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How to Update BMW Navigation

If your BMW is more than one year old, it might be time to update the BMW navigation software. Contained on a DVD, BMW updates the software every six months by adding new streets, restaurants, lodging, points of interest, and other miscellaneous items. Especially if you are on the road a lot and depend on your GPS navigation system to guide you around traffic jams, you should be prepared to update BMW navigation software at least every year.

Operating Software

Over the life of the navigation computers newer versions of the operating software have been released.  You can determine the hardware and software version by looking at the information on the top right side of the ‘SET’ screen.  Below you can see that the navigation hardware is a Mk3 and the release is 63.

The numbers have the following meanings:

  • The first digit specifies the generation of the navigation system
    1= Mk1; 2 = Mk2; 3 = Mk3 and 4 = Mk4.
  • The second digit device variant 1 = color screen.
  • The last two digits are the software version of the graphic  component.

With the introduction of the navigation system operating software V32, there are currently 2 valid versions of navigation software:

  1. Navigation system operating software V17.1 is used on MK III systems without the “split screen”.
  2. Navigation system operating software V32 is used on MK I, MK II, MK III navigation systems with split screen, DVD-Top navigation systems (MK IV) on I-Bus vehicles and NAVI01, NAVI02,  NAVI03 on E65/E66 vehicles.

After loading NAVI SW V32, the vehicle must be driven to ensure the proper functioning of the navigation system and the correct display of road number icons (e.g., interstate icons).

E65 and E66 Systems

  • Enter the Service Mode of the Control Display.
  • Select “MOST Devices”.
  • Scroll down and select “Navigation”.
  • Scroll down a few pages until “Software Version” is displayed.
  • Software version for CD navigation (NAVI01) should be 7.3.2 (I-level E065-05-03-810.2).
  • Software version for DVD navigation (NAVI02) should be 8.4.4 (I-level E065-05-03-800.2).
  • Software version for DVD navigation (NAVI03) should be E065-08-03-550 (SW 09.08.02).

 

The BMW navigation systems came in versions from Mk1 to Mk4 up until 2003.

After that a completely new version was introduced which were not compatible with older vehicles.

Vehicles manufactured in these years were:

1996-1997 – Mk1 – male voice
1997-2000 – Mk2 – female voice
2000-2002 – Mk3
2002-        – Mk4 – DVD


Mk1 and Mk2 front


Mk3 front

Mk4 front

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MK4 -3 INSTALL ONLY

Upgrade Mk3 to Mk4

The upgrade from a Mk3 system to a Mk4 system is straight forward.

The plugs and sockets are the same on both units so it is only a matter of removing one and plugging in the other.

To update BMW navigation, you will need:

Your BMW owners manual – different cars have different ways of opening
the DVD drive but most cars have the drive right in or behind the radio.
Locate your BMW car manual and find out how to open the CD/DVD drive.
 
The CD or DVD navigation discs are stored in a drive behind the radio.
There will be a button on the radio for either ‘eject’ or ‘open’ which you will
 need to press in order to load the new disc.
 
Eject your old BMW navigation disc.
After the drive is open, eject the old disc (if there is one –
the newer cars might have the GPS information stored on a computer drive so
there may not be a disc.
 If there is a disc, eject it, and insert the new CD or DVD disc.
That’s all there is to updating your BMW navigation system!

TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE (V32)

To Determine what software and hardware you have On the Main screen of your display, choose the “settings” selection. on the top right you will see the Computer version and software version: See image below SW 2-1/81. This means 2 = MKII ; 1 = single display (Not split screen) 81 = Software version 81, or BMW Navigation V 21 CD (or greater)

Take the cd to the car,
 

Turn the ignition to position 1 (terminal R)

Activate “GPS-Navigation”

Remove the map CD from the navigation computer by pressing the “Eject” button

Insert the navigation software CD

  bmw v32 install 1   bmw v32 install 2

After a few seconds, the loading procedure and the “Progress” bar appear on the board monitor

When the loading process has been completed, the message “Software has been successfully loaded” is displayed

Remove the navigation system operating software CD and press the rotary knob on the board monitor

bmw v32 install 3  bmw v32 install 4

(Note: Some MK III GPS computers have been known to temporarily freeze whilst updating, don’t panic just get in touch)

Give it a  second to reboot, and it should have finished.

