Rover 75 Glovebox Fusebox? - Page 2

Greeners · 13th September 2007, 19:44

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Originally Posted by lowedb

flat battery with satnav fitted? If it's hiline satnav, check the spare wheel well for water.

Otherwise I have heard of faulty satnav computers.

Almost certainly it's the Sat Nav not powering down.....

JohnDotCom · 13th September 2007, 23:49

As Said by David and others the Hi Line Sat Nav Computer is generally the Problem.
To check this Open Boot/Tailgate and make sure the Computer is Visible.
Turn off Ignition remove keys and watch sat nav computer the Light on the Front should now be red, it should go out after a couple of minutes at the most.
If it stays on that is what is draining your battery.
Whilst doing Test,
Do not open Doors or make anything electrical start as this will restart the Sat Nav.

pETEkv6 · 14th September 2007, 08:19

Well - surprise surprise, its the SatNav. As you say, the red LED stays on even after the car is switched off and locked for 5min+.
Its in at the local garage today to see if they can diagnose the problem further. Otherwise I guess it might be a new satnav unit for the boot...

Is it possible to use this as an oppertunity to upgrade the satnav unit to a later version (car is 2004/04 facelift, HiLine)? Any idea of costs, and would i have to upgrade any other components?

Spôôk · 14th September 2007, 08:59

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Originally Posted by pETEkv6

Is it possible to use this as an oppertunity to upgrade the satnav unit to a later version (car is 2004/04 facelift, HiLine)? Any idea of costs, and would i have to upgrade any other components?

Sure you can upgrade. Check ebay for MkIII or MkIV BMW satnav, depending on what you have today. Both will work. The MkIV being the newest (and more expensive) alternative. However, you will probably need a new map CD/DVD as well - if not included with the satnav.

If SWMBO is not looking or you are single

with a good bank connection, you might even consider going with the BMW 16:9 screen in the cabin.

JohnDotCom · 14th September 2007, 09:00

You can upgrade to the MK4 BMW computer which is a straight swap.
This is a DVD unit with even more specs and editing capabilities etc.
Have a look on EBay and sometimes here they appear quite often.
16:9 screen is another option but you may also have to change TV tuner as some only give 4:3 Picture.

JohnDotCom · 14th September 2007, 09:00

Dooh! Well done, beat me Preben!

pETEkv6 · 14th September 2007, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spôôk

Sure you can upgrade. Check ebay for MkIII or MkIV BMW satnav, depending on what you have today. Both will work. The MkIV being the newest (and more expensive) alternative. However, you will probably need a new map CD/DVD as well - if not included with the satnav.

If SWMBO is not looking or you are single

with a good bank connection, you might even consider going with the BMW 16:9 screen in the cabin.

Hi,
Looks like an upgrade is the way to go then. My Rover dealer, having charged me £89 to confirm the problem, suggested sending the unit to Siemens for a repair/exchange at £240!!!

A Mk3 unit on ebay can be had for aprox £180+£20p+p, but it is used
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-sat-nav-MK...QQcmdZViewItem

What would be involved in upgrading the screen to a widescreen?
Is it worth me considering upgrading to the Mk4 unit?

Cheers guys....
Pete

JohnDotCom · 14th September 2007, 20:57

The MK4 is the way to go. IMHO. if funds allow still a straight swap.
MK3 does have the Split screen facilty.
16:9 Wide Screen Head unit is a straight swap with a fit of filing to make it fit, has to be the Tape version BMW E39
as with the CD player behind you need a New Radio Unit BMW BM54 new wiring, and a New Tuner.
To get the 16:9 screen filled for TV?dvd you would also need a 16:9 TV tuner as the 4:3 one would just give you that format picture on the wider screen.

Exchange Units are not new either!!

13th September 2007, 23:49	#12
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	As Said by David and others the Hi Line Sat Nav Computer is generally the Problem. To check this Open Boot/Tailgate and make sure the Computer is Visible. Turn off Ignition remove keys and watch sat nav computer the Light on the Front should now be red, it should go out after a couple of minutes at the most. If it stays on that is what is draining your battery. Whilst doing Test, Do not open Doors or make anything electrical start as this will restart the Sat Nav.

14th September 2007, 08:19	#13
pETEkv6 Regular poster 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well - surprise surprise, its the SatNav. As you say, the red LED stays on even after the car is switched off and locked for 5min+. Its in at the local garage today to see if they can diagnose the problem further. Otherwise I guess it might be a new satnav unit for the boot... Is it possible to use this as an oppertunity to upgrade the satnav unit to a later version (car is 2004/04 facelift, HiLine)? Any idea of costs, and would i have to upgrade any other components?

14th September 2007, 09:00	#15
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	You can upgrade to the MK4 BMW computer which is a straight swap. This is a DVD unit with even more specs and editing capabilities etc. Have a look on EBay and sometimes here they appear quite often. 16:9 screen is another option but you may also have to change TV tuner as some only give 4:3 Picture.

14th September 2007, 20:57	#18
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	The MK4 is the way to go. IMHO. if funds allow still a straight swap. MK3 does have the Split screen facilty. 16:9 Wide Screen Head unit is a straight swap with a fit of filing to make it fit, has to be the Tape version BMW E39 as with the CD player behind you need a New Radio Unit BMW BM54 new wiring, and a New Tuner. To get the 16:9 screen filled for TV?dvd you would also need a 16:9 TV tuner as the 4:3 one would just give you that format picture on the wider screen. Exchange Units are not new either!!