NAV errors

[johnrando]

I've been considering buying a full drive from overseas.

[Headmaster]

Don't need a full drive, just go to the dealer and order the laser replacement cartridge, it's like $300, but there is a $150 core charge.. My Indy got it for me at cost and it was $99.


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[Headmaster]

I case you can't see it it's part # 65-83-9-273-195 list is $133.10 + $137 core.

[kayger12]

Don't need a full drive, just go to the dealer and order the laser replacement cartridge, it's like $300, but there is a $150 core charge.. My Indy got it for me at cost and it was $99.


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Great info. Thanks!

[johnrando]

This really is great info, thanks! How difficult is it to install? I did see a DIY where you could buy the actual laser and do soldering, but I'm not good at that stuff.

[prowlerflyer]

FYI all, BMW now sells rebuilt nav dvd drives! Part #65839241764, $121.46. There is a $200 core charge, but you should get that back. Tischer has it discounted at $97.17! Seems like a good price for a warranteed part.

If you really want to do the DIY, both bimmerfest and xoutpost have good step by step instructions.

Cheers Steve

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[kayger12]

FYI all, BMW now sells rebuilt nav dvd drives! Part #65839241764, $121.46. There is a $200 core charge, but you should get that back. Tischer has it discounted at $97.17! Seems like a good price for a warranteed part.

If you really want to do the DIY, both bimmerfest and xoutpost have good step by step instructions.

Cheers Steve

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Hugely helpful post!!

Definitely going this route. Thanks!!

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[cakM3]

Here is the DIY for replacing the laser component in the Navi computer

http://www.xoutpost.com/electronics/navigation-system/53560-diy-changing-laser-unit-mk4-sat-nav-unit.html

Links to replacement laser heads for Mk IV navi computer:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laser-Head-For-BMW-MK4-MKIV-GPS-Navigation-/350472919137?pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item5199d05861

[NorCalZman]

FYI all, BMW now sells rebuilt nav dvd drives! Part #65839241764, $121.46. There is a $200 core charge, but you should get that back. Tischer has it discounted at $97.17! Seems like a good price for a warranteed part.

If you really want to do the DIY, both bimmerfest and xoutpost have good step by step instructions.

Cheers Steve

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Wow that is great news. Saving that part number now. That is a very reasonable price. Now if only the main nav unit in the dash was as reasonable I wouldn't loose sleep about mine going out.