I've seen is this, but it's in China (url) - DrewZ 2009-03-20 08:10:25 (168 views)

Finally upgraded to Mk4 and a couple of glitches - ltwacko 2009-03-19 19:03:54 (300 views)
- You are OK. And congrats on the cool upgrade. - Brian 2009-03-19 19:34:09 (191 views)
  - Re: You are OK. And congrats on the cool upgrade. - ltwacko 2009-03-19 19:39:35 (186 views)
    - www.x5world.com/articles/all-bmw/navigation/9458-bmw-navigation-system-faq.html (nt) - Brian 2009-03-19 21:23:36 (654 views)
- Re: Finally upgraded to Mk4 and a couple of glitches - ltwacko 2009-03-19 19:06:35 (201 views)

Okay so the VM is workng!! Very exciting. I have an RCA splicing question (url) - Beamer23 2009-03-15 19:25:11 (203 views)
- Well, what are you planning on splicing for? Are you trying - sealbeach740 2009-03-17 01:45:26 (148 views)
  - Yea I'm trying to do AV splicing for DVD. Martin's post is a little confusing (url) - Beamer23 2009-03-17 09:24:33 (166 views)
    - The pinout in the picture is correct (pic) - kiwijochen 2009-03-17 15:51:35 (270 views)
      - Thanks! i'm making progress (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-19 00:57:32 (148 views)
- Ok I've just opened the socket so I guess have to put cables into the plug (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-15 20:02:44 (156 views)
  - Correct, fit pins to your AV cable and insert - kiwijochen 2009-03-17 15:53:01 (180 views)
- Here's pics of the harness. What's the best way to splice (pic) - Beamer23 2009-03-15 19:32:21 (224 views)

MK III Screen dead - highalpine 2009-03-17 19:07:22 (156 views)
- High voltage circuit has died - kiwijochen 2009-03-18 13:42:26 (169 views)

OT: Guess these guys are trying to make up for the recession (url) - Roland 2009-03-17 16:46:58 (159 views)

There may be a US solution for TV in car - met a guy on BF with HTC Touch Pro - bmw635 2009-03-16 01:33:21 (243 views)
- Cool...Good info...I wonder if I can get it up with my LG Voyager on Verizon (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2009-03-16 22:23:13 (154 views)
  - It'll work if your phone has video out. The HTC Touch Pro has VID out (vid) (url) - bmw635 2009-03-17 00:06:06 (196 views)
    - Very cool! - DrewZ 2009-03-17 08:48:18 (159 views)

bm53: help clarify - merlin0www 2009-03-15 03:14:38 (230 views)
- Re: bm53: help clarify (pic) - merlin0www 2009-03-16 00:59:50 (228 views)
  - Re: bm53: help clarify - merlin0www 2009-03-16 15:18:12 (201 views)
- Match pin1 to pin1 - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 07:10:47 (181 views)
  - Re: Match pin1 to pin1 - merlin0www 2009-03-15 19:15:04 (184 views)
    - Re: Match pin1 to pin1 (pic) (url) - merlin0www 2009-03-15 19:18:59 (192 views)
      - Re: Match pin1 to pin1 (pic) - merlin0www 2009-03-15 19:22:49 (225 views)

Video module Screen rolling. Just got my VM a few hours ago and i was trying to (url) - Beamer23 2009-03-12 21:29:51 (224 views)
- VM works but but It says MUTE at the bottom? (pic) - Beamer23 2009-03-13 21:06:33 (219 views)
- Just checking (I'm sure you already have this done), but - sealbeach740 2009-03-13 00:35:48 (172 views)
  - Yeah I did that. I think I just didn't connect it right.. Can anyone clarify a (pic) - Beamer23 2009-03-13 00:50:34 (201 views)
    - There are menu settings in the TV module for aspect ratio and signal type... - Brian 2009-03-13 08:47:47 (174 views)
      - Thanks brian i'll look into that (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-13 08:59:07 (157 views)
    - Compare the wiring to the wiring diagram - kiwijochen 2009-03-13 03:50:42 (193 views)
      - I think it's working now. I'm not sure on what the VM should display or if it (pic) - Beamer23 2009-03-13 08:56:47 (235 views)
        
        Re: I think it's working now. I'm not sure on what the VM should display or if - kiwijochen 2009-03-13 09:55:26 (163 views)
        
