How long did your software update take?

lookin4e90 · 06-09-2010, 03:27 PM

So my car has been @ the dealer for a week now for software update to "repair" my HPFP. and yes the SA said i'll most likely have to come back soon to get the HPFP replaced but that's how BMW is proceeding with this now blah blah blah.

He says the computer keeps crashing and the car is still programming, for a week. Just want to get an idea if this is what most members are experieincing? Thanks.

georgelb · 06-09-2010, 03:29 PM

They started programming mine on Thursday and they got done Monday....

blacknbean · 06-09-2010, 04:03 PM

takes about 5hrs for the software to update. most of the time your car is probably just sitting idle

TwnTrboCAT1212 · 06-09-2010, 04:17 PM

Mine took about 6 hours. Had it done about 2 weeks ago...symptoms went away...Now they're back and worse than ever. I should have put my SA on speed-dial for my cell cuz I'm sure I'll be using it a lot in the near future.....

dmurray14 · 06-09-2010, 04:46 PM

It should usually take between 3 and 20 hours or so.

5soko · 06-09-2010, 05:18 PM

Sent my car into because i was having long cranks and throwing 2FBF and 2AAF codes...

My car took one day to get back, they reprogrammed the DME and the navi and other car stuff aswell.

Rockstarr · 06-09-2010, 05:18 PM

I dropped my car off in the morning and got it back next day at noon.

ren · 06-09-2010, 06:14 PM

I got my DME updated for the fuel pump recently, they started in the morning and the car was ready around 3pm same day.

burningchicken · 06-09-2010, 07:00 PM

dropped off monday night, picked up wed afternoon.

BzzzBom · 06-10-2010, 04:16 AM

4 hrs

jaguar36 · 06-10-2010, 05:28 AM

4 hrs here to, boggles my mind that it takes so long. I wonder what percentage of the time its actually doing something.

Chefcg1 · 06-10-2010, 05:45 AM

mine goes in Monday, I'll let you know how long Flow BMW here in Winston Salem , NC takes. I just want it taken care of before I install my meth kit.

David1 · 06-10-2010, 09:27 AM

The time for the software upload is dependant on what systems need to be updated. The system looks at the vehical and then determines what updates are needed and this is automatic and not tecnichian dependant.

Marcadelic · 06-10-2010, 10:15 AM

4 days

Darkcyd_Turbo · 06-10-2010, 11:44 AM

They kept mine overnight...didn't care, was having too much fun in the 335d loaner i got!

lookin4e90 · 06-10-2010, 12:12 PM

talked to the SA, the reason it's taking a long time is that the computer keeps crashing during the update, which I have read has happened to a few members. now he says they r ordering a new DME and swapping it out then do the update. interesting...

ibimmer954 · 06-10-2010, 12:32 PM

Last time I had the software in my E93 updated, it took them 3 full days to get it to take.

jaguar36 · 06-10-2010, 12:38 PM

Yep, apparently it crashed a few times during my update too. Shocking that with a system so completely under their control they can't get it to even update properly.

FLA 335 · 06-10-2010, 05:35 PM

had mine done as well and it took the day...

gt3fever · 06-10-2010, 09:19 PM

i was told by a bmw formal technician around 2~3 hours.

kdu3 · 06-10-2010, 09:39 PM

Mine took a few hours. However, mysteriously shortly after the update my battery went bad so I had to take the car back to the shop to get a new battery. That's three dealer visits in two weeks and I was out of town for 9 of those days. I carry my SA's card in my wallet now!

spdy330 · 06-10-2010, 09:49 PM

I sat at the dealer all day and at the end of the days they said two moduels failed. I had to leave my car overnight. I needed the software update for my OEM Alarm and iPod interface.

