Olivin530i

The compatible phones not very interesting leh. I will consider only if the newer SE k- and S-series are in.

Just curious, given it is blue-tooth technology, why is there a need for compatibility? All blue-toothed phones should work, shouldn't they? And why the Adaptor, Snap-in?
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The compatible phones listed are so outdated ! They are what even students feels shy to use ! Looks like BMW engineers will have to expedite on the design of the BT interface to allow some of the latest range of mobile phones .

I believe I did read somewhere that there is still some problem with SMSs. I would put BT installation on hold till they revise their phone list and iron out the bugs. Tategoi, SE K series looks and functions real cool. Comes with BT earpiece also. Just bought 2 for my children and also bought a P910i for myself - check this one out, quite fun but wouldn't otherwise know if this PDA phone is compatible with BMW BT software or not ?

zag

Got my first fault warning display today after 10 months!
"Restraint system Faulty" - idrive says "airbag; belt tensioner; blah blah is faulty... go to nearest Bimmer workshop". The fault sticks like a gum whole day and not going off.

Olivin530, i think i got vibration noise in the steering wheel but i don't think it's any of the buttons, something inside! How did you resolve yours?

I am going in workshop for these tomorrow:
- door creaks (i want them to replace all the four door seals) Shoot, this will be the fourth fixes in 10 months
- steering pulling left
- seat occupancy detection fault recall
- steering wheel rattling noise
wish me luck!

Guest

Xenon is an inert gas and very lazy. So for flashing where instantaneous "firing" is required, it can't. When you on the xenon, you see that it slowly warms up.

Olivin530i

But when it really warms up, it turns yellow !

Olivin530i

But when it really warms up, it turns yellow !
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Zag,

I have not got the time to put my ride in. May do it soon as service indicator read 2500 km; and I have done less than 13,000 km so far.

The parts that needs to be replaced are here - rear roller sun blind and both sets of buttons + covers on the steering wheel. Strangely, I too didn't think that the noise comes from the buttons but the techie convinced me with a test drive. Specifically, they are coming from the right 3 buttons but they are changing both sides. Zag, you may want to just lightly press on these buttons when the noise surfaces otherwise, look for Desmond - he is the man alright.

Olivin530i

The recent rainy season has allowed me to hate the Dunlop runflats that I have. They seemed very very slippery when the road is wet.

The drivers seat is squeaking like mad - and no, it is not the belt buckle/anchor. Seemed to be coming from the side support. I am getting fedup with all this noise and squeaks.

One of the flaps that hold a cup in the rear pull-down cupholder has cracked - the material used seemed rather fragile - anyone with the same problem?

And Robert Friend's telephone is going to ring tomorrow. He still owed us an answer on the damn message. He also owed me an answer as to why BMW uses tires that are so inferior. Apparently, RF just returned from Phuket - something on 7 series membership. Lets hope he has answers. Otherwise, it won't be just you and me the next time!!

BMW530

there was some communication break down, otherwise we would have met.
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No problem, there's always next time.

BMW530

But when it really warms up, it turns yellow !
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You're kidding right? Turns yellow after warm up. You must have Halogens then
My Xenons are white with the blue tinge

Iceman

But when it really warms up, it turns yellow !
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You're kidding right? Turns yellow after warm up. You must have Halogens then
My Xenons are white with the blue tinge
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Hhmmm... maybe he should take off the yellow glasses?

Olivin530i

Guys,

I called our Mr Robert Friend this morning and he has got nothing except disappointments . Sounded familiar eh guys?

For a start, the irritating ACCEPT message will not be off for good !!! And NO, you can't choose to revert back to the previous version either !!


According to him, BMW Ag is adament to have this for Singapore (CIP upgrades done in country dependent mode he asserted). And NO, BMW Ag ain't going to oblige . He says it is now our PEROGATIVE to take the next step . When I asked for some names in BMW Asia, he asked me to write in (to who only GOD knows) and he is not giving any names!!! Talk about being Kiasi !

BMW is probably not very concern about customer satisfaction , not the least if I get the tone correct from Robert.

When I side tracked to complain about the r/f tires, he reminded me that these were the specs when I bought my car, and I promptly reminded him that the i-drive didn't come with the idiotic message either!! AND I WANT OUT!

I need to tell the world about our predicament - what do you guys say?