CD sartnav for France

Raven Black · 6th September 2023, 06:33

Does anyone know where I can obtain the above? For my hi-line system.
Thanks

Dorchester2 · 6th September 2023, 09:24

From memory years ago I downloaded them all for European countries for free (but I can't recall the website) and there are 2 CDs for France (North & South). But IMHO they are useless because the last issue was done in 2014... and every time I chose not to follow the suggested route my low-line was in errand and soon stuck. Since then I took off all the bits & bobs (radio, CD changer, GPS CD reader & the like) and swapped for a modern double DIN which is perfect, up-to-date (the WAZE app is fantastic for France), larger and no longer in brown & white.

Raven Black · 6th September 2023, 09:51

Ok thanks, I had those cds for Europe but lost the one for France, looks like Waze it is then. Pity cos my hi-line works very well.

rab60bit · 6th September 2023, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Raven Black

Ok thanks, I had those cds for Europe but lost the one for France, looks like Waze it is then. Pity cos my hi-line works very well.

Presume your ICE kit is in the boot. If you want to stay OEM you could also replace the current Mk3 CD reader/drive with a Mk4 DVD unit (it's plug 'n play, plenty of BMW stock if you search on e-bay), there are 'new' up-to-date discs available for about £15-25.

This chap (Rusty in Glasgow) is very good for discs/advice, have a look at www.satnavupgrades.co.uk

Raven Black · 6th September 2023, 16:01

Hi I think it is the original dvd drive so will have a look at the site - thanks.
I did look on ebay but cdnt find any and I did buy the Europe discs from there 4 years ago.

rab60bit · 6th September 2023, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Raven Black

Hi I think it is the original dvd drive so will have a look at the site - thanks.
I did look on ebay but cdnt find any and I did buy the Europe discs from there 4 years ago.

The 'standard' (original drive aka Mk3) was a CD reader and those disc updates have not been available for quite some years now. The Mk4 DVD reader version looks almost identical but will/should have 'DVD' printed boldly in white on the front casing. At the moment discs purchased off Rusty are bang up to date and include a built-in maps perspective view option. If your head is the original (Alpine?) OEM unit the image/screen is 4:3 aspect ratio. I have a BMW 'wide screen' 16:9 head fitted (also plug 'n play) so get the benefit of the larger display.

Raven Black · 7th September 2023, 07:40

Thanks for your advice. Yes it's the original unit and the one in the boot is DVD. I will contact rusty to see if he has what I read.

IGH · 7th September 2023, 10:24

Hi
Be interested to know if Rusty has anything current for UK and France I'm running the 16:4 head and Mk IV DVD setup.
I believe BMW stopped undating these discs a while ago (2019/20 rings a bell).
Cheers

Raven Black · 7th September 2023, 10:56

well my hi-line is running with a 2007 cd Reebs gave me for UK and it works fine, so anything newer than that will be a bonus.

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6th September 2023, 09:51	#3
Raven Black Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Horley Posts: 879 Thanks: 703 Thanked 267 Times in 198 Posts	Satnav Ok thanks, I had those cds for Europe but lost the one for France, looks like Waze it is then. Pity cos my hi-line works very well. __________________ 2002 Connie SE CDTi Raven Black saloon 1978 MGBGT Brooklands Green

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Raven Black Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Horley Posts: 879 Thanks: 703 Thanked 267 Times in 198 Posts	drive in boot Hi I think it is the original dvd drive so will have a look at the site - thanks. I did look on ebay but cdnt find any and I did buy the Europe discs from there 4 years ago. __________________ 2002 Connie SE CDTi Raven Black saloon 1978 MGBGT Brooklands Green Last edited by Raven Black; 6th September 2023 at 16:03.. Reason: add

7th September 2023, 07:40	#7
Raven Black Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Horley Posts: 879 Thanks: 703 Thanked 267 Times in 198 Posts	Satnav Thanks for your advice. Yes it's the original unit and the one in the boot is DVD. I will contact rusty to see if he has what I read. __________________ 2002 Connie SE CDTi Raven Black saloon 1978 MGBGT Brooklands Green

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IGH Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Guildford Posts: 174 Thanks: 129 Thanked 48 Times in 21 Posts	CD SatNav For France Hi Be interested to know if Rusty has anything current for UK and France I'm running the 16:4 head and Mk IV DVD setup. I believe BMW stopped undating these discs a while ago (2019/20 rings a bell). Cheers

7th September 2023, 10:56	#9
Raven Black Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Horley Posts: 879 Thanks: 703 Thanked 267 Times in 198 Posts	satnav well my hi-line is running with a 2007 cd Reebs gave me for UK and it works fine, so anything newer than that will be a bonus. __________________ 2002 Connie SE CDTi Raven Black saloon 1978 MGBGT Brooklands Green