Not under warranty?
12-16-2008, 04:04 PM
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I went to the dealer because my maintanence warranty will expire next week. I figure I'll have them take care of a couple things before its over. I wanted them to update the I drive so I would have the greyish blue color instead of the ugly brown on the I drive screen, I also heard the update will make it respond quicker. I also wanted them to see if they can update the software so I can now listen to mp3's in my car. Of course my wonderful dealer gets back to me and tells me if no error codes come up they can't upgrade the software but for a nice $100 plus tax they will be more than willing to do it for me. Just another great experience by BMW.
12-16-2008, 04:11 PM
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take it to another dealer...I am sure a member close to you can recc a better one...handle it before your warranty expires, GL 
12-16-2008, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='746772' date='Dec 16 2008, 08:11 PM
take it to another dealer...I am sure a member close to you can recc a better one...handle it before your warranty expires, GL
Unfortunately the next closest dealer would be about 50 minutes away from me. But you know what thats a good suggestion and I will call them up tomorrow to check.
12-16-2008, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Sam the BMW man' post='746773' date='Dec 16 2008, 07:13 PM
Unfortunately the next closest dealer would be about 50 minutes away from me. But you know what thats a good suggestion and I will call them up tomorrow to check.
Now with the MP3 upgrade, as I recall that was being done as warranty work. Do a search for the PDF of the BMW document to make sure your car has the right set up for the upgrade. In most older cars that means having Navigation, at least up to a certain date...
Edit: Here's the document... If your car was built from SOP (start of production) till late Sept 2005, you will have to have Navigation to get MP3 working.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=attach...st&id=61510
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i bought my vehicle cpo, i noticed when i brought the car in for warrenty issue that my idrive look different from when i first got it.
look like i got a software update, could this update be that i can play mp3 cd????
look like i got a software update, could this update be that i can play mp3 cd????
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Originally Posted by BET530' post='746827' date='Dec 16 2008, 09:33 PM
i bought my vehicle cpo, i noticed when i brought the car in for warrenty issue that my idrive look different from when i first got it.
look like i got a software update, could this update be that i can play mp3 cd????
look like i got a software update, could this update be that i can play mp3 cd????
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Originally Posted by BET530' post='746827' date='Dec 16 2008, 07:33 PM
i bought my vehicle cpo, i noticed when i brought the car in for warrenty issue that my idrive look different from when i first got it.
look like i got a software update, could this update be that i can play mp3 cd????
look like i got a software update, could this update be that i can play mp3 cd????
GL
12-17-2008, 10:06 AM
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Is it true that the Service Bulletin does not cover cars that do not have navigation?
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Originally Posted by BrianTx5' post='747344' date='Dec 17 2008, 01:06 PM
Is it true that the Service Bulletin does not cover cars that do not have navigation?
I read the technical service bulletin, as confirmed by my SA.
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='746787' date='Dec 16 2008, 08:37 PM
Unfortunately I think you will find your dealer's response to be the norm. Unless you have a great relationship with your service advisor! This is not warranty work as there appears to be nothing broken. Simply wanting the latest software without some cause is not going be to honored as warranty work by most dealers.
Now with the MP3 upgrade, as I recall that was being done as warranty work. Do a search for the PDF of the BMW document to make sure your car has the right set up for the upgrade. In most older cars that means having Navigation, at least up to a certain date...
Edit: Here's the document... If your car was built from SOP (start of production) till late Sept 2005, you will have to have Navigation to get MP3 working.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=attach...st&id=61510
Now with the MP3 upgrade, as I recall that was being done as warranty work. Do a search for the PDF of the BMW document to make sure your car has the right set up for the upgrade. In most older cars that means having Navigation, at least up to a certain date...
Edit: Here's the document... If your car was built from SOP (start of production) till late Sept 2005, you will have to have Navigation to get MP3 working.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=attach...st&id=61510