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Originally Posted by mccabema
I am going to replace my nav computer to a MK4 DVD so coding won't be an issue.
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Good. You'll enjoy the Mk4.
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Originally Posted by mccabema
I don't quite understand what you are saying about running 3 coaxial cables !
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What don't you understand?
you need 1 x coax cable for Reb, one for Green and one for Blue (RGB).
This is how BMW designed the system.
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Originally Posted by mccabema
This is an awful lot of cable to be running and I would never be able to fit 75ohm coax into one of the ELO connectors would I ?
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Yes, if you use the right diamater coax. The oriignal cables are around 3mm diameter. And they all fit in the plug.
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Surely I would be better off trying to find a harness that I could take apart rather than running 3 individual cables like you say !
I could buy a retrofit harness and pull the cables I need from it possibly!?
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Yes, either option is a simpler option then running your own cables.
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Surely BMW make a replacement harness for the system I am attempting to install? By that I mean, what happens if an existing widescreen navigation system has a problem with the harness and it needs to be replaced?
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Yes they do, and if you want to buy a whole harness to dismantle it and use just the wires you want, that's fine. A wreckers will be a lot cheaper than new though!!
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If I can get one of these harnesses, I can just pull out the old and replace it with this, right?
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Yes you can. Make sure you get the E46 retro-fit instructions so you know exactly what is required. PM me your email address and I can send the retrofit instructions to you. This details the harness requirements and will be invaluable in your project.
04-01-2007, 03:22 PM
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