i have a 2000 bmw 740il, im planing 2 replace my nav with a avic-z1, but whats all this things about not being able 2 use the nav or the movie/video game while driving?, after buying the system, how much money would i spend 2 make this system work properly?, is it complicated?, at the end . . . can i have this system workin flawlessly, playin a movie or changing adresses while driving?, i know u guys already discussed it but i dont know much about this things so i need plain answers .. . . .please help . . .thanx

Yes you can! There are a few ways you can do it. One way is to flash your headlights during the boot-up af the AVIC-Z1. Another way is to buy DucatiBoy's flasher module and it will send a signal to the Z1 telling it that the headlights have been flashed. This way does not actually flash the headlights it just sends a signal.

I recommend DucatiBoy's little invention because it does all the work for you, is very easy to install and only costs around $25..... Also if you are driving a 740il then you probably don't want to be flashing your headlights all the time.

Hope this helps

Cru

spanish Jose said:

i know u guys already discussed it but i dont know much about this things so i need plain answers .. . . .please help . . .thanx

try http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=351

thanx cru, u very helpfull, all i gotta do now is get the money 2 buy me a z1, they ranging from $1500 to $2500, right?, plus i need amps, tweeters, mids, subs, . . damn . . . i need everything . . . then i'll get the ducatiboy's device, by the way, he's a very creative fella . .. . . . once again, thanx cru . . .. . .peace

there is a way to bypass the gyro on the z1 with out the head light flasher thing the guy that hooked up mine grounded two wires and everything works great

TonyFlow420 said:

there is a way to bypass the gyro on the z1 with out the head light flasher thing the guy that hooked up mine grounded two wires and everything works great

That only works for units made July 06 and newer. Units made June 06 and older need the head light flasher.