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Old 04-19-2007, 03:17 PM
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My idrive kept crashing on my 05 545i so they replaced it. first thing I noticed is that it loads and navigates a bit faster than the old one. also the colors are different which I assume is a software update. I haven't had a chance to see if it will place MP3s from my CD changer. Anybody know?
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What you have is remanufactured part, but software is loaded with 25.xx which has been claimed to be faster and much more improved.
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' post='415788' date='Apr 19 2007, 04:17 PM
My idrive kept crashing on my 05 545i so they replaced it. first thing I noticed is that it loads and navigates a bit faster than the old one. also the colors are different which I assume is a software update. I haven't had a chance to see if it will place MP3s from my CD changer. Anybody know?
Mine is 04 e60. is it possible to ask the dealer to reprogram my old software with the new one with no charge although there is no problem with my idrive?
I'd like to get a new one too
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' post='415788' date='Apr 19 2007, 06:17 PM
My idrive kept crashing on my 05 545i so they replaced it. first thing I noticed is that it loads and navigates a bit faster than the old one. also the colors are different which I assume is a software update. I haven't had a chance to see if it will place MP3s from my CD changer. Anybody know?
The V25 software update (i'm guessing that's what you have) does not necessarily activate the MP3 functionality. If it does not work just tell dealer you want the (65 30 05) MP3 rerofit procedure on the CCC performed. Hopefully they will do this for free.

Oh, i just noticed you were asking about MP3 playback on the CD changer, not sure about that.
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I also just noticed that since they replaced my idrive, my LED eyebrow parking lights up front don't work.

Now what do I have to tell them to fix? I presumed I had the latest software and this would not screw up my eyebrow lights.
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is ugrading the idrive software something that can be done at home?? maybe??
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is ugrading the idrive software something that can be done at home?? maybe??
Unless you have the proper equipment and the rights to use the software (both of which are cost prohibitive), no. Your stuck going to the the dealership.
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Originally Posted by stoic1
Unless you have the proper equipment and the rights to use the software (both of which are cost prohibitive), no. Your stuck going to the the dealership.
Darn!! how how much is that? 1st CAV!!!
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