sat nav question

[ozx5]

Put the disc in and get
" NO CD IN NAVIGATIION COMPUTER. PLEASE INSERT CD"
it loads/accepts the disc but I notice the LED doesnt inficate it has a disc in it pnce inserted.
Select the option at head unit and get that message
I get a feeling it is common..???

[Pannalstaroz]

The disc hasn't been copied properly, or is a disc that isn't recognised by the system. E39's need the red discs. Make sure it's a red one.

[ozx5]

I took the car to a specialist BM guy in Melbourne who tried a new current version disc and it didnt work.
He didnt tell me what you have.
Thankyou...where might I get a red disc for Australia region I wonder
Apart from the obvious how do I know its a red one

Peter

The disc hasn't been copied properly, or is a disc that isn't recognised by the system. E39's need the red discs. Make sure it's a red one.

[Pannalstaroz]

With the Nav disks, there are purple, green and red one's. Purple is for the new X5's, Z4's etc, red is for E39's, E53's etc. You need the red one, but unfortunately they are also te rarest and dearest! Just see how you go. If you're using a burned copy (God forbid ), you need to make sure it's a red one, but then you'll need to trust the guy who gave it to you. If you're using an original, the label on the disc is mainly red. And it will say E39 version.

[ozx5]

Thankyou
I didnt get one with the car and tried the disc from my Z4 on it.
I then picked up a 2nd hand guard liner extension from BM dealer who tried current version which of course didnt work.
Might have to pucker up and let the dealer tamper with me.

With the Nav disks, there are purple, green and red one's. Purple is for the new X5's, Z4's etc, red is for E39's, E53's etc. You need the red one, but unfortunately they are also te rarest and dearest! Just see how you go. If you're using a burned copy (God forbid ), you need to make sure it's a red one, but then you'll need to trust the guy who gave it to you. If you're using an original, the label on the disc is mainly red. And it will say E39 version.

[Xeniczone]

I think you can find copies of the CD on eBay. They are not legit, but they are a hell of a lot cheaper, as well of other methods of getting it...

[ozx5]

I have been on eBay for the last hour and cant find any discs for my region - Australia.
You wanna PM me "as well of other methods of getting it"

I think you can find copies of the CD on eBay. They are not legit, but they are a hell of a lot cheaper, as well of other methods of getting it...

[Caraddict87]

What is this business of red disk vs purple disk vs green. I just got the brand new edition of the cd set for my dads 2002 540i and I have had no issues loading any of the CDs. Just curious to what is red the label on the top of the cd is white on the 2011 edition.

oh wait nevermind the australian ones are red i was thinking they all were supposed to be

[Pannalstaroz]

Oz, if you wait, there are red v14 disks on ebay from time to time.

[ozx5]

I just got quoted $412.00 or my trade price $335.00 thru the stealer here in Darwin.
Order thru Germany too.
MIGHT BE I WAIT AS YOU SUGGEST
I have a burning curiosity to know if the system even works.
But at 335 dollars I will wait and keep an eye on eBay.
Thankyou
Peter

Oz, if
you wait, there are red v14 disks on ebay from time to time.

[Pannalstaroz]

Generally they are around $40-$80 for an original one.

[ozx5]

Thats a number that doesnt make your ass twitch.
I will keep an eye open

Generally they are around $40-$80 for an original one.

[Weimermad]

I think I have the same issue with my 2003 and am curious if you ever found a "red" disk or if you were able to correct this issue? Ive found other threads that seem to indicate this could also be an issue with the laser, clearly finding a disc on ebay would be an 'easy' first option..?
Laura

[Pannalstaroz]

Everyone on this forum in Aus needs a red disk, they are the only one's that will work with an E39. They are also the rarest and most expensive. I have a purple one lying around, but it doesn't work in E39's, just E70's, Z4's etc...

[ozx5]

Laura
still trolling ebay for a red disc.
I initially thought problem with the laser reading but have to eliminate the mystery of the red disc 1st.

I think I have the same issue with my 2003 and am curious if you ever found a "red" disk or if you were able to correct this issue? Ive found other threads that seem to indicate this could also be an issue with the laser, clearly finding a disc on ebay would be an 'easy' first option..?
Laura

Yep my purple one outta my Z4 is still in the E39 enroute back to me from the floods and it def didnt work.

Everyone on this forum in Aus needs a red disk, they are the only one's that will work with an E39. They are also the rarest and most expensive. I have a purple one lying around, but it doesn't work in E39's, just E70's, Z4's etc...