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Installation Instructions August 2009

Electronics, Portable Navigation Ver 3.0 Accessory
Development
These Installation Instructions supersede all previous versions.

SUBJECT

PORTABLE NAVIGATION PLUS RETROFIT P/N 65 90 2 156 706

P/N 65 90 2 149 498
P/N 65 90 0 445 990

MODEL

3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93): Vehicle Production 03/05-on*

*Not compatible with optional navigation system (SA609).

SUGGESTED INSTALLATION TIME: 1.0 HOURS

Total installation time may vary depending on vehicle options and equipment.

The instructions below are developed for BMW vehicles and are not to be compared to any other existing
instructions for vehicles other than BMW. No methods other than those specified in this document are to be
used for installation in BMW vehicles. Left and right are determined from the drivers seat.

Carefully read all instructions and supplements before proceeding with the installation. Reference should be
made to TIS for instructions dealing with a stock part of the vehicle but not stated in detail in these instructions.

The instructions were complete and up to date at time of publication; however, changes to the vehicle or
installation may have occurred. Please report any problems or changes noted with the installation to BMW
Technical Hotline, along with VIN, date of manufacture and as much detail as possible.

DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, ON TIME, EVERY TIME

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PARTS INFORMATION

Contents of Portable Plus Retrofit Kit - P/N 65 90 2 156 706 / 65 90 2 149 498

Description Qty BMW Part Number

TMC Traffic Antenna 1 N/A
Mount 1 N/A
Mount Cover 1 N/A
Portable Navi Device 1 N/A
Owners Manual 1 N/A
USB Cable 1 N/A
Carrying Case 1 N/A
Travel Charger 1 N/A

Contents of Installation Kit - P/N 65 90 0 445 990

Description Qty BMW Part Number

Harness 1 N/A
Mount 1 N/A
18-Pin socket housing, N/A
1
SW
Cable tie 5 N/A
Miniature connectors (Not 61 13 8 364 566
2
included in kit)
Aux connector housing 1 61 13 8 387 206
Aux pin housing 1 61 13 8 384 550

Optional Parts

Description BMW Part Number

GDB50 Traffic receiver kit with MSN direct 65 90 2 149 499

Warranty Parts

Description BMW Part Number

Nuvi 760 replacement head unit 65 90 2 149 500
Nuvi 760 replacement carrying case 65 90 2 149 502
Nuvi 765 replacement head unit 65 90 2 156 707

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

Cable
Ite Designation Signal Color/Cross Connection location in the car Abbreviation/
m Section Slot
B Adapter Mount --- --- --- ---
B1 Socket Contact TMC+ RT 0.14 mm2 On socket housing 1 PIN 1
B2 Socket Contact TMC Tx OR 0.14 mm2 On socket housing 1 PIN 2
B3 Socket Contact TMC Rx WS 0.14 mm2 On socket housing 1 PIN 3
B4 Socket Contact TMC- RO 0.14 mm2 On socket housing 1 PIN 4
B5 Socket Contact TMC ID GR 0.14 mm2 On socket housing 1 PIN 5
B6 Socket Contact NF R VI 0.14 mm2 On socket housing 1 PIN 6
B7 Socket Contact GE 0.14 mm2 On socket housing 1, non functioning PIN 7
B8 Socket Contact NF GND GN 0.14 mm2 On socket housing 1 PIN 8
B9 Socket Contact MUTE BL 0.14 mm2 On socket housing 1 PIN 9
B10 Socket Contact Terminal 31 SW 0.35 mm2 On socket housing 1 PIN 10
B11 Socket Contact Terminal 15 BR 0.35 mm2 On socket housing 1 PIN 11
Only for sound output via the radio
On socket housing 1 PIN 12
B12 Socket Contact Terminal 15 L/GN 0.14 mm2 Only for sound output via the
navigation devise.
Insulate and tie back. ---
G Harness --- --- --- ---
G1 Black 18-pin --- --- On socket housing 1 ---
plug housing
G2 TMC plug --- --- To TMC antenna A ---
G3 Cable Open Terminal 15 GN 0.5 mm2 On the CAS, with miniature connector X13376 PIN 8
L to GN cable.
G4 Cable Open Terminal 31 BR 0.5mm2 On the CAS, with miniature connector X13376 PIN 25
L to BR cable.
G5 Socket Contact NF R BL/SW 0.35 Only for sound output via the radio X13813
mm2 On radio plug PIN 6
Only for sound output via the
navigation devise.
Insulate and tie back. ---
G6 Socket Contact NF GND BL/BR Only for sound output via the radio X13813
0.35mm2 On radio plug PIN 12
Only for sound output via the
navigation devise.
Insulate and tie back. ---
G7 Socket Contact MUTE WS/BR 0.35 Only for sound output via the radio X13812
mm2 On radio plug PIN 10
Only for sound output via the
navigation devise.
Insulate and tie back. ---

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INSTALLATION AND CABLING DIAGRAM

LEGEND

A TMC Traffic antenna

B Mount
G Harness

1 Radio plug X13812/X13813 (only for sound output via car)

2 Socket housing X13376 CAS control unit.

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Vehicle Preparation
1. Conduct a brief test.

