I took my 2007 530I into the dealer last tueday and I got them to do an update by telling them a few key issues. This is what has happened.

1 Car was left over night to program and didn't complete until noon the next day. The dealer had to install a new radiio. They said the radio was not compliant to the current software version.

2 They installed the new radio and waited a day for BMW NA to supply activation codes.

3 Today the car is being programed again.

Is this normal?
Is it worth getting an update?

I am not worried, because it is covered under warranty and I have a loaner; but, I will think twice next time to get an update.


Do others have a similar experience, and what was the outcome? Was it worth it?

 

Atleast you got your dealer to update your software. Most of us have a hassle. You shouldnt worry and plus your getting a new radio! GL

 

Dont get me wrong, I think the dealer is great. Would highly recommend them if you are in the Toronto Area " Toronto BMW".

I now understand why dealers don't want to do updates, it is a real pain for them. I guess by your response, it is normal for program updates to take days and not go smoothly.

Ill let you know the outcome,

Thanks,

 

One experience I've had with s/w update [1 in the past 12 months] done on my car ('07) is that all of my "settings" revert to the default or as when the car was delivered; that included radio presets, BT Profiles, seat memory, etc.

I liken it to reinstalling the operating system on a PC ... not merely performing patches and updates.

Wonder if I should tell my dealer to take steps to store my personal settings ?? Any advice would be welcome.

 

im having mine done on tuesday, hope i dont get the same response mines a 2003 model, i will have a loaner too but will be charged ?25 p/d for it

 

Mine is a 2004 and I go mine done recently to enable my ipod interface, i dropped the car off at 8:30 and got a call by 11:45 saying it was done. My software is now August 10 2006. I am not fussed about being on the very latest version, I am happy with just being able to use my ipod. The software is improved though, there is also now an option for daytime running lights that wasnt there before + the menus seem quicker.

Good luck.

 

I had mine done a few months back..had similar experience. Took them 4 days, 6-7 hrs into it each day, it would crash. Finally on day 4 they decided to replace the Active Steering module, which they said is why it kept crashing. Update made it all the way through with out crashing after that.

 

think i have allways had the drl option but as i have business nav and the smaller screen i dont think there will be many if any changes for me

 

Anyone knows what you gain with the new update? What version is this?

iPOD on 2004? I didn't think there is such option on the 2004! My car is a 04/19/04 build...

 

It can be done on a 2004, I have done it:-

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=70723