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Old 05-05-2009, 03:15 PM
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My pixels are going and I was wondering if I should upgrade to a newer radio or even Navi?

How hard is it to Install a navi on this type of BEZEL?

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I would just replace it! Retrofitting a stock navigation unit is going to cost you a lot of time and money.
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Plus...That's just the display and control unit. The actual radio is in the rear of the vehicle.
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Old 05-05-2009, 09:58 PM
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Old 05-05-2009, 10:27 PM
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That was a known recall/warranty repair... maybe the dealer will help you out.
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Since its a 2003, he would be out of new car warranty. Hopefully it's CPO'ed or he can get some goodwill from the Dealer/BMW.
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dealer told me i lost my mind...as i am way over my warranty.......

Can i purchase a new display and just plug n play?
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Don't believe any dealer programming needs to be done. Should be P/N: 65806914608, but you may want to pull yours out and double check it.

It's like a 10 minute uninstall/reinstall.

The directions:
(1) Remove the radio power/volume knob (you have already done that)
(2) A small hole will be revealed at 6 O'clock position. Use a bright light to locate a 2mm allen screw inside the hole.
(3) Engage a #8 Torx wrench and turn about 90 degrees. This will retract spring loaded tabs holding the MID.
(4) While still holding the trox twisted, gently pull out the MID
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the good will on the MIDs are no longer done. and FYI the radio is the Business CD. For navi the radio is in the trunk.
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Rasta,

Whats this dude talking about? MID huh? I am so lost?
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