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Old 02-21-2009, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by alanchow
Hi guys,

New member here. I am about to purchase a 2004 BMW Z4 and have a few questions.

My main concern is that the car itself was imported from the UK (i am in australia) so it has the UK maps. The maps seem to be on a dvd. Can i just replace the map dvd with an australian map dvd or do i have to replace the entire sat nav?

Also the odemeter is measuring miles. Can i change this to kilometers?

Thank you in advance.

-Alan
Hi,

The UK nav system is identical to the Australian nav system

Simple insert the latest copy of the Australian map (as used in an Australian E46, E38, E39, X3 or Z4 - all the same system) and it will work.

As for the Odometer: This may or maynot be possible.
At any rate, if possible, it is tied to the standard configuration for the country.
BMW don't like changing country configurations, and also it is very rare that it is done. So your local BMW place may not have the experience. You will have to ask

At worst case, you'll need a new cluster. Then you get the additional benefit that the speedo will be in kmph as well

WARNING: clusters need to be properly programmed to hold the correct vehicle configuration and odometer dat. Use the BMW diagnostic system to do this.
Don't get a 2nd hand cluster, it is dificult to program to your car
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