GPS upgrade to Mk3 BMW unit.

IanF · 29th December 2006, 19:51

Folks.

Having lost my original GPS unit ( http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthrea...76#post1627276 ),
I have purchased a replacement Mk3 unit from Ebay - via Nikin777 in Lithuania.

This is not paypal protected, so I am hoping that all goes well.

The big question however, what is the correct procedure for changing the dead unit ............ I'm naturally keen that the changeover goes well!

Also - what new functionality can I expect from the Mk 3 version over the initial 51 reg fit?

Eagerly waiting your collective wisdom!!

Rgds Ian

Keith · 29th December 2006, 20:49

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=109

If it has the latest firmware 3-1/63 then you will have split screen, proper TMC and a far more intuitive interface

IanF · 30th December 2006, 19:40

Keith

Many thanks for that - so, allow lights off on the old unit - then change units. Thats it? Just a straight plug and play?

Any other work that may require to be done to install?

Is the split screen view an option on the Mk 3 - or do I lose a percentage of my map view with the new system - I do NOT have the 16:9 monitor unit?

Rgds Ian

Keith · 30th December 2006, 19:59

LED out then disconnect battery then swap unit then delete all previous addresses and destinations it has in memory then wait for it to work out where it is

pics of split screen here
http://staff.pop3now.com/alee/bmw/nav-v18/photos.cgi

IanF · 30th December 2006, 20:19

Keith.

Many thanks - questions answered!

I assume I haven't lost the tv tuner option - it's not mentioned on any of the screen shots.

Rgds Ian

Austin · 15th January 2007, 10:46

Be carefull with these unit from Lithuania, I read something on ebay about a scan involving BMW parts from there.

Hope all goes OK

Jontie · 15th January 2007, 11:33

Hi Ian,
I wondered if you received the parts OK?????

Keith · 15th January 2007, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin

Be carefull with these unit from Lithuania, I read something on ebay about a scan involving BMW parts from there.

Hope all goes OK

I have not read anything on that myself but as usual buyer beware. I bought a couple of items from one particular seller in Lithuania with no problems at all, at that time he was about the only one selling parts now there seems quite a few and you have to wonder where all these parts are coming from.

JohnDotCom · 17th January 2007, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

I have not read anything on that myself but as usual buyer beware. I bought a couple of items from one particular seller in Lithuania with no problems at all, at that time he was about the only one selling parts now there seems quite a few and you have to wonder where all these parts are coming from.

Keith, They seem to have a Endless Supply Of BMW 16:9 screens, BM24 & BM54's etc out there. Seems very strange as a lot of items are not old, can't be that many BMW's crashed/written off/being upgraded, have now seen the latest Digital Hybrid Tuner TV units on offer, there difficult to get over here (yes I know Bazza has) I can't afford the Genuine article!

Jontie · 18th January 2007, 15:30

Its the fact that they seem to have so many that makes me wary, they can't have all the crashed BMW's in Lithuania!!! Ian's first post was in early December, so I assume he has it by now!!

29th December 2006, 19:51	#1
IanF Newbie Rover 75 connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Axminster Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GPS upgrade to Mk3 BMW unit. Folks. Having lost my original GPS unit ( http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthrea...76#post1627276 ), I have purchased a replacement Mk3 unit from Ebay - via Nikin777 in Lithuania. This is not paypal protected, so I am hoping that all goes well. The big question however, what is the correct procedure for changing the dead unit ............ I'm naturally keen that the changeover goes well! Also - what new functionality can I expect from the Mk 3 version over the initial 51 reg fit? Eagerly waiting your collective wisdom!! Rgds Ian

30th December 2006, 19:40	#3
IanF Newbie Rover 75 connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Axminster Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Keith Many thanks for that - so, allow lights off on the old unit - then change units. Thats it? Just a straight plug and play? Any other work that may require to be done to install? Is the split screen view an option on the Mk 3 - or do I lose a percentage of my map view with the new system - I do NOT have the 16:9 monitor unit? Rgds Ian Last edited by IanF; 30th December 2006 at 19:44..

15th January 2007, 11:33	#7
Jontie Loves to post Rover75 2.0L Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Barrowford near NELSON in Lancashire Posts: 456 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi Ian, I wondered if you received the parts OK????? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]John. (Sadly,they really don't make 'em like this anymore!!!!)

18th January 2007, 15:30	#10
Jontie Loves to post Rover75 2.0L Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Barrowford near NELSON in Lancashire Posts: 456 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Its the fact that they seem to have so many that makes me wary, they can't have all the crashed BMW's in Lithuania!!! Ian's first post was in early December, so I assume he has it by now!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]John. (Sadly,they really don't make 'em like this anymore!!!!)

29th December 2006, 20:49	#2
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=109 If it has the latest firmware 3-1/63 then you will have split screen, proper TMC and a far more intuitive interface

30th December 2006, 19:59	#4
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	LED out then disconnect battery then swap unit then delete all previous addresses and destinations it has in memory then wait for it to work out where it is pics of split screen here http://staff.pop3now.com/alee/bmw/nav-v18/photos.cgi

30th December 2006, 20:19	#5
IanF Newbie Rover 75 connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Axminster Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Keith. Many thanks - questions answered! I assume I haven't lost the tv tuner option - it's not mentioned on any of the screen shots. Rgds Ian

15th January 2007, 10:46	#6
Austin Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redditch Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Be carefull with these unit from Lithuania, I read something on ebay about a scan involving BMW parts from there. Hope all goes OK