In this article, we will discuss in-depth the steps required to upgrade your BMW’s navigation computer, display, software, and maps. The information in this article is only applicable to BMWs that speak the same ‘language’. All of the following models speak this same language, utilize the same connectors, and make use of the same hardware/software interface:.
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E38 7-series (1994-2001). E46 3-series (1999-2006).
E39 5-series (1996-2003). E53 X5 (2000-2006). E83 X3 (2004-2010).
E52 Z8 (2000-2003).It is important to note that in order to upgrade your navigation system, you must first have a navigation system from factory. Retrofitting navigation to a car that did not originally come with one, while not impossible, is exceedingly challenging, time consuming, and expensive. This article does not cover or support such an endevour.I will also note that BMWs produced for the Japanese market are not supported in this article. They used completely different wiring harnesses and electronic components for some reason, and they do not speak the same language.
Please read this article and watch these videos in full before commenting with questions. I have gone out of my way to make this article very thorough and comprehensive. I purchased my 2000 BMW E39 M5 in July of 2010. Per the VIN sticker on the inside B-pillar of the driver’s door, my car was produced 2/00 (February, 2000). This makes it a pre-facelift E39 with navigation.
More specifically, it had BMW’s MKII navigation computer, and the 4:3 (small, square) display in the dashboard. Upgrading to the latest available components is actually a very simple process.
For example, upgrading the first BMW made with navigation to the latest system in this generation of navigation systems hardware is simple. Mac 10.8 upgrade download. Very few modifications are required. At the bottom of this article, you will find four embedded videos that detail the upgrade procedure in an E39 5-series.
Other models will be essentially the same process. The first video demonstrates upgrading from a MKII computer to a MKIV, and the 4:3 to 16:9 display. The second video shows the software update process. For select MKIII computers, you will need to reference the third video, which shows how to create and use a Key-CD. The final video clearly demonstrates how to make your own MKIV V32 software update disc. We will now move on to identifying the hardware.
NAVIGATION COMPUTERS MKI The MKI computer starts this generation of BMW navigation systems. The MKI first appeared in 1994 in the E38 7-series, and was moved into the E39 in 1995. The MKI is the slowest system out of the four, and can be thought of as the first iPhone. It did the job, but was excruciatingly slow, and lacked a lot of functionality, as well as graphical features when compared to the later models.
MKI computers used only CD-ROM maps, had an external compass, and required a trimble module in-between the computer and GPS antenna. The MKI and MKII look identical (identifiable with a square eject button). MKII MKII computers started being included for the 1998 model year, and now had the compass built in the still required trimble. Hardware specifications improved, making the system slightly faster than a MKI.
2pac all eyez on me album zippyshare. A female voice now replaced the MKI’s male voice, and CD-ROMs were still used for maps. (Above) MKII front. MKI looks identical. (Above) MKII Rear. MKI has slightly different rear connectors.
MKIII The MKIII arrived for the 2001 model year in E38 and E39 models. Note that 9/00 production marked the beginning of the 2001 model year. The trimble is now built into the MKIII, meaning that the antenna simply plugs into the back of the computer now. The system is again faster, making the entire experience much smoother. MKIII systems can run a vastly improved software version as well, which is a huge cosmetic improvement over the MKI and MKII’s software. MKIII computers are the first to handle split-screen mode and significantly better GPS-Navigation function and directions.
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CD-ROMs are still the only accepted media for maps. MKIII has a rounded eject button. MKIV BMW’s MKIV computer is the best available for this generation of cars. The setup is the same as the MKIII, but the MKIV is faster yet, and now uses DVDs for maps, which means that the entire United States and Canada can fit on one DVD, instead of eight CDs. Note that as of 2012, there are two DVDs (Eastern US and Western US, both include Canada) due to the amount of detail, and POIs (Points of Interest). MKIV has rounded eject button, and has “DVD” printed on the front, below the disc-loading point. (Above) MKIV computer.
