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Originally Posted by ardvark
Had me a mess about.
As suggested I checked to see if everything was connected.
It wasn't the blue connector wasn't plugged in.
When I plugged it in the red light came on the disk holder.
I pressed the eject button and a disk came out.
The date on the disk was 2006/2007
Got in the car and sure enough Navigation came up on screen.
I put works address in and a map and directions came up.
Dead chuffed with all that and THANKYOU to ALL that advised me.
Another few questions now springs to mind.
1) Will the 2006/2007 disk be ok to use?
2) Is there a more up to date disk for my system, if so what date is it up to?
3) Where am I able to get this up to date disk and how much can I expect to pay?
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Mine is even older, sometimes inconvenient not having all the latest info but it is what it is. Getting the very latest CD disc will still only offer you 9 year old data other than if you manage to get Traffic Master/Classic FM live updates (some members reckon this is still supported, others say it isn't).
The other OEM type option is to fit a BMW Mk4 (DVD) sat nav disc reader which is plug and play. The discs for these drives are still updated/re-issued but you have to buy them and you will not get the full benefit of the newer 3D displays etc. unless you upgrade to a BMW 16:9 widescreen and BMW TV module (or a hybrid TV module) all of which are plug and play but even as pre-owned kit, will set you back north of a few hundred quid.
Unless you are really fussed about the look, I'd use your Iphone and a nice holder which used as sat nav is far superior and spot on up to date.