        I don't get anything when i hit the rotary or when i scroll it. just the screen - Beamer23 2009-03-13 10:00:46 (172 views)
        
        Show us a photo - kiwijochen 2009-03-15 07:54:46 (167 views)

2001 740iL Nav/radio Display Not Working - justinp72 2009-03-12 17:25:54 (225 views)
- Your nav computer died and needs to be replaced - Brian 2009-03-12 17:29:20 (182 views)
  - Re: Your nav computer died and needs to be replaced - justinp72 2009-03-12 17:40:50 (165 views)
    - Check eBay, Craigs List, or www.bimmernav.com for a nav upgrade - Brian 2009-03-12 17:49:54 (173 views)

DSP and Radio Issues - kenez 2009-03-07 17:41:40 (214 views)
- I don't think the problem is your radio; it could be your wiring - Brian 2009-03-07 17:46:50 (158 views)
  - Re: I don't think the problem is your radio; it could be your wiring - kenez 2009-03-07 18:37:36 (155 views)
    - Re: I am having the same issue. - akasjl 2009-03-07 21:42:58 (171 views)
      - Re: I am having the same issue. - kenez 2009-03-07 22:08:05 (196 views)
        
        I hope I found my problem. (pic) - akasjl 2009-03-08 14:20:24 (236 views)
        
        I'm pretty sure that wire is for your nav voice instructions (nt) - Brian 2009-03-08 19:19:09 (144 views)
        
        Re: I'm pretty sure that wire is for your nav voice instructions - kenez 2009-03-08 20:24:21 (170 views)
        I have had no issues with the nav voice. But that written, - akasjl 2009-03-08 20:19:09 (135 views)
        
        It is probably not the issue, but you never know - Brian 2009-03-09 17:12:08 (145 views)
        
        I hope it is a freek thing, but - akasjl 2009-03-09 17:27:19 (142 views)
        
        Would like to take a closer look @ iBus wire (no 5) on the - akasjl 2009-03-12 07:52:04 (160 views)
        
        To remove a pin requires a pin extraction tool - kiwijochen 2009-03-12 08:29:00 (188 views)
        
        How do I go about monitoring the data? (nt) - akasjl 2009-03-12 09:38:15 (143 views)
        How do I go about monitoring the data? (nt) - akasjl 2009-03-12 09:36:19 (136 views)
        
        I assume with NavCoder. Will it be obvious - akasjl 2009-03-12 10:36:03 (180 views)

One More Radio Question - kenez 2009-03-10 20:39:54 (175 views)
- What do you mean by “kill power to cassette deck and CDC?” - Brian 2009-03-11 13:36:45 (166 views)
  - Start by looking at the battery. important that it has correct voltage - Martin 2009-03-11 22:03:37 (172 views)
  - Re: What do you mean by “kill power to cassette deck and CDC?” - kenez 2009-03-11 14:33:27 (148 views)
  - Re: What do you mean by “kill power to cassette deck and CDC?” - kenez 2009-03-11 14:28:24 (163 views)
    - Use NavCoder to be absolutely sure (nt) - kiwijochen 2009-03-11 15:05:26 (204 views)
      - Re: Use NavCoder to be absolutely sure - kenez 2009-03-11 16:00:49 (150 views)
      - Re: Use NavCoder to be absolutely sure - kiwijochen 2009-03-11 15:06:56 (175 views)
        
        Re: Use NavCoder to be absolutely sure - kenez 2009-03-11 21:17:06 (127 views)

Speed sense volume and search feature - jdperformance 2009-03-09 11:20:38 (209 views)
- Tuner search answer - kiwijochen 2009-03-10 03:04:45 (163 views)
- Yes, you can set Speed sense volume to whatever you like - kiwijochen 2009-03-09 13:11:16 (212 views)
  - Re: Yes, you can set Speed sense volume to whatever you like - jdperformance 2009-03-09 14:07:17 (174 views)
    - I belive that the GAL is inactive in cars with DSP - Brian 2009-03-09 15:18:02 (148 views)
      - Brian, you are correct - kiwijochen 2009-03-10 02:54:52 (146 views)
        
        Not in my car - jdperformance 2009-03-10 22:44:07 (136 views)
        
        but do you hear the difference between GAL 1 & 6? - kiwijochen 2009-03-11 15:11:02 (144 views)
        
