Hi All!

Just wanted to go on record as another X5 member who completed the Navigation Retrofit!

I must say that this was a very draining project! After completing it you will have an intimate knowledge of your X5! It didn't cost the earth as I got some good bargains on EBay, but it was VERY time consuming and at times very stressful!

One interesting thing is that my DVD drive and Monitor came out of a car (2006 4.8is) with TV, Phone, DSP and TV Tuner. I didn't install any of those options at all but when the system started up for the first time they were selectable. After a while they were ghosted and then they disappeared altogether! I guess the system is able to sense what components to look for - or my monitor is 'coded' for those units.

I also have the TCU out of the 4.8is (combination assist/bluetooth) and will tackle that as my next project! Hopefully no recode will be required!

I would like to thank this forum and in particular NAZ HARTLEY, another Australian member who has completed the retrofit who gave me great advice and encouragement.

Hopefully once I tackle the phone I can move on to DSP!

Regards,


Luke Jenner
2004.5 BMW X5 3.0d - Now with Navigation!