Extended voice-activated system
04-11-2008, 05:31 AM
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Hi Bruce, well sadly with the ?200 code required now, those days are over im afraid. Great price though! But anyway is the voice thing any good, i have the media pack on my car and would like to know i you would spend ?250 on voice TODAY, ie is it worth the money??
04-11-2008, 09:29 PM
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Hi,
I picked up my July 2005 535 on Tuesday and reading a spec sheet from the year mentioned basic voice activation as a feature of the media pack, suffice to say it does not seem to be working or enabled so I'm in the same position of probably opting for the dealer install.
I've asked for pricing from 2 local dealer but High Wycomb seems not so far away now...
C
I picked up my July 2005 535 on Tuesday and reading a spec sheet from the year mentioned basic voice activation as a feature of the media pack, suffice to say it does not seem to be working or enabled so I'm in the same position of probably opting for the dealer install.
I've asked for pricing from 2 local dealer but High Wycomb seems not so far away now...
C
04-16-2008, 04:45 AM
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Dealer is now saying it will take TWO complete vehicle programmings to do this. One to get to base coding level whatever that is, and then another to add/activate voice control. Thus he wants twice the cost, of programming so its bye bye from me.
Just to check is this true, as it does sound like a bit of BS to me, I got the impression he didnt want to do it (A nightmare on pre 2007 cars apparently)?? Anybody know the definitive answer?
Just to check is this true, as it does sound like a bit of BS to me, I got the impression he didnt want to do it (A nightmare on pre 2007 cars apparently)?? Anybody know the definitive answer?
04-28-2008, 03:16 AM
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Hi All,
Just thought I would add to this topic as mine is in the process of being upgraded today.
Following on from some of the comments left here I contact "coopers" in Norwich ex-Lind dealers. the guy still works there but never after the intial request never returned my call
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Went to my local dealer who said yes but for 400+ to do it. Anyway after needing a complete software re-build due to rough running engine at idle, they agreed to a fixed price of ?210 (50 part and 160 labour) it really does seem they dont want to do it, but if you can wangle a software upgrade its worth doing.
I will drop another post after fitment to let you know about the hidden extras.
My original post (including the software upgrade) http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54128
Cheers
Just thought I would add to this topic as mine is in the process of being upgraded today.
Following on from some of the comments left here I contact "coopers" in Norwich ex-Lind dealers. the guy still works there but never after the intial request never returned my call
.Went to my local dealer who said yes but for 400+ to do it. Anyway after needing a complete software re-build due to rough running engine at idle, they agreed to a fixed price of ?210 (50 part and 160 labour) it really does seem they dont want to do it, but if you can wangle a software upgrade its worth doing.
I will drop another post after fitment to let you know about the hidden extras.
My original post (including the software upgrade) http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54128
Cheers
04-28-2008, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CarloTT' post='560172' date='Apr 12 2008, 05:29 AM
Hi,
I picked up my July 2005 535 on Tuesday and reading a spec sheet from the year mentioned basic voice activation as a feature of the media pack, suffice to say it does not seem to be working or enabled so I'm in the same position of probably opting for the dealer install.
I've asked for pricing from 2 local dealer but High Wycomb seems not so far away now...
C
I picked up my July 2005 535 on Tuesday and reading a spec sheet from the year mentioned basic voice activation as a feature of the media pack, suffice to say it does not seem to be working or enabled so I'm in the same position of probably opting for the dealer install.
I've asked for pricing from 2 local dealer but High Wycomb seems not so far away now...
C
04-30-2008, 12:30 AM
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Popping by to let you all know the Retro-Fit is in and working fine.
Its really good and makes using the i-drive system simple, inputting destination details into the Nav is tricky espically picking road names but the rest of the functions work first time (If i say the right words
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Total bill ?213, Stratstone Derby 29/4/08.
To get this price though you will need a way of getting a software upgrade on the car under warrenty! mines now running v29.1
Its really good and makes using the i-drive system simple, inputting destination details into the Nav is tricky espically picking road names but the rest of the functions work first time (If i say the right words
)Total bill ?213, Stratstone Derby 29/4/08.
To get this price though you will need a way of getting a software upgrade on the car under warrenty! mines now running v29.1
05-02-2008, 09:51 AM
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Hi Chris
You appear to have managed to dodge the ?210+VAT activation code. Quite how is beyond me as several dealers have all quoted me an identical price for it.
It just makes one wonder if in fact they are supposed to buy this code, but actually have one that works and charge customers anyway? Or maybe i am a cynical old sod because i can't get anyone to take mine on without this 'extra' charge.
You appear to have managed to dodge the ?210+VAT activation code. Quite how is beyond me as several dealers have all quoted me an identical price for it.
It just makes one wonder if in fact they are supposed to buy this code, but actually have one that works and charge customers anyway? Or maybe i am a cynical old sod because i can't get anyone to take mine on without this 'extra' charge.
06-16-2008, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Robbage' post='573079' date='May 2 2008, 06:51 PM
Hi Chris
You appear to have managed to dodge the ?210+VAT activation code. Quite how is beyond me as several dealers have all quoted me an identical price for it.
It just makes one wonder if in fact they are supposed to buy this code, but actually have one that works and charge customers anyway? Or maybe i am a cynical old sod because i can't get anyone to take mine on without this 'extra' charge.
You appear to have managed to dodge the ?210+VAT activation code. Quite how is beyond me as several dealers have all quoted me an identical price for it.
It just makes one wonder if in fact they are supposed to buy this code, but actually have one that works and charge customers anyway? Or maybe i am a cynical old sod because i can't get anyone to take mine on without this 'extra' charge.
11-05-2008, 08:58 AM
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As mentioned before SVS (Voice recognition) needs the "retrofit kit" part number 84640396162 and the "activation code" part number 65836976392.
May be it?s possible to do ourselves the physical retrofiting. This retrofit is according to EBA 0396163 and EBA 0430248.
Could someone give those EBA?s to the forum and that way decrease the final amount if we do the job ourselves?
Thank you.
Nacho.
May be it?s possible to do ourselves the physical retrofiting. This retrofit is according to EBA 0396163 and EBA 0430248.
Could someone give those EBA?s to the forum and that way decrease the final amount if we do the job ourselves?
Thank you.
Nacho.
05-26-2009, 12:39 PM
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All these topics seem to imply people doing a retro fit from Basic voice control to Extended voice control. Is a retro fit possible from No voice control to Extended voice control?
TIA
TIA