Hamish Blyth 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) i wonder if anyone has has knowledge in reprogramming one of these radios as per picture to explain this car is an ex japan and the radio is #$%^ useless i have fitted a band expander and wish i had not Edited August 5, 2008 by Hamish Blyth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) i wonder if anyone has has knowledge in reprogramming one of these radios as per picture to explain this car is an ex japan and the radio is #$%^ useless i have fitted a band expander and wish i had not Talk to "Hotwire" on here, he'll give you the right information... band expanders create more problems http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index.php?showuser=1215 Edited August 5, 2008 by botanymotorworx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted August 6, 2008 i wonder if anyone has has knowledge in reprogramming one of these radios as per picture to explain this car is an ex japan and the radio is #$%^ useless i have fitted a band expander and wish i had notI know these systems inside out, and so does hotwire.You cannot reprogram a 99 radio (the reprogrammable radios started in 2001) You must replace the radio module with a Euro-spec version. It is plug and play and easy to replace. Get a new radio from ebay Germany or ask Mr Friendly hotwire. He has some. The radio you need is a BMW Business RDS (E39 nav), model PH7851, made by Philips Like this one Plug and play. Radio is in the boot, left-hand side "lump" behind the boot lining covering the back of the rear seat. Make sure you remove, and destroy, the band expander after replacing the radio. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Blyth 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2008 I know these systems inside out, and so does hotwire. You cannot reprogram a 99 radio (the reprogrammable radios started in 2001) You must replace the radio module with a Euro-spec version. It is plug and play and easy to replace. Get a new radio from ebay Germany or ask Mr Friendly hotwire. He has some. The radio you need is a BMW Business RDS (E39 nav), model PH7851, made by Philips Like this one Plug and play. Radio is in the boot, left-hand side "lump" behind the boot lining covering the back of the rear seat. Make sure you remove, and destroy, the band expander after replacing the radio. thanks for that i am a bit confused is the main radio tuner in the boot and not at the front end? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted August 7, 2008 thanks for that i am a bit confused is the main radio tuner in the boot and not at the front end? Yes, behind the bulge as stated. The monitor in the front is just a dumby - all the control units are in the boot area Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Blyth 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Yes, behind the bulge as stated. The monitor in the front is just a dumby - all the control units are in the boot area thanks i understand you may have replacement turner radio units for sale if so how much ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites