Upgrading to the latest available components is actually a very simple process. Very few modifications are required. At the bottom of this article, you will find four embedded videos that detail the upgrade procedure for an E39 5-series. Other models will be essentially the same process.
The second video shows the software update process. The MKI is the slowest system out of the four. It did the job, but took its time and lacked a lot of functionality as well as graphical features when compared to the later models. To upgrade from a MKI to anything later, you will need adapter cables as the connections on the MKI are different compared to any succeeding system.
MKII computers took over for the model year, and now had the compass built into the still required trimble. Hardware specifications improved, making the system slightly faster. Connections will now be universal moving forward. The trimble is now built into the MKIII, meaning that the antenna simply plugs into the back of the computer now. The system is again faster, making the entire experience much smoother.
CD-ROMs are still the only accepted media for maps. Note that nearly all navigation computers are compatible with both the and display. These situations are rare and will cause a rolling, VHS style graphics glitch. Thankfully, there are solutions for this. Removing the existing computer involves depressing four metal clips two on each side of the computer and wiggling the unit out of its metal housing bracket.
No tools are needed for this. Required adapter cable part number Required E38 adapter cable part number or E39 adapter cable part number For this upgrade, you will be required to bypass the trimble.
The trimble is a module that works in-between the GPS antenna wire and the navigation computer. The trimble is located on the back of the amplifier, which will need to be removed so we can access the cable, and remove the trimble altogether if desired.
You can also just unplug the antenna lead and leave the Trimble installed. The blue and purple connectors will be plug and play. Completely plug and play, there are no modifications required. Blue to blue, purple to purple, antenna to antenna. This part number is BMW used two displays: the , and the The tape deck moved behind the fold-out display, and the buttons now flanked the wider display on either side. You can easily search for POIs by category, name, distance and other criteria.
This is very helpful when looking for a specific restaurant franchise or a specific gas station brand nearby. Restaurant information includes the phone number next to the address and food type — with a quick tap on the screen you can call ahead and reserve a table.
You can input postal codes for all European countries, including 7-digit UK codes, which makes searching for addresses quicker. The system even reads partial addresses. Select your own language from 33 different keypads, including Cyrillic and Greek. View maps in 3D with detailed buildings and landmarks. This feature helps you to better orientate yourself in big cities. Speed restriction display and speed camera warnings not available in France give you further driving assistance.
Lane Guidance lets the driver know which is the best lane to be in, while Dynamic TMC Route Guidance provides live traffic information for avoiding traffic jams and recalculates the route if necessary. Updates can be purchased by country and by region. This saves cost by updating only what is necessary. Smart routes: the system database stores historic traffic patterns and uses them to choose the best route depending on the time of day and day of week.
This ensures that you have the latest map data after purchase. The optional rear-view camera system provides parking safety with cutting-edge camera technology. The rear-view camera automatically activates when reversing and also mutes the audio so you can hear the parking sensor signals.
You not only have a clear view to the rear, you can also see useful distance guides for easier parking. You can even activate a trailer hitch ball guide to make hooking up your trailer much easier.
Rear view displays what is directly behind the car. Use This when reserving into a parking space, for example. Panorama view displays a wide view behind the car. Use this when you want to view a wider than normal area behind the car.
Corner view splits the screen so you have a clearer view of both left and right behind the car. There's also a picture-in-picture function that shows the regular rear view in a small screen. Top view is convenient for precise reversing, for example to hook up a trailer.
United Kingdom. Products Support and others. Advanced 7-inch navigation for your BMW 3-series E Alpine TuneIt App compatible for Android. Sophisticated and ultra-precise digital map database, for the most reliable road guidance. Wherever you drive, count on the advanced TMC Traffic Message Channel system to steer you clear of unexpected traffic jams and adverse road conditions. The display indicates both road section highlights and a comprehensive list for accidents and trouble spots.
A 4 x 50W power amplifier is integrated in the product, enabling superior sound and sufficient headroom for dynamic sound reproduction. Ultra-high-resolution Bit DAC delivers exceptionally smooth and accurate reproduction of your digital sources.
Advanced technologies and functions that provide the equivalent of a highly sophisticated digital signal processor right in the head unit. It's ideal if you don't remember quite where that restaurant is, or want to find somewhere to stop off in an area you don't know well. With the navigation screen open, use the crosshairs icon on the menu to enter interactive mode. Then use the iDrive controller to move the on-screen target to the desired area.
Pressing the iDrive controller will give you the option of seeing a list of nearby points of interest, and setting any of them as your destination. With so many new points of interest being added with each map version, updating to the latest available BMW GPS map update is going to make it more likely you'll find the places you're looking for.
Older iDrive versions stored map data on a DVD that could be switched out for an update. The latest BMWs, however, store the map data on an internal hard drive, which can be updated either by performing a BMW map update download and manually saving the data to the iDrive or in some vehicles automatically updated over-the-air by BMW.
In vehicles that require manually updating your navigation's map data, the process is simple and no BMW coding software or programming is required. The system will automatically detect that there is a new map available to install on the iDrive.
When the process is finished, you'll be good to go. How long does the BMW map update take to upload? Again, It depends on your head unit and the last time you did a BMW navigation update download. The older your map version is, the longer it will take. You'll always need to order a map update of the same version, so Premium maps need Premium updates, Way maps need Way updates etc.
In general, you'll also want to choose the same region as before, to keep the same coverage in your country. What can you do to make them suitable for the place you live in?
We can do some reprogramming to change your map region remotely. The conversion file is a special code that makes the car accept the maps from another region. Keep in mind, though, that for some regions BMW might not allow you to do a map conversion, so contact us if you're unsure. Moving to older head units such as NBT or CIC — for some countries the region change might be as simple as buying a map update, but for others it's a bit more complicated.
Contact our support team to know which process will be necessary for your BMW. Want to have your map region changed? While picking a vehicle for yourself, you can choose between different BMW sat nav versions : the somewhat more spartan Business navigation, and the more extensive Professional navigation.
In addition to superior hardware and greater multimedia capabilities, BMW's Professional navigation option gives better route-planning and navigation features. The most noticeable difference is the map interface itself. Professional navigation has always included a 3D map option, which can make finding your bearings when driving easier.
Business navigation only offers a simpler, bird's-eye view look, which some find less intuitive. Professional navigation is also generally more reliable in areas of patchy GPS coverage, as it supplements the positional readings from the GPS signal with internal measurements of your car's movement. Both systems, however, rely on similar underlying map data, meaning we are able to update your road maps whichever system you have in your vehicle.
It is possible to find free maps on the Internet, but the moment you try to upload a BMW map update via USB , the system will ask for an FSC code, and without typing it in, you won't be updating your maps.
For more information, contact us to confirm what we can offer for your BMW. Customer Reviews. To be up to date with promotions and news from the world of BMW join our newsletter.
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