Need a replacement SatNav screen

[John Norris]

Hi, I'm new to the group and am hoping you will be able to help me. I have a 2003 2.5 auto Z4 which I really enjoy. Over the years of ownership I've gone through two hood motors, four rear springs and a couple of batteries. Having just had the GM5 module replaced. But I've now got a problem that is proving harder to fix. The car has the SatNav in the top of the dash and the screen flips up on start-up, except it doesn't flip up any more. I think the hinge or slot is broken and now the top (back) is falling off. I've been looking for weeks for a second-hand replacement with no luck. Any recommendations to source a replacement screen would be much appreciated. Thanks - John.

 

[t-tony]

Hi John, welcome from near Lincoln.
Have a look on eBay.com (USA) and see if you can find one on there.
Are you on Z4Forum ? If not it's worth joining to ask on there. Getting one back from the US is easier than you might think.

Tony.

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome to ZroadSter

 

[t-tony]

Another option if you're handy is to replace it with a tablet.
Search for it on YouTube.

Tony.

ps. I will add a link later if I have time.

 

[Ianmc]

Another option if you're handy is to replace it with a tablet

Nah, replace it with a Z3, no such issues.

 

[t-tony]

Heathen . Luddites would've been Z3 drivers I reckon

Tony.

 

[Ianmc]

Heathen . Luddites would've been Z3 drivers I reckon

BMW became a mass market car maker in the early noughties. Z3s appeal to those with style and good breeding (and me)!

 

[Slam]

Hi and welcome from London

 

[t-tony]

@John Norris , have a look at this.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_-dhHsO5s4


Tony.

 

[Mint]

Hi @John Norris, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire.

 

[John Norris]

@John Norris , have a look at this.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_-dhHsO5s4


Tony.

Wow , that's amazing . . . but unfortunately way, way beyond my abilities. I'll be doing well if I just successfully replace the unit. My main problem is finding a replacement. Any pointers or links to replacement units, breakers or specialists would be a big help. I notice the video link is from a while back, did it ever get completed and become a product or service ?