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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Oct 16 2004, 04:40 AM
Seriously it is a legal issue for them. I will do this also if I know I can potentially be sued, anywhere in the world; though less likely in Singapore, there is a possibility.

Just have to do this lor; on the engine, and straight-away give the knob a bang.?
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Like what Kigerka said, the programmers could have make the message flash once a day or even for a couple of seconds before returning to the idrive screen automatically. Or even let owners sign an idemnity form when taking delivery; anything but having that idiotic message !

But no choice lah, if forget to bang the knob, then cannot even see PDC in action. So I do this lor; on the engine, CURSE THE PERSON who decide that this stupid message has got to be there, then bang the knob and drive off!
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Olivin530i' date='Oct 16 2004, 10:42 PM
[quote name='Guest' date='Oct 16 2004, 04:40 AM']Seriously it is a legal issue for them. I will do this also if I know I can potentially be sued, anywhere in the world; though less likely in Singapore, there is a possibility.

Just have to do this lor; on the engine, and straight-away give the knob a bang.?
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Like what Kigerka said, the programmers could have make the message flash once a day or even for a couple of seconds before returning to the idrive screen automatically. Or even let owners sign an idemnity form when taking delivery; anything but having that idiotic message !

But no choice lah, if forget to bang the knob, then cannot even see PDC in action. So I do this lor; on the engine, CURSE THE PERSON who decide that this stupid message has got to be there, then bang the knob and drive off!
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Wait a minute!... the letter you got is date Aug 2004. My conversation with Frank was sometime in Sept 2004.

Olivin, who is the boss? Frank or Benhard? I believe it is Frank if it is not.. he was taking me for a ride. Time to call MD again and clarify!

The way they wrote the letter is FOS! One question to them.. what about EEC version and the 7 series?
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:23 PM
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PML told me my PDC retrofitt for E60 520 is on the way. NO issue with software.

Originally Posted by Guest' date='Oct 16 2004, 05:36 AM
[quote name='Guest_kiasu king_*' date='Oct 15 2004, 07:03 AM']Any of you guys know what the hell is going on in PML? so many heads rolled recently including marketing director? anything to do with the corruption investigation involving BMW executives?

Just saw the E60 Hong Kong Sub-Forum thread trying to beat this kiasu Singaporean E60 thread. By the way, Singapore always competing with Hong Kong in many things. lol
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Was told that 520 iDrive software cannot handle PDC, and workshop has stopped installing them? BMW told them they will need to order the right iDrive software if PDC is needed. Sure or not ...
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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PDC retrofitt now listed on PML website under accessories for 5 series!

http://www.pml.com.sg/bmw/lifestyle/produc...e425bc450d87157
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:33 PM
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Retrofitt for rear boot unlocking switch

http://www.pml.com.sg/bmw/lifestyle/produc...HJvZHVjdGlkPTg2
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 05:24 AM
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Just went into PML's website to check kiasu_king/kong's reference to retro-fits for 5er. It suxs big time as the pics don't even match the description ! What a laughing stock - PML please wake up!!!
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 01:23 PM
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Since BMW doesn't know who will be driving the car, the message is displayed each time. It's not a big deal in the U.S.
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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Just called PML. PDC part has arrived but not the bootlid button. Will need to leave car at workshop for 2 days to do the retrofit.
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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Olivin530i, they should have just left the pics blank.

Originally Posted by Olivin530i' date='Oct 17 2004, 08:24 AM
Just went into PML's website to check kiasu_king/kong's reference to retro-fits for 5er.? It suxs big time as the pics don't even match the description !? What a laughing stock - PML please wake up!!!
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Old Oct 17, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Guest_kiasu king_*' date='Oct 17 2004, 08:39 PM
Olivin530i, they should have just left the pics blank.?

[quote name='Olivin530i' date='Oct 17 2004, 08:24 AM']Just went into PML's website to check kiasu_king/kong's reference to retro-fits for 5er.? It suxs big time as the pics don't even match the description !? What a laughing stock - PML please wake up!!!
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All photos are messed up; it's been like that for a while already :'(
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