        Re: but do you hear the difference between GAL 1 & 6? - jdperformance 2009-03-11 18:11:00 (143 views)
        Re: but do you hear the difference between GAL 1 & 6? - jdperformance 2009-03-11 15:31:43 (140 views)
  - Re: Yes, you can set Speed sense volume to whatever you like - jdperformance 2009-03-09 13:40:21 (181 views)
    - Re: Yes, you can set Speed sense volume to whatever you like - jdperformance 2009-03-09 13:47:05 (142 views)
    - Re: Yes, you can set Speed sense volume to whatever you like - jdperformance 2009-03-09 13:46:58 (147 views)

Do all new BMW map DVD's fit MK IV's? - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-03-10 21:02:38 (197 views)
- No, you want the 'High' version of the map DVD - Brian 2009-03-10 21:05:19 (220 views)
  - Thanks, Brian! That saved me making an DOH! decision. (nt) - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-03-11 00:58:54 (173 views)

Radio and Nav Screen failure - 01gold750il 2009-03-10 01:08:07 (187 views)
- As luck would have it Ill sell you mine! - 740ilDuke 2009-03-10 20:23:48 (153 views)
- Your nav computer died - Brian 2009-03-10 07:14:00 (146 views)

Freaky wide screen mode- my 16:9 normally display 4:3 format only because of the (pic) - bmw635 2009-03-07 23:08:11 (271 views)
- Re: Freaky wide screen mode- my 16:9 normally display 4:3 format only because of the - badmfck 2009-03-10 12:37:12 (199 views)
- That means the video processor is displaying 16:9.. hmm software issue? not that - Beamer23 2009-03-09 15:34:35 (141 views)
  - From what Kiwijochen said, the mode is in the chip so I need to send it to - bmw635 2009-03-10 01:11:25 (153 views)
    - Maybe just a data clash on the ibus - kiwijochen 2009-03-10 02:51:19 (129 views)
      - I don't have NAV coder but I can ask local members to get it for you. Thx. (nt) - bmw635 2009-03-10 11:12:07 (143 views)
- No answer, but Hey!! That's where I live.... (nt) - sealbeach740 2009-03-09 01:06:19 (159 views)

2000 745 iL Nav problem - sharvey 2009-03-09 09:09:15 (206 views)
- 745 Turbo????? Were they not a South African only model? (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-03-09 11:59:10 (158 views)
  - Are you referring to the old 745 South African model which used an M engine - Roy In GA 2009-03-09 17:31:01 (127 views)
    - Possibly................... (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-03-10 05:58:40 (118 views)
  - If it is an E38 that is........................ (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-03-09 12:02:06 (125 views)
- 745?? Yes you can disconnect the unit but I doubt it's the nav unit that is - Edwin™ 2009-03-09 10:45:05 (155 views)
  - Gear Box??? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-09 12:48:43 (132 views)
    - Come on Roy you know the LED on the gearbox shifter! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-03-09 13:27:06 (142 views)
      - Oh, right you are. I am suffering from CRS today. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-09 23:13:00 (145 views)

What is the latest software version for the MKIII nav? I have SW3-1/63. (nt) - rme 2009-03-07 17:50:41 (203 views)
- 3-1/63 is not only the latest, it is the last - kiwijochen 2009-03-08 04:38:56 (186 views)
- You have it. (nt) - titanium740il 2009-03-07 21:01:47 (173 views)

Replacing tape deck with DVD player? - mack7 2009-03-05 07:05:03 (289 views)
- Yes (url) - Brian 2009-03-05 07:19:49 (334 views)
  - Re: Yes - wuddy 2009-03-06 17:32:34 (167 views)
    - Never mind my reply - Brian 2009-03-07 17:49:34 (152 views)
  - Re: Yes - wuddy 2009-03-06 17:22:44 (152 views)
    - That was actually visionbmw7's installation - Brian 2009-03-07 17:49:03 (190 views)
  - Thanks Brian (nt) - mack7 2009-03-05 17:34:25 (166 views)

Will BM54 p/n 65.12-8 385 897 work in my 2001 740iL? - 7john 2009-02-28 05:19:37 (381 views)
- Re: Will BM54 p/n 65.12-8 385 897 work in my 2001 740iL? - masonv 2009-03-02 16:02:51 (249 views)
- Yes, but you will also need this set of adapters for it. - Brian 2009-02-28 21:47:12 (242 views)
  - Re: Yes, but you will also need this set of adapters for it. - 7john 2009-03-06 21:21:28 (150 views)
    - Yes, it will be a direct plug-and-play swap for you. (nt) - Brian 2009-03-07 17:42:25 (150 views)

