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    Old gen to New gen adapter cabling

    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=65&fg=07

    How to access radio Service Menu and change Area:

    http://www.ge39.com/files/ngradios.pdf

    Retrofit of the navigation system:

    http://www.e38.org/e38_nav_retrofit.pdf

    The retrofit shows you the wiring for the Mk4 or Mk3 nav

    The wiring colours are the same

    If you get stuck anywhere, just ask.

    Cheers Jochen, I'm just trying to get a good price on a mk4 now.

    I did on the weekend install a 16:9 screen in place of my 4:3 - didn't realise there was an plastic pipe in th way but heatgun sorted that :) It works fine but stays in 4:3 format, although for a moment when I first plugged it in the screen formatted itself for 16:9 but then flicked back to 4:3. Any ideas on this?

    Caleb

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    The 1999 E38 has an old generation radio, so BM53 will not fit without the adapter.

    BMW sell the conversion cable

    Note: BM53s are I think only used in the USA, did you get yours from the USA? It may locked to USA-only region. But you'll find out when you switch it on :-)

    As for the nav unit, you need the Mk3 or Mk4, and the connectors + pins.

    Connectors + pins can be bought from BMW

    Item #9 here:

    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=61&fg=15

    You may also need a GPS antenna extension or adapter cable, depending on what type of GPS receiver is in the Japanese car.

    Thanks so much for the info!

    Yes its a US BM53 but was told that you can change the region from the service menu.

    Do you have the parts numbers for the conversion cable? That online store 'bimmernav' sells a conversion cable but its really pricey at US$150.

    So with the nav, I take it I'll be replacing the connectors on my existing wiring? Are there any more detailed instructions out there detailing this?

    Caleb

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    Hi I've got a '99 740i from Japan and wanna get radio/nav working.

    Have already bought a '03+ bm53 & was looking for round to flat conversion cable.

    Now I'm wondering if I already have that radio module, any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.

    Also I take it I have to by mk3/4 nav module or does anyone have a list of part needed to upgrade from Japanese setup?

    Thanks in advance!

    Caleb

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