2013 Map updates - USB Stick - Page 15 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

crazyinp · 01-01-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by morphius909

Good point!

Okay will send 50 euroes...wait do some Canadian conversion...about 65 bucks wow good

He is awesome guy. I believe 99% of the forum members got their FSC from him and had 0 problem.

agbasher · 01-01-2013, 07:28 PM

So I am thoroughly confused because there is conflicting information issued by BMW.

According to http://store.bmwgpsmaps.com/ ANY 2009-2010 3-Series MUST be updated at a dealer.

But, many posters here prove that that is not the case.

But, at the same time, a BMW dealer sold me the update USB which clearly states it should work on my 335. But alas, it does not.

Up to this point in my life, I didn't think Germans were this sloppy. Anyone have perspective on what is going on?

Do the product people at BMW know what they are doing? Seems like incompetence.

mac_or_pc · 01-02-2013, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by agbasher

So I am thoroughly confused because there is conflicting information issued by BMW.

According to http://store.bmwgpsmaps.com/ ANY 2009-2010 3-Series MUST be updated at a dealer.

But, many posters here prove that that is not the case.

But, at the same time, a BMW dealer sold me the update USB which clearly states it should work on my 335. But alas, it does not.

Up to this point in my life, I didn't think Germans were this sloppy. Anyone have perspective on what is going on?

Do the product people at BMW know what they are doing? Seems like incompetence.

Do you have a newer firmware on the iDrive? I think for some people with 09/10 models, if they have their firmware updated before by BMW, then the USB maps will work.

My dad has an 2009 BMW early Apr/09 build. I've tried to do the USB update from the 09 maps straight to the 13 maps, and it doesn't work. I plugged it into the USB in the glove box, and the USB only flashes a few times, and it stops flashing and nothing happens. Even after waiting a few minutes, still nothing happens. The USB is formatted to FAT32, with only the 2 files in the "root" folder. No luck...

The firmware on his car hasn't been updated before.. It'll be a trip to the dealer, like a few other people have experienced.

wdeerfield · 01-02-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mac_or_pc

Do you have a newer firmware on the iDrive? I think for some people with 09/10 models, if they have their firmware updated before by BMW, then the USB maps will work.

My dad has an 2009 BMW early Apr/09 build. I've tried to do the USB update from the 09 maps straight to the 13 maps, and it doesn't work. I plugged it into the USB in the glove box, and the USB only flashes a few times, and it stops flashing and nothing happens. Even after waiting a few minutes, still nothing happens. The USB is formatted to FAT32, with only the 2 files in the "root" folder. No luck...

The firmware on his car hasn't been updated before.. It'll be a trip to the dealer, like a few other people have experienced.

That is the exact issue i had. my build date is 11/08, being one of the few very early builds with the CIC (introduced in 9/08). After being updated by the dealer to v47, a lot of the interface has changed and for the better. The phone is better, the speed of the interface is better. Overall, BMW should do these for free as it only makes things better.

agbasher · 01-02-2013, 01:27 PM

I had everything updated at the dealer a few days ago.

hectic · 01-04-2013, 02:11 PM

Just to clarify before paying for a fsc code. I have a 09/2008 build. To the ppl that weren't successful with the usb, does the cic detect that a newer version is on the usb or does your screen show nothing after inserting the usb? I get a prompt that a newer version has been detected from the usb and then asks for the fsc code.

Thunder Dump · 01-04-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hectic

Just to clarify before paying for a fsc code. I have a 09/2008 build. To the ppl that weren't successful with the usb, does the cic detect that a newer version is on the usb or does your screen show nothing after inserting the usb? I get a prompt that a newer version has been detected from the usb and then asks for the fsc code.

If you're getting the prompt then the update will work for you.

wdeerfield · 01-04-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hectic

Just to clarify before paying for a fsc code. I have a 09/2008 build. To the ppl that weren't successful with the usb, does the cic detect that a newer version is on the usb or does your screen show nothing after inserting the usb? I get a prompt that a newer version has been detected from the usb and then asks for the fsc code.

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Originally Posted by Thunder Dump

If you're getting the prompt then the update will work for you.

yup. That means you are good to go. i should have done what you did first and make sure i could update. I had to go through the hassle of dealing with a dealership to get updated software first. Thanks to TD, he hooked it up with an SIB i could blame it on.

Mr.335 · 01-04-2013, 09:22 PM

Sorry if this is a dumb question.

How are you guys updating? Are you driving around for 45 minutes? Leaving the car on for 45 minutes? Leaving it on a battery charger? Or just using accessory mode and the battery doesn't drain as much since it recognizes its updating?

N8N · 01-04-2013, 10:23 PM

I hook up my charger in "supply" mode just to ensure battery doesn't go dead - and leave window open so I can check progress without having to sit in car the whole time. Done 3 cars so far no problem...

JustinGTP · 01-04-2013, 10:40 PM

It's a great excuse to go for a cruise. Not that you need an excuse

Rgregorio777 · 01-04-2013, 10:50 PM

Hello fellas. I need help on determining type of navi system I have. I have a 2009 328i, build date 10/2009. I'm assuming I have a ccc type but i have USB ports. I dunno which is it. Please help. Thanks

N8N · 01-04-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rgregorio777

Hello fellas. I need help on determining type of navi system I have. I have a 2009 328i, build date 10/2009. I'm assuming I have a ccc type but i have USB ports. I dunno which is it. Please help. Thanks

You should have CIC - my car is older than yours and it's CIC.

