Just wondering...
Thread Starter
Members
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Irvine, CA
Is there any way we can break the TCU and have the dealer replace it with the new one under warranty?
My car was build on 02/2004 and if I want BT I would have to replace the TCU. I am willing to break the damn thing and have the dealer replace it with the new TCU. I am not feeling like paying 2G's for the new one.
Desperate times are calling for desperate measures....
My car was build on 02/2004 and if I want BT I would have to replace the TCU. I am willing to break the damn thing and have the dealer replace it with the new TCU. I am not feeling like paying 2G's for the new one.
Desperate times are calling for desperate measures....
Contributors
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
From: Suwanee, Ga - USA
My understanding is that the only thing that we've found so far is to tell them that the voice callers can't hear you (like my, I had to buy Mr. Belk's cpt9000). I'm going to try that next service.
I'll let you know if I can figure anything else out.
james
I'll let you know if I can figure anything else out.
james
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,979
Likes: 2
From: SJC/CA/US
Originally Posted by my1stbmw' date='Jan 13 2005, 10:51 AM
Is there any way we can break the TCU and have the dealer replace it with the new one under warranty?
My car was build on 02/2004 and if I want BT I would have to replace the TCU. I am willing to break the damn thing and have the dealer replace it with the new TCU. I am not feeling like paying 2G's for the new one.
Desperate times are calling for desperate measures....
My car was build on 02/2004 and if I want BT I would have to replace the TCU. I am willing to break the damn thing and have the dealer replace it with the new TCU. I am not feeling like paying 2G's for the new one.
Desperate times are calling for desperate measures....
[snapback]78765[/snapback]
I fully agree without that 2K to get bluetooth is a reap off.
Thread Starter
Members
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Irvine, CA
Just to add that I don't have a problem paying few hundred $$$ to get the BT working (up to $500). What I have a problem with is paying over $2,000 for something that other cars build in the same year as my car don't need to get the BT working. In my opinion the BT should be working on all 2004 E60s or none. Why are early buyers penalized?
BMW better hurry up with the solution of the BT problem that some of the 2004 cars are having or I will find a way to break the TCU (as will other members) and get that thing replaced under warranty.
So let's see:
BMW works out something to get the BT working on pre March 2004 cars and we maybe pay some money for the solution ORRRRRR we just break the TCU and get the damn thing replaced for FREE. BMW, it's up to you...
BMW better hurry up with the solution of the BT problem that some of the 2004 cars are having or I will find a way to break the TCU (as will other members) and get that thing replaced under warranty.
So let's see:
BMW works out something to get the BT working on pre March 2004 cars and we maybe pay some money for the solution ORRRRRR we just break the TCU and get the damn thing replaced for FREE. BMW, it's up to you...
Contributors
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,979
Likes: 2
From: SJC/CA/US
Originally Posted by my1stbmw' date='Jan 13 2005, 05:07 PM
Just to add that I don't have a problem paying few hundred $$$ to get the BT working (up to $500). What I have a problem with is paying over $2,000 for something that other cars build in the same year as my car don't need to get the BT working. In my opinion the BT should be working on all 2004 E60s or none. Why are early buyers penalized?
BMW better hurry up with the solution of the BT problem that some of the 2004 cars are having or I will find a way to break the TCU (as will other members) and get that thing replaced under warranty.
So let's see:
BMW works out something to get the BT working on pre March 2004 cars and we maybe pay some money for the solution ORRRRRR we just break the TCU and get the damn thing replaced for FREE. BMW, it's up to you...
BMW better hurry up with the solution of the BT problem that some of the 2004 cars are having or I will find a way to break the TCU (as will other members) and get that thing replaced under warranty.
So let's see:
BMW works out something to get the BT working on pre March 2004 cars and we maybe pay some money for the solution ORRRRRR we just break the TCU and get the damn thing replaced for FREE. BMW, it's up to you...
[snapback]78880[/snapback]
Thread Starter
Members
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Irvine, CA
Originally Posted by my530i' date='Jan 13 2005, 06:14 PM
[quote name='my1stbmw' date='Jan 13 2005, 05:07 PM']Just to add that I don't have a problem paying few hundred $$$ to get the BT working (up to $500). What I have a problem with is paying over $2,000 for something that other cars build in the same year as my car don't need to get the BT working. In my opinion the BT should be working on all 2004 E60s or none. Why are early buyers penalized?
BMW better hurry up with the solution of the BT problem that some of the 2004 cars are having or I will find a way to break the TCU (as will other members) and get that thing replaced under warranty.
So let's see:
BMW works out something to get the BT working on pre March 2004 cars and we maybe pay some money for the solution ORRRRRR we just break the TCU and get the damn thing replaced for FREE. BMW, it's up to you...
BMW better hurry up with the solution of the BT problem that some of the 2004 cars are having or I will find a way to break the TCU (as will other members) and get that thing replaced under warranty.
So let's see:
BMW works out something to get the BT working on pre March 2004 cars and we maybe pay some money for the solution ORRRRRR we just break the TCU and get the damn thing replaced for FREE. BMW, it's up to you...
[snapback]78880[/snapback]
[snapback]78895[/snapback]
[/quote]I'll still wait to see if BMW comes up with something... I can wait as long as I know I'll get the BT in the end.
Senior Members
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 407
Likes: 0
From: Canada
My Ride: 530i, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Steptronic, Premium, PDC, Logic7
Isn't the problem a conflict between BT and BMW assist for cars in North America. I still can't see why it's not allowed to just scrap the BMW assist phone. BT works elsewhere on pre-march 04 E60s. Is it just some kind of contractual obligation or something completely stupid like that.
Members
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
From: SouthEast
My Ride: 2004 545i 6speed
Originally Posted by DXXXi' date='Jan 14 2005, 02:36 PM
Isn't the problem a conflict between BT and BMW assist for cars in North America.? I still can't see why it's not allowed to just scrap the BMW assist phone.? BT works elsewhere on pre-march 04 E60s.? Is it just some kind of contractual obligation or something completely stupid like that.
[snapback]79168[/snapback]
This is a sad tale of company greed, substandard technology, and suboptimal customer service.
The ultimate driving machine, huh ?!?!?!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lorinzo
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
1
May 21, 2009 04:42 AM