Progman 25 In US?
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Originally Posted by ExGMan' post='404563' date='Mar 19 2007, 09:41 AM
Progman is the term BMW uses now to designate the software control system for the cars. The old term was CIP, if that helps. As the vehicles evolve, new features are added, new problems are discovered and new Progman versions come about. Progman 25 seems to be debuting with the LCI model of the E60, and so far, seems to have added new graphics and capabilities to the NAV screen (as an example). BMW Centers have to install the new Progman versions, and unless you're either willing to pay for a change, or have a symptom which needs correction, you won't normally get a Progman revision. I think all this is correct, but others may disagree.
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='404580' date='Mar 19 2007, 10:41 AM
That's explain it 
No one can afford
No one can afford
1. connection cable (less than $100)
2. a good power supply (ignition has to be in position 2 while programming and maintain more than 12.6V) (about $100)
3. Full tank of gas (or you can kiss your fuel pump good by)
4. Clear all faults before programming
5. Don't route any cables through windows (don't ask how I know!!!)
6. Make sure you're not loosing you internet connection while programming takes place
I bet you there will be no happy dealer when it hears that you're programming the e60 yourself.
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Originally Posted by E60M5E60' post='404595' date='Mar 19 2007, 04:37 PM
you can get a daily/monthly/yearly subscription at BMWTis.com and do your own online diagnosis/coding.
BTW - I wonder how the cable routing issue is going to be solved once comfort closing becomes available on the E60 (and therefore presumably "tested" at some points)?
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Originally Posted by dlevi67' post='404640' date='Mar 19 2007, 02:24 PM
Verrrrrry interesting. Can't do it because I haven't got a garage or even a carport, but very interesting nonetheless. Thanks for posting.
BTW - I wonder how the cable routing issue is going to be solved once comfort closing becomes available on the E60 (and therefore presumably "tested" at some points)?
BTW - I wonder how the cable routing issue is going to be solved once comfort closing becomes available on the E60 (and therefore presumably "tested" at some points)?
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My 545i is in today for Progman 25 update to correct the CD changer issue. I was told the vehicle will be complete tomorrow, and will post here when I get it back, to verify. I'm in the US just outside of Chicago, and am keeping my fingers crossed that the service department hasn't screwed up (again) and reprogrammed with an older version, which, of course I know will not correct the problem. 
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Now dealer says that previous software (not 25) version fixes CD issue. This can't be true. As I suspected the dealer did not install 25 yesterday but updated to the latest version prior, 24.? issued in December he said.
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Originally Posted by branie555' post='405067' date='Mar 20 2007, 04:31 PM
Now dealer says that previous software (not 25) version fixes CD issue. This can't be true. As I suspected the dealer did not install 25 yesterday but updated to the latest version prior, 24.? issued in December he said.
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Originally Posted by JStraw' post='405070' date='Mar 20 2007, 04:41 PM
If you don't mind me asking, what Dealer did you go to??
