V 18 on its way I hear?
07-11-2005, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Jul 11 2005, 03:45 PM
Since this is an upgrade in the soft/firmware only, shouldn't something like this take only a few minutes to perform by the dealer?
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07-11-2005, 01:52 PM
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if anyone has access to SIB (Service Info Bulletins)... the # in the USA for the V18 upgrade is 61 14 03
if you can pull it up, and post it, THANK YOU!
if you can pull it up, and post it, THANK YOU!
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Originally Posted by mflauer' date='Jul 11 2005, 01:59 PM
[quote name='Centurion' date='Jul 11 2005, 03:45 PM']Since this is an upgrade in the soft/firmware only, shouldn't something like this take only a few minutes to perform by the dealer?
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[/quote]I was only concerned in Iceman's case, especially when he noted that he would get his car back next week.Maybe not a few minutes but certainly less than half a day's work perhaps?
07-11-2005, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Jul 11 2005, 06:03 PM
[quote name='mflauer' date='Jul 11 2005, 01:59 PM'][quote name='Centurion' date='Jul 11 2005, 03:45 PM']Since this is an upgrade in the soft/firmware only, shouldn't something like this take only a few minutes to perform by the dealer?
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[/quote]I was only concerned in Iceman's case, especially when he noted that he would get his car back next week.Maybe not a few minutes but certainly less than half a day's work perhaps?
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[/quote]It depends on the dealer. Some need to do it overnight or others up to 2 days.
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Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Jul 12 2005, 12:03 AM
I was only concerned in Iceman's case, especially when he noted that he would get his car back next week.
Maybe not a few minutes but certainly less than half a day's work perhaps?
Maybe not a few minutes but certainly less than half a day's work perhaps?
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Originally Posted by Scott' date='Jul 12 2005, 12:45 AM
Wow, I was excited when I saw the topic of this post, but disappointed to hear that we're talking about software versions and not a new engine size.
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07-12-2005, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Scott' date='Jul 11 2005, 03:45 PM
Wow, I was excited when I saw the topic of this post, but disappointed to hear that we're talking about software versions and not a new engine size.
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i dont have nav on my bmw...and my dealer told me i can't get the mp3 upgrade software. anyone have any tips advice comments questions or concerns?