Sorting out...need input
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2005 E320 4Matic, 2003 BMW 325i, 2013 Subaru Outback Limited, 1988 Honda Goldwing GL1500
Sorting out...need input
Ok gents, as each day goes by that I own this 05 E320, I am getting all the small stuff fixed, but before I give it to my wife, I want to make sure it's at least at a safe operating level. So here is a few things that I could use some help with:
GPS/Nav thinks the car is in WV. I replaced the splitter but the cable end of the antenna is a bit banged up. I saw a few aftermarket radios that have the bluetooth and nav built in. Has anyone tried one of these yet? And how compatible are they with the stock controls? Wouldn't mind having a more modern radio (Bluetooth/XM Radio/Nav) in there but with the factory look.
The rear sunshade is stuck in the up position. I have looked at a few different videos and such, but am still a bit off on where to even start looking for the main components of the blasted thing.
Last, while probably stupid, is the light flashing sequence when locking the car. Sometimes I get 3, sometimes 5. And do these cars not beep when you lock and unlock?
GPS/Nav thinks the car is in WV. I replaced the splitter but the cable end of the antenna is a bit banged up. I saw a few aftermarket radios that have the bluetooth and nav built in. Has anyone tried one of these yet? And how compatible are they with the stock controls? Wouldn't mind having a more modern radio (Bluetooth/XM Radio/Nav) in there but with the factory look.
The rear sunshade is stuck in the up position. I have looked at a few different videos and such, but am still a bit off on where to even start looking for the main components of the blasted thing.
Last, while probably stupid, is the light flashing sequence when locking the car. Sometimes I get 3, sometimes 5. And do these cars not beep when you lock and unlock?
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I think you can program beeping on locking.
Our 2004 doesn't beep, but 2008 does.
I am not fan of beeping when you lock the car on quiet street at night, but MB made it quiet, so can live with it. Your different blinking might indicate misadjusted door switches >> search for "a penny fix"
Our 2004 GPS tend to run us around the city. 2008 is way better, but check the topic when a member fitted command center with modern gadgets on it.
I don't care about video games, but could use the screen for car monitoring and codes reading.
I had sunshade in BMW years ago, what was common headache, so once I raised it on our W211 sedan, I am not touching it anymore.
Same with dipping passenger mirror.
Our 2004 doesn't beep, but 2008 does.
I am not fan of beeping when you lock the car on quiet street at night, but MB made it quiet, so can live with it. Your different blinking might indicate misadjusted door switches >> search for "a penny fix"
Our 2004 GPS tend to run us around the city. 2008 is way better, but check the topic when a member fitted command center with modern gadgets on it.
I don't care about video games, but could use the screen for car monitoring and codes reading.
I had sunshade in BMW years ago, what was common headache, so once I raised it on our W211 sedan, I am not touching it anymore.
Same with dipping passenger mirror.
