2001 X5 - Traffic Master????

[Tim-J]

Just traded my 2003 TVR T350 for a 2001 BMW X5 4.4 Sport. Long story, don't ask!

Well I seem from the manuals and basic guessing to understand most of the great options the original owner specified with the exception of the TM button/dial on my dashboard.

I understand this is a Traffic Master system, but how does it work, any website I can go look at, does it require a subscription, if so where can I get one from and is it worth it?

Oh yes and hi everybody, I hope the BMW forum is as helpful and friendly as the TVR bunch I've just left.



Thanks

Tim

[tim-j]

Well apparently what I should be looking for is for the system/Sat nav disk to support TMC.

There are conflicting stories as to whether the disks supplied by BMW support TMC. Anyone had any success?

T

[Zod]

You can always get hold of TMC supporting CDs, but dealers won't sell them to you, so you need a friend with one and a CD burner (not that I condone this of course )

The Traffic Master system is completely separate and is utterly useless. I know - I have it and never use it. It is not integrated into the navigation and uses a completely separate sysytem that replaces the navigation on the screen. It cannot therefore calculate diversions. It is also far less user-friendly than TMC.

[ScoobyZoom]

if the TM button isnt there you havent got it mate... came with Comms Pack but not just the Sat Nav option...