Hi, is here some one that could help me?
How do i burne the key_cd? I have done an update from v.17 to v. 28, and i can´t burne the key cd.
It onely tell´s me that it´s invalid, corruped or it could be using a different file fomat than windows.
Please help me.

You burn the KeyCD that his hosted here using CloneCD.

Hi All,
I am new here and really hope someone could help me on BMW natvigation system. I have BMW 5 series produced in Germany 2001/2002. However it was brought in from Japan. The natvigation has US/Japan screen. I have tried various solutions how to discover the OS currently running and the model of my natvigation but no success.

These are the info I have hopefully someone could assist me.

The unit inside my trunk has these on it face:-
- DVD ROM
- GPS Natvigation System II

Info discovered on the Natvigation menu:-
- ROM Version Ver.3.00
- DVD Version Ver. (no info stated)
- Hardware NAV-F2
Wide Monitor

I have all the software for upgrades i.e V22.1 for Mk II & III as well as V29.1 for Mk IV
I just want to be sure which software should I use. From the info on the system it seems
it is MkII but some said that MkII only comes in CD. However my unit has stated its DVD Rom.
Would it damage the unit if I wrongly update the OS i.e where I should be using V22.1 but
I update using the V29.1.
Please if someone here could assist me.

Thanks,
Salbmw


- ROM Version

That is a Japan-only navigation system.
It uses a very special map format used only in Japan, and not in any other country in the world.
The navigation computer cannot operate in any other country outside of Japan, as no map data exists

You will need to replace the navigation computer with the correct computer for your country

I do this all the time here in New Zealand

Jochen

V29.1 has been released and is now available
 

HI,

First of all how do I determine which Mk is it on since it has DVD Rom written on the unit. Then how do I replace the natvigation computer. Can I over-write the current system and replace it with current common OS i.e V22.1 or V29.1.

Let me know if you can assist.
Thanks.

Is not any Mk. It is Japanese, and very different to the European system.

To change it you must remove (and throw away) the Japanese nav computer, and fit a European unit.

For your age E39, I would recommend fitting a Mk4 nav computer.
You will need to change wiring, and fit new connectos. It can be done, I've done it.
Email me privately or PM me and send me photos of what you have , I can supply the very special connectors (new) and provide full instructions for what you have to do.

Jochen

Hey guys one of my friends has the Mk III or Mk II computer how can we upgrade it to version 29.1? Just burn it on a regular cd? Thanks.

Mk2's and Mk3 will not upgrade to v29, but you can use a v29 to upgrade to the latest for that nav drive.

Just burn to a regular blank CD, but make sure is a good quality one, burn at x1 speed only and make sure its Mode2/Form1. Use imgBurn to burn the CD and all will be well.

the v29 disk contains various OS versions for various generation nav units.

The MkII and MkIII and no longer in developmnet. The last OS version that was every produced for these units is:
MkII = 2-1/81
MkIII = 3-1/63

If you have these versions, then no further upgrade is available.

The v29 disc contains these versions, so you can burn and insert the v29 disc, the nav will tell you if the OS is up to date or not.

When burning a disc, use ImgBurn, ensure the image is Mode2/Form1 format, and always verify the disc after the burn, to make sure it is error free.

Hi all. It seems that the update link has expired. Can anyone guide me to the correct location or re-upload the V29.1 update?

Many thanks