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Originally Posted by Mason
Hi All,
I have recently bought an X5 late 2004 4.4L in Sydney Australia.
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1. Are the 2004 cars prewired for Nav, i have the 16:9 monitor already installed (from factory) but am unsure if i buy the nav unit i can just find the loom and clip it in.
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That varies from country to country. I am in NZ, so I'll leave that Q for an Aussie to answer.
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2. If i need to install a new loom is it just a simplified loom to the monitor from the computer, or do i need to replace the entire loom and connect all the bits and pieces, e.g. CD stacker.
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It is a new loom, but it goes from video module (in spare wheel well) to nav computer (rear of boot, left hand side)
You don't change anything at the front of the car.
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3. There are some great instructions on here about doing the full install including the 16:9 install, does anyone have a link to doing a simple computer install and possibly running the loom?
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Just read the applicable bits that relate to the nav computer!
Refer to the RetroFit instructions issued by BMW, they are very comprehensive.
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4. Just trying to figure out if the Mk4 comp is that much better than the Mk3? Its twice the price on ebay, and seems to be just a little faster. Is there any real reason to spend all the extra money?
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Yes, lots:
1. The Mk4 is the best
2. The Mk3, whilst OK, is nowhere near as fast as the Mk4. If you hate waiting for the device to respond to the inputs you are giving it, don't get a Mk3
3. The Mk4 is a current production model, still supported by BMW. New software is still being issued for the Mk4. The Mk3 is no longer supported with software, the last update came out a few years back.
4. The Mk4 allows you to add extra POI data like speed cameras, the Mk3 doesn't.
5. The Mk4 is the best (did I say that already?)
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5. As soon as i connect the Nav computer will the monitor automatically give me the navigation options too?
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Yes.