06-09-2010, 03:27 PM	#1
lookin4e90 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 239 Posts Drives: P car F car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: so cal iTrader: (4)	How long did your software update take? So my car has been @ the dealer for a week now for software update to "repair" my HPFP. and yes the SA said i'll most likely have to come back soon to get the HPFP replaced but that's how BMW is proceeding with this now blah blah blah. He says the computer keeps crashing and the car is still programming, for a week. Just want to get an idea if this is what most members are experieincing? Thanks.
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06-09-2010, 03:29 PM	#2
georgelb nsomneeak 39 Rep 501 Posts Drives: E92 RB 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00]	They started programming mine on Thursday and they got done Monday....
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06-09-2010, 04:03 PM	#3
blacknbean Major 14 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (2)	takes about 5hrs for the software to update. most of the time your car is probably just sitting idle
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06-09-2010, 04:17 PM	#4
TwnTrboCAT1212 The Moose Whisperer 22 Rep 406 Posts Drives: '08 E92 GIAC S1 335xi 6-MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (2)	Mine took about 6 hours. Had it done about 2 weeks ago...symptoms went away...Now they're back and worse than ever. I should have put my SA on speed-dial for my cell cuz I'm sure I'll be using it a lot in the near future.....
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06-09-2010, 04:46 PM	#5
dmurray14 The Stig 31 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Quickly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (1)	It should usually take between 3 and 20 hours or so. __________________
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06-09-2010, 05:18 PM	#6
5soko Brigadier General 332 Rep 4,632 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	Sent my car into because i was having long cranks and throwing 2FBF and 2AAF codes... My car took one day to get back, they reprogrammed the DME and the navi and other car stuff aswell.
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06-09-2010, 05:18 PM	#7
Rockstarr Private 3 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2020 F33 440ix Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	I dropped my car off in the morning and got it back next day at noon.
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06-09-2010, 06:14 PM	#8
ren Captain 60 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 2024 X7 M60i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: U.S. iTrader: (8)	I got my DME updated for the fuel pump recently, they started in the morning and the car was ready around 3pm same day.
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06-09-2010, 07:00 PM	#9
burningchicken Lieutenant 26 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: noVA, Virginia Tech iTrader: (5)	dropped off monday night, picked up wed afternoon.
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06-10-2010, 04:16 AM	#10
BzzzBom Major 93 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: 05 R53 MINI / 09 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	4 hrs
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06-10-2010, 05:28 AM	#11
jaguar36 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0)	4 hrs here to, boggles my mind that it takes so long. I wonder what percentage of the time its actually doing something.
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06-10-2010, 05:45 AM	#12
Chefcg1 Major 69 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC iTrader: (6)	mine goes in Monday, I'll let you know how long Flow BMW here in Winston Salem , NC takes. I just want it taken care of before I install my meth kit. __________________ 2008 335i coupe AW 6AT, RB Turbos, PROcede 2.5 V5, Alpina Flash, Injen Intake, VK MW DP . Helix IC, Vishnu PnP Meth(M10 nozzel), M3 sides, OEM Aero Lip, VMR V710 Midnight Blue, LUX H8, HID Fogs, M3 front bits, D2 Coilovers, Whiteline Rear Bushing inserts, Custom M3 Steering Wheel, Cyba scoops, M2 Performance Exhaust
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06-10-2010, 09:27 AM	#13
David1 Brigadier General 812 Rep 3,949 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	The time for the software upload is dependant on what systems need to be updated. The system looks at the vehical and then determines what updates are needed and this is automatic and not tecnichian dependant. __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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06-10-2010, 10:15 AM	#14
Marcadelic Instagram: @Marcadelic 243 Rep 2,697 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (4)	4 days __________________ \| New: 2018 F80 M3 \| Old: 335i / 335is \| Instagram: Marcadelic \|
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06-10-2010, 11:44 AM	#15
Darkcyd_Turbo "Booty Hole Bandit" 32 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (14)	They kept mine overnight...didn't care, was having too much fun in the 335d loaner i got! __________________ 2008 Montego Blue E92 335xi - MT - Sport - Cold Weather - Nav - iDrive - PDC - Logic7 - CA MODS: Unknown
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06-10-2010, 12:12 PM	#16
lookin4e90 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 239 Posts Drives: P car F car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: so cal iTrader: (4)	talked to the SA, the reason it's taking a long time is that the computer keeps crashing during the update, which I have read has happened to a few members. now he says they r ordering a new DME and swapping it out then do the update. interesting...
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06-10-2010, 12:32 PM	#17
ibimmer954 Major 138 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: '23 i4 M50, '15 M3, '18 911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.75] 2023 BMW i4 M50 [0.00] 2018 Porsche 911 C4S [0.00] 2019 BMW X4 M40i [0.00]	Last time I had the software in my E93 updated, it took them 3 full days to get it to take.
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06-10-2010, 12:38 PM	#18
jaguar36 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0)	Yep, apparently it crashed a few times during my update too. Shocking that with a system so completely under their control they can't get it to even update properly.
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06-10-2010, 05:35 PM	#19
FLA 335 Captain 24 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2009 335i (SOLD) !!!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami Fl iTrader: (7)	had mine done as well and it took the day... __________________ 2009 BMW 335i Sedan / Auto / Paddles / Sport / BMW Assist / Heated seats / JB Matte Black Grill / Tischer First Aid Kit w\Triangle / Tischer Hood Pad / "Custom" rear fog switch <---- SOLD!!!!
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06-10-2010, 09:19 PM	#20
gt3fever Major 77 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: 992 GT3, G87 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Socal, Taiwan iTrader: (15)	i was told by a bmw formal technician around 2~3 hours.
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06-10-2010, 09:39 PM	#21
kdu3 Private 7 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2017 M4 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Mine took a few hours. However, mysteriously shortly after the update my battery went bad so I had to take the car back to the shop to get a new battery. That's three dealer visits in two weeks and I was out of town for 9 of those days. I carry my SA's card in my wallet now!
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06-10-2010, 09:49 PM	#22
spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	I sat at the dealer all day and at the end of the days they said two moduels failed. I had to leave my car overnight. I needed the software update for my OEM Alarm and iPod interface. __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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