View Poll Results: Do you think BMW have failed in producing a decent solution to loading new software on their cars?
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll
BMW E60 CIP Install
07-26-2005, 04:56 AM
#11
Members
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 530i, Titanium Gray, Gray, Sport, Sremium, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, NAV, HUD, Rear Sunshade, Auto, Park Distance Control, Xenon
And you would think they would have the ability to save your existing settings to a flash drive so we don't have to reconfigure the car every time it gets updated.
07-26-2005, 06:13 AM
#12
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by Mark545' date='Jul 26 2005, 02:47 AM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Jul 26 2005, 05:31 AM']Humm you're missing an option...
BMW E60 CIP Install, Did BMW mess up?
"No - and I'm happy with the reasonable amount of software install time."
mine took only a day.
BMW E60 CIP Install, Did BMW mess up?
"No - and I'm happy with the reasonable amount of software install time."
mine took only a day.
[snapback]153107[/snapback]
[snapback]153176[/snapback]
[/quote]Humm you might be right. I only had the transmission complaint. Wonder if they only uploaded that portion of the software thus making the load much shorter... Eh whatevers... I'll wait for 19 or 20 haha since these (16 17 18) wernt much better anyways.
07-26-2005, 06:21 AM
#13
Members
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 530i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, Heads-up
I think it depend on the dealership...While in for routine service they installed v17.1 without any problems (drop off in the morning pickup at night). This service center is new (Peabody MA). Peabody is out of my way but it?s worth it. I switched from Norwood (witch is about ? of the distance) because they were horrible?I?d rather take my car to a Ford service center.
07-26-2005, 07:35 AM
#14
Members
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: (Expecting Oct. 2004) 2005 530i Sport package, premium sound package,premium package, xenon's, HUD, sat radio, cold weather package, navagation
Is the newest upgrade 17.1 or 18.1
07-26-2005, 08:10 AM
#15
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: New Orleans, LA USA
Posts: 4,672
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E90 M3
Model Year: 2011
Originally Posted by roost' date='Jul 26 2005, 09:35 AM
Is the newest upgrade 17.1 or 18.1
[snapback]153231[/snapback]
07-26-2005, 11:50 AM
#16
Members
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sweden
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E61 525iA Build 2004/08. "Safirschwartz Metallic". Navi Pro, Adaptive Headlights, Bi-Xenon, Panorama Sunroof etc... CIP 18.00.01 (No noticed bug)
I beleive it's a matter of dealer competence. I got my upgrade to 18.1 in 4 hours and nothing messed up!
07-26-2005, 07:42 PM
#17
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by stafli' date='Jul 26 2005, 12:50 PM
I beleive it's a matter of dealer competence. I got my upgrade to 18.1 in 4 hours and nothing messed up!
[snapback]153308[/snapback]
07-27-2005, 01:27 PM
#18
Members
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 530i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, Heads-up
Lets think about who is doing our software installs...If you are going to a newer service center, they may hire techs that are computer savvy. If you service center is older, the techs are trained to install the new software. For those of us in the IT field...that's like training some of your users to install software when needed. Some will do it without problems 
...some will try and have problems :'( ...some don't want to touch the computer because it doesn't like them. 
...some will try and have problems :'( ...some don't want to touch the computer because it doesn't like them.
07-27-2005, 01:31 PM
#19
Contributors
The reason why SW installation taking too long is that OBDII serial port is the bottle neck. In 1996, OBDII is required for all cars sold in US. This is 9 years ago, so the slow technology is still there. Also, computer system on car always lag behind PC hardware innovation.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SFx550i
Private Member Classifieds
11
04-14-2015 05:00 PM
turbogate
Private Member Classifieds
6
04-11-2015 05:02 PM
BYS2
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
6
03-24-2015 03:13 AM