i have a 2004 mcs with nav system and for some reason when i turn the **** to select a feature it will alway skip a selection.. on some menus i cant even slect some things because there is an even amount of selections in that menu.. if there are an odd amount then i have to scroll all the way to the bottom of the menu then go back up to the odd numbered selection..
its a bit difficult to explain but i cant tell i its a firmware problem or if its the actual **** thats messing up..
i dont know the firmware version or anything but i can find out if anyone is willing to tell me how..

thanks for the help

 

In 'settings', the FW version will show up in the upper right hand corner.
i.e. SW 4-1/80 (which is V29, IIRC)

Doesn't sound like a mechanical malfunction, but I can't really envision the issue you're describing.

 

well i messed that last post all up.. if i try to select one option, it will skip the one i want and move to the next one. it passes over every other selection.

where can i get a firmware update of some sort to try and fix this problem? and is it easy to do with out a tech?

 

My guess is that it is a mechanical problem with the rotary switch at the ****.

I don't think a firmware update would fix it, but wouldn't hurt to try. Here is an overview of the procedure: http://mini.mdsbrain.com/?p=183. Look here for version V31 of the firmware: http://www.x5world.com/navigation-sy...available.html. V32 is actually the newest but does not include updates for USA units.

 

Go On ebay and but a updated firmware disc, it will also give you 3D. when I had mine 03 worked amazing still some pics around her.

 

well my **** is just a bit stiff when i turn it.. the clicks when it turns are distinct but it dont feel as if its bad.. how does it feel to you guys when you turn it??

 

Are you sure you want to discuss how stiff our ***** feel?

My **** turns easily, with each click causing one "action" on the screen. Are you saying that one click on yours performs what should be two clicks? For example in map view does the magnification jump an extra step? The rotary switch could be generating a noisy pulse that the electronics interprets as two pulses. I know just enough to be dangerous and it would be better if an EE chimes in with a recommendation.

 

lol it is a bit odd talkin about stiff *****

i updated the firmware but it is still having the same problem.

but your exactly right about it jumping an extra step.. what do you mean an EE? any idea how to fix the issue??

 

By EE I meant electrical engineer. Dirty contacts inside the switch could cause a problem, but I would have expected dirty contacts to cause erratic behavior, not consistently one extra jump every time.

You could try replacing the part that has the switch, although there is no guarantee it will be a fix. However it is probably what a dealer would try first anyway. The part number is 65906917267 (#3 in this diagram): http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...67&hg=65&fg=50. Check with Classic MINI for a price.