navigation software update to x5
 

I have a 2002 x5 with 3-1/21 system software and i want to update it.Is possible to update to v27 or i have to update only to v22? Where can i find these downloads?

Here is a post that tells you about the different SW versions, talks about how to do an update, and has links to the image downloads.

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all-...ystem-faq.html

You can update with any distribution OS from V22 and up. The MKIII software on all those disks is identical.

When I insert cd with v 27 it gives me note that the software will be loaded! But after that nothing happens for a quarter and more!!! Should i push an appropriate button?

Look through this thread to find where you can download V28. If you download V28 use Alcohol 120% to burn to a CD. This will give you version 3-1/63 when you load it. Be patient. You will have a blank screen for up to 90 seconds when you insert the update CD - just listen to the SatNav computer "whirring" - & wait!

Yes I did this but I cannot hear the sat nav working! It is like freeze at this screen! But it gives me that note and when I push the right knob this note (that the software will be loaded) disappears! I also tried to install v 18 but it does the same thing! I dont know what to do! When I load the software I must be to the "Menu" section or not? The radio and the monitor should be off?I have a markIII SatNav with 3-1/21 system software.My version is 16.2. Can I go to v28 directly?
http://www.xoutpost.com/images/member.../v26/v26-1.JPG

Plntzas,

did you do the update 9/17/2005

this is a problem, but can be solved.

Leave the software cd in the MK3/4 Unit. Be sure that the ignition is on.

Then you have to pul out the MK3/4 unit and unplug the Blue connector.
Put the Blue connector back and then the software update will go.

gr. Appy

Just start your engine & allow your SatNav to boot up to the normal operating screen. Eject your Map CD, insert the new OS update CD then go & have a coffee, leaving the engine running...... See what you see when you return after 10 minutes. Patience is a magical thing! I used to work with Greeks & Italians so I know how impatient & emotional you can be;)

Don't start your engine - BMW recommend ignition position I. If the screen never gets past this point, then burn another CD-R as slowly as possible using high quality media.

What?????

No the image is a sample image that i found in this site! so the dates are not the same. But the note is similar and sais that Cd-rom in navigation computer and software will be loaded, but nothing happens! should i try unplug the blue wire and put it back while the software is running?