AZFlyingDiver

You'll need a digital multimeter (can be had fairly cheap at an auto parts store or radio shack, $20 $30 or so) - set it on AC voltage and seeing if it fluctuates when the car is moving (VSS wire sends pulses as the speed indicator)... Actually, I've never tested it - just made sure I located the right color-coded wire from the right location - seems to work 99.999% of the time from everyone I've ever talked to.

This is cool - nicely done.

Thanks - this'll be great for tailgating, too!

Thanks - this'll be great for tailgating, too!

"serious rubber on that knob" - a classic "that's what she said"! sorry, couldn't resist

I've seen that effect too - night mode going in to that tunnel and back to day coming out. After a few times, I'm beginning to suspect that the GPS "knows" when you're in a tunnel... Edit: LOL - wrote this before I saw BorisM's post.. 'splains it!

Yep, blue/white at driver's kick panel...

+1 on the unplugged. But, it can look plugged in even if it's not fully. This is what happened to me. Make sure that sucker is pushed ALL the way in!

Yep, 128 kph = 79.5 mph and 256 kph = 159.1 mph (If you're going this fast, you probably don't have time to watch vids anyway )

I have the SWI-PS and it works fine for me .... now. The "key beep delete" (search for it) mod made a HUGE difference in button responsiveness. Now the steering wheel controls respond much like OEM. A couple of notes after the mod, though: Holding down Vol Up or Vol Down buttons still sometimes makes the volume "run". But this only happens when I hold the button down for a long time (more than a couple of seconds). If I tap the button or just hold it down briefly, it responds right away and as expected (increment/decrement volume by 1 unit with a tap, by a few units with a brief bu

Just wishing the community a very Happy New Year! This place has been great and I hope everyone has a safe, fantastic holiday. Tony (AZFlyingDiver)

Did you miss a step in the instructions? The knob goes on the head unit that's in the dash not the one sitting behind the dash. LOL sorry couldn't help myself is should be punished. ROFL! Either way, I'm VERY happy with my knob!

Wrong there is a kit, has to be bought from japan and comes with all the necessary wiring and brackets. Im looking at finding a shop to bring it in for me. Expensive Around $550 for the kit. here is the link: http://www.naviokun.com/text/techniq...mw_e90_01.html Link didn't work, this one should: http://www.naviokun.com/text/technique.text/bmw_e90_01.html

Werd on the cable. Try switching the RCA's (flip left/right) - if you have the same problem, but reversed, it's definitely the cable.

Same here: 2.0 on F90BT with software bypass (although I did set the value at 256.0, since it's been shown to reflect kph not mph). No problems at all.

i would like to do this too. anybody know? i would think after u take the black/yellow mute wire and green wire and connect them like the photo except instead of then running to the ground u run it to the "accessory on" on a switch and then run the ground on the switch to a ground? then what about the power for the switch? All I do is hit the "MAP" button and turn the volume down. Vid switches right over to map view and no one's the wiser...

Yes on the F90BT. VSS: "Speed Sense dk. green/brown ac PCM, black/green plug, pin 32 The PCM (Powertrain Control Module) is under the hood on the passenger side fender." This was posted for a 2006 Jeep Commander back in Feb here: http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13164 Search is your friend.

My 2 cents: Knob works perfectly for all functions - better, even... I just noticed your list of equipment and mods includes the "Hohl knob" (LAUGHING...) You think I could use that one????? Use away! "Get yourself a Hohl new knob!"

No problem. The fun is just beginning - good luck! Hint #1: BACK UP your original files before modding anything

Search? Really? It's right in front of you as the second sticky in this forum, titled: "FAQ: Hacks & Modification :: READ BEFORE POSTING!" Read and be enlightened.

My 2 cents: Knob works perfectly for all functions - better, even...

Hey Tom, I got the new knob today - installed flawlessly in about a minute. I also appreciate your professionalism in how you packaged and provided instructions. So I go to pick up a lady friend. She reaches over to adjust the volume down (probably so she can say something that I won't pay attention to): She (puzzled): "Oh, your knob feels different..." Me (bemused): "Really?" She: "Yeah, it seems bigger - did you do something to it? It feels better..." Me (distracted by traffic) She (smiling demurely): "Can I play with it?" Me (trying not to laugh): "Sure, go ahead..."

pink and blue striped wire behind the instrument cluster (middle plug) VSS hookup not absolutely required (but does help speed/GPS accuracy if you do)... good luck!

White/red/yellow dots wire is the correct one for a BMW (I had a heck of a time finding mine and had to cut away a lot of wrap to be able to dig through the wire bundle - make sure the description matches EXACTLY). And the location (under steering column) sounds right as well. All I can think of is to make sure you actually cut the wire and tap into the correct end (you need to tap into the end that goes IN to the steering wheel). Then make sure the other end is insulated. Oh, and make sure you tapped into the correct power source (switched vs. constant power)... Good luck!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All! -proud to be amongst F'ers