Re: Question: there are 2 versiosn of MKIV Hardware ???? PICTURES !!!
I have an MKIV unit that is from a monochrome 3 series and it doesn't
work in my color M5. My MKIV is the same exact part number that other
people have working in their color M5's. Below are the instructions
someone has sent me for
recoding a monochrome MKIV to a color MKIV. I
am inclined to think this might work. Now I just need to find someone
in my area that will try it.
...josh
Josh,
I will describe the procedure for recoding. This I the procedure they
use by BMW dealers in Germany for the recoding.
1) connect GT-1 to the car
2) choose ZCS/FA (= central coding key)
3) choose retrofit
4) choose IKE (instrument cluster)
5) Choose Language
6) slect 3 languages
7) ont the screen of the monitor appears following text (not on GT1
screen !!!): Software loading necessary. In this case notthing
appears because the MK4 is coded for radionavigation. Nevertheless
put in the Software CD e.g. V26
8) After 1 or 2 minutes you have the Software update screen
9)After the software is loaded succesfuly you have to code the MK4
via the GT-1 to your car.
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bmwnav@yahoogroups.com, "sinjmirza" <Sinjmirza@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Roy,
>
> I
have looked at the part numbers etc & found that it is EXACTLY
the
> same as any other E46 Mk4 unit of the same period:
>
> Part Number: 65 90 6 920 182 - 04
>
> H/W: 1.01 S/W: 1.2
>
> I have compared 2 units, one from my friends E46 & this unit &
there
> are no discernable differences what so ever. Both the unit labels
are
> identical & I cannot see anything on either unit which states
whether
> they are colour screen or mono.
>
> It is very strange for BMW to use the exact same part numbers on
> these units, therefore, when people claim they can be re-coded from
> mono to colour, I am inclined to believe them, however, the problem
> is finding someone who has any knowledge regarding this issue.
>
> I will continue to make enquiries regarding re-coding & will keep
> everyone posted.
>
> Regards,
> Sinj
>
>
> --- In
bmwnav@yahoogroups.com, "Roy Tickner" <rtickner@> wrote:
> >
> > What is the Part Number and HW/SW of this MKIV computer? We keep
> hearing
> > rumors of
MKIV Radio-navs being recoded to color monitor nav in
> > Germany/Belgium but we never actually hear from a satisfied MKIV
> Owner who
> > has had the change.
> > What Part Number MKIVs can be recoded if this is really true?
This
> is a
> > really important question as many of us have these MKIV paper
> weights
> > setting on our shelves!
> >
> > It seems strange that BMW didn't have a way of recoding the later
> model Navs
> > or at least have some identifying number on the label to tell
which
> were
> > Radio- nav units. The old MKII Radio-nav units actually had
> different P/Ns
> > but not for MKIII and MKIV units. Go figure!
> >
> > Roy