Can anyone (with ETK?) possible tell me what this part # is: 844141085169 - Beamer23 2009-03-06 09:18:49 (168 views)
- German language voice input unit, superseded by the 046 number (url) - Roy In GA 2009-03-06 12:02:15 (172 views)
  - I thought it was an SES. Thank You. Can this be coded to us? (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-06 12:36:21 (135 views)
    - It is an SES. I'm pretty sure it cannot be coded. Jochen or Edwin will know. I - Roy In GA 2009-03-06 15:50:35 (140 views)
      - That's what i'm hearing from everyone Thanks for the input i appreciate it!! (nt) - Beamer23 2009-03-06 20:50:30 (123 views)

nav software upgrade made easy - jonmandy 2009-03-06 09:12:15 (333 views)
- Why didnt you just d/l it for free and look at post to modify the splash etc... (nt) - titanium740il 2009-03-06 11:22:35 (263 views)
- Interesting price considering... - kiwijochen 2009-03-06 10:45:18 (219 views)
  - BMW P/N 01 59 0 141 891. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-03-06 12:05:43 (482 views)
- Re: nav software upgrade made easy - jonmandy 2009-03-06 09:23:48 (267 views)

MK1 problem - kjakub 2009-03-04 15:21:18 (174 views)
- You probably did not do anything wrong - Brian 2009-03-05 09:02:50 (185 views)

A friend has a MKIV in hs E38 with the 16:9 screen - ksmith38a 2009-02-27 14:34:28 (217 views)
- Re: A friend has a MKIV in hs E38 with the 16:9 screen - masonv 2009-03-02 16:05:25 (198 views)
  - Radio and everything else is fine (nt) - ksmith38a 2009-03-03 02:43:16 (258 views)
    - Re: Radio and everything else is fine - saft6luck 2009-03-05 01:37:52 (148 views)

Range Rover 16:9 Issues w/BMW Install - wuddy 2009-03-04 15:34:01 (166 views)

Another MK III question - kenez 2009-03-01 19:09:46 (170 views)
- Not syncing properly - kiwijochen 2009-03-02 01:54:58 (140 views)
  - Re: Not syncing properly - kenez 2009-03-03 20:13:40 (158 views)

Whats this and which BMW will it work in? (pic) - bugs1357 2009-03-03 02:40:05 (228 views)
- Looks like a MKII SX it was an optional accessory unit SA602 used in some cars - ksmith38a 2009-03-03 02:56:16 (202 views)

Going rate for MKII and 4:3? - DrewZ 2009-03-02 20:23:11 (168 views)

Question about CarPC integration - kapone 2009-03-01 02:00:07 (115 views)
- You may get some ideas here (url) - ksmith38a 2009-03-02 15:19:50 (95 views)
  - Re: You may get some ideas here - kapone 2009-03-02 16:25:13 (61 views)
- Well... - visionbmw7 2009-03-01 04:28:04 (97 views)
  - Re: Well... - kapone 2009-03-01 09:43:08 (88 views)

Just purchased a Video module Finally... I need a jump start here - Beamer23 2009-02-20 16:19:43 (213 views)
- Which one of these harnesses will work with my car? (url) - Beamer23 2009-02-20 20:49:11 (246 views)
  - Get the harness and follow the instructions in these posts, and you'll be fine (url) - Brian 2009-02-21 05:25:01 (219 views)
    - I guess that's all I'll need. Thanks. (nt) - Beamer23 2009-02-23 20:57:04 (126 views)
      - I have done two 2000 E38 VM installs in with those instructions - Brian 2009-02-23 21:01:02 (137 views)
        
        Is your Audio Stereo or Mono in this mode? - yuri 2009-03-02 13:57:48 (143 views)
        
        The TV module audio is mono - Brian 2009-03-02 14:02:36 (159 views)
- Well first do you have a TV harness for it?? You can buy or just make it ur self (nt) - Lyonsden1980 2009-02-20 16:52:27 (145 views)
  - Nope I do not have a tv harness. Anyone have a used one? (nt) - Beamer23 2009-02-20 18:55:14 (134 views)
- opps to make that clear 4:3/mk2 original (nt) - Beamer23 2009-02-20 16:20:50 (143 views)

