Thanks again for the input. Yeah, I was thinking that I would need the disc anyway, so it is worth a try before replacing the expensive DVD drive.

Will this 2009.1 nav disc work in the MKIV?

BMW Navigation System DVD North America 2009.1:eBay Motors (item 120423406695 end time May-27-09 09:05:30 PDT)

No. Thats the CCC disk.. You need the "high" disk. Its more expensive. I dont see any on ebay now.

Top section will work, bottom wont for you:

For E53 X5 (I-BUS) (YOU WANT ONE OF THESE)
DVD High 2002.1 S0001-0070-210
DVD High 2003.2 S0001-0070-309
DVD High 2004.2 99 00 0 309 800
DVD High 2005.2 65 90 0 398 542
DVD High 2006.2 65 90 0 404 346
DVD High 2007.1 65 90 0 415 621
DVD High 2007.2 65 90 0 426 554
DVD High 2008.1 65 90 0 431 723
DVD High 2009.1 65 90 2 147 669


For E70 X5 & E71 X6 (DVD-CCC / MOST BUS) (NOT FOR YOUR CAR)
DVD Professional 2004.2 99 00 0 390 203
DVD Professional 2005.2 65 90 0 398 540
DVD Professional 2006.2 65 90 0 404 347
DVD Professional 2007.1 65 90 0 415 622
DVD Professional 2007.2 65 90 0 426 555
DVD Professional 2008.1 65 90 0 431 724
DVD Professional 2009.1 65 90 2 147 677

Thanks, that was most helpful. I will keep an eye out and check dealer pricing.

The "please wait" is indicative of either a scratched, smudged or dirty disc or a worn laser pickup, you can just replace the laser unit (approx $30) or the whole cd/dvd carriage (approx $150).

I did this on a mates mk4 and it was easy and fixed his problem.

So... if the legit DVD doesn't work, he'd need to replace this part right?
BMW MK4 GPS Navigation,MKIV DVD Drive @ 5,7,E38,3,M,X5 - eBay (item 310139367518 end time May-30-09 16:37:46 PDT)


http://i.ebayimg.com/21/%21BRjEn3%21...SQ%7E%7E_1.JPG

yeap or just the laser, you can in some cases revert to using the CD map, as this uses a different pickup to the dvd pickup (and in most cases will still work).

Replacing the carriage took me less than 15mins, start to finish, and is like refurbishing the whole unit for cheap money.

BTW that ebay item is cheap too :)

Got a new MAP disc, but the MKIV won't read it. I bet you are right, it is probably the laser pickup. Can you buy this part from the dealer? Better yet, is there a way to access the existing laser to clean it? Has anyone tried this?

Thanks for all the replies and assistance BTW

Try a wet-type laser cleaner first (available at any hifi / music store

Otherwise, order a replacement drive:

Drive looks like this:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/l/t/229.png

See here:
RealOEM.com BMW E53 X5 4.4i Navigation computer drive

Part number 65839197611

Also available via other sources, such as here:
Elektronik-Idee

And here:
Navigatie-onderdelen.nl | Navigation par -

Around 143 Euros for the entire DVD drive.

Is it me or is that V32 through the 'dealer' less than $8 US pre shipping. That is super cheap.

Standard price, always has been