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Hello there people.

Im brand spankin new to bmw. I have always had jap cars evo's and scoobs. Never liked bmw's at all but have to say that my first impressions are quite good.

We have got a x5 4.6 is. It has alot of goodies of which im not used to but liking it nine the less. The reason we got this motor is because we have a third child on the way and need extra space.

To be honest i think we have got a bit of a pig of a car and needs some attention it doe have some annoying problems but this was due to me putting alot of trust into the person who we got it off. Sa no more.

Oh well thank for listening and no doubt i will be asking a few of you about some future info..............

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Welcome Ryan, Another Sussex member, if you have any questions about your car, ask away, someone on here will be able to help you out. :D

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Hey thanks for the warm welcome. I have a list longer than my arm so im not going tho put them all out there at once.

I do have one immediate question.

The sat nav screen at the front. Are they coded as mine is faulty. The selection button only goes up and down by one and doesnt scroll through the menu.

Can I buy another and just 'plug and play'?

Cheers Ryan.

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Hi Ryan, I would guess they are coded, could be the software needs an upgrade, but I am sure X5 owners would be able to help you, good luck

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Welcome aboard Ryan, no code required... Try unplugging and replugging the rear connectors, or as Al mentioned, update the software...

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Thanks for replys guys. I had the unit out unplugged, cleaned and re inserted but to my dissapointment.........nothing.

How do i update the software? Not had to do all this before?

Cheers Ryan.

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I would personally take it to a main dealer, as there is pirate upgrade cd/dvd out there, but someone else may know of a good place, good luck.

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