2. Disconnect negative pole of battery.

3. Remove the following components:

(1) Front roof pillar trim* (TIS 51 43 201)

(2) Left fresh air grill* (TIS 51 45 370)
(3) Instrument cluster* (TIS 62 11 280)
(4) Dash trim (TIS 51 45 380)
(5) Radio receiver (only for vehicles with
sound output via the radio or optional
GDB50) (TIS 65 11 080)
(6) Pedal trim (TIS 51 45 185)

*Not required when installing optional GDB50 traffic

receiver with MSN direct

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Mounting Procedure
Important: To insure there is no
damage to the instrument panel (2), the
cut out is only made up to the curved
portion of the dash (1). Precise
measurements are made easier on the
bulged area (3).

1. The cut into the instrument panel (2) must

lie accurately below the edge (1). Only cut
out knock protection (soft section). Do not
damage the base holder (hard plastic
backing of dash).

2. Cut out to the instrument panel base

holder (2) using a suitable tool where
marked.

3. Remove rivets (1) from the back of the

dash trim piece. This will allow for easy
installation of the trim piece to center the
bracket over the hazard switch.

4. Situate base plate H in the center, over the

hazard lights switch (1).

5. Place base plate H on the instrument panel

and push it upwards until the base plate H
lies on the instrument panel.

6. Mark drill holes (3) and (4).

7. Remove base plate H.

8. Drill through the drilling points (3) with a

4mm twist drill bit.

9. Drill through the hole (4) with an 8mm twist

drill bit.

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Wiring Procedure
1. First guide the thin wires through the joint
(1).

2. Rout branches B1-B12 through the joint

(1).

3. Clip mount B onto base plate H.

4. Route branches B1-B12 through the hole

(1).

Note: Ensure that the wiring harness is

routed under the base plate H. Ensure
that branches B1-B12 are located in the
cut-out part (1) of the base plate.
5. Place base plate H on the instrument
panel.
6. Screw base plate H onto holes (2) using
Allen screws J.

7. Connect branches B1-B11 to socket

housing J (SW 18-pin), as follows:
Branch B1, RT cable, to PIN 1
Branch B2, OR cable, to PIN 2
Branch B3, WS cable, to PIN 3
Branch B4, RO cable, to PIN 4
Branch B5, GR cable, to PIN 5
Branch B6, VI cable, to PIN 6
Branch B7, GE cable, to PIN 7
Branch B8, GN cable, to PIN 8
Branch B9, BL cable, to PIN 9
Branch B10, SW cable, to PIN 10
Branch B11, BR cable, to PIN 11
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Cars built before 09/07 (with sound output
via the navigation device only)
8. Insulate branch B12 L/GN cable with
electrical tape, and tie it back-it is not
required.
Only cars built after 09/07 (with sound
output via the car speakers)
9. Insert Pin branch B12, L/GN cable, to PIN
12 location of socket housing I.
10. Connect socket housing I to branch G1.

11. Secure branch G1 and wiring harness G

with cable ties K to the original standard
cable harness.

12. Route branch G2 to the A pillar on the left.

13. Route branches G2-G4 to the CAS control

module.

Cars built before 09/07 (with sound output

via the navigation device only).

14. Insulate and tie back branches G5-G7,

they are not required.

Note: Vehicles without AUX input and

vehicles with USB (SA6FL) require the
aux radio connector included with the
kit to complete steps 16 and 17.

15. Route branches G5-G7 to the radio plug

X13812.

16. Connect branch G5, BL/SW cable, to radio

plug X13813 (12-pin SW), PIN 6.

17. Connect branch G6, BL/BR cable, to radio

plug X13813 (12-pin SW), PIN12.

18. Connect branch G7, WS/BR cable, to radio

plug X13812 (16-pin SW), PIN 10.

