Can only dealer upgrade/program idrive/computer?
11-03-2009, 11:17 AM
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I don't want to spend $120.00 per hour to do a software upgrade that the dealer says takes 3 hours! Can an independant shop do this type of programming?
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11-03-2009, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='1046268' date='Nov 3 2009, 03:19 PM
In a word - Yes! Unless you want to spend way more on the laptop and software to be able to do it yourself.
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11-03-2009, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jarekkaraban' post='1046277' date='Nov 3 2009, 08:30 PM
I just called BMW specialist in Tampa, he says he could upgrade the computer to the latest BMW software, is that really possible? I am a bit weary....
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11-03-2009, 02:33 PM
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I also asked and was told that i was looking at a bill of $2,000 for the upgrade........So i decided not to go that route......
11-03-2009, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by steeda106' post='1046388' date='Nov 3 2009, 03:33 PM
I also asked and was told that i was looking at a bill of $2,000 for the upgrade........So i decided not to go that route......
$2K for a friggin upgrade??!?!?! Man, you need to shop around. Even in SoCal dealers will charge max 3 hours (3 x $130/hr = $390) - that's still robbery but way better than $2k. Did they at least offer you dinner before they screwed you?
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Originally Posted by steeda106' post='1046388' date='Nov 3 2009, 06:33 PM
I also asked and was told that i was looking at a bill of $2,000 for the upgrade........So i decided not to go that route......
11-04-2009, 05:37 AM
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One reason that I started this thread is that I want the angel eyes to act as my DRL and to turn off the DRL all together on my 04 530i. I figure an INDY should be able to do this for me for a much cheaper rate than the stealership. Anyone have any experience with this?
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Originally Posted by jarekkaraban' post='1046791' date='Nov 4 2009, 09:37 AM
One reason that I started this thread is that I want the angel eyes to act as my DRL and to turn off the DRL all together on my 04 530i. I figure an INDY should be able to do this for me for a much cheaper rate than the stealership. Anyone have any experience with this?
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