SI BMW Navigation System CD V 14.-Operating Software for MK I

GROUP 84 84 11 99 Woodcliff Lake, NJ January 2000 

Phone, Navigation Systems Service Engineering 

Subject BMW Navigation System CD V14.0 operating Software for MK I and 

MK II 

Model E46, E38, E39, E53 

This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 84 11 99 dated July 1999. 

Situation The following Navigation System MK II (from 09/97 production) failures/malfunctions may be 

experienced by the customers: 

1. The screen remains dark or shows only the status bar (at the bottom) after the vehicle 

was started. 

After turning ignition on (KL 15), no display appears in the on-board monitor except for the 

status bar. The background lighting of the screen is dark gray. Time display in the status bar 

is not being updated. Situation can be corrected by turning ignition OFF, waiting at least 1 

minute, and then turning it ON again. 

2. The screen darkens during driving ("black" or "blank" screen) and the system reboots. 

The on-board monitor intermittently blanks-out during driving when the Navigation System is 

operating. After a few seconds, the screen reappears and the system reboots. Then, the 

main menu (if radio was previously turned off) or the audio/BC display shows on the screen. 

In some cases the screen remains black, and reappears again only after turning ignition 

OFF, waiting at least 1 minute, and then turning it ON again. In the "main menu" screen the 

"Navigation" feature can not be selected (Navigation button is not highlighted). 

3. A route intermittently runs in a loop. 

Intermittently, the map of the planned route appears on the on-board monitor as a loop, or 

the route guidance instruction runs in a loop (e.g. at the intersection route guidance 

proposes a different direction then the one which was calculated initially, and after following 

this direction for a while, either: instructs to make a "U-turn", or describes a route back to the 

original junction where the turn was executed). 

4. Inaccuracies in the vehicle position indicator or implausible route guidance 

information. Extended "reaction" time of the Navigation System in route guidance and 

planning, after vehicle departs from the originally planned route. 

Intermittently, incorrect distances are displayed at intersections or highway exits (e.g. 200 

feet or more). Situation is sporadic and can not be reproduced in the same location 

(reproducible faults would indicate error in the CD map). 

Or, vehicle position cursor on the map display drifts away from the road or runs alongside 

the road. This situation results in implausible guidance information (system "tries" to return 

to the originally planned route), and in some cases the message: "You are leaving the 

digitized area" is sent by the system. 

5. On-board computer (BC) data missing from the on-board display. 

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After ignition key is turned "ON" (KL15) and screen is changed from "main menu" to 

radio/BC display, the displayed board computer data is not complete. In most cases the 

missing values are: Range, Ambient Temperature, or Fuel Consumption. Sometimes, those 

values may reappear during driving of the vehicle. 

6. Route guidance intermittently remains active following "Destination Reached" display. 

If the vehicle's ignition was turned "OFF" in the very moment the " Destination Reached" 

message was displayed on the board monitor, the route guidance to that destination may 

remain active the next time the vehicle is driven (Navigation instructions are given, even 

though the "Navigation" button was not selected from the "main menu" screen). 

CAUSE Software errors in the Operating Software of Navigation System Mark II. 

Important: None of the complaints described above are valid reasons for replacement of 

the Navigation Computer. 

CORRECTION On a customer complaint basis only, load Navigation Computer with the updated version of 

Navigation operating software (CD V14.0). 

Note: 

Also, in case of hardware failure (not related to the situations described above) after 

replacement of the Navigation computer (on MK I or MK II systems), or the video module (on MK 

I only) the units have to be coded, and the computer must be loaded with the new CD V14.0 

operating software. 

PROCEDURE To load the new software: 

1. Turn ignition to position 1 (terminal R). 

Do not cycle the key or perform diagnosis while installing the new software. Make sure that 

the power supply is stable, i.e. do not switch on any electrical loads. 

2. Activate "GPS-Navigation" and acknowledge the screen disclaimer by pushing the rotary 

knob. 

3. Remove the map CD from the navigation computer by pressing "eject" button. 

4. Insert the Software CD V14.0 into the Navigation computer (the CD-ROM V14.0 bears the 

P/N 01 59 9 789 299 Index "p") 

. 

5. Mark I System (up to 9/97 production): 

After a few seconds, the BMW roundel will appear on the board monitor and will be "filled in" 

clockwise to show the progress of loading (approx. 3-4 minutes). 

Mark II System (from 9/97 production): 

After a few seconds, a menu of notes on loading procedure and "progress" bar appear on 

the board monitor. 

When the loading process has been completed, the message "Software has been 

successfully loaded" is displayed. 

