BMW Assist - SOS inactive
12-21-2010, 05:31 AM
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I didn't renew the BMW Assist subscription the previous owner specced when it expired in September and now get a "SOS system inactive" warning every time I switch on. There are no other faults and Bluetooth etc work fine.
My local dealer tells me that this is due to my withdrawing from the scheme and can be programmed out - but that it will take an hour and a half - so around £150 - all to stop the car telling me that I haven't paid the sub !
Not only is this annoying, but as the display now constantly shows the fault warning triangle, it could be hiding a real problem.
Anybody else experienced this - and is there a more cost effective solution??
My local dealer tells me that this is due to my withdrawing from the scheme and can be programmed out - but that it will take an hour and a half - so around £150 - all to stop the car telling me that I haven't paid the sub !
Not only is this annoying, but as the display now constantly shows the fault warning triangle, it could be hiding a real problem.
Anybody else experienced this - and is there a more cost effective solution??
12-21-2010, 07:30 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N54
I didn't renew the BMW Assist subscription the previous owner specced when it expired in September and now get a "SOS system inactive" warning every time I switch on. There are no other faults and Bluetooth etc work fine.
My local dealer tells me that this is due to my withdrawing from the scheme and can be programmed out - but that it will take an hour and a half - so around £150 - all to stop the car telling me that I haven't paid the sub !
Not only is this annoying, but as the display now constantly shows the fault warning triangle, it could be hiding a real problem.
Anybody else experienced this - and is there a more cost effective solution??
My local dealer tells me that this is due to my withdrawing from the scheme and can be programmed out - but that it will take an hour and a half - so around £150 - all to stop the car telling me that I haven't paid the sub !
Not only is this annoying, but as the display now constantly shows the fault warning triangle, it could be hiding a real problem.
Anybody else experienced this - and is there a more cost effective solution??
Pretty crazy - If we don't pay the 200 for the service we have to pay 150 to not use it!
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