satnav 7 digit postcode !

richardtricksterrichard · 1st September 2013, 03:47

Hi all, bit of a strange one, i'm running all bmw up-grade hardware on my hi-line set-up, even a 2013 map disc which says "full 7 digit postcode", but will only ever allow me to enter a max of 5 , have I got a duff disc or am I just missing something here? any feedback most wellcome chaps . . thankyou . . .

Georgies Dad · 1st September 2013, 05:59

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Originally Posted by richardtricksterrichard

Hi all, bit of a strange one, i'm running all bmw up-grade hardware on my hi-line set-up, even a 2013 map disc which says "full 7 digit postcode", but will only ever allow me to enter a max of 5 , have I got a duff disc or am I just missing something here? any feedback most wellcome chaps . . thankyou . . .

Mine is the same only allow 5 digits,so you still have to enter name of road etc.

Les4048 · 1st September 2013, 06:10

I used to get that with my BMW, there is a workaround and if I remember correctly you ask for information on the area your going to and it give a list of the 7 digit post codes. Problem was though they weren't in any specific order you'd to scroll through loads and pick the one yiu wanted, an easy task with the I drive control knob but I would fancy doing it on a touch screen. Hope this is of some help

J1MBO · 1st September 2013, 07:43

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Originally Posted by richardtricksterrichard

Hi all, bit of a strange one, i'm running all bmw up-grade hardware on my hi-line set-up, even a 2013 map disc which says "full 7 digit postcode", but will only ever allow me to enter a max of 5 , have I got a duff disc or am I just missing something here? any feedback most wellcome chaps . . thankyou . . .

On the BMW mk4 navigation software the Royal Mail 7 figure postcode database is in the gazetteer. I can't remember where though as it's well over a year since I had a similar set-up.

J1MBO · 1st September 2013, 08:52

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On the BMW mk4 navigation software the Royal Mail 7 figure postcode database is in the gazetteer. I can't remember where though as it's well over a year since I had a similar set-up.

Some pictures that may well assist

richardtricksterrichard · 1st September 2013, 13:13

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Some pictures that may well assist

Wow, iv'e never seen anything like that on my screen before! Going to have a play now see if i can access it at all. many many thanks to all . . .

richardtricksterrichard · 1st September 2013, 13:49

Yup, thanks jim, all sorted now, got all the screen displays you showed. FANTASTIC! just need to play a bit more to memorize it all. many thanks again . .

J1MBO · 4th September 2013, 22:57

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Yup, thanks jim, all sorted now, got all the screen displays you showed. FANTASTIC! just need to play a bit more to memorize it all. many thanks again . .

Rather belatedly, glad you've got it sorted now Richard

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1st September 2013, 03:47	#1
richardtricksterrichard Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: sheppey Posts: 49 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	satnav 7 digit postcode ! [ALL SORTED.THANKS JIM] Hi all, bit of a strange one, i'm running all bmw up-grade hardware on my hi-line set-up, even a 2013 map disc which says "full 7 digit postcode", but will only ever allow me to enter a max of 5 , have I got a duff disc or am I just missing something here? any feedback most wellcome chaps . . thankyou . . . Last edited by richardtricksterrichard; 5th September 2013 at 00:46.. Reason: all sorted

1st September 2013, 13:49	#7
richardtricksterrichard Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: sheppey Posts: 49 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	sorted! Yup, thanks jim, all sorted now, got all the screen displays you showed. FANTASTIC! just need to play a bit more to memorize it all. many thanks again . .

1st September 2013, 06:10	#3
Les4048 This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lhanbryde Posts: 3,279 Thanks: 2,627 Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts	I used to get that with my BMW, there is a workaround and if I remember correctly you ask for information on the area your going to and it give a list of the 7 digit post codes. Problem was though they weren't in any specific order you'd to scroll through loads and pick the one yiu wanted, an easy task with the I drive control knob but I would fancy doing it on a touch screen. Hope this is of some help