This makes it a pre-facelift E39 with navigation. Per the VIN sticker on the inside B-pillar of the driver’s door, my car was produced 2/00 (February, 2000). I purchased my 2000 BMW E39 M5 in July of 2010. I have gone out of my way to make this article very thorough and comprehensive.ĭISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Please read this article and watch these videos in full before commenting with questions. They used completely different wiring harnesses and electronic components for whatever reason, and they do not speak the same ‘language’ as the rest of the cars. *I will also note that BMWs produced for the Japanese market are not supported in this article. This article does not cover nor support such an endeavor at this time. Retrofitting navigation to a car that did not originally come with it, while not impossible, is exceedingly challenging, time consuming, and expensive.

*It is important to note that in order to upgrade your navigation system, you must first have a navigation system from factory.

Many BMW models and series speak this same language, utilize the same connectors, and make use of the same hardware-software interface. The information in this article is only applicable to BMWs that speak the same electronics ‘language’.

In this article, I discuss in detail the steps, hardware, and software required to upgrade your BMW’s navigation computer, display, software, and maps.

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