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Old 10-31-2004, 07:09 PM
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Hi:

I have a 2004 545i (production 7/04) with navigation. When I set the system to use voice directions, it seems to leave words out, like "make the next on the left." We've had four other BMWs with navigation systems, and they've always said things like "make the next TURN on the left." (...as does our Volvo).

Is this normal for a 545i? Is this something fixed by software?

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I've heard that before by a couple members here.
I believe this is fixed in the last software version, what is 13.xx
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Mine says the same thing. I think it's normal...though incorrect English grammar...mistranslation???
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I am pretty sure somebody posted it's fixed now, with a software update...
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Oct 31 2004, 10:14 PM
I am pretty sure somebody posted it's fixed now, with a software update...?
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So if our nav has this problem...would it be considered an upgrade that we can ask for...for free? Just curious.
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It is a problem, and the software update is the fix.
A fix for a known problem should be free! I guess it is, at least in Germany.
Software updates are just not free, when you simply want to have the newest software, without having problems...
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I think it's fixed, but it never was a problem to me. I never did take the next ditch.
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Oct 31 2004, 10:39 PM
It is a problem, and the software update is the fix.
A fix for a known problem should be free! I guess it is, at least in Germany.
Software updates are just not free, when you simply want to have the newest software, without having problems...
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I'll give it a shot and ask the dealer for a fix...and see what they say. Thanks!
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Version 13.23 fixed mine. Previously mine had done the same thing.
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Originally Posted by pierslingle' date='Oct 31 2004, 11:09 PM
Hi:

I have a 2004 545i (production 7/04) with navigation. When I set the system to use voice directions, it seems to leave words out, like "make the next on the left." We've had four other BMWs with navigation systems, and they've always said things like "make the next TURN on the left." (...as does our Volvo).

Is this normal for a 545i? Is this something fixed by software?

Thanks,

Piers
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My August build E60 does the exact same thing. It thought there was a smudge on the DVD.

Let us know if you learn any more. Thanks.


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