Thunder Dump · 01-05-2013, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rgregorio777

Hello fellas. I need help on determining type of navi system I have. I have a 2009 328i, build date 10/2009. I'm assuming I have a ccc type but i have USB ports. I dunno which is it. Please help. Thanks

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Originally Posted by N8N

You should have CIC - my car is older than yours and it's CIC.

Correct. From '09 model year and newer (on the E9X), regardless of build date, the iDrive system is the CIC version.

wdeerfield · 01-05-2013, 08:38 AM

Cic came in e9x in sept 08 for build dates.

Rgregorio777 · 01-05-2013, 10:56 AM

So i can use the USB update then? Thanks guys for the information. That helped.

RedRaiderDavid · 01-05-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rgregorio777

So i can use the USB update then? Thanks guys for the information. That helped.

My 328i's build date is 9/2009 and it required the firmware update before maps could be updated from 2009 to 2012. Like others have stated, if you are unsure if you have the latest firmware load the maps onto a USB drive, plug it into the USB port in the glovebox and see if it asks if you want to update. If it does then you are good to go, just need to get the FSC code. If it doesn't then you will possibly need the firmware update and will need to go to the dealer. If you still have 2009 maps then chances are you will need the firmware update.

michbmw · 01-06-2013, 06:59 AM

Sergej is awesome, i've used his services twice now. Sent him an email got a response within 15 minutes, sent him payment got code a few minutes later. Can't ask for better service.

GB///M3 · 01-06-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by michbmw

Sergej is awesome, i've used his services twice now. Sent him an email got a response within 15 minutes, sent him payment got code a few minutes later. Can't ask for better service.

+1

Great guy and couldn't ask for any better service

Mr.335 · 01-06-2013, 06:26 PM

Sorry if this is covered but who is it that I need to contact or website need to visit for the fsc code?

Is it a static price or are there differences because of models for some reason?

paytiepizzle · 01-06-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

yup. That means you are good to go. i should have done what you did first and make sure i could update. I had to go through the hassle of dealing with a dealership to get updated software first. Thanks to TD, he hooked it up with an SIB i could blame it on.

What SIB did you use? I tried this past week to get my dealership to update it and they told me there were no updates available (which i know is false)

OKstate11 · 01-07-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by paytiepizzle

What SIB did you use? I tried this past week to get my dealership to update it and they told me there were no updates available (which i know is false)

I also went to the dealer today and they said there is no software update available. They will charge me $210.00 for the Nav update + about 1.5 hours labor @ $120.00 and hour. Total about $400.00 to update the Nav.....sooooo not worth it.

01-01-2013, 07:28 PM	#310
agbasher New Member Drives: 2010 335i X-drive Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Maps Update is very confusing So I am thoroughly confused because there is conflicting information issued by BMW. According to http://store.bmwgpsmaps.com/ ANY 2009-2010 3-Series MUST be updated at a dealer. But, many posters here prove that that is not the case. But, at the same time, a BMW dealer sold me the update USB which clearly states it should work on my 335. But alas, it does not. Up to this point in my life, I didn't think Germans were this sloppy. Anyone have perspective on what is going on? Do the product people at BMW know what they are doing? Seems like incompetence.

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wdeerfield Major Drives: 2009 328i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 1,441 iTrader: (0)	Cic came in e9x in sept 08 for build dates. __________________ 2009 MBM \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| CA \| 6FL \| NAV \| XENONS \| 18x8.5 VB3s ET30/25

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01-02-2013, 01:27 PM	#313
agbasher New Member Drives: 2010 335i X-drive Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	I had everything updated at the dealer a few days ago.

01-04-2013, 02:11 PM	#314
hectic New Member Drives: 335i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 25 iTrader: (2)	Just to clarify before paying for a fsc code. I have a 09/2008 build. To the ppl that weren't successful with the usb, does the cic detect that a newer version is on the usb or does your screen show nothing after inserting the usb? I get a prompt that a newer version has been detected from the usb and then asks for the fsc code.

01-04-2013, 09:22 PM	#317
Mr.335 Private Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near NY Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	Sorry if this is a dumb question. How are you guys updating? Are you driving around for 45 minutes? Leaving the car on for 45 minutes? Leaving it on a battery charger? Or just using accessory mode and the battery doesn't drain as much since it recognizes its updating?

01-04-2013, 10:23 PM	#318
N8N Captain Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 845 iTrader: (1)	I hook up my charger in "supply" mode just to ensure battery doesn't go dead - and leave window open so I can check progress without having to sit in car the whole time. Done 3 cars so far no problem...

01-04-2013, 10:50 PM	#320
Rgregorio777 Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Buena Park, CA Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Hello fellas. I need help on determining type of navi system I have. I have a 2009 328i, build date 10/2009. I'm assuming I have a ccc type but i have USB ports. I dunno which is it. Please help. Thanks

01-05-2013, 10:56 AM	#324
Rgregorio777 Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Buena Park, CA Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	So i can use the USB update then? Thanks guys for the information. That helped.

01-06-2013, 06:59 AM	#326
michbmw Private First Class Drives: 2010 328XI Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 114 iTrader: (0)	Sergej is awesome, i've used his services twice now. Sent him an email got a response within 15 minutes, sent him payment got code a few minutes later. Can't ask for better service.

01-06-2013, 06:26 PM	#328
Mr.335 Private Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near NY Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	Sorry if this is covered but who is it that I need to contact or website need to visit for the fsc code? Is it a static price or are there differences because of models for some reason?