LOADING V.32 UPDATE SOFTWARE (E65 AND E66 ONLY)

When programming any E65 or E66 using Program V27. or higher,
you will be prompted by the Program screen that the
“BMW navigation CD” must be loaded prior to programming the vehicle.
Note: Connect an approved battery charger before loading the software.

  1. Turn the ignition on to Terminal R or 15.

  2. Enter the navigation menu.

  3. Remove the road map CD/DVD.

  4. Insert the navigation operating software CD V32 into the navigation computer and use the latest Program version for NAVI03 (DVD navigation).

  5. Select “Yes” with the controller to install the software.

  6. The software will then load in two steps, taking approximately 10-15 minutes.

  7. Do not touch the iDrive while the software is loading.

  8. When the installation is finished, the CD will be ejected. The message “Installation Successful, Remove Software loading CD and press OK” will appear. At this point, select “OK” with the controller.

  9. The navigation system will then “Reinitialize”.

  10. When prompted, insert the road map CD/DVD.

  11. Refer to SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization and Programming) for any necessary coding and programming. Note that Program will automatically reprogram all programmable control units that do not have the latest software.

  12. Drive the vehicle before delivering it to the customer to ensure that the navigation system is functioning and displaying (interstate icons) correctly.

BatteryDisconnection

You may need to reset
language to English and turn on perspective

view again from the hidden menu if  it is not there.

If you’ve never had perspective view before,

you’re in for a treat, here’s how you activate

it so as it appears in the map position
menu.

Disk stuck in Navi unit:

1. Insert the key and turn engine on for a few seconds

(20-30 seconds in my case)

2. Turn engine off, remove key
3. insert key again (DON’T TURN ENGINE ON)

4. Go to Navi unit and press eject and the disc should come out.
 
If you get a message for cd key Just insert it  (mk3 only)
 
5. Hold down the eject button for 3 minutes,
It is recommended that you try these in the following sequence, as each progressive step becomes more complex and riskier.

Other Methods

Solution 1:

Put the key into the ignition and turn to position 1 or 2. Go to the nav computer and press and hold the eject button. The button will flash while pressed, and you must keep hold of the eject button for about 3 minutes. You’ll notice that eventually the light on the eject button will stop flashing. As soon as you see this let go of the button, and press it again quickly. The CD will hopefully eject.

Solution 2:

Remove the power to the nav unit (either by disconnecting the battery or removing the cables from the back of the uint) and then reapply power while holding down the eject button.

 

mk4 postcode location

7 Digit Postcode Search

Go to the menu screen select GPS, scroll down
Select information,
Then travel information,
Then information on location,
Then travel, or Extra
Then UK postcodes,
Then postcode A,B,C etc whatever postcode you need to look for.

( NO SPACE NEEDED IN THE POSTCODE )

To activate 3D Perspective map mode

1: The hidden setup menu.

Go to the menu screen select set (or settings) and hold menu button for 10 seconds,

when the hidden menu appears scroll down untill the perspective mode option is selectable.

2: In the arrow map pointing menu.

Select GPS-Navigation, then Map, then push right button, select Map Positioning and there select Perspective

Here is a video I made of how to get into the service mode.

bmw navigation

ENABLE SPEED-CAMS

Cameras will be displayed with default language setting only (English)
To activate speedcams: Navigation-Information-On Location-Car-Speedcam

 

Reset Service light

BMW all 3 series Service Reset

Step 1
Insert key into slot
Step 2
Press start/stop button without depressing clutch/brake and wait for the service reminder to dissapear.
Step 3
Immediately after service reminder goes out, press and hold the odometer reset. After 3 secs a warning triangle will appear, keep the odo. button pressed and after another 2-3 secs the Oil can will appear. I f you hold it too long (10 secs in total) you will overshoot the runway and some German writing will appear giving the software level/ can bus etc. of the car. Go back to the beginning and start again.
Step 4
You are now in the service menu, use the toggle switch on indicator stalk to scroll up/down through the various service items.
Step 5
When you have the item you want to reset showing, press the BC button on end of indicator stalk. Reset should now appear in the display. Press in and hold the BC button for 2-3 secs and a clock will start whirling around and hey presto, its done
Step 6
You can now either scroll up/down to select another item (as in step 4) or you can press the start/stop button to exit.

