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J8YMP · May 20th, 2008, 10:57 AM

Some of you may have read about my sat nav problems elsewhere but It is still playing up and is now even worse

I have an 02 mcs with factory fit sat nav. It originally came with a cd unit, which we swopped for a dvd unit, as with a cd unit you cant update the discs. I bought the latest dvd map and it worked for a short while then stopped working for some reason. I bought this off ebay and wasnt entirely sure it was the real thing, even though it came in a BMW case. I ended up having to put back in the 2002/3 cd that it came with originally. After a recent visit to Sytner, I asked the technician if he had a dvd he could try for me but he wouldnt do it and said I needed to buy a new BMW dvd, £200+

and then have it programmed (even more expense) and even then they still couldnt guarantee it would work. Well by this time I was completely confused :? The cd thats in now wont allow me to enter postcodes, so is rather slow to use.

A few weeks ago I bought a new head unit and now the 'lady' has stopped speaking

Is that because of the new head unit? Also my mfsw has stopped working too,although I have been told I can buy a lead for that.

Has anyone ever come across these problems and can anyone help me with any advice etc?

Also one last thing....I have been gradually buying the chrome interior bits and pieces and my last purchase was the dual speedo/rev counter trim. Neither of us can get the original trim off. The chrome trim has 4 clips and we have tried pressing in the same places on the old trim to no avail. We've pulled and even tried a screwdriver to prize it off but it still wont budge :evil: Anyone ever removed theirs? If not its going to have to be broken off

Any help would be great

mikeythemini · May 20th, 2008, 11:11 AM

To bring back your nav voice you need a navigation interface - NewMINIStuff.com
To bring back your MFSW you need a MFSW interface - NewMINIStuff.com

On your nav problems there are lots of factory nav experts on here so you should get some help. ALternatively we are about to launch a Garmin navigation module for the factory nav screen. This will give you a far more up to date navigation system - 7 digit postcode, full europe mapping, speed camera option.

mikeythemini · May 20th, 2008, 11:20 AM

& optional TMC

J8YMP · May 20th, 2008, 11:28 AM

Any idea on costs on the new module? I may need to pay you a visit lol
Have I lost the nav voice due to having the new head unit?

DaFlake · May 20th, 2008, 11:31 AM

Yep, new head unit will not play nav voice. This is pretty common.

mikeythemini · May 20th, 2008, 11:35 AM

Yep the above interface will bring it back
Alternativly change up to a more modern nav

J8YMP · May 20th, 2008, 11:37 AM

If we re-install the original head unit back into my car will the nav voice and the mfsw both automatically come back, without us having to do anything extra?

DaFlake · May 20th, 2008, 11:44 AM

Yep.... Mikey can sort it all for you.

mikeythemini · May 20th, 2008, 11:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by J8YMP (original)

If we re-install the original head unit back into my car will the nav voice and the mfsw both automatically come back, without us having to do anything extra?

Yes

DaFlake · May 20th, 2008, 11:51 AM

Echo???

J8YMP · May 20th, 2008, 11:54 AM

I think thats what I'm going to do then, as the head unit is no better than the original tbh just flashier to look at

I just need the nav problems sorted now.
Hope someone can help 'cus this is driving me mad

May 20th, 2008, 10:57 AM	#1
J8YMP MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in a house Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 128 Offline	My on going factory fit sat nav problem Some of you may have read about my sat nav problems elsewhere but It is still playing up and is now even worse I have an 02 mcs with factory fit sat nav. It originally came with a cd unit, which we swopped for a dvd unit, as with a cd unit you cant update the discs. I bought the latest dvd map and it worked for a short while then stopped working for some reason. I bought this off ebay and wasnt entirely sure it was the real thing, even though it came in a BMW case. I ended up having to put back in the 2002/3 cd that it came with originally. After a recent visit to Sytner, I asked the technician if he had a dvd he could try for me but he wouldnt do it and said I needed to buy a new BMW dvd, £200+ and then have it programmed (even more expense) and even then they still couldnt guarantee it would work. Well by this time I was completely confused :? The cd thats in now wont allow me to enter postcodes, so is rather slow to use. A few weeks ago I bought a new head unit and now the 'lady' has stopped speaking Is that because of the new head unit? Also my mfsw has stopped working too,although I have been told I can buy a lead for that. Has anyone ever come across these problems and can anyone help me with any advice etc? Also one last thing....I have been gradually buying the chrome interior bits and pieces and my last purchase was the dual speedo/rev counter trim. Neither of us can get the original trim off. The chrome trim has 4 clips and we have tried pressing in the same places on the old trim to no avail. We've pulled and even tried a screwdriver to prize it off but it still wont budge :evil: Anyone ever removed theirs? If not its going to have to be broken off Any help would be great Last edited by J8YMP : May 20th, 2008 at 04:41 PM. Reason: i'm an idiot

May 20th, 2008, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	To bring back your nav voice you need a navigation interface - NewMINIStuff.com To bring back your MFSW you need a MFSW interface - NewMINIStuff.com On your nav problems there are lots of factory nav experts on here so you should get some help. ALternatively we are about to launch a Garmin navigation module for the factory nav screen. This will give you a far more up to date navigation system - 7 digit postcode, full europe mapping, speed camera option. Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 20th, 2008, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	& optional TMC Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 20th, 2008, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
J8YMP MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in a house Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 128 Offline	Any idea on costs on the new module? I may need to pay you a visit lol Have I lost the nav voice due to having the new head unit? Last edited by J8YMP : May 20th, 2008 at 11:30 AM. Reason: missed something

May 20th, 2008, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Yep, new head unit will not play nav voice. This is pretty common. Global Moderator
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May 20th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	Yep the above interface will bring it back Alternativly change up to a more modern nav Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 20th, 2008, 11:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
J8YMP MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in a house Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 128 Offline	If we re-install the original head unit back into my car will the nav voice and the mfsw both automatically come back, without us having to do anything extra?

May 20th, 2008, 11:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Yep.... Mikey can sort it all for you. Global Moderator

May 20th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by J8YMP (original) If we re-install the original head unit back into my car will the nav voice and the mfsw both automatically come back, without us having to do anything extra? Yes Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 20th, 2008, 11:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Echo??? Global Moderator

May 20th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
J8YMP MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in a house Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 128 Offline	I think thats what I'm going to do then, as the head unit is no better than the original tbh just flashier to look at I just need the nav problems sorted now. Hope someone can help 'cus this is driving me mad

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