HELP!!!

My original stock Boost indash was replaced due to chronic CD skipping.

The replacement unit had the newer "knobby" volume pot. and was capable of playing MP3s from burned CDs.

I have the Harmon Kardon option and the OEM navigation system.

After replacement the navigation voice no longer worked. Each time the voice was supposed to give directions it merely silenced the radio/head unit.

The dealer replaced the NAV system and still no voice........

Any ideas????

The car is a 2003 Mini Cooper S with AM/FM/CD Harmon Kardon and NAV originally and now with the MP3 capable head unit.

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

The dealer can't figure it out?

Sounds like someone forgot to plug the Nav into the stereo, but I can't imagine they'd overlook THAT. Have you checked the sound levels on both the Nav and the stereo? If you press and hold the 'music symbol' button you can scroll to get to a 'Nav' setting that adjusts it relative to the stereo volume. Doubtful that's the issue, but worth checking.
I'm amazed they'd replace the Nav given the coincidence of the new stereo.

 

Have you actually let the dealer try to fix it?

 

We had the same issue with our 04. Turns out there are three distinct radio models: basic, H/K and H/K w/nav. They installed the wrong headunit, thats all...

Bear

 

Really?? I thought all the head units were the same. Can anyone confirm that info?

 

Yes, multiple times

 

They've now installed a reman. '03 Boost AM/FM/CD and the NAV works fine.

It seems impossible to put an '05 Boost AM/FM/CD/MP3 into an 03 MCS with HK & NAV and have the NAV voice working.

If anyone has a solution, please advise.

 

So what you're saying is - the dealer tried replacing the radio with the wrong part (newer model) and was surprised it didn't work??

 

Well, I'll reserve comment since they lurk here and I have had prior lemon lawsuits against BMW NA. But, yes, they put in the wrong radio...........major hassle........many return trips........

 

Great dealer you got there.

 

That's good info, if it's accurate. So that says there are two different P/Ns for an '05 radio - one for Nav, one not. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Methinks your dealer might be blowing smoke...