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08-31-2009, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by cokeefe' post='993482' date='Aug 30 2009, 11:34 PM
The dealer just upgraded my '06 550i from its original software to the latest version. There are lots of little changes to the colors, readability, etc., but the two BIGGEST things I notice are:
-The fuel pump now primes to build up pressure as soon as a door is opened. It didn't do that originally, and I had occasionally long cranking times when starting up.
-The MP3 player now reads ID3 tags, showing the proper titles for music, instead of the file names.
The car also seems a little more aggressive about pulling timing when accelerating, resulting in a slight power loss, but this is so small it's no big deal. And I'd much rather have pulled timing than broken ringlands on our crappy California gas.
-The fuel pump now primes to build up pressure as soon as a door is opened. It didn't do that originally, and I had occasionally long cranking times when starting up.
-The MP3 player now reads ID3 tags, showing the proper titles for music, instead of the file names.
The car also seems a little more aggressive about pulling timing when accelerating, resulting in a slight power loss, but this is so small it's no big deal. And I'd much rather have pulled timing than broken ringlands on our crappy California gas.
08-31-2009, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Moopai' post='993721' date='Aug 31 2009, 02:58 PM
Thanks Blood for the feedback. 7 HRS is a long time and it will cost a lot of $$$ to do....
modules doing at least one thing or another.
depends how important you feel it is.
08-31-2009, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by cokeefe' post='993482' date='Aug 30 2009, 11:34 PM
The dealer just upgraded my '06 550i from its original software to the latest version. There are lots of little changes to the colors, readability, etc., but the two BIGGEST things I notice are:
-The fuel pump now primes to build up pressure as soon as a door is opened. It didn't do that originally, and I had occasionally long cranking times when starting up.
-The MP3 player now reads ID3 tags, showing the proper titles for music, instead of the file names.
The car also seems a little more aggressive about pulling timing when accelerating, resulting in a slight power loss, but this is so small it's no big deal. And I'd much rather have pulled timing than broken ringlands on our crappy California gas.
-The fuel pump now primes to build up pressure as soon as a door is opened. It didn't do that originally, and I had occasionally long cranking times when starting up.
-The MP3 player now reads ID3 tags, showing the proper titles for music, instead of the file names.
The car also seems a little more aggressive about pulling timing when accelerating, resulting in a slight power loss, but this is so small it's no big deal. And I'd much rather have pulled timing than broken ringlands on our crappy California gas.
08-31-2009, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by KREED_550i' post='993826' date='Aug 31 2009, 04:54 PM
I too have an 06 550i. Did you get he MP3 player installed? Mine didn't come with it and I would have to pay some dough to get it installed. Was told it would eliminate my 6 CD holder.
, i have a 6 disc changer and also MP3 playback, both work fine although the changer cant play MP3`s only the dvd/cd drive.
08-31-2009, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by cokeefe' post='993482' date='Aug 30 2009, 11:34 PM
The dealer just upgraded my '06 550i from its original software to the latest version. There are lots of little changes to the colors, readability, etc., but the two BIGGEST things I notice are:
-The fuel pump now primes to build up pressure as soon as a door is opened. It didn't do that originally, and I had occasionally long cranking times when starting up.
-The MP3 player now reads ID3 tags, showing the proper titles for music, instead of the file names.
The car also seems a little more aggressive about pulling timing when accelerating, resulting in a slight power loss, but this is so small it's no big deal. And I'd much rather have pulled timing than broken ringlands on our crappy California gas.
-The fuel pump now primes to build up pressure as soon as a door is opened. It didn't do that originally, and I had occasionally long cranking times when starting up.
-The MP3 player now reads ID3 tags, showing the proper titles for music, instead of the file names.
The car also seems a little more aggressive about pulling timing when accelerating, resulting in a slight power loss, but this is so small it's no big deal. And I'd much rather have pulled timing than broken ringlands on our crappy California gas.
How much was it to update your software at the dealer?
I have the non-navi Idrive. My graphic is very dark, looks old and I want to have the clean graphics of the current Idrive.
Does anyone know if the dealer can update my software???
08-31-2009, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by soliterry' post='993896' date='Aug 31 2009, 05:58 PM
How much was it to update your software at the dealer?
I have the non-navi Idrive. My graphic is very dark, looks old and I want to have the clean graphics of the current Idrive.
Does anyone know if the dealer can update my software???
I have the non-navi Idrive. My graphic is very dark, looks old and I want to have the clean graphics of the current Idrive.
Does anyone know if the dealer can update my software???
08-31-2009, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BLooD' post='993832' date='Aug 31 2009, 12:00 PM
really and who told you that , i have a 6 disc changer and also MP3 playback, both work fine although the changer cant play MP3`s only the dvd/cd drive.
, i have a 6 disc changer and also MP3 playback, both work fine although the changer cant play MP3`s only the dvd/cd drive.If he wants to get the MP3 (USB /IPhod mount) (The Hardware) in the car he will have to give the CDC away.
you cant have both without installing a GW500 ex.
08-31-2009, 10:49 AM
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Ive hear there are software updates for the gearbox, mine doesnt seem to move until the revs get to 1100 then it jolts and moves, ibe heard the update gets ride of that???????????
Would be helpful as it likes to dig holes in my gravel drive
Or yeah im from the UK if thats makes a difference.
Would be helpful as it likes to dig holes in my gravel drive
Or yeah im from the UK if thats makes a difference.
08-31-2009, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by bigpkr' post='993988' date='Aug 31 2009, 07:49 PM
Ive hear there are software updates for the gearbox, mine doesnt seem to move until the revs get to 1100 then it jolts and moves, ibe heard the update gets ride of that???????????
Would be helpful as it likes to dig holes in my gravel drive
Or yeah im from the UK if thats makes a difference.
Would be helpful as it likes to dig holes in my gravel drive
Or yeah im from the UK if thats makes a difference.
, take it in and state you have gearbox problem as there is known problem with transmision slam.
08-31-2009, 01:25 PM
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I had my car totally re-coded, after I sent in with a list of niggles. They said there was a known auto gearbox issue which would mean they would do the car on that alone. Mainly jerky shifts in DS mode was my complaint.
Some of the other things now also fixed, a few other niggles have crept in since. It is in for an oil service soon, so will send in another list in advance.
Some of the other things now also fixed, a few other niggles have crept in since. It is in for an oil service soon, so will send in another list in advance.