INSTALL FOR CCC IDRIVE ONLY

 

A newly updated BMW disc

Your BMW owners manual – different cars have different ways of opening the DVD drive but most cars have the drive right in or behind the radio.

Locate your BMW car manual and find out how to open the CD/DVD drive. The CD or DVD navigation discs are stored in a drive behind the radio. There will be a button on the radio for either ‘eject’ or ‘open’ which you will need to press in order to load the new disc.

Eject your old BMW navigation disc. After the drive is open, eject the old disc (if there is one – the newer cars might have the GPS information stored on a computer drive so there may not be a disc. If there is a disc, eject it, and insert the new CD or DVD disc. That’s all there is to updating your BMW navigation system!

ENABLE SPEED-CAMS + POSTCODES

Cameras will be displayed with default language setting only (English)
To activate SPEED-CAMS: Navigation-Information-On Location-Car-Speed cam

To activate POSTCODES:  Navigation-Information-On Location-UK 7 Postcodes

7_Digit_Postcode_Input_PRO2.pdf

 iDrive 3D View

To access service menu in i-drive cars:

1. From the main menu display, press the controller down for minimum 6 seconds.

2. Turn the controller 3 increments clockwise (to the right).

3. Turn the controller 3 increments counter-clockwise (to the left).

4. Turn controller 1 increment clockwise (right).

5. Turn controller 1 increment counter-clockwise (left).

6. Turn controller 1 increment clockwise (right).

7. Push down on the controller.

8. To exit the service mode, select the return arrow at the bottom on the left of the screen.

NOTE: In CCC service menu you cannot change any options. For normal user it is absolutely unusual.
If you have CCC(Navi Pro) you always can switch between Perspective travel directionpointing north in NAVI first screen(controller->)
This function is always enabled.

until you are in a menu named “Service Menu”.- Scroll down (there’s a 2nd page) until you reach “Perspective menu” and activate it.

OR

1) Go to the Navigation screen and press the knob down
2) When you see the screen of “View”, “Dest. Input”, “Route Guid”, “New Route”, “Information”, “Split” –> Select “Information”
3) Select “Travel Information”
4) Select “On Location”
5) Select “Car and Travel”
6) Select “Red Light and Speed Cameras” or “Police Speed Traps”
7) Go back to home page

Process for checking the current iDrive Firmware version

This process can get you into a special menu which contains additional ECU information:

0. Insert Key FOB into slot (do not start the car, just wait for the iDrive system come on)
1. Push down i-Drive knob for approx 8 sec
2. Turn right 3 clicks
3. Turn left 3 clicks
4. Turn right 1 click
5. Turn left 1 click
6. Turn right 1 click
7. Push down i-Drive knob

*** Be paitent after step 7, it took my car a good five seconds to pull up the data.

8. Enter the version  option.

 

iDrive Hidden/service menus

 

For cars with the iDrive (satelite navigation) option, two hidden menus exist.
Note: these hidden menus are not available anymore in newer (starting with September 2008 manufacturing) cars as they have a completely new iDrive system.

Hidden debug menu

The first one contains data mainly meant for debugging purposes, and is not of interest to most people. To access this menu, follow these steps

  • Make sure your in the main menu (the one with the ‘i’ in the centre and the 4 quadrants)

iDrive hidden menus - e90

  • Press the iDrive controller down, and keep it pressed for 8 to 10 seconds and release.
  • Rotate the iDrive controller 3 ticks clockwise (right)
  • Rotate the iDrive controller 3 ticks counter-clockwise (left)
  • Rotate the iDrive controller 1 tick clockwise (right)
  • Rotate the iDrive controller 1 tick counter-clockwise (left)
  • Rotate the iDrive controller 1 tick clockwise (right)
  • Press the iDrive controller down, and release

iDrive hidden menus - e90

This screen will be shown, press the iDrive controller again to get to the next one.
iDrive hidden menus - e90
You can scroll through the ECU list and press the iDrive controller to view data. Note:

It seems impossible to get to the ‘Exit’, ‘Prev’ and ‘Next’ buttons on these screens,

and the same applies for scroll-bars.

