OEM navigation retrofit using oem navigation harness instead of the retrofit harness?

nextelbuddy1 · Mon, Feb-11-2019, 03:46:10 PM

so i have a parts car with the full MKIV system. i wanted to pull the entire kit and install it into my car. yes i know way cheaper alternative android head units out there. I just like tearing cars apart i guess

my car has HK factory system with CD53 unit. SES jumper present in the back and a factory Bluetooth TCU currently installed with bluetooth enabled for phone calls.

instead of buying the navigation retrofit harness, is it possible to just reuse the original navi harness i pull from the donor car at all?

i will get the retrofit harness if i must. i think its only around $180 but would be nice to save $180.

i do see people selling original navigation entire harness from parts car on ebay but was curious why would they be selling those entire harness unless you can use them as retrofit harnesses possibly?

**Obioban** · Mon, Feb-11-2019, 04:05:32 PM

The nav harness is built into the main body/stereo harness, so you'd have to replace the entire thing.

Possible, but a huge PITA.

nextelbuddy1 · Mon, Feb-11-2019, 06:04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obioban

The nav harness is built into the main body/stereo harness, so you'd have to replace the entire thing.

Possible, but a huge PITA.

ok that makes sense, thanks for confirming.

Dave B · Tue, Feb-12-2019, 07:10:41 PM

I’ve done it. I wouldn’t recommend it. The retrofit harness is worth the expense.

Mon, Feb-11-2019, 03:46:10 PM	#1
nextelbuddy1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 425 Reputation: 0	OEM navigation retrofit using oem navigation harness instead of the retrofit harness? so i have a parts car with the full MKIV system. i wanted to pull the entire kit and install it into my car. yes i know way cheaper alternative android head units out there. I just like tearing cars apart i guess my car has HK factory system with CD53 unit. SES jumper present in the back and a factory Bluetooth TCU currently installed with bluetooth enabled for phone calls. instead of buying the navigation retrofit harness, is it possible to just reuse the original navi harness i pull from the donor car at all? i will get the retrofit harness if i must. i think its only around $180 but would be nice to save $180. i do see people selling original navigation entire harness from parts car on ebay but was curious why would they be selling those entire harness unless you can use them as retrofit harnesses possibly? __________________ 2003 ZHP 332i \| S54 6 speed \| M3 Conversion

Mon, Feb-11-2019, 04:05:32 PM	#2
Obioban Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 37,108 In the garage: '03 BMW 530 '04 Bmw E46 M3 '01 BMW M5 '95 BMW M3 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 54 Location: SE PA	Re: OEM navigation retrofit using oem navigation harness instead of the retrofit harn The nav harness is built into the main body/stereo harness, so you'd have to replace the entire thing. Possible, but a huge PITA. __________________ Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2001 LMB/blk M5, 03 530i, 04 M3 wagon, and some boring stuff Past cars: 04 M3, 96 M3, S50B32 e36 M3 CM race car

Tue, Feb-12-2019, 07:10:41 PM	#4
Dave B M3 collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,248 Reputation: 0 Location: Miami	Re: OEM navigation retrofit using oem navigation harness instead of the retrofit harn I’ve done it. I wouldn’t recommend it. The retrofit harness is worth the expense. __________________ 2005 AW/LSB Coupe - 2003 AW/IR Convertible 2001 AW/B Wagon - 2006 IB ZCP slicktop

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