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Sat nav problem

Post by b20wht » Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:20 pm

My 2004 x5 sat nav has developed a problem. It was working fine but it now says it can't read the disc and sometimes no disc found! I have tried cleaning the disc and disconnecting the battery but its still the same.  Does the disc need updating or is it a problem with the drive itself?
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Re: Sat nav problem

Post by X5Sport » Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:33 pm

OEM disc?  If not, then that might be a source of the issue.

Could also be dust on the laser pickup head.

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Re: Sat nav problem

Post by Mpower » Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:41 pm

I find the non oem disc are very fussy on what type of media you are using,try it on another brand.

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Re: Sat nav problem

Post by CondorX5 » Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:50 pm

Non oem discs can cause all manner of problems, try oem if you have not already done so. Otherwise there may be a problem with the laser - this can be repaired, there are a few people who offer online services - post it to them and they repair and send back. Or you can attempt the laser replacement yourself if handy with soldering iron.  Otherwise source a good used unit, get a mk4, and just replace the unit in the boot.
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Re: Sat nav problem

Post by b20wht » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:33 pm

Ok thanks guys looks like I need to try and borrow a Orem disc 1st then.  My Dad has a 2007/8 Jag will that have the same disc as I believe they use or used a similar set up?
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Re: Sat nav problem

Post by b20wht » Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:43 pm

New disc has fixed it
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