Quick Q - MkIV not recognizing burned 2009.1 Nav disc? - adam12hicks 2009-03-01 09:57:53 (242 views)
- We cannot discuss burned (illegal) copies of proprietary software/information. - M.Wong 2009-03-02 12:54:13 (191 views)

MKIII OS Software Question - glde38 2009-02-25 21:19:56 (216 views)
- Thanks for the input, but a few more questions ... (url) - glde38 2009-02-26 05:07:36 (168 views)
  - I'd make a copy of the KeyCD just in case. You don't want (url) - mahmudb 2009-02-28 02:06:45 (221 views)
    - Thanks ... I will keep this in mind just in case. (nt) - glde38 2009-03-01 10:22:28 (177 views)
- 3-1/42 was on V18.2 - kiwijochen 2009-02-26 02:21:16 (188 views)
  - Let us know if you do have to use the Key. You may be new enough not to need it - Roy In GA 2009-02-26 12:52:59 (152 views)
- I bought my MK3 from Europe and it had old software. I upgraded - mahmudb 2009-02-25 23:38:59 (185 views)
- I would just go for the new upgrade and not look back - Brian 2009-02-25 21:32:54 (172 views)

Need MKIV Help Please. - lam5 2009-02-27 17:52:56 (190 views)
- There's a chance the MKIV isn't totally 'at home' yet in Calif. - sealbeach740 2009-02-28 00:42:02 (132 views)
  - Re: There's a chance the MKIV isn't totally 'at home' yet in Calif. - lam5 2009-02-28 04:24:13 (151 views)
  - Also update your OS. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-02-28 02:19:09 (166 views)
    - Re: Also update your OS. - lam5 2009-02-28 04:28:05 (158 views)

New MK IV Seems to Work Well - Now Radio Issues - kenez 2009-02-23 22:03:03 (203 views)
- DSP is automatically detected if alive - kiwijochen 2009-02-24 04:09:23 (146 views)
- Ken, call me and come by and we can update the MKIV. Is your DSP original? If - Roy In GA 2009-02-23 23:27:21 (158 views)
  - Re: Ken, call me and come by and we can update the MKIV. Is your DSP original? If - kenez 2009-02-24 06:49:23 (154 views)
    - Re: Ken, call me and come by and we can update the MKIV. Is your DSP original? If - kenez 2009-02-24 09:52:36 (143 views)
      - What is the part number of your amp? - Brian 2009-02-24 15:39:54 (156 views)
        
        Re: What is the part number of your amp? - kenez 2009-02-24 19:38:36 (138 views)
        
        That is the correct part number - kiwijochen 2009-02-25 02:08:41 (153 views)
        
        Re: That is the correct part number - kenez 2009-02-25 14:30:56 (136 views)
        
        It is probably not coding, but it would be easy to try that. - Brian 2009-02-24 21:20:20 (144 views)
        
        Re: It is probably not coding, but it would be easy to try that. - kenez 2009-02-24 22:40:18 (172 views)
        
        All of the DSP amps have the same plugs - Brian 2009-02-25 04:38:32 (142 views)
        
        DSP back on - kenez 2009-02-26 20:38:56 (151 views)
        
        Water / corrosion or contact problems - kiwijochen 2009-02-27 02:08:06 (144 views)

Is this a Mark IV Part Number? - seattlee38 2009-02-26 13:55:18 (159 views)
- Yes. Here's a good post of part numbers. (url) - Brian 2009-02-26 14:32:55 (154 views)
  - Brian, do you know offhand whether that unit will work in an E38? (nt) - seattlee38 2009-02-26 14:42:04 (130 views)
    - All MKIV computers will work in all E38s. (nt) - Brian 2009-02-26 15:06:44 (144 views)
      - Super. You da man. (nt) - seattlee38 2009-02-26 15:29:54 (147 views)
- I think that is for the newer series bimmers - bimmer2u 2009-02-26 13:58:47 (147 views)
  - Manufacture Date is 2003 - it looks just like my Mark IV, which is weird. - seattlee38 2009-02-26 14:17:42 (141 views)
    - Hook it up....that's your best bet. (nt) - titanium740il 2009-02-26 16:05:08 (138 views)

