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Forum: Australia Forum 07-09-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,666
Posted By tempestv8
I experienced the same problem when I burnt it on...

I experienced the same problem when I burnt it on a piece of CD-R media that was very old. I re burnt another copy on a fresh blank CD-R media from a different manufacturer and it worked perfectly....
Forum: Navigation System 03-29-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,102
Posted By tempestv8
What is the latest version of the Australian maps...

What is the latest version of the Australian maps these days?

There is an eBay seller selling a "V19" disc....

BMW, MINI, ROVER, LAND ROVER, RANGE ROVER, GPS, NAVIGATION DISC AUS&NZ V19 2013...
Forum: Navigation System 05-29-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,102
Posted By tempestv8
Looks like version 17 of the Australian Maps in...

Looks like version 17 of the Australian Maps in DVD format is available on eBay:

BMW NAVIGATION DISC AUS & NZ V17 2011 | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300714121143)...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 05-02-2012, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,950
Posted By tempestv8
Thumbs up Just wanted to close out on this issue, which has...

Just wanted to close out on this issue, which has now been resolved.

My mechanic is a champ - he never gives up.

He had a hunch that the main wiring loom that connects the rear of the car to...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-25-2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,950
Posted By tempestv8
Yes, I agree, there has to be some kind of a...

Yes, I agree, there has to be some kind of a circuit from the cranking battery to the starter motor which it is somehow unable to access. How can I identify this circuit and troubleshoot it?

Re...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-24-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,950
Posted By tempestv8
2003 X3 strange electrical fault and won't start normally without jump starting

Hi All,


I have a 2003 X3 3.0i with Satnav, sunroof and xenon lights. It is doing bizarre electrical things and I am wondering if anyone can tell me if there's a computer module that could be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2011, 02:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 55,705
Posted By tempestv8
Since that date of my post, the X3's auto gearbox...

Since that date of my post, the X3's auto gearbox is still shifting smoothly and without any issues after the fluid change. So all I can say is that draining out the transmission's old fluid and...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-02-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,772
Posted By tempestv8
Thumbs up Congrats on the purchase. I too recently...

Congrats on the purchase. I too recently purchased a BMW X3 for a family member.

The first thing that I did was to change the auto trans fluid. Since BMW do not specify a drain interval (they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2011, 04:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 55,705
Posted By tempestv8
I have exactly the same story as you from...

I have exactly the same story as you from Australia.

Looked under the 2004 X3 (E83)'s 5 speed auto trans and it has a green sticker saying to use BMW part number 83220024359, which is Texaco ETL...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-24-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,850
Posted By tempestv8
Just out of curiosity, what is the colour of the...

Just out of curiosity, what is the colour of the coolant? Is it supposed to be green or is it some other colour?

The reason why I ask is because the X3 that I recently purchased had green...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-13-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,629
Posted By tempestv8
Plug in an OBDII scanner and check for faults. ...

Plug in an OBDII scanner and check for faults. It may give you a clue.

Could be something like a faulty Mass Air Flow sensor.
Forum: Navigation System 06-06-2007, 03:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,693
Posted By tempestv8
Found that V13 is not up to date with...

Found that V13 is not up to date with Albury/Wodonga area.

There's now a new highway which by passes about a dozen sets of lights through the two towns, and so you can zoom past at 110 km/hr...
Forum: Navigation System 03-05-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,179
Posted By tempestv8
I was able to find a street in a new suburb in...

I was able to find a street in a new suburb in Keysborough that was not there with version 12, so I'm happy that this does have some new streets, if not all the recent ones.
Forum: Navigation System 02-26-2007, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,179
Posted By tempestv8
Talking G'day Heli, I haven't got a copy of V13...

G'day Heli,

I haven't got a copy of V13 myself, so I can't comment. However, I would be interested in, er "testing" it out on my vehicle to see if there's any difference between the Nav system...
Forum: Navigation System 01-16-2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,536
Posted By tempestv8
Check your cables - I disconnected my Nav CD...

Check your cables - I disconnected my Nav CD reader and got a similar menu. When I reconnected the Nav CD reader, everything was back to normal.
Forum: Navigation System 12-19-2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,686
Posted By tempestv8
Send me a reminder and I'll post you a copy of my...

Send me a reminder and I'll post you a copy of my disk (if you are interested in the CD version) I don't have a DVD of Australia.

I'm overseas, back after Christmas, so please send a reply after...
Forum: Navigation System 11-13-2006, 01:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,022
Posted By tempestv8
Talking That's the price you pay for upgrading to 3-1/63 ...

That's the price you pay for upgrading to 3-1/63

You lose the trip computer details, but this is documented in the navigation FAQ.

The nicer interface makes up for the loss though.

I've...
Forum: Navigation System 11-09-2006, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,041
Posted By tempestv8
Hi Tom, Thanks! I managed to find the OEM...

Hi Tom,

Thanks! I managed to find the OEM TV module. I wonder why BMW moved the TV module from the sedan to that spot for the touring wagon.

The Dietz module works as advertised.
...
Forum: Navigation System 11-07-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,041
Posted By tempestv8
I'm also waiting to hear back from Tom at EAS. ...

I'm also waiting to hear back from Tom at EAS.

I've bought a Dietz module off him and I can't get it to work. But my problem is that I think I am not plugging it into the right place. That's...
Forum: Navigation System 11-05-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By tempestv8
Hi Richard, Hmm, so not all MKIV units are...

Hi Richard,

Hmm, so not all MKIV units are the same... Anyway of telling from the part numbers or codes on the units?

TIA!

Lawrance
Forum: Navigation System 11-05-2006, 05:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By tempestv8
Hi Richard, Am I getting it right from your...

Hi Richard,

Am I getting it right from your recommendation that there are two types of MKIV units, i.e. one type for the widescreen monitor and the other type is for the Radio Nav system?

I'm...
Forum: Navigation System 11-05-2006, 04:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By tempestv8
What is involved in a MKIII to MKIV upgrade?

Howdy group,

I have a 16:9 widescreen MKIII unit in my BMW 530i Touring.

Is it a simple case of buying a MKIV DVD drive and swapping out the MKIII CD drive in the back of the car, or does the...
Forum: Navigation System 10-30-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,686
Posted By tempestv8
Awesome! I just checked my CD and it does...

Awesome!

I just checked my CD and it does have it as well: :thumbup:

Navigation database : ..._prod/Sensis/australia/aus_pa_bmw_V12_20050518l.cpr

Thanks for following up for me. :)
Forum: Navigation System 10-30-2006, 10:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,686
Posted By tempestv8
I had a look at the file called "abstract" and...

I had a look at the file called "abstract" and this are the version numbers:

Tool : 3.1.08
Date : 2005-05-23
Operator : uida1203
CD number : EHVCD_14794_3.1.08
Medium : Master CD

There...
Forum: Navigation System 10-30-2006, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,101
Posted By tempestv8
What does the MEMO function for?

After upgrading my MKIII Nav unit to version 3-1/63, I noticed that I now have an additional feature called "Memo" in the SET menu option.

If I turn Memo on, a little icon appears on the...
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