AMC Rebel Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Ill put it in my watching, might ask on a few of the groups too - before I buy one I want to make sure they arent coded to the car or something daft!Be careful - they aren't coded to the car but apparently you can brick the Sat Nav unit by unplugging it before it has completed its shutdown sequence. There is no easy way to tell if you have a bricked one - other than it doesn't work when you try it obvs cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Be careful - they aren't coded to the car but apparently you can brick the Sat Nav unit by unplugging it before it has completed its shutdown sequence. There is no easy way to tell if you have a bricked one - other than it doesn't work when you try it obvsOh OK, If I brick the original one thats not so much of a problem since the screen is borked anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Ahh yes I wondered what that button was, located in the middle of my heated seats buttons Excellent thanks for that. It all in the owner's manual.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 It all in the owner's manual.... Be handy if it came with one About the only thing it hasnt come with... I did get two keys which is a bonus! I have never had a car with two keys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 About the only thing it hasnt come with http://storm.oldcarmanualproject.com/rover75ownersmanual.pdf oldcars and cpjitservices 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 As mentioned, the Nav is fiddly and rubbish and (depending on the disk) getting on for 20 years out of date now. Yes you can buy discs but the whole caboodle is not worth the effort. On a low mileage restoration car maybe, but not a leggy daily. Best go with the Android idea. The project thread will be brill cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 What leads would I need to put a 3rd party radio in does anyone know? Or is the NAV unit running off standard ISO? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 What leads would I need to put a 3rd party radio in does anyone know? Or is the NAV unit running off standard ISO? Thanks You can *split the harness behind the dash so that you have standard ISO (or a BMW connector on early ones) connections. You will have to go digging for it - it's a "bypass" iso plug and socket arrangement that meant they could use one harness for highline/lowline. Lowline cars used a more standard ISO setup and ordinary headunit instead of the BMW lash up superior engineering. * by split I mean you can just unplug the bit you need and plug into the new stereo. That's the easy bit. Harder bit is running an aerial extension from the boot - or fitting a different aerial. Oh, and getting the steering wheel controls working on an aftermarket radio of course cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 You can split the harness behind the dash so that you have standard ISO (or a BMW connector on early ones) connections. You will have to go digging for it - it's a "bypass" iso plug and socket arrangement that meant they could use one harness for highline/lowline. That's the easy bit. Harder bit is running an aerial extension from the boot - or fitting a different aerial.Youve lost me on the split the harness bit, are you saying in the back of the NAV it has its connections, then lower down there are standard ISO if you want to use them? If I can get a 3rd party head unit in, I wont be bothered about a radio Antenna as I play everything from USB. Will probs need to buy a facia off of ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Sorry. Behind the dash (actually behind the ashtray etc), there is an iso harness that runs from the dashboard to the back of the car (boot) where the BMW "head unit" actually is. it's a plug/socket arrangement - if you find it, you can fish it out and unplug the rear unit - and just plug the iso connectors into a standard stereo. You can get adapter plates on ebay, but the better ones are the actual MG Rover ones that were fitted to the lower line cars as they have a little shelf and are better made. I don't have a better wider view picture - but this is what you are looking for- cpjitservices and djimbob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Sorry. Behind the dash (actually behind the ashtray etc), there is an iso harness that runs from the dashboard to the back of the car (boot) where the BMW "head unit" actually is. it's a plug/socket arrangement - if you find it, you can fish it out and unplug the rear unit - and just plug the iso connectors into a standard stereo. You can get adapter plates on ebay, but the better ones are the actual MG Rover ones that were fitted to the lower line cars as they have a little shelf and are better made. Excellent Info ta very much - I might look into that! Well, I will look into it... Once I'm back from Wales week tomorrow! So far in the back I have found the DVD Deck with a Navigation Disk in it. Drivers side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Remember the first 75 I went to see?, the seller just sent me a video of the engine running as sweet as a nut new PCV fitted and that seems to of stopped the oil being thrown everywhere. It's in Hull if your interested, it was a damn fine example in terms of body and interior. I can get a price if anyones interested? and maybe the reg? oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Yes, if the pcv is clogged the oil can be chucked out the dipstick tube, and the car will smoke. cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Reg for 75 that is for sale: no set price, open to offers. AV04YBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Yes, if the pcv is clogged the oil can be chucked out the dipstick tube, and the car will smoke.The video he sent me shows it running as sweet as, hes fitted new PCV and its blob on - good result for him! Reg is above if someone wants to have a look. It was a good one. It might even be a Connie. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Definitely aConnie. mercrocker, cpjitservices, oldcars and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 That is nice, looks good on comet alloys. I wanted a silver tourer when i was looking for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Definitely a Well found, is that on Cazana? Just checked. yes it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Mileage is/was 111k when I saw it, Plenty of life left yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 I can provide contact details of the seller via PM if needs be, nice chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 as promised privatewire, stephen01, Bren and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Looks clean there, nice interior too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Had her valeted and cleaned and what a good job the man did. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 You can get that remapped to give you full-fat CDTi horsepowers cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 I might do that, I imagine it'll go to something like 150bhp, it's at 131 at the moment. No idea how much it'll cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 You need to search local specialist that has the T4 kit and knowledge try MAPLE GARAGE (SPROATLEY) LTD Aldbrough Road Flinton Hull East Yorkshire HU11 4NA 01964 670392 and I don't know either of them personally though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Ooh and it's an estate! Much jealous. Many want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 SMH there is one for sale near me, I'll look into the remaining when I'm back off holiday ))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen01 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Looks nice that, does your back window open? great for getting long ass things from the builders merchent! I fitted an android sat nav in our CRV, one of the generic jobbies from ebay. i think it was about £150, you can get cheaper ones but i wanted a CD option also, It's brilliant. Was a bastard to wire in as I had to splice into the original loom because it's a cheap one theres no standard wirring harness's, not even looked at getting the steering wheel controls wired up yet though, the audio chap I spoke to who helped me over the phone, at no cost, was brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Nice. I am sure i have a spare chrome surround for the door handle. Couple of the clips are broken but you can use a bit of trim tape to hold it on. Will have a look over the weekend and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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