Trip Computer Option On High-line - Page 7

maxi_crawf · 12th April 2015, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulozy

To be honest cant see it being hardware/firmware related as when I retro fitted mine it appeared the first time I powered it up, but then disappeared. Which says to me it got disabled as the car was not enabled for it.

Ditto:

My numbers are

41, 43, 11, 09, 00, 17

maxi_crawf · 12th April 2015, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by vfr16v

The first time i connected the system to the car...
Attachment 40557
Attachment 40558

And the next time...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSe7...0h39mQ&index=1

But i can change language, and L/ 100KM, KM/L and MPG with the HU... but where's my trip computer now?

That's just the same as mine!

RichardP · 12th April 2015, 18:50

That's quit interesting.

The fact that it was initially displayed, then disapeared would indicate that the Nav is looking for a status announcement from the IKE (cluster). If the announcement is not seen after a certain time or number of power cycles, the option is removed.

maxi_crawf · 12th April 2015, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardP

That's quit interesting.

The fact that it was initially displayed, then disapeared would indicate that the Nav is looking for a status announcement from the IKE (cluster). If the announcement is not seen after a certain time or number of power cycles, the option is removed.

I wonder if it's a case of tweaking the system, a T4 job or it's just a case of not being compatible, more investigation methinks.

Geoff130 · 13th April 2015, 20:44

I had a similar experience after fitting my mk4 GPS, it showed a phone and DSP for a couple of times then seemed to realise they weren't there and removed the options.

Reebs · 14th April 2015, 11:04

I wonder if it's just a case of changing a parameter of the Hexidecimal code using the BMW scanner software in the same way that you can change a 20 to a 21 to obtain the digital speedo option.

Of course, which bit of code could be anyone's guess. Though perhaps a side by side comparison of the values of a non Trip computer IPK and a later compatible Trip computer IPK might show some clues

maxi_crawf · 15th April 2015, 16:06

Update,

So after visiting Trikey (Andy) in my lunch break my tv/satnav screen now shows the trip details

even though the retro fitted setup was all connected correctly the car did not "know" it was there we discovered when connected to T4 so Andy "told" the car using the T4, now it's all happy and working so a big thank you to Andy

Next jobbie is fitting the digibox and getting the TV up and working

Slowly-slowly getting there

maxi_crawf · 15th April 2015, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff130

I had a similar experience after fitting my mk4 GPS, it showed a phone and DSP for a couple of times then seemed to realise they weren't there and removed the options.

What's DSP?

Geoff130 · 15th April 2015, 18:00

Digital Sound Processor, it's a multi channel power amp with a computer to set the frequency response of each channel. It lets them put the same amp in an X5 as a 3 or 5 series and alter the program to match the cars acoustics. I toyed with the idea of fitting one instead of the Harmon Kardon but it needs individual wiring to every speaker and tweeter in the car. I think it also gives a more comprehensive tone control from the menu too. There are three different manufacturers and not all are as good as each other.

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RichardP Regular poster BMW M5 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Harrogate Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	That's quit interesting. The fact that it was initially displayed, then disapeared would indicate that the Nav is looking for a status announcement from the IKE (cluster). If the announcement is not seen after a certain time or number of power cycles, the option is removed.

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Geoff130 Loves to post MG ZT 190, Rover 75 CDTi, Honda VFR 750, Honda CB550F Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Derby Posts: 393 Thanks: 75 Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts	I had a similar experience after fitting my mk4 GPS, it showed a phone and DSP for a couple of times then seemed to realise they weren't there and removed the options.

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maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	Update, So after visiting Trikey (Andy) in my lunch break my tv/satnav screen now shows the trip details even though the retro fitted setup was all connected correctly the car did not "know" it was there we discovered when connected to T4 so Andy "told" the car using the T4, now it's all happy and working so a big thank you to Andy Next jobbie is fitting the digibox and getting the TV up and working Slowly-slowly getting there

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Geoff130 Loves to post MG ZT 190, Rover 75 CDTi, Honda VFR 750, Honda CB550F Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Derby Posts: 393 Thanks: 75 Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts	Digital Sound Processor, it's a multi channel power amp with a computer to set the frequency response of each channel. It lets them put the same amp in an X5 as a 3 or 5 series and alter the program to match the cars acoustics. I toyed with the idea of fitting one instead of the Harmon Kardon but it needs individual wiring to every speaker and tweeter in the car. I think it also gives a more comprehensive tone control from the menu too. There are three different manufacturers and not all are as good as each other.