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Installing Nav Console, ''03 S-Type 4.2 - 6/23/2008 7:35:40 AM

Coralguy

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Just joined the forum. I purchased the navigation console unit that replaces the two green LCD screens for HVAC and radio but haven''t yet purchased the navigation drive unit that goes in the trunk. Question: Can I still install the console and operate HVAC and radio without the DVD drive in the trunk?

Also, can I replace the chrome trunk plinth with one of the newer, wider ones or would that require a new trunk lid?

Thanks!

Glenn

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RE: Installing Nav Console, ''''03 S-Type 4.2 - 6/24/2008 9:07:35 PM

bmw745ion19s

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welcome, im not very sure about he navigation question even though i ahve it on mine. I imagine if you have everything else it will just display a no cd or similar error when you push the nav button....for the chrome strip im 99% sure you would need a new trunk lid as its molded in, you must be thinking of the 05+ up styles...they had diff tail lights and even rear bumper too i believe

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RE: Installing Nav Console, ''''03 S-Type 4.2 - 6/26/2008 2:43:15 PM

Coralguy

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Thanks so much for the info on both items. I think I''ll give the nav install a try but will defer efforts re. the trunk plinth.

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RE: Installing Nav Console, ''''''''03 S-Type 4.2 - 6/26/2008 3:06:59 PM

03 S Type

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CoralGuy,
What unit are you using? I''m looking to do a similar setup, but with an 03 S Type 3.0. Do you have any plans as far as how to setup the dash etc. and the wiring harness?

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RE: Installing Nav Console, ''''''''''''''''03 S-Type 4.2 - 7/3/2008 5:35:00 PM

Coralguy

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Hi,

I haven''t been online for a little while but read somewhere else that you''re installing a double din Kenwood. I purchased a like-new factory nav display module from eBay. Easily removed the instrument panel and discovered that the existing harness for the stereo and HVAC controls each have their own connector; the nav display module requires only one connector (and neither of my existing connectors are the same size as required by the nav).

So, now I am looking for an adapter or wiring diagram to make the connection... If I cannot find a solution, I am eagerly tracking your results and will do what you are doing. Yours will be awesome. Good luck!

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RE: Installing Nav Console, '''''''''''''''''''''''''''... - 7/6/2008 11:58:30 PM

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Coralguy,

Sorry I''m so late to respond! As I''m sure everyone else has been- I was celebrating 4th of July. I took a trip up to VA Beach and I''m just now getting back to the computer. To alleviate the problem of the connectors, I''ve actually ordered a wiring harness from Nexia.com, a site based out of the UK. From what I hear, this should be the harness to allow the switch. It''s not in yet so I''m kinda waiting and eagerly anticipating myself, but I don''t expect any surprises. After shipping it''s about $30 or $40. I can give you the part number if you''d like to do it that way.

Good luck with your nav as well! Post pics of the finished product!

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RE: Installing Nav Console, '''''''''''''''''''''''''''... - 7/11/2008 5:15:13 PM

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Let me know if you guys are still stuck on how to install the new factory sat/nav unit. I have the wiring schematics and some other info that will be helpful however I will warn it takes some one of at least moderate electrical skill to do.

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RE: Installing Nav Console, '''''''''''''''''''''''''''... - 7/14/2008 7:49:13 AM

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SFK,

If you still have that info available I wouldn''t mind getting an email on it. My harness just got in (to my home in FL) so I should be installing any day now.