New Sat Nav

The Bear · 11th October 2007, 19:53

Hi guys read a thread earlier about parts madfe for other vehicles being used on our beloved english dreams.I saw this on ebay and wondered if anyone had any idea if this was a viable option

BMW E46 169 MKIV NAVIGATION RETROFIT KIT M3 330 325 NR

JohnDotCom · 11th October 2007, 19:56

Can you give a Post or Item Number?
depends what the kit includes, sounds like a 16:9 screen.
I think the E46 will work I know the E39 does.

The Bear · 11th October 2007, 19:59

Hi John this is the item No

110178968222

JohnDotCom · 11th October 2007, 20:00

Thanks I will have a look and report back.

The Bear · 11th October 2007, 20:05

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JohnDotCom · 11th October 2007, 20:10

You are getting a lot of kit for your money but,
the radio Unit is normally either BM24 or BM54 the latter of which the connections are not compatible with the Rover System.
I do not know of the BM 53 but that I will check out in next hour.
The Important thing that is missing and so if you bought this nothing would work is the TV tuner Unit which gives the picture for Display of TV, Sat Nav and Radio/CD information etc.
Thats another £300!
It does not say (unless I missed it) if Head Unit is Cassette or CD unit.
To install the 16:9 head Unit you do have to saw/file a couple of bits to fit but that is no problem.

Be back with more Info soon.................

Keith · 11th October 2007, 20:20

I thought the BM53 was for the monochrome BMW Nav (Lo Line)

Greeners · 11th October 2007, 20:32

I would tread carefully, the buyer is new, been registered nearly 2 months and no feed back.....

his location is UK, he talks about GBP, (most people use £) and he refers to the "trunk"................

JohnDotCom · 11th October 2007, 23:21

There is as said problems with this set up.
Some of the Part numbers don't tie up with the Model Range its meant to fit,
BM 53 isn't listed for that combination as Keith says.
The Loom is an add in to existing wiring so you may have problems there.
No protection on EBay as won't take PayPal.
Warned not to pay by western Union sounds as stated to be in US. no location given for UK unusual.
I would personally leave it and source the bits from a Known secure source where you know they work etc even if it costs a bit more.
The Head Unit by the way was a CD unit, I just missed it, sorry.
Let us know if you do indeed proceed, and I hope he shut it down properly when disconnecting Sat Nav Computer.
Sorry to be Negative, as it may well be genuine but a lot of money to risk.

The Bear · 12th October 2007, 06:40

Thanks for the advice john i think this has to many maybe's to follow up on. I will look in another direction for the Parts.

11th October 2007, 19:53	#1
The Bear Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Commision No 000297 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Sat Nav Hi guys read a thread earlier about parts madfe for other vehicles being used on our beloved english dreams.I saw this on ebay and wondered if anyone had any idea if this was a viable option BMW E46 169 MKIV NAVIGATION RETROFIT KIT M3 330 325 NR

11th October 2007, 20:32	#8
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11th October 2007, 19:56	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Can you give a Post or Item Number? depends what the kit includes, sounds like a 16:9 screen. I think the E46 will work I know the E39 does.

11th October 2007, 19:59	#3
The Bear Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Commision No 000297 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi John this is the item No 110178968222

11th October 2007, 20:00	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks I will have a look and report back.

11th October 2007, 20:05	#5
The Bear Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Commision No 000297 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Come on guys its time you all subscribed to help with the running of our wonderful club,where else would you get such a dedicated bunch of minds who are well informed and able to respond to your questions and problems at such speed.

11th October 2007, 20:10	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	You are getting a lot of kit for your money but, the radio Unit is normally either BM24 or BM54 the latter of which the connections are not compatible with the Rover System. I do not know of the BM 53 but that I will check out in next hour. The Important thing that is missing and so if you bought this nothing would work is the TV tuner Unit which gives the picture for Display of TV, Sat Nav and Radio/CD information etc. Thats another £300! It does not say (unless I missed it) if Head Unit is Cassette or CD unit. To install the 16:9 head Unit you do have to saw/file a couple of bits to fit but that is no problem. Be back with more Info soon.................

11th October 2007, 20:20	#7
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I thought the BM53 was for the monochrome BMW Nav (Lo Line)

11th October 2007, 23:21	#9
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	There is as said problems with this set up. Some of the Part numbers don't tie up with the Model Range its meant to fit, BM 53 isn't listed for that combination as Keith says. The Loom is an add in to existing wiring so you may have problems there. No protection on EBay as won't take PayPal. Warned not to pay by western Union sounds as stated to be in US. no location given for UK unusual. I would personally leave it and source the bits from a Known secure source where you know they work etc even if it costs a bit more. The Head Unit by the way was a CD unit, I just missed it, sorry. Let us know if you do indeed proceed, and I hope he shut it down properly when disconnecting Sat Nav Computer. Sorry to be Negative, as it may well be genuine but a lot of money to risk.

12th October 2007, 06:40	#10
The Bear Loves to post MG ZT 190+ Commision No 000297 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice john i think this has to many maybe's to follow up on. I will look in another direction for the Parts.