Sat Nav Retrofit Fitting Details

[Bad_Pritt]

And yet another question

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...?)

 

[skeme]

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?

 

[aznoo1]

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

 

[ColinP]

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.

 

[aznoo1]

i put stardard radio in and no power

 

[aznoo1]

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

 

[ColinP]

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!

 

[ColinP]

i put stardard radio in and no power

Retest power supply! you should be getting power!!

 

[aznoo1]

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

 

[pvr]

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.

 

[srhutch]

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.

 

[aznoo1]

do you know what fuse i have to look at?

 

[srhutch]

The one for the radio oke:

It should either be in the manual or on the card with the fuses IIRC.

 

[Krazee K]

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!

 

[srhutch]

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

 

[Krazee K]

Srhutch, thanks very much for your help mate.

MK3 drives are still around £200 on eBay so its looking like this would work out to be quite a lot on money so not sure its worth it for the business sat nav.

Say I ignored my own commonsense for it anyway does the business nav have the dsp settings and is it just plug and play?

Thanks again.

 

[Krazee K]

Also...I have found a Mk 3 Navi Box (Part Number 6920758) so will this work with the Business Sat Nav (Part Number 6512 6932442-01) and if so, what wiring harness would I need?

Thanks!

 

[aznoo1]

i checked the fuses, and all of them aren't broken for the radio. I guess i have to look for the connection for the power to the gps system. Anyone have a diagram of which pin supplies power to the radio so i can follow the wire.

 

[ColinP]

i checked the fuses, and all of them aren't broken for the radio. I guess i have to look for the connection for the power to the gps system. Anyone have a diagram of which pin supplies power to the radio so i can follow the wire.

See link for Radio pin location for wires http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=15087&start=30#p237084

 

[jonah1237]

Where did you get sat nav and cost ,can't find anything suitable