Hi,
I'd like to update my car navigation map cuz there are some address I key in, the map won't show the address number at all. is there anyway I can buy a DVD map to update without take the vehicle to dealer? is it easy DIY process ?

 

I believe you have the CIC unit with the harddrive so no you will have to go to the dealer. If you had the CCC unit (dvd based nav) like i have you can just buy the disc from ebay or the dealer. I bought my 2013 disc from ebay for 30 bucks and it works great!

 

You can buy DVDs to update the CIC from eBay, just remember there are 2 types: For CCC the disc says on it NAV-CCC, this will not work on CIC cars. Get the right disc and you'll be fine.
Oh, and BTW, the new TomTom discs are 2 disc sets, so (since you live in TX) you will need to keep both in case you head to Louisiana or East.

 

I thought the CIC units have to get update by the dealer through a wire?

 

Nope, but it can be done either way: Updating Your CIC Navigation Reasonably - BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)

Either using the DVDs or using a USB stick with the latest maps loaded
** NOTE: The forum does not condone any software piracy (but google is your friend)

 

So what exactly which one I have to buy? I think my navigation get store in the hard drive or something. cuz I dont see the DVD map in the DVD drive (single dvd drive). My current map is not up to date or something ...even My house is 4yrs old it not showing my house number. I have to use some other house nearby

 

LOL, you can load the new maps either with DVDs or through a USB stick. Check out the link above, the process is the same for your car even though that is a 1 series - same CIC NAV system.

 

Ok I got it ... I try to find the place where to buy the DVD maps and get the FSC code

 

The easiest way is using a USB drive. Updating the maps is very simple and takes around 15-20 minutes. The USB drive loaded with the 2013 maps + the map license (FSC code) costs $250 w/ shipping from Tischer/BMW of Silver Spring (BMW Parts and Accessories at GetBMWparts.com). You can also just buy the USB drive w/ maps for around $50 and get the FSC code elsewhere at at a greatly reduced cost (won't say where -- just Google). And if you really want to go cheap, you can find the maps on some torrent sites and load them onto your own 32 GB USB stick.

 

+1 I just did this on my 2010 528i. I bought the oem USB stick for $38 from here:
65902338094 - OEM Bmw

There is a guy online that will generate the FSC code for your VIN and sell it to you for 50 euros. His email is sieras5@inbox.lt. It worked perfectly