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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,665
Posted By XKaLiBaR
The only time I have noticed engine whine noise,...

The only time I have noticed engine whine noise, is sometimes when the car also has an alpine amplifier upgrade.
The engine whine can happen with a stock Bm54/53 as well.

Alternator and battery...
Forum: Navigation System 02-11-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
We have a lot of spare boards, so shouldn't be a...

We have a lot of spare boards, so shouldn't be a problem to replace. Send the photos over, email below.
As always with us, no charge if it's not repairable.
Forum: Navigation System 02-11-2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
If it's still powering up, it's repairable. You...

If it's still powering up, it's repairable. You should send it to Carphonics, as repairs aren't that expensive, unless you've chopped the wiring already. :(
Forum: Navigation System 02-11-2017, 05:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
All Bm54's are compatible with HK and DSP. Its...

All Bm54's are compatible with HK and DSP. Its all built into the firmware.

How bad is your original bm54? Just power out? Did you try and resolder the cracked solder joints? Sometimes that can...
Forum: Navigation System 02-10-2017, 01:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
The MD and Auxilairy might work. I've done the...

The MD and Auxilairy might work. I've done the upgrade twice on the back units, and once the auxilairy worked and on another unit it didn't work.

You know we sell fully loaded bm54 units for...
Forum: Navigation System 02-10-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Why did you downgrade and have to buy an extra...

Why did you downgrade and have to buy an extra loom for downgrading????

You cannot upgrade the bm54 back. You will lose the navigation sound. If you read few posts up, you will see I already...
Forum: Navigation System 02-10-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Contact Carphonics, they know exactly what the...

Contact Carphonics, they know exactly what the fault is with yours and can repair within half hour if you popped down to them. If you go to cartronics they will take £400 off you for testing and say...
Forum: Navigation System 03-01-2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
I've done 1000s of bm54 upgrades. A guy wanted...

I've done 1000s of bm54 upgrades. A guy wanted auxiliary input on the Back unit and so I did the firmware upgrade, which worked, but no sat Nav voice. It would lower the volume of the music, but...
Forum: Navigation System 03-01-2016, 04:40 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
I am not sure why. It's just the way it is.

I am not sure why. It's just the way it is.
Forum: Navigation System 03-01-2016, 04:10 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
That will not work. If you put the firmware...

That will not work. If you put the firmware upgrade on a back unit, you will lose the sat Nav voice.
Forum: Navigation System 12-02-2012, 06:42 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Press 'select' button on the right and whilst the...

Press 'select' button on the right and whilst the mp3 disc is selected, you should have an option for audiotext. Tick it.
Forum: Navigation System 09-26-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 131,661
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Not sure how you think a simple AUX in, with...

Not sure how you think a simple AUX in, with left, right and ground channels will send iD3 tags.
You must have an MP3 Changer, and the discs must be burnt in a certain way.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-15-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,945
Posted By XKaLiBaR
So the firmware was upgraded on the 41st week of...

So the firmware was upgraded on the 41st week of 2004.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-14-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,945
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Check the firmware version in the hidden menu....

Check the firmware version in the hidden menu. Latest firmware is "17 5"
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-11-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,945
Posted By XKaLiBaR
I dont think there is much difference between a...

I dont think there is much difference between a bm53 and a bm54. Just the radio frequency, which can be changed.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-10-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,945
Posted By XKaLiBaR
There is a reason for that, they are made out of...

There is a reason for that, they are made out of crappy old used parts, and they go faulty.

I had 3, all 3 went faulty. It was when sent back to the supplier, and the units changed hands with...
Forum: Navigation System 04-15-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,314
Posted By XKaLiBaR
I have had a few units like this, which I have...

I have had a few units like this, which I have repaired with success. It is not chip related.
Forum: Navigation System 04-15-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,892
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Disconnect the unit and plug it back in. Wait 10...

Disconnect the unit and plug it back in. Wait 10 minutes or so before plugging it back in. Make sure you do not disturb the car whilst waiting, like close or open doors.

If no luck, let me know,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,199
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Hi Mikem, I do the repairs on the BM54 units and...

Hi Mikem, I do the repairs on the BM54 units and my price for forum members is £110 + postage.

I use more powerful amps with a large heat sink to prevent the amps from ever failing again. Not...
Forum: Navigation System 02-02-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,658
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Good luck, I used to sell these. These are not...

Good luck, I used to sell these. These are not new units. They are used parts, put together.

You will need to get wiring up to the navigation drive. Also, you will need to cut the navigation...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-29-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,945
Posted By XKaLiBaR
I was selling these. They are actually using...

I was selling these.

They are actually using my picture at the bottom, with the red boot. :nanana:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Hi, I do repairs on the BM54 units, as well as...

Hi, I do repairs on the BM54 units, as well as RCA outs. Give me an email if you need to more information regarding the BM54 units.

My email is [email protected]
Forum: Navigation System 11-21-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,788
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Service menu, which one are you referring to, the...

Service menu, which one are you referring to, the one where you press info, as you turn ignition on?

Will also try the lcd method, as I do need to replace a screen, on one of my units.
Forum: Navigation System 11-21-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,788
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Its definately not the screen, as changing the...

Its definately not the screen, as changing the mk4 with another one, fixes the problem. It happened when I thought it would be a good ideas to brush off the dust on the circuit board!

I did notice...
Forum: Navigation System 11-18-2011, 05:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,788
Posted By XKaLiBaR
Yeap, tried all that.

Yeap, tried all that.
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