To exit the diagnostics menu, simply hit the menu button below the iDrive controller.

Hidden navigation menu

The second one is a hidden menu for the navigation system, and is more interesting. For instance here you can see your true speed as measured by the GPS (km/h only!)
Note: the iDrive controller on post March 2007 manufactured cars is no longer able to move diagonal, as such it is not possible to enter this hidden menu anymore (at least until someone finds/leaks an alternative way).
To enter this menu follow these steps:

  • From the main menu, select the ‘Navigation’ option (move controller to the right)

iDrive hidden menus - e90

  • In the navigation menu, press the controller down three times, until your at the bottom ‘row’
  • now highlight (but do not press!) the “Map, indicating dir. of travel” option, and follow the following steps..

iDrive hidden menus - e90

  • Move the iDrive controller to the top-right corner (diagonal), and keep it there for 8 to 10 seconds and release.
  • Rotate the iDrive controller 3 ticks clockwise (right)
  • Rotate the iDrive controller 3 ticks counter-clockwise (left)
  • Rotate the iDrive controller 1 tick clockwise (right)
  • Rotate the iDrive controller 1 tick counter-clockwise (left)
  • Rotate the iDrive controller 1 tick clockwise (right)
  • Press the iDrive controller down, and release

iDrive hidden menus - e90

  • Now move the controller right once, so you can scroll through the different options

All BMW 3series cars of the E90, E91, E92 (and probably E93) family have hidden/service menus in the Board Computer (BC)
Although on cars with iDrive, some of this information can be accessed in a more readable format through the hidden iDrive menus

Accessing the menus
To access these hidden menus (or service menus), you have 2 options..

Option 1

Turn ignition on, or start your car
Press and hold the button to reset the daytrip/odometer for 10 seconds

Option 2

Press and hold the button to reset the daytrip/odometer
While keeping this button pressed, insert the keyfob into its slot, and release the button

At this point the BC should display data in a “XX.YY” format. So if the BC displays “01.00″, that means Main Menu 01, sub menu 00
To continue to navigate the menus, you need to use again the daytrip/odometer button (hereafter just called ‘button’)

INSTALL FOR CIC IDRIVE ONLY

Loading navigation map

During updating map data with DVD will appear request to enter Enable Code:

key

When entered correct Enable Code, updating starts:

begin

After successful upload of first DVD, load next DVDs:

second disk

Following DVDs are loading:

loading second

After uploading all map data system will reboot:

end

 USB INSTALL

1)    You must have the drive usb 16gb.

2)    format drive usb FAT32

3)    The root folder drive usb move the folder (pkgdb) and the configuration file (config.nfm)

4)    See how I did in the picture:

5)    Now we are ready to insert usb drive in the glove box, we see that the system recognizes the map and asked for update activation code (FSC code)

6)    You will need to do so with DVD 2 and 3

bmw navi prem 2013

 
Here’s the step-by-step idiot’s guide to supplement the following video:

  1. Go to bmw.com/update.
  2. Select your language of choice from the drop down menu.
  3. Enter the last 7 digits of your VIN.
  4. Click the box to agree to the terms, conditions, and other legal B.S.
  5. Click the blue “software update” button to begin the download (the document containing the updates pertaining to this new version can also be downloaded from this page as a PDF).
  6. Retrieve the file from the downloads folder if you’re using a Mac, or save the file to the folder of your choosing if you’re using a PC.
  7. Move the file to a flash drive.
  8. Plug the flash drive into the USB port in the center console (not the USB port in the glovebox).
  9. Navigate to the software screen: “Settings” > “Software update” (very bottom of the list of Settings options).
  10. Select “update software” and allow the update to be completed (the car must remain stationary until the update is complete – only takes 30 to 60 seconds).

BMW MANUALS

http://www.bmwsections.com/docs/

 

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