CIP 20 UPDATE
01-26-2006, 12:50 PM
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Okay, I am a novice. Have not had an update since I bought my car (2005 530i) last June. I have always had poor radio reception and of course, the dealer is not willing to do an update unless 1. the computer shows one is need or 2. I pay $180.00 for it. It seems like there have been a lot of talk, but no definite answers. I do not have Nav and would like CD track info and MP3 capibility, but do not want to pay the money for the update if I can't get these things and the dealership has only performed one update locally and won't (can't guarantee anything). Does anyone know for certain and what are the questions to ask the dealership to do.
Any help is very appreciated.
Any help is very appreciated.
01-26-2006, 12:57 PM
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tell the dealer you have experienced the transmition slam... harsh downshift, etc... this is solved by free CIP update
do a search here on the forum for the tranny slam.... a lot of info here.
if you search carefuly you will even find the official BMW letter about this failure.....so you can take a copy to your dealer and you will get a CIP update right away.
well I assume you have a steptronic tranny. where are you from? US/ UK?
do a search here on the forum for the tranny slam.... a lot of info here.
if you search carefuly you will even find the official BMW letter about this failure.....so you can take a copy to your dealer and you will get a CIP update right away.
well I assume you have a steptronic tranny. where are you from? US/ UK?
01-26-2006, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='230126' date='Jan 26 2006, 04:57 PM
tell the dealer you have experienced the transmition slam... harsh downshift, etc... this is solved by free CIP update
do a search here on the forum for the tranny slam.... a lot of info here.
if you search carefuly you will even find the official BMW letter about this failure.....so you can take a copy to your dealer and you will get a CIP update right away.
well I assume you have a steptronic tranny. where are you from? US/ UK?
do a search here on the forum for the tranny slam.... a lot of info here.
if you search carefuly you will even find the official BMW letter about this failure.....so you can take a copy to your dealer and you will get a CIP update right away.
well I assume you have a steptronic tranny. where are you from? US/ UK?
01-26-2006, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CHANDLER' post='230121' date='Jan 26 2006, 04:50 PM
Any help is very appreciated.
01-26-2006, 01:12 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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tell the dealer you have experienced the transmition slam... harsh downshift, etc... this is solved by free CIP update
do a search here on the forum for the tranny slam.... a lot of info here.
if you search carefuly you will even find the official BMW letter about this failure.....so you can take a copy to your dealer and you will get a CIP update right away.
well I assume you have a steptronic tranny. where are you from? US/ UK?
do a search here on the forum for the tranny slam.... a lot of info here.
if you search carefuly you will even find the official BMW letter about this failure.....so you can take a copy to your dealer and you will get a CIP update right away.
well I assume you have a steptronic tranny. where are you from? US/ UK?
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just put SLAM in to search on top of the page.....
Okay, I am a novice. Have not had an update since I bought my car (2005 530i) last June. I have always had poor radio reception and of course, the dealer is not willing to do an update unless 1. the computer shows one is need or 2. I pay $180.00 for it. It seems like there have been a lot of talk, but no definite answers. I do not have Nav and would like CD track info and MP3 capibility, but do not want to pay the money for the update if I can't get these things and the dealership has only performed one update locally and won't (can't guarantee anything). Does anyone know for certain and what are the questions to ask the dealership to do.
Any help is very appreciated.
Any help is very appreciated.
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well too bad we have to pay the price for no MP3 because of old software!!! it is not our fault. we paid the same money for the car . In fact BMW should offer free update to enable the full capabilities of the car.
so I would not call it such a bad lie..............it is BMW rip-off at the first place - two same equipped cars and one does not have some features just because of old software????
why would I want to put up with that?
01-26-2006, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='230137' date='Jan 26 2006, 05:12 PM
well too bad we have to pay the price for no MP3 because of old software!!! it is not our fault. we paid the same money for the car . In fact BMW should offer free update to enable the full capabilities of the car.
so I would not call it such a bad lie..............it is BMW rip-off at the first place - two same equipped cars and one does not have some features just because of old software???? why would I want to put up with that?
so I would not call it such a bad lie..............it is BMW rip-off at the first place - two same equipped cars and one does not have some features just because of old software????
why would I want to put up with that?
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
E60.net Clings
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well too bad we have to pay the price for no MP3 because of old software!!! it is not our fault. we paid the same money for the car . In fact BMW should offer free update to enable the full capabilities of the car.
so I would not call it such a bad lie..............it is BMW rip-off at the first place - two same equipped cars and one does not have some features just because of old software???? why would I want to put up with that?
so I would not call it such a bad lie..............it is BMW rip-off at the first place - two same equipped cars and one does not have some features just because of old software????
why would I want to put up with that?[/quote]
not true.... at least not in Europe... even after all data and parts check up are right so it is verified that MP3 would work on a particular car BMW is not obligated to upload a new CIP just because of MP3 function.....
CIP is only uploade if something is wrong..... no presence of MP3 is not wrong according to BMW.... we bought the cars without MP3 function to begin with....
told by several dealers.... and actually some people on the forum
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='230137' date='Jan 26 2006, 05:12 PM
well too bad we have to pay the price for no MP3 because of old software!!! it is not our fault. we paid the same money for the car . In fact BMW should offer free update to enable the full capabilities of the car.
so I would not call it such a bad lie..............it is BMW rip-off at the first place - two same equipped cars and one does not have some features just because of old software????
why would I want to put up with that?CIP is only uploade if something is wrong..... no presence of MP3 is not wrong according to BMW.... we bought the cars without MP3 function to begin with....
told by several dealers.... and actually some people on the forum
[/quote]The poster is from the US. My car's CIP was updated to 20.01.00 free so that I would be able to play MP3's. While it is not an issue, my manual even indicates that I should have MP3 capability, and I was told when purchasing my car that I would have MP3 capability. Note that I did not even mention these things to my dealer. Again, the update was installed for free so I could have MP3 playback.
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