Found a new Option in I-drive for USA
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Originally Posted by Mercy' date='Jul 30 2004, 01:45 PM
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The update for me took like 5 minutes and that bars moved slowly until it was full.
The update for me took like 5 minutes and that bars moved slowly until it was full.
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My first answer got caught up and lost in the transfer a couple of hours ago, James.
The essence of my reply was that I like it. It is definitely cooler than the metallic that I have always used. It is also lighter in color so visibility is better with the accompanying safety. I had it out today on a full sun lit parking lot with the outside temp at 91 F. I have a black interior and since the car was sitting out for about 45 minutes, I also had the windshield shade in place. Within a couple of minutes after I returned and was underway, I was able to reduce the blower speed and felt comfortable.
The cost was 399 USD. I think metallic would have been 215 USD at this particular shop.
The essence of my reply was that I like it. It is definitely cooler than the metallic that I have always used. It is also lighter in color so visibility is better with the accompanying safety. I had it out today on a full sun lit parking lot with the outside temp at 91 F. I have a black interior and since the car was sitting out for about 45 minutes, I also had the windshield shade in place. Within a couple of minutes after I returned and was underway, I was able to reduce the blower speed and felt comfortable.
The cost was 399 USD. I think metallic would have been 215 USD at this particular shop.
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Originally Posted by jksanford' date='Jul 30 2004, 01:49 PM
I've updated in the past, but this time it gets to about 4 bars, and then times out with a message that the 'servise could not be activated' (that's the spelling, also).
I'm going to go crazy trying to update until I get this.
james
I'm going to go crazy trying to update until I get this.
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Just tried to update and got some info from an agent at BMW assist. Not sure of this is related or not. I sincerely hope not. He explained that the traffic feature is part of premium services that ATX provides. He said the traffic feature would be $4.95 per use. Yes, you read that right.
I'm thinking that this is different from the integrated traffic feature for the nav system, and I further believe that the difficulty we are having in "updating services" may be a product of software version number. Maybe you have to right version to handle the additional functionality.
So my question for the person in New York who successfully updated services is, what software version of IDrive are you running? I still have the version that came from the factory as my vehicle has not yet been in for service (knock on simulated wood trim).
My .02 I can't imagine anyone in the BMW community (not even those of us who wipe their noses with $10 bills, which I cannot) wanting to pay 5 bucks everytime their wondering what the best route through the city is.
I'm thinking that this is different from the integrated traffic feature for the nav system, and I further believe that the difficulty we are having in "updating services" may be a product of software version number. Maybe you have to right version to handle the additional functionality.
So my question for the person in New York who successfully updated services is, what software version of IDrive are you running? I still have the version that came from the factory as my vehicle has not yet been in for service (knock on simulated wood trim).
My .02 I can't imagine anyone in the BMW community (not even those of us who wipe their noses with $10 bills, which I cannot) wanting to pay 5 bucks everytime their wondering what the best route through the city is.
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I still haven't been able to get the Update Services to connect (since Friday), but it has worked a few times since I got the car. I haven't changed the software since I took delivery April 8th.
I just get to 4 bars (quickly), then it fails to initialize. I'll try it in a different section of town...
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I just get to 4 bars (quickly), then it fails to initialize. I'll try it in a different section of town...
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My car was a European Delivery (4/04 Build).
Took redelivered on 7/2
I know I don't have the latest and greatest software version.
Under Profiles I have some ID# and it's blank under the license plate entry.
Took redelivered on 7/2
I know I don't have the latest and greatest software version.
Under Profiles I have some ID# and it's blank under the license plate entry.
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I just stopped by my dealer, and they didn't know anything about it. Oh well. He did indicate that although BMW assist connects to a voice, the digital part has to work to get the updates. He said that the Atlanta area is having problems with their provider.
Great, just great. Oh well. He said the software version they currently had for the vehicle is 12.2. I think I'll just hold off on the upgrade (I can't believe i just said that
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Great, just great. Oh well. He said the software version they currently had for the vehicle is 12.2. I think I'll just hold off on the upgrade (I can't believe i just said that
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