My navigation currently has the problem where it will pop up and go back down. I have the TSB on it and I have looked into purchasing the part to fix it. So here is my question, is there a work around that I can do to get the screen to stay up permanently and still function. I am getting ready to install my DD setup this weekend, and thought it would be a great time to find a work around and get the navigation half way working again. My thought process is that if it broke once then why spend the 300 dollars to install a part that is going to do the same thing again.

 

Anybody have any ideas?

 

If it pops up and goes back down, there is something binding it. Take a look to see if you can see anything binding it. Its one of the failsafe modes they put in. If the resistance is too high, it will shut off and down back down.

My navi screen is doing it now after i took everything apart. Kinda hate this navi now.

 

Its not binding its a problem with the nav... the TSB shows for these years the nav gives out....its actually the motor assembly. I think it gets off track or setting.... it doesn't read all the way up as all the way up rather off of how many turns the motor assembly runs.... its a pain. I wish there was a work around. The other option is buying the assembly.

 

I think I had heard that before concerning the turns on the motor. I guess I will just have to suck it up and buy a new motor assy. Thanks for your help.

 

Hey so Ive been having the same problem. Did A LOT of homework on it including researching the infamous TSB on the unit.

No you dont have to spend that much, nor do you have to go out and do a double din replacement (which would run into the 1k range after you get the dual climate control adapter, steering wheel adapter, and the actual unit)

When the screen pops up, the upper limit is determined by the number of revolutions of the motor, not the actual position of the screen. Over time, this limit seems to go out of adjustment.
To "trick" the limit, while the screen is moving up, quickly press down or tap on the screen so it momentarily moves downward then resumes raising as soon as you let go of it. When done correctly, the screen should raise fully; if you hold it too long, the screen will retract.

Now I dont know how long this will fix it, but mines been out of commission for months. Seems to work when its cold not when its hot, and now finally this year not at all. Did the fix mentioned above and ALL GOOD!

Falling in love with my g35 all over again

(NOTE: I'm going to post this in as many locations as possible since its been years since I've been looking for a fix.)

Thanks!