Navigation option no longer available - jkarni 2009-02-22 20:43:40 (146 views)
- Is your OS updated, if so it should give a setting of 1-1/72. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-02-23 12:52:07 (130 views)
  - Re: Is your OS updated, if so it should give a setting of 1-1/72. - jkarni 2009-02-23 23:29:25 (146 views)
    - Menu, settings, read numbers in upper right of screen. My old MKI would not - Roy In GA 2009-02-25 15:26:14 (115 views)
- Sounds like your MK1 died on you, you can switch out for a newer one, but - Lyonsden1980 2009-02-22 21:25:15 (142 views)
  - +1 - Brian 2009-02-22 21:50:00 (148 views)

No TV reception (nt) - e39cosmotouring 2009-02-22 11:02:13 (154 views)
- Re: No TV reception pt.2 - e39cosmotouring 2009-02-22 11:32:02 (186 views)
  - Isn't this because there is no more Analog TV signals - 04sshd 2009-02-23 13:29:16 (167 views)
    - You need a hybrid type video module. Search for my posts - Roy In GA 2009-02-23 23:22:18 (157 views)
  - Also, is the kit for analog TV or the hybrid digital/analog TV? (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-02-23 12:49:28 (171 views)
  - Your P/N is incomplete, also those numbers are not like any I have ever seen. Do - Roy In GA 2009-02-23 12:45:30 (134 views)
    - Re: Your P/N is incomplete, also those numbers are not like any I have ever seen. Do - e39cosmotouring 2009-02-23 14:33:17 (174 views)
      - That is an analog P/N. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-02-23 23:17:50 (130 views)
      - Sorry, no more analogue TV in Germany !! - kiwijochen 2009-02-23 15:34:44 (135 views)

MK4 computer electronics - damci 2009-02-23 05:34:54 (131 views)
- Send it to the repair shop in Wetzlar, Germany. I have posted the address and - Roy In GA 2009-02-23 13:00:28 (301 views)
  - See post # 2. (url) - Roy In GA 2009-02-23 13:14:33 (230 views)

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Nav Computer - twnty28 2009-02-22 22:31:39 (161 views)
- You have a MKII, unless you or a previous owner upgraded it (url) - Brian 2009-02-23 06:42:17 (229 views)

amp coding - stafford 2009-02-22 09:52:08 (147 views)
- Can you give the details of all the symptoms and when they started? - Brian 2009-02-22 14:11:23 (108 views)

BM53 upgrade with DSP - bimmerscott 2009-02-21 10:11:41 (177 views)
- There's a cable for the analog CD audio (url) - Brian 2009-02-21 10:51:28 (177 views)
  - Re: There's a cable for the analog CD audio - bimmerscott 2009-02-21 20:46:36 (150 views)
    - DSP and radio are independent of one another - Brian 2009-02-22 08:14:13 (146 views)

Does anyone have a pinout from the MKIV connection? I am looking for - titanium740il 2009-02-21 21:01:44 (179 views)
- Re: Does anyone have a pinout from the MKIV connection? I am looking for - kiwijochen 2009-02-22 02:33:22 (176 views)
  - Thanks guys. What I am trying to do is... - titanium740il 2009-02-22 07:29:06 (165 views)
- May be these pinout may help- at bottom of page. (url) - bmw635 2009-02-22 01:58:22 (226 views)
  - Those are the pinouts for a TV tuner. I think Titanium740il is looking - sealbeach740 2009-02-22 02:08:01 (261 views)

NavCoder - kiwijochen question... Can NavCoder be used to - sealbeach740 2009-02-21 19:42:04 (173 views)
- No, because... - kiwijochen 2009-02-22 02:29:15 (147 views)
  - Thanks for the info. NavCoder was able to fix my VIM problem. (nt) - sealbeach740 2009-02-22 02:40:22 (150 views)
- I am interested in tis feature as well. TIA. (nt) - bmw635 2009-02-22 01:54:22 (114 views)

MP3 CD changer vs. non MP3 changer - bimmerscott 2009-02-19 13:26:48 (191 views)
- Plug-and-play. See this post for example MP3 part numbers. (url) - Brian 2009-02-19 13:57:10 (191 views)
  - IS there any visual difference between the two types of changers? (nt) - bimmerscott 2009-02-19 20:57:20 (148 views)
    - Not that I know of. I think you have to go by part number. (nt) - Brian 2009-02-19 21:19:40 (119 views)

looking for part # - paprmkr 2009-02-19 00:46:33 (160 views)
- One PN I know is 65.12-9 131 852/853 - Brian 2009-02-19 09:26:10 (187 views)