Faulty GPS Unit E53

[X5V8]

I have a problem with the original GPS unit in my X5. Most of the time the system will freeze after a few minutes driving. The radio is still working and can operated via the left hand knob and the steering wheel buttons, however any info displayed on the screen freezes and it becomes impossible to use the right hand knob. The info (like fuel consumption) still gets updated on the cluster. After some time the system will usually reboot, and may do so a few times before the screen just becomes permanently black (still powered on though). Sometimes when I start up the car the screen will start in a mode with simplified graphics (like black and blue color only).Has anyone had the same problem? Does anyone know how to fix this?Don't know if it has anything to do with it, but the CD changer has been bypassed with a iPod adaptor. However this problem has just recently appeared while the bypass was done some time back.

 

[jarance]

Why dont you removed the iPod adaptor first and check whether the problem still persist.

 

[X5V8]

Why dont you removed the iPod adaptor first and check whether the problem still persist.

The idea has struck me, however my electronic skills are limited and I don't want to mess things up. You wouldn't know a car electronics specialist who could have a look at it?

 

[jarance]

any idea what type of ipod interface that is used? usually, the interface use the cd changer outlet.

i think it a matter of disconnecting the connector.

 

[alantiong]

Bro, bad news for u. It is the nav computer unit which look like a cd changer fault. Had same problem on my 38. After many irritated months finally got a replacement unit from ebay for 150usd. Works like a charm now.

 

[X5V8]

Bro, bad news for u. It is the nav computer unit which look like a cd changer fault. Had same problem on my 38. After many irritated months finally got a replacement unit from ebay for 150usd. Works like a charm now.

I am thinking about replacing the whole system with a new Dynavin DVN-E39A D99 unit. http://www.dynavin.com/products/product_dnv_e39a.php It looks very much like the original unit, but has a lot more functions. Has anyone tried this unit?

 

[alantiong]

if its good do let me know

 

[bmw7833]

Try mine if u keen.

 

[alantiong]

My prob started 4 months after i had dice ipod system. Dunno got any connection or not. The unit now so far so good so keep my fingers crossed.

i removed the ipod thingy and it didnt do anything. Just have to swap the nav unit. Is your mk II?