BuggyBen Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 I get my 56 plate 330d cab on Tuesday and the only option it doesn’t seem to have is the sat nav and TV I wanted it but the car was a great price. Question is has anyone upgraded to a BMW sat nav on a after it has left the factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Yeah, you need to source the bits from ebay and your dealer. You need... Monitor/controller £250-350 (tape or cd) Tuner/Brain £250-£350 (BM54 you need, price depending if it has aux input and dynamic routing, 09/2205 added these functions) Nav computer £100-350 (MKIII CD £100 and the faster MKIV DVD based system with 3D mapping is £3-350) You will also need a retrofit loom, this plugs in the radio loom behind your stereo and then runs to the boot making it plug and play. You have to run one cable to pin 13 on teh back of the intrument cluster for speed pulse and that is it, the other end plugs into teh radio and the nav computer. £120 from the dealer. You will need a cage to hold it all if you don't have a cd changer, £80. You will also need a new bit of trim for the left hand side of the boot that is deep enough to hold it all if you don't have a cd changer too. £54 dealer. Buy a decent SirfIII gps antenna, and slide it under the parcel shelf. You will need a new cage to relocate the climate controls where your cubby hole is above the ashtray. Dealer £17 If you want to add TV you need a digital tuner £300 ebay, harness from dealer for another £120, aeriels £100 and a whole load of work as they need to go in the bumper to get a reception. Better option is buy and av input for £100 and a single din dvd player for the glovebox for £30. Hope that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuggyBen Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Wow! Thanks that is very comprehensive. I don’t have a parcel shelf as such as its a convertible. I will have a look where the sensors are on other cars.....Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 If that is the case then the best place for it is above the centre air vent but still under the dash, you pop the air vent out and shove it above the vents that lead to it, you will get full reception and it is totally hidden. This is a great place but a pain to run the cable back to the boot, however as you are running the retrofit cable anyway it isn't a problem. I have the convertible retrofit guide on my work PC, PM me your email address and I will blip it over to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuggyBen Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Does anyone know anyone or anywhere that would offer to carry out this sort of service or is it easy enough to do yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 It is easy to do mate, on an E46 you are looking at 4 hours for a novice. I have sent you a PM with a decent link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyrogers Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 If that is the case then the best place for it is above the centre air vent but still under the dash, you pop the air vent out and shove it above the vents that lead to it, you will get full reception and it is totally hidden. This is a great place but a pain to run the cable back to the boot, however as you are running the retrofit cable anyway it isn't a problem. I have the convertible retrofit guide on my work PC, PM me your email address and I will blip it over to you. Hello mate. I have had the same problem as you and its been i nightmare. I see you have a fitting guide, is it possible to get this of you please. [email protected] Ive got everything in i think, but i dont get an radio reception. Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisyrogers Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Yeah, you need to source the bits from ebay and your dealer.You need... Monitor/controller £250-350 (tape or cd) Tuner/Brain £250-£350 (BM54 you need, price depending if it has aux input and dynamic routing, 09/2205 added these functions) Nav computer £100-350 (MKIII CD £100 and the faster MKIV DVD based system with 3D mapping is £3-350) You will also need a retrofit loom, this plugs in the radio loom behind your stereo and then runs to the boot making it plug and play. You have to run one cable to pin 13 on teh back of the intrument cluster for speed pulse and that is it, the other end plugs into teh radio and the nav computer. £120 from the dealer. You will need a cage to hold it all if you don't have a cd changer, £80. You will also need a new bit of trim for the left hand side of the boot that is deep enough to hold it all if you don't have a cd changer too. £54 dealer. Buy a decent SirfIII gps antenna, and slide it under the parcel shelf. You will need a new cage to relocate the climate controls where your cubby hole is above the ashtray. Dealer £17 If you want to add TV you need a digital tuner £300 ebay, harness from dealer for another £120, aeriels £100 and a whole load of work as they need to go in the bumper to get a reception. Better option is buy and av input for £100 and a single din dvd player for the glovebox for £30. Hope that helps? Hello mate. You look mt saviour. You are obviously quite knowledgable about all this sat nav fitting so maybe you can help me. I have everything in place and all works but i get no radio reception as i cant find anywhere to connect my aerial. Does my GPS antenna alao act as my radio antenna as i have this in the front as its a convertible but can never get a reception on my radio. Im pulling my hair out. Any help would be fantastic. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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