6. First remove the operating software CD, and then confirm the end of the loading process by 

pressing the rotary push-button on the board monitor. "OK" appears in the display. 

7. Reinsert the map CD into the Navigation computer. 



CD V14.0 contains the following operating software: 

Software version Application 

7.7 (7.1 MMI*) Mark I - E39/E38 (up to 9/97) 

3.0 Mark II - E39/E38 (from 9/97), E46, X5 

4.0 Radio Navigation (E46 Europe only) 

*MMI is the "Man Machine Interface" software in the Video Module. 

Note: 

The Navigation Computer automatically recognizes the required version when the software is 

loaded. 

Previously released Navigation Software CD's (V 6.5, V 7,3, V 05, V09, V11, V12) should be 

discarded. 

Changes/improvements for the Mark I (Mk I) system: 

-- No changes were introduced since the previous releases (CD V12, and CD V11.1) 

Changes/improvements for the Mark II (Mk II) system: 

-- "Software Status" in the "Set" screen change: The software/hardware version is now 

displayed as "2-1/30". The numbers have following meanings: first digit 2 - is a 2nd 

generation navigation system (Mk2); second digit 1 - is a 1st device variant (top navigation - 

Mk2c color screen); the last two digits 30 - are the software version (3.0). 

-- A "Mayday" (emergency) phone call is initiated automatically after an airbag is deployed (on 

vehicles equipped with Navigation MK II, MRS 3 System and integrated cellular phone 

CMT 5000VR, CPT 6000VR or digital CPT 7000) . MRS3 System was introduced as follows: 

3/99 on E39/E38, 06/99 on E46 coupe, 9/99 on E46 sedan, and since series introduction on 

X5 vehicles. 

-- There is no need to manually enter VIN number into the "Telematics Settings" of the 

"Service Mode" of navigation computer on vehicles with integrated cellular phones (see 

SI 84 05 97 

from July of 1999). The VIN number is automatically transferred from vehicle 

ZCS coding data. 

-- The distance to destination is now displayed in up to four digits. This feature meets the need 

of long journeys, planned when using the nationwide coverage provided on new Map CD's 

(release "1999.2", available since 7/99). 

-- Demonstration Mode ("Taxi Mode") software is now included in the operating software. This 

feature allows full demonstration of the Navigation System when vehicle is stationery (e.g. in 

the showroom). To activate the "Demonstration Mode: 

a. Turn ignition to position 1 (terminal R) 

b. Select "GPS Navigation" from the "main menu" screen, and then press OK on the disclaimer 

screen 



c. Verify that the current location is stored in the memory of the computer (to check current 

location, from the "main menu" select "Emergency". The next screen displays current 

vehicle location). NOTE: vehicle must be located in the digitized area to have its position 

evaluated correctly. 

d. In the "Input Destination" menu, enter the desired destination 

e. Press and hold Menu button for at least one second. The screen goes back to the "main 

menu", then select "GSP Navigation" again 

f. With known current position and destination, select "Direction" from the destination input 

menu screen. The "Demonstration Mode" is activated (system will give guidance 

instructions, distance to destination changes, in the route map mode the vehicle icon 

moves). 

g. To exit the "Demonstration Mode" turn the ignition OFF, or start driving the vehicle. 

-- The "Route Direction Arrow" is displayed as a framed arrow instead of a filled one, to 

enhance the guidance screen appearance. 

-- The quantity of language selections (from "SET" menu selection) in the system is reduced to 

two for US market (American English and Spanish), due to software changes for European 

markets. (It is still possible to change languages and voice gender by using DIS/MoDiC, IKE 

Coding/Conversion procedure - see SI 84 01 98 for details). 

PARTS INFORMATION Part Number Description Quantity 

01 59 9 789 299 Index "p" Navigation Software CD-ROM V14.0 1 

WARRANTY 

INFORMATION 

Every BMW center will receive three copies of the CD V14.0 through Automatic Tool Shipment 

Program. The part number remains the same: 01 59 9 789 299 . Index changes to "p". 

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 

Defect Code 65 90 95 14 00 

Labor Operation: Load operating software for Navigation System 

Labor operation Labor Allowance 

Main Work 00 51 324 3 FRU 

+Associated Work 00 51 912 2 FRU 

Note: 

The following explanations will spell out the correct use of the work times. 

Main Work: Use this labor operation number when the only repair performed is the listed 

warranty repair. 

OR 

+Associated Work:Use this labor operation number when other repairs or services are 

performed along with the listed warranty repair. 



Under no circumstances should both labor operation numbers be 

claimed. Attempts to claim both times will result in an unnecessary 

delay in claim processing and payment.

SI BMW Navigation System CD V 14.-Operating Software for MK I

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