MKIII looks the same, minus the DVD logo in the center. UPGRADING NAVIGATION COMPUTERS Note that all navigation computers are compatible with both the 4:3 and 16:9 display. Any mix and match will be compatible, though the graphics may be stretched or shrunk to fit different display ratios. Removing the existing computer involves depressing four metal clips (two on each side of the computer) and wiggling the unit out of it’s metal housing bracket. No tools are needed for this. When pulled out far enough, you’ll be able to disconnect the blue and purple harnesses (one power, one data to display inside the car). MKI to MKII Required adapter cable part number MKI to MKIII / MKIV Required E38 adapter cable part number or E39 adapter cable part number MKII to MKIII / MKIV For this upgrade, you will be required to bypass the trimble.
The trimble is a module that works in-between the GPS antenna wire and the navigation computer. The MKIII and MKIV computers have this technology built into the computer itself, so the Trimble is no longer needed. We must pull the antenna cable from the trimble, and connect it directly to the MKIII or MKIV. The trimble is located on the back of the amplifier, which will need to be removed so we can access the cable, and remove the trimble altogether if desired.
You can also just unplug it and leave it there. This job is simple, but takes some time to un-screw everything, and disconnect anything in the way (with the car’s battery disconnected). Simply pull the thin GPS antenna and power supply from the trimble, leave the power supply wire hanging, and connect the antenna wire to the rear of the MKIII or MKIV instead of the Trimble. The blue and purple connectors will be plug and play. MKIII to MKIV Completely plug and play, no modifications required. Blue to blue, purple to purple, antenna to antenna.
Touring E39 On a touring E39, you’ll need a GPS antenna extension cable to bypass the trimble when upgrading to MKIII or MKIV computer. This part number is NAVIGATION DISPLAYS BMW used two displays: the 4:3, and the 16:9. The smaller screen was used from 1994-2000 (up to 8/00 production). For the 2001 model year, 9/00 production and later, the 16:9 display took over. The tape deck moved behind the fold-out display, and the buttons now flanked the wider display on either side. Upgrading From 4:3 to 16:9 (Above) 4:3 display. (Above) 16:9 display.
Note that all navigation computers are compatible with both the 4:3 and 16:9 display. Any mix and match will be compatible, though the graphics may be stretched or shrunk to fit different display ratios. Upgrading from the 4:3 to the 16:9 unit is plug and play, as shown in the video embedded below.
To break that down a bit, there are several steps you must complete to remove the 4:3 display:. Remove the dashboard trim immediately to the right and left of the display. It simply pulls out, it is held by push rivets to the dashboard. Get a grip on one side of it, and pull. Be careful to support all of it as it starts to come out to avoid bending or cracking the trim. With those two pieces removed, there are two screws that hold the 4:3 trim to the screen.
Remove these screws. Looking on the sides of the 4:3 display, there are metal levers that must be pushed up to allow the old trim to pull away from the monitor. Unscrew the four screws that hold the 4:3 unit into the car, one top-left, one top-right, one bottom-left, and one bottom-center. The display should now pull out of the car, held in by BMW’s navigation wiring. There are two large connectors, one white, and one blue. One of these supplies power, while the other supplies data from the trunk-mounted navigation computer.
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Disconnect the cables. Installation is reverse for the 16:9 display. The display bezel just pushes on and clips into place. The 16:9 display bezel is part number. NAVIGATION SOFTWARE The software is installed on the navigation computer in the trunk. The term ‘head-unit’ is not really applicable with these BMWs.
The computer in the trunk controls the display in the dashboard. Some software revisions fix little bugs, while some vastly improve performance, graphics, features, etc. If you select “Settings” from the main menu on your current system, you will see in the top right a group of numbers in the format: S/W (software) X-1/YY where ‘X’ is your computer model, 1, 2, 3, or 4, and ‘YY’ is your revision number. Here are the latest versions for each computer: MKI: SW 1-1/80 (V24.1) (not sure where to obtain, around or check ) MKII: SW 2-1/81 (V21) (not sure where to obtain, around or check ) MKIII: ) and (if needed). More information below. My mistake – I burned an iso DVD instead of an iso CD.
