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12-12-2012, 01:21 PM | #1 |
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Map update 2009 and newer question(s)
I searched, so if anyone can help me find the answer that would be great.
Dealer is telling me it costs $235 for the map udpate for my nav, plus $200 in labor to install. Is there a way I can buy this myself, and install myself? I don't mind paying $235, but $400+ dollars is crazy...
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12-12-2012, 01:49 PM | #2 |
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Read this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=772078
Short summary: The 2013 map update on CIC iDrive systems (2009+) is via USB stick rather than the older method of loading the data from DVD. Pre-March 2010 cars which haven't had a system software upgrade can't read NAV update data from a USB stick. These cars apparently need to have their system software upgraded first, then the NAV update can be applied. I may be wrong about the date. I'm guessing your dealer is pricing together the labor to do the car software upgrade plus the cost of the FSC code to activate the updated NAV data to your car. Seems there's no way around the software update if it's not already been done for some other reason. Probably will cost you a couple hours dealer labor. There is a cheaper way to get the NAV map update and FSC code. Details in the referenced thread. In theory you should then be good for any future NAV map updates via USB without additional car software updates. Last edited by gpb; 12-12-2012 at 01:56 PM.. |
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If you got lucky and the car sees the USB stick, then buy an FSC code from Sergej and you're good to go. |
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How is Sergej? Torrent the file sharing site?
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12-12-2012, 03:27 PM | #6 |
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Please read the 2013 map updates thread for usb stick. All your questions are answered there
Mods, please lock this thread.
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OP, read the thread that GPB posted. It's extremely informative and the actual process for updating the maps is easy.
1.) Download the NAV update via torrent - transfer the files onto a thumb drive (your drive must be at least 32gb and be in the FAT32 format). The actual maps files are around 22gb in size I believe. I was lucky enough to find a member in my area who hooked me up with the drive. 2.) Email Sergej regarding the FSC code. You need to enter this code during the beginning of the update in your car. He charges a reasonable price, and is very responsive. 3.) pop in the thumb drive and follow the steps. Took about an hour for me, and for many other members no problem. 4.) Enjoy your new maps, without getting robbed by the dealer.
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Yea. It's 8 pages long, and answers are spread all over the pages. Not very helpful...
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12-27-2012, 10:13 PM | #11 |
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Which port did you use? It only works in the glovebox port. Also I believe the files should be copied to the root directory on the usb stick.
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