Subject: Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off Author: plauemd : member since July, 2009 : 3 posts Posted on: 2009-07-11 04:36:31

Brian, your explanation is invaluable. Mine has been out for a couple of years and the dealer said $3500 or so (more than I can afford for this). I have started to lose the love for my car due to this and the attitude of BMW customer relations. Now I have another option that is affordable and might rekindle the relationship.

I am now documenting more cases of this defective part (PlaueMD@hotmail.com), and as it shouldn't be a wear and tear item, DEFECTIVE appears to be the right term. The critical role this component plays for numerous electronic systems and the CONSISTENT FAILURE suggest that the manufacturer should have responsibility to address. This is not a Yugo. If the dealers had to explain this whole system was likely to fail in 4-5 years when the car was sold new, the $70K price tag would be called into question.

Any additional thoughts or comments regarding this, since you have provided such a GREAT solution, would be appreciated.

• Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - Brian 2009-03-27 06:37:40 (2898 views)
  • Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - raysbiz98 2009-11-10 00:45:56 (30 views)
  • Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - riboater 2009-10-25 13:06:14 (82 views)
  • Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - plauemd 2009-07-11 04:36:31 (402 views)
  • Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - bteeley 2009-06-13 22:30:27 (361 views)
  • Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - neilevans 2009-05-07 19:22:39 (492 views)
    • Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - fwalton 2009-05-11 23:08:50 (449 views)
      • Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement - Brian 2009-05-12 06:58:26 (510 views)
        • Re: Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement - bteeley 2009-07-01 14:34:30 (254 views)
        • Re: Yes, it is an easy plug-and-play replacement - fwalton 2009-05-17 18:41:07 (321 views)
          • Here are a couple resources... (url) - Brian 2009-05-17 20:40:13 (541 views)
            • Re: Here are a couple resources... - fwalton 2009-05-17 22:19:55 (247 views)
    • Check the blue plug that should be connected to your TV module - Brian 2009-05-07 21:04:36 (360 views)
      • Re: Check the blue plug that should be connected to your TV module - neilevans 2009-05-08 04:09:08 (243 views)
        • Re: Check the blue plug that should be connected to your TV module - neilevans 2009-06-08 21:20:39 (179 views)
  • DId you get this resolved? - pietern740il 2009-04-22 20:55:05 (331 views)
  • Remember, it can also be a simple FUSE. Check them first - Trunk Bank. (nt) - uSa4148 2009-04-01 22:55:13 (550 views)
    • Always good advice to check the fuses first - Brian 2009-04-02 07:26:36 (390 views)
  • Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - viperian86 2009-03-31 18:49:20 (461 views)
    • Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - dccinc 2009-04-21 12:49:05 (373 views)
    • According to BMW TIS, the firmware corrupt so it's not components. (nt) - bmw635 2009-04-01 00:32:30 (517 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 (349 views)
  • Re: Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off - ephillips 2009-03-29 23:50:03 (491 views)
  • word up! (nt) - rex120 2009-03-29 16:10:23 (403 views)