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Post by E85FromSouthAmerica » Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:05 am

Hi from South America!

Been for the search of my first car, after a lot of research in the internet (mainly this forum) I finally bought myself a Manual, 3.0 L 2004 Z4.

Not really much to add, the car is in pretty great condition, a bit of TLC and I hope it can look like some of the cars I´ve seen in this forum!

The only Minor (Expen$ive problem) is the cars pop up display/sat-nav, screen look like it has been burned due to high temperatures or maybe direct sunlight that shined on it. I dont know if the LCD (I think) screen is replaceable or once thats toast I have to go out looking for a new entire unit. Been eyeing one up on ebay but it´s super out of my budget.

I´ll keep on doing my research in this forum to see if I find anything, any recomendations whatsoever even more so if its regarding the car´s sat-nav screen would be greatly appreciated.

(I added some pics, I hope that you can see them. Getting the hang of the forum not really sure how it works :headbang: )
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Post by Special Kay » Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:15 am

Hi and welcome to the forum from not so sunny England. Your car looks lovely and in great condition :thumbsup: . As per your pop up screen, don't bother replacing the old unit, I have read a few members convert this to a more modern 'carplay' via a Chinese aftermarket screen setup. I'm unsure if it's a plug and play option, but I think it's definitely achievable as a replacement of your current (and probably outdated) set up. I'm sure someone more qualified than myself will be along shortly to point you in the right direction.

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Post by 1536Z4 » Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:48 am

Welcome to the forum and well done for posting the photos . As stated by Special Kay, replace the satnav with a newer aftermarket version or just use your phone and fit a cheap bluetooth kit . Lots of posts about this on the forum :thumbsup:
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Post by RAYK47 » Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:53 am

welcome :thumbsup:

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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:52 pm

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Post by DMike » Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:37 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum!
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Post by buzyg » Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:21 pm

Welcome. :) Great looking Z4 you have there. 8) :thumbsup:

The original sat Nav is pants. Don't waste you money fixing it. Better to use your phone. Or as said there are also aftermarket options.
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