25.04 applied -- Nice improvement
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From: expat in The Netherlands
My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Originally Posted by gwf545' post='418220' date='Apr 26 2007, 07:41 PM
Has anyone noticed that the 545 engine seems quieter after getting V25 installed? For the past year or so, possibly after a prior Progman update for the tranny slam, I noticed a slight ticking sound that seemed to be coming from the valve train - mostly on the right side, but some on the left as well. It wasn't real loud, it just sounded like slightly noisey valve lifters. I suspect it had something to do with Valvetronic lever slop, but whenever I reported it to the dealer, they said it was normal. Now after driving around for a bit with V25, the noise seems to be gone.
Yo, correct !
It's in the v25 SIB man, N62 engines : pinging sound fixed.
Mine is quiet too...
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='418273' date='Apr 26 2007, 03:09 PM
Yo, correct !
It's in the v25 SIB man, N62 engines : pinging sound fixed.
Mine is quiet too...
It's in the v25 SIB man, N62 engines : pinging sound fixed.
Mine is quiet too...
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From: NJ (EXIT 4), SUMMERS IN GREECE
My Ride: 2006 550 SMG
Got my car back today with V25. Much better than before, #1 improvement is search by name in nav. I still need to take the car back next week though, because I complained about a slight ticking noise when turning the steering and they said they need to replace the steering rack.?.? Oh well, I wanted to get an alignment, this way it will be free.
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From: Milwaukee, WI
My Ride: 2007 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
Designo Graphite with white leather interior
Keyless Go, Heated/Ventilated seats, Parktronic
I just got updated to version 25 today and here are my impressions:
2005 525i - no NAV
The car shifts MUCH smoother at lower RPM's.
My fuel economy has increased slightly.
The NAME of the radio station and song title is now displayed
Bluetooth seems to sync instantly as soon as I get in the car (took 30-45 seconds before).
Service menu looks a little different (added state emissions testing) - there is none in Minnesota.
Does this mean that my car will now play mp3's?
All lights work (no eyebrow issue).
2005 525i - no NAV
The car shifts MUCH smoother at lower RPM's.
My fuel economy has increased slightly.
The NAME of the radio station and song title is now displayed
Bluetooth seems to sync instantly as soon as I get in the car (took 30-45 seconds before).
Service menu looks a little different (added state emissions testing) - there is none in Minnesota.
Does this mean that my car will now play mp3's?
All lights work (no eyebrow issue).
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From: UK
Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='414449' date='Apr 17 2007, 12:15 AM
No, I mean when you turn engine off and remove the key from steering lock, usually, radio has to shut down.
On my situation, radio shuts down when I turn engine off, and immediatelly re-opens when I remove key from lock. It happened twice today
On my situation, radio shuts down when I turn engine off, and immediatelly re-opens when I remove key from lock. It happened twice today
What if this happens while the car is parked and you come back to errrr.... a dead car?
ABC
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='418503' date='Apr 27 2007, 10:13 AM
Even more worrying I was unpacking the car today and after about two minutes the radio came on. There was no way I could shut it off (even by locking the car with the remote) without going "radio ready" by putting the key in.
What if this happens while the car is parked and you come back to errrr.... a dead car?
ABC
What if this happens while the car is parked and you come back to errrr.... a dead car?
ABC
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From: FLA - East Coast, USA
My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
I believe the organization of the screens and drill down menues are different. Although I just got v24.xx (done by tech that was holding it in case v25 was bad) it too is a different organization then what I was used to. It took my a few tries before I found the CBS values. Start at the I menu level press down and look for car data, then service - see if that gets you to the CBS values you are looking for. Maybe someone with real v25 can walk you thru the process.
Originally Posted by Frank310' post='417055' date='Apr 23 2007, 10:27 PM
No, not the oil level screen, it was the screen that had the mileage before the brakes need to be replaced, oil replacement, brakfluid etc.
Frank
Frank
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My Ride: 545i SE Oct 03 (53 plate) 19" Alpina Classic rims
Originally Posted by andy545' post='418273' date='Apr 26 2007, 09:09 PM
Yo, correct !
It's in the v25 SIB man, N62 engines : pinging sound fixed.
Mine is quiet too...
It's in the v25 SIB man, N62 engines : pinging sound fixed.
Mine is quiet too...
MPG on a 490 mile run on Wednesday - 30.9! (super unleaded).
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Originally Posted by Frank310' post='416902' date='Apr 23 2007, 11:53 AM
Got my upgrade last week and here is what I noticed:
1) I do not have (or cant' find) the screen with the info on brake and oil life, which told you how many miles before a change was needed
2) Screen to adjust heated seats is gone
3) Auto light feature much improved, lights do not come on in full day light as they did before.
Anyone else notice 1 and 2 above?
Thanks,
Frank
Edit: I do have heated seat adjust screen.
1) I do not have (or cant' find) the screen with the info on brake and oil life, which told you how many miles before a change was needed
2) Screen to adjust heated seats is gone
3) Auto light feature much improved, lights do not come on in full day light as they did before.
Anyone else notice 1 and 2 above?
Thanks,
Frank
Edit: I do have heated seat adjust screen.
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by diveleader' post='418686' date='Apr 27 2007, 12:40 PM
Same with mine - it seems less pingy!
MPG on a 490 mile run on Wednesday - 30.9! (super unleaded).
MPG on a 490 mile run on Wednesday - 30.9! (super unleaded).