When youplug in a Resler USB-based ibus interface, WinXP has to load and configure the drivers so that a virtual COM port is established for the resler interface

Only after the Com port is setup, can you use NavCoder over the Resler interface.
ie: plug in the resler interface, let windows find the new hard ware, wait till its ready (takes a few seconds thefirst time) and then use NavCoder

Good work Jochen, tried it on E46 330Ci Convertible, MY2002/11. Works a treat. I used Resler's interface, v5 (USB version). Gonna try it on my brother's X5 with hybrid tuner and will let you know the results (looks positive so far).

For those of you asking about connectors, don't bother with a "BMW" conector.

You could make your own using a 3 way header & housing
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=1487&doy=15m3
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=1490&doy=15m3

If you just "tap off" for the interface then you can leave it in permanently and saves having to rip the internals of your car out to get to the CD Changer.

I used the cable used for internal PC CD-ROM's audio
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...124010&_LOC=UK

I have a TVonNAV cable so have just wired it into that permanently (I need the last used audio feature otherwise woyld ebay it!).

Kam

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Does it matter if I pick up the CD changer ibus connector in the trunk or in the center console? Id like to leave a "quick link" in the trunk section.

Incidentally, here in US, hookup parts can be had here at your local Fry's, Digikey.com, or even eBay.

Just tried NavCoder 2.0.17 and have to say I'm very pleased. Well done!

I just coded the TV tuner for in motion and it worked perfectly. I only have the analog TV tuner since I'm in the USA. I also played around with some of the other new features, such as the ability to read all the NAV/Audio devices ... very cool !

One issue I did run into though was under the Navigation coding option, I was unable to read the NAV settings. It always reported a error saying No data supplied (Null string). I can code the Navigation fine ... just not read the current settings?

I was able to read the TV settings (and obviously code that).

Great explanation. However if one is running windows XP shouldn't the operating system auto install the appropriate driver's for the hardware? The write-up from where I took that quote has a link to a page with drivers. I don't get it?

Yes you are right. WinXP does it by itself. But it takes a few seconds :-)

Win2000 i think you had to do the drivers manually...?

Jochen

Is this connector actually plugged into the back of the CD changer ?

I would like to see a picture of where it is connected, if possible ?

Thanks

Is it now possible to add dutch language in navcoder?
Since V29 has dutch language in the update?

Now my car is in ducth and i want to use navcoder for tv in motion.
But im scared that i gonna loose dutch language?

As far as I know it doesn't matter where you pick up the iBus wire from. You also need to supple +ve and -ve to the board, so bear that in mind.

Kam

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