16:9 Nav Retrofit

[shahkg]

Hi all, quick question.

I have a 2001 4.4i with the 4:3 Nav Screen. What is the part number for the 16:9 screen, and will any screen fit or are there only certain ones that will fit. Thinking about picking one up from Ebay and installing. Thanks.

[asawadude]

Originally Posted by shahkg

Hi all, quick question.

I have a 2001 4.4i with the 4:3 Nav Screen. What is the part number for the 16:9 screen, and will any screen fit or are there only certain ones that will fit. Thinking about picking one up from Ebay and installing. Thanks.

Article 16 in the Navigation Section of the xoutpost.com homepage will give you the information you need.

1. Nav FAQ
2. Eliminating the "Accept" Screen
3. Television on Navigation Systems
4. Backup and Front Camera Information
5. DVD in Stereo - Janix
6. MkIV Info and Specs - BMW
7. Owner's Manual (2000)
8. Owner's Manual (2004)
9. Owner's Manual (2002) in German
10. Widescreen Dealer Reference Guide
11. BMW Navigation System Training Manual
12. The whole shooting match - X5Monkey
13. Voice Recognition Module Install Guide
14. Voice Recognition Module Owners Manual
15. X5 Virgin Nav Retrofit - J. Puma
16. 4:3 Nav screen to 16:9 widescreen retrofit
17. Navigation Retrofit Addendum
18. Navigation Retrofit for 16:9 screen
19. Navigation Retrofit for 4:3 screen (post 10/2000)
20. Navigation Retrofit for 4:3 screen (pre 10/2000)
21. Navigation Retrofit Instructions - 7er
22. Removing 16:9 Screen
23. Removing 4:3 Screen
24. 16:9 Nav Screen Repair Instructions
25. Restoring Splitscreen Mode on the Radio Screen
26. Ejecting a stuck disk from the navigation drive
27. Disassembly and adjusting contrast on the 16:9 monitor
28. Groups and related sites
29. Nav Operating System

[JV]

Originally Posted by shahkg

Hi all, quick question.

I have a 2001 4.4i with the 4:3 Nav Screen. What is the part number for the 16:9 screen, and will any screen fit or are there only certain ones that will fit. Thinking about picking one up from Ebay and installing. Thanks.

Several of us have done that same swap of the 4:3 for the 16:9 screen, so let us know if you need help once you get your new monitor.

[UCrewX5]

If possible, stick with one out of or made for an X5. The ones from an e38 or e39 will physically fit, but the viewing angle from the driver's seat is different and therefore isn't as clear as one made for the X5.