Updated headunit, buttons not working

garehaan · 06-09-2008, 05:26 AM

Due to a warranty issue my local dealer had to replace the drives unit of my nav-pro. I now have a different unit with 8 buttons (probably from the my 2008 model)

All is well and works fine again, but according to the dealer I won't be able to use the buttons since they are not originally in my car.

Can anyone confirm if this is true?

gIzzE · 06-10-2008, 06:39 AM

I would guess this is more a case of the dealer not knowing how to programme it. I think you cold get them working but it may take a retrofit adaption from BMW made available to your dealer before it happens.

toughluck · 06-10-2008, 02:34 PM

That would be cool if the dealer learned how to program the 8 buttons in the center console. I too have an older iDrive and was wondering if the newer MY08 programmable buttons can be added to MY07 vehicle later.

gIzzE · 06-10-2008, 02:36 PM

I am sure as more i-drive units are replaced they will add this in their software.

bennysky · 06-11-2008, 10:43 AM

I guessed you need software upgrade.

May I ask what warranty issue it is? I would like to get mine replaced too.

yester · 06-29-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bennysky

I guessed you need software upgrade.

May I ask what warranty issue it is? I would like to get mine replaced too.

+1

Booster4075 · 06-29-2008, 11:06 PM

An acquaintance of mine (who really knows BMW's) told me that older cars cannot benefit from the newer style CCC's (with the buttons on the front) as the buttons cannot be programmed even with a vehicle order change. He's tried and was unable to make it work.

A retrofit from BMW is a sure-fire way to make this work...if they ever release one.

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garehaan Private 1 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E61 535d, mini cooper, 320d Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Updated headunit, buttons not working Due to a warranty issue my local dealer had to replace the drives unit of my nav-pro. I now have a different unit with 8 buttons (probably from the my 2008 model) All is well and works fine again, but according to the dealer I won't be able to use the buttons since they are not originally in my car. Can anyone confirm if this is true? __________________ 320d Ti Silver, Rim 193, factory window tint, sport suspension, Xenon, rear pdc, Nav Pro, bluetooth, heated seats, sensatec, M steering wheel, foldable rear seats, alarm etc.
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	I would guess this is more a case of the dealer not knowing how to programme it. I think you cold get them working but it may take a retrofit adaption from BMW made available to your dealer before it happens.
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toughluck First Lieutenant 45 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pie in the Sky iTrader: (1)	That would be cool if the dealer learned how to program the 8 buttons in the center console. I too have an older iDrive and was wondering if the newer MY08 programmable buttons can be added to MY07 vehicle later. __________________ r56 MINI Cooper S pepper white/redwood lounge leather (sold) e92 335i red/saddle leather e90 325i red/beige/clearbra - retired.
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	I am sure as more i-drive units are replaced they will add this in their software.
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bennysky New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 325i (E90) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I guessed you need software upgrade. May I ask what warranty issue it is? I would like to get mine replaced too. __________________ B - Business M - Money W - Woman
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Booster4075 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 391 Posts Drives: E90, 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	An acquaintance of mine (who really knows BMW's) told me that older cars cannot benefit from the newer style CCC's (with the buttons on the front) as the buttons cannot be programmed even with a vehicle order change. He's tried and was unable to make it work. A retrofit from BMW is a sure-fire way to make this work...if they ever release one.
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