Conversion questions...
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Hey guys, I'm new here and a had a few questions that I couldn't find in the FAQ..I have a 2004 525i. No nav, no HID's. I was wondering if I purchase the navigation unit from ebay, do I have to do any mods to the computer? Also, same thing with the HID's with the adaptive lens. If I purchase the actual unit, any other cpu mods that have to ben done? I appreciate the help guys, love the forums, and all the cars. Hopefully I'll have mine on here very soon with more than a few mods. Take care guys...
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Congrats on the new (to you) car and enjoy the forums!! 
I'm sure somebody around here will chime in on your Navigation conversion question!
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Originally Posted by 2004E60Beemer' post='780173' date='Jan 29 2009, 11:57 AM
Hey guys, I'm new here and a had a few questions that I couldn't find in the FAQ..I have a 2004 525i. No nav, no HID's. I was wondering if I purchase the navigation unit from ebay, do I have to do any mods to the computer? Also, same thing with the HID's with the adaptive lens. If I purchase the actual unit, any other cpu mods that have to ben done? I appreciate the help guys, love the forums, and all the cars. Hopefully I'll have mine on here very soon with more than a few mods. Take care guys...
Its not just a simple plug and play. Its a big wiring mess. Good luck man. =)
HID is also tough too. You will need a new cable set, and re-program the car also.
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Thanks for the warm welcome and I appreciate the help guys. I might just let it be as is...Better buying a new one. I've had this one for 2 years, and I love the 545, 550's. WE'll see....thanks guys
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='780274' date='Jan 29 2009, 01:44 PM
Its a lot of work for the BMW Nav retrofit. I know that a lot of the UK guys have done it. And yes, you'll need programming.
Its not just a simple plug and play. Its a big wiring mess. Good luck man. =)
HID is also tough too. You will need a new cable set, and re-program the car also.
Its not just a simple plug and play. Its a big wiring mess. Good luck man. =)
HID is also tough too. You will need a new cable set, and re-program the car also.
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V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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