As soon as I realized this I burned an iso CD and and all the screens came up just as you have indicated (in between, it was apparent that the nav computer was repeatedly trying to load a disc, even though my monitor had gone blank). By the way, what’s the deal with with the Modified Version – that all end with “POIson”? Also, how do I tell if I really have a DVD drive (I don’t have the DVD Nav disc just yet, I’m just using the my original CD) – because after comparing my CD Drive with the DVD drive, it looks like some unethical person could just swap the DVD face plate to his old CD drive and pass this off as a DVD drive to an unsuspecting person. I have part number 65 90-6 920 182-03.
Also is the stock version 32.0 or 32.2? Hey Michael, That part number is a MKIV, that should say DVD on the front and be capable of reading both CDs and DVDs. I’ve always found it best to burn the software to a CD. There’s no reason to waste a 4.7GB DVD on a few megabytes of old software. I suppose the faceplates could be switched out, but it would take somebody very special to go through that trouble.
The modified version of V32 that we host eliminates the warning display on startup, gives you the M splash screen on boot up, and a few other features like camera detection but I don’t think our US maps have that data built in to use that feature. The stock version should simply be V32, the latest ever published by BMW. The modified version is also V32, just a modified version of it with the aforementioned changes.
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“an error occurred during reprogramming please consult your owner’s manual” First., after I loaded the DVD I took at least 10 minutes before a messages was displayed a 2 line message like “loading CD” it said CD. Then about.40. minutes later a progress screen came up – it was completely white horizontal bar, outlined in blue – i think. Shortly there after, I think it then asked me “please remove CD and press ok” so removed the cd which was already ejected and sitting half way in the drive. Shortly there after I got the above message (at the top) – “an error occurred during reprogramming. Please consult your owner’s manual “.
I don’t have an owner’s manual & it probably doesn’t discuss this. Any thoughts?
Great write up the forums aways just die when trying to fix issues with these units. I finally got lucky found a loaded e38 at the junkyard and scored 16.9 screen and mk3 unit and grabbed a few minutes I believe belong to the phone Motorola software box and a voice input unit (temic)$43for all. I installed the mk3 swap the antenna from the trembil unit and everything was working but no sound there was no disc to check the map and function of the GPS. Anything else I should have installed also got the 6 disc changer but appears to tall to fit the e39.
I can go back for the ap and radio if need and also there was a small unit that said portable on it is that anything special. Hi Ryan, Thanks much for your instructions and videos. I currently have an 01 740i with the 4:3 screen.
You mentioned the 4:3 screen will work with the MKIV computer. But the screen will look condensed (actually, it still looked kind of decent). I like the wood veneer look of my head unit and would prefer to keep it. With the 4:3 screen, can the MKIV computer still be software upgraded to v32? Also, are the mapped also condensed and might they be difficult to read using a 4:3 screen? Are there any screen shots available to view so I can see how the condensed map would look on a 4:3 screen?
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Look forward to your answers, Alan.
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Watch movies or your favorite downloaded music videos on a USB drive directly on your screen using our latest USB Video Playback Software. We can enable this feature using similar software like the video in motion. The car is capable of playing most common video formats like MP4, AVI, MKV, MPG, etc. Up to full HD resolution (1080p). We haved fully tested up to 64 GB USB sticks and they worked. Hard drives can be different because of the power consumption and it is not recommended at all.
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The video works very similar to the audio player and it is located in the same menu. Once you use our USB Video Playback software, the car will have USB video function enabled and you should be able to see a sub menu labled 'video' as pictured above. This option is only available as an add-on to our VIDEO IN MOTION software. NOTE: USB Video will only work with BMW's that have the NBT head unit. First cars with NBT were built after 2012/06. The transition from CIC to NBT was different for each series and regions, so there isn't any simple rule for this.
The only solid rule is that all of the Exx chassis (like E70 X5, E71 X6, E84 X1 or E89 Z4) are CIC p to 2014 models. For more information about they type of system you have please visit Difference between CIC and NBT units or email us your VIN Number at [email protected] for further analysis.