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19. Use miniature connectors L to connect
branches G3-G4 to socket housing
X13376 (black 41-pin connector) as
follows:

Branch G3, GN cable, to X13376

PIN 8 (GN cable)
Branch G4, BR cable, to X13376
PIN 25 (BR cable)

Important: Ensure that the installation

is secure and rattle-free. For vehicles
with optional GDB50 MSN direct
receiver, steps 20-23 are omitted.

20. Connect TMC antenna A to branch G2 and

secure with cable tie K.

21. Route the antenna cable of the TMC

Traffic antenna A to the A-pillar.

Important: The airbag function must

not be adversely affected by the cable
routing.

22. Route the antenna cable (1) along the A-

pillar (2).

23. Secure the antenna cable (1) to the

standard wiring harness using cable ties K.

Installation Complete

Proceed to retrofit coding.

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GDB50 Installation-Optional
1. Connect vehicle antenna harness (4) to
GDB50 (1).

2. Connect GDB50 harness (2) to Nuvi

harness (3).

3. Connect dual ended FAKRA (2) to the

back of the radio (3) and to GDB50 (1)

4. Secure all wires using standard wire ties.

Installation Complete,

Proceed to retrofit coding.

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RETROFIT CODING

Coding is only required for vehicles produced after 09/07 where audio output through the vehicle
audio system is desired.

Note: Please refer to SI B09 05 01 for latest retrofit procedure before starting vehicle coding.

Retrofit Nuvi using ISTA/P Version 34.1.0 or later

Follow approved Retrofit procedures until Retrofit selection appears then:

Select: Retrofits
Again Select: Retrofits
Select: Portable Navigation
Select: Added
Informational page displays Retrofitting Portable NAV selected. The vehicle order is changed
during sequence.
Select: CONTINUE
Tester will automatically determine measures plan for encoding Portable Navigation NAVP
and will be added to vehicle order.
Select: ACCEPT
Select: START to execute measures plan

Upon completion of retrofit coding conduct functional test of the portable navigation unit.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Issue
Nuvi unit does not power OFF when vehicle
ignition is OFF or Nuvi is not charging in
cradle.
All problems or software related issues.
Navigation instruction is not heard through
vehicle audio and Navigation announcement
active is not displayed in radio.
Traffic messages are unavailable
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Solution
Check portable navi wiring harness
branch G3-G4 at radio connector
X13376. Ensure that proper
connections were made. Check
power at G3 green cable and ground
at G4 brown cable.
Ensure that the connection between
the Nuvi and mount is clean. Use a
pencil eraser to clear contacts where
necessary.
The NUVI software should be
updated prior to any troubleshooting.
To update the software, download the
web updater tool to your laptop or PC
under the support menu at
www.garmin.com. Once
downloaded, use the USB cable
supplied with the NUVI to connect the
NAV device to your computer, start
the updater program and follow on
screen prompts. After updating the
software, reboot the NUVI and retest
operation.
Ensure vehicle production is 09/07 or
later.
Ensure that the vehicle encoded
properly and that NAVP was added
to the VO.
Allow the vehicle to enter sleep mode
and retest operation.
Check connection of branch G5-G7
and ensure they are properly
connected.
There is no traffic to report
Click tools at the main menu. If
traffic icon is present, TMC traffic
antenna is properly connected.
Select settings from the tools menu
and select the traffic icon to verify
subscription status.
For GDB50
Contact MSN direct at (866) 658-
7032 to ensure that the subscription
status is active and that the home
area is correct for this unit.
Check coverage for your area at
www.msndirect.com/coverage
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Trouble finding satellites Power Nuvi off and on. Ensure that
the unit has a clear unobstructed
view of the sky on power up.

Problems with Bluetooth handsets Verify handset compatibility at

www.Garmin.com

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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Legend

A149 CAS control unit

B* Adapter
B1*-B11* Socket contacts
B12* Cars built before 09/07 and cars with sound output via the navigation device only
Insulate branch B12 L/GN cable, and tie it back-it is not required.

Only cars built after 09/07 with sound output via the car speakers
Insert pin branch B12, L/GN cable, to PIN 12 of socket housing I*.

G1* SW 18-pin plug housing

G2* TMC plug
G3*-G4* Cables open
G5*-G7* Socket contacts

I* 18-pin socket housing, SW

N38 Radio
X13376 41-pin socket housing, SW
X13812 16-pin SW radio plug
X13813 12-pin SW radio plug

*Apply only to these installation instructions or this circuit diagram.

Wire Colors

BL BLUE RO PINK
BR BROWN RT RED
GE YELLOW OR ORANGE
GN GREEN SW BLACK
GR GREY VI VIOLET
L/GN LIGHT GREEN WS WHITE

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