E60 Business Navigation - Have I got the right one?
05-18-2010, 10:48 AM
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Hello,
This is my first post after purchasing a 2007 E60 525d. It?s an excellent car, with the only problem that it has no navigation.
I saw on Ebay a 2008 E60 business navigation system that I purchased for just over £400. When the unit arrived however, I noticed the shape and position of the buttons did not fit the current trim panel. After some searching, I discovered that there are only two trim panels available from BMW, the one for the standard radio and the one for the professional navigation system.
I have attached a couple of photos of the unit I purchased. I would be really grateful if someone could let me know if this is indeed a unit that will fit an E60, or have I been sold a unit for a different model.
Help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Paul
This is my first post after purchasing a 2007 E60 525d. It?s an excellent car, with the only problem that it has no navigation.
I saw on Ebay a 2008 E60 business navigation system that I purchased for just over £400. When the unit arrived however, I noticed the shape and position of the buttons did not fit the current trim panel. After some searching, I discovered that there are only two trim panels available from BMW, the one for the standard radio and the one for the professional navigation system.
I have attached a couple of photos of the unit I purchased. I would be really grateful if someone could let me know if this is indeed a unit that will fit an E60, or have I been sold a unit for a different model.
Help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Paul
05-18-2010, 10:53 AM
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My Ride: Late 2005 M5 in Silverstone Metallic II with Full Black Leather Interior. SMG, LOGIC7, Heated Front Seats, Rear Electric Sun Blind, Comms Package, Professional Nav, TV Function, Extended Voice Control, Adaptive Headlights
That panel is for the LCI car. I'm guessing your's isn't LCI?? Therefore, you'd need the pre LCI bud.
05-18-2010, 11:22 AM
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Yeah I heard the LCI trim came out on 2008 models. 2007 is pre-LCI. If the eBay description does in fact say that it's for a 2008 E60, the seller didn't really mislead you. Good luck in returning it.
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05-18-2010, 12:05 PM
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Don't quote me, as my electrical knowledge is a bit sparse, but it honestly wouldn't surprise me if BMW have put in a different loom so as to stop people doing that. Not 100% though!
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BMW European navigation comes in two flavours :-
Business nav, 1 dvd slot no buttons 2003-2007 (Europe), 8 buttons 2007-2010 (Europe)
Professional nav 1 cd / 1 dvd slot no buttons 2003-2007 (Europe), 8 buttons 2007-2010 (Europe)
If your only adding business nav then you only need the correct M-ask (Multi-audio system kontroler) unit which is what you tried to buy but it will need programming
at a BMW dealer for around £300 and can take up to 7 hours or an independent with an Autologic system.
What month in 2007 was your car built? if it is after march you will need the 2007 M-ask with the 8 buttons.
Business nav, 1 dvd slot no buttons 2003-2007 (Europe), 8 buttons 2007-2010 (Europe)
Professional nav 1 cd / 1 dvd slot no buttons 2003-2007 (Europe), 8 buttons 2007-2010 (Europe)
If your only adding business nav then you only need the correct M-ask (Multi-audio system kontroler) unit which is what you tried to buy but it will need programming
at a BMW dealer for around £300 and can take up to 7 hours or an independent with an Autologic system.
What month in 2007 was your car built? if it is after march you will need the 2007 M-ask with the 8 buttons.