Sat Nav Problem - Overheating?

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Jan 11, 2006 | 01:37 AM

plusman

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My Ride: 530d M-Sport (Oct 05 build)

On a long journey over the Christmas break, the Sat Nav in my 530d M-Sport stopped working - initially saying that it was unable to read the DVD and then asking for the DVD to be inserted (even though it was inserted). After a short stop, the Sat Nav system started working again, before once again going on the blink. The DVD disk felt warm and the fascia below the DVD slot was warm to the touch. Once the car had stopped for a while (and presumably cooled down), the system started working again. It was been working fine since, but we have not been on a long journey (the problem started about 3 hours into our journey).

Has anybody noticed this or aware as to what the problem might be?

Jan 11, 2006 | 01:41 AM

BetterMakeWay

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I don't think it's a heat realated problem. Sometimes players just act, doesn't matter if it's a dvd, cd, mp3 or whatever.
I wouldn't worry about it.

Jan 11, 2006 | 02:34 AM

mr_london_247

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My Ride: 2004 530i (SE), Auto-Dim Int + Folding Ext. Mirrors, Automatic Gearbox, Bluetooth Telephone Preparation, BMW 6 Disc CD Changer, Heated Front Seats, HiFi Speaker System, Leather interior, Navigation System - Business, Sports Suspension, Star Spoke 123 8Jx18" + Run Flat Tyres. M-Tech Kit.

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Originally Posted by plusman' post='222610' date='Jan 11 2006, 10:37 AM

Interesting, I remembered this post:

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=19942

.. regarding the apparent Fan at the rear of a drive for sale, (check the www.realoem.com link) perhaps your's isn't functioning? - prob best reported to dealer..