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Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by Bad_Pritt » Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:53 pm

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Bad_Pritt wrote:And yet another question :D

Does anyone have the dimensions (incl depth in the dash) of the standard satnav flip up/down monitor? Are the dimensions of this monitor the same as the dimensions of the X3-monitor? I have read on a few posts here that the parts look alike and that some have even received X3 parts in error when installing the standard satnav. So if the dimensions are the same... the X3 dash bin should fit the E85... hence the portable BMW Garmin system should fit the E85...?
The X3 monitor is slightly different and I would avoid as it looks wrong and the viewing angles are also slightly different.

If you know electronics then yes you could get the motor to operate using the switches on the side independently of the vehicle.
It's not about mounting the X3 monitor but rather the dashboard bin with portable BMW (Garmin) satnav. So if I understand correctly, the dimensions are more or less the same? How is the viewing angle different? Do you mean it would face more upwards because the X3 dash has a sharper angle? (am I making any sens here...?)
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by skeme » Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:13 pm

I too would like to get the plastic assembly and wiring, but not too fussed with the screen inside - Does anyone know if you can get the part without the display in it.

Can anyone confirm the full screen size (width and height) in mm as I will be looking to make my own android incar system.

Can anyone help in sourcing this part? What sort of price is it and where is the best place to get it from?

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by aznoo1 » Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:47 pm

I just finished doing this retrofit. i'm having problems getting power to the nav radio
i have power to bluetooth, nav screen, and the dvd nav player. i transfered the dash screen and loom from the z4m, i look at everything but cant get power to the radio, anyone know where the radio gets power. can i get a 12v source and splice it into the proper pin on the connector behind the radio

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by ColinP » Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:59 pm

aznoo1 wrote:I just finished doing this retrofit. i'm having problems getting power to the nav radio
i have power to bluetooth, nav screen, and the dvd nav player. i transfered the dash screen and loom from the z4m, i look at everything but cant get power to the radio, anyone know where the radio gets power. can i get a 12v source and splice it into the proper pin on the connector behind the radio
Test standard radio back in, it should be the same power supply.

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by aznoo1 » Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:02 am

i put stardard radio in and no power

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by aznoo1 » Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:03 am

do i need to get my car programmed? i have a 06 3.0 z4, and the nav came out of a 06 mz4

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by ColinP » Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:05 am

aznoo1 wrote:do i need to get my car programmed? i have a 06 3.0 z4, and the nav came out of a 06 mz4
No need!

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by ColinP » Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:08 am

aznoo1 wrote:i put stardard radio in and no power
Retest power supply! you should be getting power!!

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by aznoo1 » Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:51 am

do you know what pins are the power for the radio? does the radio share power with screen? or bluetooth?

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by pvr » Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:09 am

Radio has dedicated power. The screen gets it's power via the loom that connects to the rear of the car. Bluetooth is a different module again in the boot.
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by srhutch » Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:14 am

Have you checked the fuses? you may have blown one if you didn't disconnect the battery putting the loom in.

I'm assuming it was working before with the old HU, and seeing as neither work it would be my first port of call.
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by aznoo1 » Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:20 pm

do you know what fuse i have to look at?

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by srhutch » Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:00 pm

The one for the radio :poke:

It should either be in the manual or on the card with the fuses IIRC.
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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by Krazee K » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:55 pm

Hi all

Sorry to hijack a thread but I couldnt work out how to post!

So I have a 2003 3.0i Z4 with the 10 speaker Carver System (i.e. subs behind the seats and DSP settings) with a CD Changer. Basically someone has offered me a Business Sat Nav (the one that doesnt have the flip up screen) which I know isnt the best but hopefully could be a little no hassle upgrade anyway...So I was just wondered what I need besides the head unit to make this work? Also, does the Business Sat Nav have the DSP settings?!

Thanks everyone/anyone who can help!

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Re: Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

Post by srhutch » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:01 pm

Krazee K for the business one you need the following

Wiring loom (no longer available, have to butcher one from an X3)
MK3 Nav drive
GPS antenna £10 ebay
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