[morganoliver]

Hi to everyone out there... and I hope someone can help... I have purchased a 2004 X5 4.4i, a great car. My issue, is with Australian Maps for my sat nav. The car has the larger screen in dash with a MkiV DVD reader in the boot along with a 6 stacker CD.

The current Map disc is 2003 and is so out of date it's not funny. After much reading / research I have updated the firmware (via a free download) to V32, which went well. I then purchased a 2012 professional map disc on ebay (original, still in box) to complete the set. However this disc brings up an error message on the dash screen asking my to insert the correct CD / DVD. I have spoken with local BMW dealer and they have confirmed via the VIN number that the 'professional' version is correct. I have since tried downloading multiple versions from various sites and have gone through a small fortune in CD's & DVD's burning at fast speed / slow speed and everything in between and still nothing is working.

I have come across a multitude of posts on this subject and tried to work out what to do that will give me maps. I now turn to all my new friends at XBIMMERS and ask for help and guidance.

Thanks in advance

[196806]

The only sure way to know what you're getting with map disks is to buy one from the dealer yourself. eBay... Mmmm... pirate resellers... Mmmm... I have been told that the business maps will work in the pro setup but I don't know if it's true. PM me for a purported to be v.18.

[JinAM]

You are using the wrong disc. Half the time, they don't even know what nav discs are for what cars.
You will require a disc for E46, E53 , E39 etc. It's actually a CD, not a DVD.

[bcoz]

Originally Posted by morganoliver

I have purchased a 2004 X5 4.4i, a great car. My issue, is with Australian Maps for my sat nav. The car has the larger screen in dash with a MkiV DVD reader in the boot along with a 6 stacker CD.

The table below also suggests that you have MKIV Nav (or "MK4 DVD High").

If you haven't done so, try the following forum for Australian High Map v19.1 (you may have to register (free) to see the links)...
http://gpsunderground.com/forum/bmw/...d-version.html


Source: GPS Underground

[BMWX5driver]

Originally Posted by morganoliver

Hi to everyone out there... and I hope someone can help... I have purchased a 2004 X5 4.4i, a great car. My issue, is with Australian Maps for my sat nav. The car has the larger screen in dash with a MkiV DVD reader in the boot along with a 6 stacker CD.

The current Map disc is 2003 and is so out of date it's not funny. After much reading / research I have updated the firmware (via a free download) to V32, which went well. I then purchased a 2012 professional map disc on ebay (original, still in box) to complete the set. However this disc brings up an error message on the dash screen asking my to insert the correct CD / DVD. I have spoken with local BMW dealer and they have confirmed via the VIN number that the 'professional' version is correct. I have since tried downloading multiple versions from various sites and have gone through a small fortune in CD's & DVD's burning at fast speed / slow speed and everything in between and still nothing is working.

I have come across a multitude of posts on this subject and tried to work out what to do that will give me maps. I now turn to all my new friends at XBIMMERS and ask for help and guidance.

Thanks in advance

The BMW X5 E53, required the "High" CD based navigation map disc, all other types Business or Professional, wouldn't work


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