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      04-23-2010, 12:09 PM   #23
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Yeah it folds down, I originaly had it wired up to open/close when the key was inserted/removed, however, decided that I prefered being able to close it so I have since diconnected the power to the housing motor.
Have you done any write ups on this anywhere else on this site? Do you have part #s, gotchas or anything like that? That install is one of the nicest I have seen so far.
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      04-23-2010, 02:02 PM   #24
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This guy on a Spanish forum put a Mio728 in his...

http://www.bmwfaq.com/f24/acoplar-na...iginal-418791/

Shows you how to take apart the oem monitor.

That is the only part you need along with a nav device that fits and you like.
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      06-28-2010, 03:17 AM   #25
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How can I remove the old storage tray?

Looks like the tray has 4 screws, and 2 of the screws cannot be reach unless the center air vent is removed first.

But how can I remove the center air vent?

Many thanks.
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      06-28-2010, 07:16 AM   #26
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I don't know how to remove the storage tray but I think there is a DIY in that section about installing the storage unit. It should provide useful information for removing it.

I also learned something about Garmin traffic options since I last posted on this thread. I tried my antenna/power cord for my 760 on my 885t. I upgraded the 760 to lifetime. When I used this antenna with the 885t, it had the Clear Channel traffic signal. I did not have to do anything to the Nuvi except plug it in. I'm not sure what I will do when the MSN Direct runs out at the end of next year but this gives me another option.

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      02-10-2015, 01:29 PM   #28
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HI gizzE,

What is the model of your Sony GPS and what did you do to fit it in your BMW X3??

I want to fit a solution like yours in a 2009 X3 but would need more information? What is the base where you fit the Sony GPS??


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The tray only comes with the tray, the rest of the bits come with the nav unit.

I fitted a Pioneer AVIC to mine...



Nice active cradle so when you do need to remove it it takes 5 seconds, no unplugging wires etc....



However, since swapped it for a Sony/Navigon unit mounted in the oem idrive monitor housing...
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      02-10-2015, 02:32 PM   #29
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The Sony is really old, it was 4 years old when I had the 1 series back in 2009!!

It was an NU-92 or something like that.

It was inside the oem nav housing, I am sure a Garmin would do the same job as well.
Just buy an oem nav screen and take out the monitor.
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      02-10-2015, 05:23 PM   #30
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Where can i buy a oem nav screen housing? And how can i fit it in my X3? Is there a way for me to do it? Do you knw a model that will fit as the Sony in the housing?

Another question if i buy an After Market Nav System do you think i will loose my warranty because of instalation?
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      02-10-2015, 06:08 PM   #31
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Why would you loose warranty? It is not connected to anything.


http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-X3-E83-Ce...item2c96a889ac
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