CIC Retrofit Installation LOG
#171
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From: Charlottesville, VA
My Ride: 2006 M5 w/ all options
As for my iDrive controller issue, Patryk believes I need to get the dealer to upgrade my car to the latest software and that no additional coding on his part will solve the issue.
I just picked it up a month ago from a private seller and according to the service records, they checked for the latest software back on April 23, 2010 and found it to be current.
Is v26 that came out in 2007 the latest software, or should I be looking for something newer?
Nelson, do you know what software version you are on? I'm wondering what I should ask the dealer for as they also told me I was current when I took my car there a month ago when I first picked it up.
I just picked it up a month ago from a private seller and according to the service records, they checked for the latest software back on April 23, 2010 and found it to be current.
Is v26 that came out in 2007 the latest software, or should I be looking for something newer?
Nelson, do you know what software version you are on? I'm wondering what I should ask the dealer for as they also told me I was current when I took my car there a month ago when I first picked it up.
#172
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From: Charlottesville, VA
My Ride: 2006 M5 w/ all options
#173
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Charlottesville, VA
My Ride: 2006 M5 w/ all options
Drove the car to work this morning and uncovered these additional issues:
* HUD display reads km/h, not miles/h.
* Outside temp reads Celsius, not Fahrenheit
* Mileage indicator shows km/liter, not miles/gallon
* Cruise control, interestingly enough, shows set speed in miles/h
* A/C compressor never comes on even though the LCI climate control otherwise appear to function correctly
* The engine cooling fan is on permanently once the engine is at operating temp
Hopefully all of the above will be fixed by coding to complete making the CIC standard instead of metric
Additionally, I discovered the following issues:
When I put in an audio CD, it does not begin playing. In fact, when I go to the CD/Multimedia section and then the CD section, after a while CD0 shows as unknown.
When I put in the Nav DVD 1, nothing happens.
I got an interface cable on order, so hopefully Patryk will be able to sort out these issues.
I might try putting the original climate controller back in tonight to see if my AC compressor comes back on and the engine cooling fan returns to normal.
* HUD display reads km/h, not miles/h.
* Outside temp reads Celsius, not Fahrenheit
* Mileage indicator shows km/liter, not miles/gallon
* Cruise control, interestingly enough, shows set speed in miles/h
* A/C compressor never comes on even though the LCI climate control otherwise appear to function correctly
* The engine cooling fan is on permanently once the engine is at operating temp
Hopefully all of the above will be fixed by coding to complete making the CIC standard instead of metric
Additionally, I discovered the following issues:
When I put in an audio CD, it does not begin playing. In fact, when I go to the CD/Multimedia section and then the CD section, after a while CD0 shows as unknown.
When I put in the Nav DVD 1, nothing happens.
I got an interface cable on order, so hopefully Patryk will be able to sort out these issues.
I might try putting the original climate controller back in tonight to see if my AC compressor comes back on and the engine cooling fan returns to normal.
#175
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From: Charlottesville, VA
My Ride: 2006 M5 w/ all options
Thanks Nelson. As soon as I get the controller working, I'll try that. Did the CCC have an option to change units? I don't recall seeing that anywhere. I'm glad the CIC has this option.
#176
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From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2005 530i Silver Gray/ Gray Leather. SP,PP
#177
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From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2005 530i Silver Gray/ Gray Leather. SP,PP
As for my iDrive controller issue, Patryk believes I need to get the dealer to upgrade my car to the latest software and that no additional coding on his part will solve the issue.
I just picked it up a month ago from a private seller and according to the service records, they checked for the latest software back on April 23, 2010 and found it to be current.
Is v26 that came out in 2007 the latest software, or should I be looking for something newer?
Nelson, do you know what software version you are on? I'm wondering what I should ask the dealer for as they also told me I was current when I took my car there a month ago when I first picked it up.
I just picked it up a month ago from a private seller and according to the service records, they checked for the latest software back on April 23, 2010 and found it to be current.
Is v26 that came out in 2007 the latest software, or should I be looking for something newer?
Nelson, do you know what software version you are on? I'm wondering what I should ask the dealer for as they also told me I was current when I took my car there a month ago when I first picked it up.
#178
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Charlottesville, VA
My Ride: 2006 M5 w/ all options
According to Patryk, the latest is v3.8 but at least version v3.2 is needed for the controller to function properly with the CIC.
If it turns out I'm at less than v3.2 and they want to charge me more than $100 to upgrade, I might as well just get the new controller.
Nelson, do you happen to know the dimensions of the new controller (length and width). I want to make sure I can cut my existing center trim to match without leaving a hole from the old menu and voice command buttons.
Thanks
If it turns out I'm at less than v3.2 and they want to charge me more than $100 to upgrade, I might as well just get the new controller.
Nelson, do you happen to know the dimensions of the new controller (length and width). I want to make sure I can cut my existing center trim to match without leaving a hole from the old menu and voice command buttons.
Thanks
#179
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From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2005 530i Silver Gray/ Gray Leather. SP,PP
According to Patryk, the latest is v3.8 but at least version v3.2 is needed for the controller to function properly with the CIC.
If it turns out I'm at less than v3.2 and they want to charge me more than $100 to upgrade, I might as well just get the new controller.
Nelson, do you happen to know the dimensions of the new controller (length and width). I want to make sure I can cut my existing center trim to match without leaving a hole from the old menu and voice command buttons.
Thanks
If it turns out I'm at less than v3.2 and they want to charge me more than $100 to upgrade, I might as well just get the new controller.
Nelson, do you happen to know the dimensions of the new controller (length and width). I want to make sure I can cut my existing center trim to match without leaving a hole from the old menu and voice command buttons.
Thanks
Do you already have a shop in mind that can cut out the trim?
#180
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Toronto, Canada
My Ride: 2007 Black Sapphire 535i
As for my iDrive controller issue, Patryk believes I need to get the dealer to upgrade my car to the latest software and that no additional coding on his part will solve the issue.
Just want to ensure I have this straight.
Regarding the iDrive controller, I'll take some measurements at home and post tonight. As Nelson suggests the controller does seem bigger than the hole in the shifter panel for the old iDrive knob.