How can I find out what version software I have?
09-17-2004, 01:25 PM
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How can I find out what version software I have?
09-17-2004, 01:43 PM
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My Ride: 2009 528xi, Jet Black, Black Dakota Leather, Poplar Wood, Steptronic Transmission, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package
its called "software" right?
So all i have to do is give them the VIN and ask what "software version" i have?
So all i have to do is give them the VIN and ask what "software version" i have?
09-17-2004, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Viper786' date='Sep 17 2004, 11:43 PM
its called "software" right?
So all i have to do is give them the VIN and ask what "software version" i have?
So all i have to do is give them the VIN and ask what "software version" i have?
09-17-2004, 02:05 PM
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oh so i have to take it there?
09-17-2004, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Viper786' date='Sep 18 2004, 12:05 AM
oh so i have to take it there?
OTOH, there were several threads about the software updates and what they fix. So if you do a search you'll find those and then you might be able to determine yourself what software version you have, since there are some things fixed, or not.
Version 12 in example allows the programming of the BOTH programmable buttons on the steering wheel. If you can only program one you don't have version 12...
09-17-2004, 03:08 PM
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I have had one software upgrade, back in May. The invoice says "Update and recode vehicle with CIP 11.2. Both of my programmable buttons on the steering wheels work fine - one turns on/off music & one turns off idrive screen. I don't have version 12. FYI
09-18-2004, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Sep 17 2004, 05:11 PM
[quote name='Viper786' date='Sep 18 2004, 12:05 AM'] oh so i have to take it there?
OTOH, there were several threads about the software updates and what they fix. So if you do a search you'll find those and then you might be able to determine yourself what software version you have, since there are some things fixed, or not.
Version 12 in example allows the programming of the BOTH programmable buttons on the steering wheel. If you can only program one you don't have version 12... [/quote]
when i got my car in march i was able to program them both...
09-18-2004, 07:39 AM
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I believe that cars without NAV had the ability to program both buttons prior to version 12.
I have 11.2 without NAV and can program both.
I buddy has 11.2 with NAV and can only program one.
I have 11.2 without NAV and can program both.
I buddy has 11.2 with NAV and can only program one.
09-18-2004, 08:53 AM
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That's true.
The diamond button was locked onto "repeat last nav instruction" in version 11.x.
In version 12, they (thankfully) allowed us to change it.
The diamond button was locked onto "repeat last nav instruction" in version 11.x.
In version 12, they (thankfully) allowed us to change it.