BMW Navigation System Firmware Installation Instructions

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Navigation Firmware Update Instructions

for BMW E38 / E39 / E46 and E53 X5

 

BMW Navigation software V29.1 for MK2 / MK3 Navigation System

Compatible Equipment:

 BMW MK2 MK3 Navigation Computer

Link to Software

Installation process:

  • Unlock car, open the driver’s door.
  • Open the trunk, and locate the nav computer and press the eject button on the drive.
  • Eject the map disc.
  • Switch ignition to position 1, leave door open.
  • Insert firmware disc into Navigation drive & follow instruction on screen. Be patient, it may take a minute to come up.
  • Wait (approx. 6 mins) for update until monitor asks to eject firmware disc for reboot.
  • Go back to trunk and eject CD if it has not already ejected itself.
  • Insert Key CD (Only if monitor requests it) to complete firmware download.
  • Replace navigation map disc.
  • Confirm reboot in car & that completes the update!

 

 

 

Navigation Firmware V32 for MK4 DVD Navigation system

 Compatible Equipment:

BMW MK4 DVD Navigation Computer

Link to Firmware

Installation process:

  • Unlock car, open the drivers door.
  • Open the trunk, and locate the nav computer and press the eject button on the drive.
  • Eject the map disc.
  • Switch ignition to position 1, leave door open.
  • Insert firmware disc into DVD drive follow instruction on screen. Be patient, it may take a minute to come up.
  • Wait (approx. 6 mins) until monitor asks to eject Update CD for reboot.
  • Go back to trunk and eject CD if the CD/DVD has not already ejected itself.
  • Remove disc from DVD drive.
  • Replace navigation map disc.
  • Confirm reboot in car & that completes the update!