Updated Satnav disc - Page 2

stocktake · 31st July 2008, 06:42

My Mk2 sat nav has difficulty when TMC is operated, keeps freezing, read up on it on here and it is quite common for this to happen, Min Mk3 unit me thinks

SD1too · 31st July 2008, 14:53

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Originally Posted by stocktake

My Mk2 sat nav has difficulty when TMC is operated, keeps freezing ... Min Mk3 unit me thinks

I can confirm from practical experience that a Mk. 3 computer is what you need.

Simon.

stocktake · 31st July 2008, 14:59

Does anydody have a disc to change the splash screen of a Mk3 unit, I have read the threads when you google it and on the x5 forum but being a pc dunce cannot see me doing that. Willing to buy disc with no responsibility for seller should I turn my mk3 into a brick.

Mike · 31st July 2008, 17:51

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Does anydody have a disc to change the splash screen of a Mk3 unit, I have read the threads when you google it and on the x5 forum but being a pc dunce cannot see me doing that. Willing to buy disc with no responsibility for seller should I turn my mk3 into a brick.

afaik BMW locked down the software on the Mk3 units (in fact all units) supplied to MGR so not possible.

hth

Mike

stocktake · 31st July 2008, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Mike

afaik BMW locked down the software on the Mk3 units (in fact all units) supplied to MGR so not possible.

hth

Mike

I think that is correct Mike, Mine is a Mk 2, however I have an option on a Mk3 out of a mini, split screen enabled and supporting TMC trouble is it currently has the mini splash screen

Its 3-1/63 running ver 22 software. ( think that was the last available for MK3)

Read all the stuff on the forum, may as well be in arabic to me.

keiron99 · 3rd August 2008, 20:00

I have the Mk 3 unit as shown here.

I've got a recent VDO Dayton disc which apparently allows for post code input, but I can't seem to see how to do this! Is there a hidden screen or something?

JohnDotCom · 3rd August 2008, 20:02

Just try inputting Postcode as first location and it should search from that.

Reebs · 4th August 2008, 18:34

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Originally Posted by keiron99

I have the Mk 3 unit as shown here.

I've got a recent VDO Dayton disc which apparently allows for post code input, but I can't seem to see how to do this! Is there a hidden screen or something?

Post code entry is as follows, start by entering the letters, then if the correct disc is loaded in the navigation computer, after the second letter, it should offer you the ability to input numbers too. Keep inputing the rest.

Non Postcode discs won't offer you the option to input numbers.

Also, you can input a street name without first having to type a town / city
Very useful when you know the name of a street but it doesn't show up as an option from the town/city you have entered - (some streets are filed under adjacent towns on the CD's database)

simply select "SPACE" and push enter, an * (asterisk) will appear in the town/city box, then push enter again on the Sat Nav, which will then drop you down to the Street box, and away you go.

Hope this helps

31st July 2008, 06:42	#11
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,596 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	My Mk2 sat nav has difficulty when TMC is operated, keeps freezing, read up on it on here and it is quite common for this to happen, Min Mk3 unit me thinks __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

31st July 2008, 14:59	#13
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,596 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Does anydody have a disc to change the splash screen of a Mk3 unit, I have read the threads when you google it and on the x5 forum but being a pc dunce cannot see me doing that. Willing to buy disc with no responsibility for seller should I turn my mk3 into a brick. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

3rd August 2008, 20:00	#16
keiron99 Loves to post 75 Connie SE 2.0 CDT auto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockport Posts: 318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the Mk 3 unit as shown here. I've got a recent VDO Dayton disc which apparently allows for post code input, but I can't seem to see how to do this! Is there a hidden screen or something?

3rd August 2008, 20:02	#17
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	Just try inputting Postcode as first location and it should search from that.