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      08-28-2009, 09:58 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by x7original4x View Post
Due to a fender bender water somehow leaked into the trunk compartment and shorted out my amplifier. Now, it's all covered under warranty however the dealer is saying after they install the new amp, new software has to be loaded up to "synchronize" the car with the new amp. This is including the engine management system. Does this sound right to you guys? thank a lot
Yes... This sounds possibly as everything is connected on the fiberoptic network and whenever anything is added, generally you need to run some software updates to make sure it syncs up. Also, in general BMW likes to update the software on the cars when a newer software version is available.
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