[byee]

i recently picked up a CPO 328i coupe equipped with iDrive. i was a little bummed i couldn't find a 2009 so that i could get the newer version of iDrive because i wanted the new interface, the benefits of faster start up due to the SSD, and mainly because i would be able to send an address from my computer to my car via BMW Assist.

i was at home last night searching for an address on google maps, and figured i'd try clicking the "send to car" option. after entering my email address that i gave BMW Assist, i forgot about it, until i was driving into work today. low and behold the two addresses i sent showed up under "My Info" in the BMW Assist menu (located in the Communications section).

according to BMW's website this is only available on 2009+ 3 series (http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...MyInfoFAQ.aspx) but it sure was a nice surprise. now i can send addresses to my car, or have someone send them to me while i'm driving (just have to give them the email address i associated with my BMW Assist profile).

thought i'd share in case any of you thought you didn't have this feature. i haven't modified my navigation at all, and yes i do have the older iDrive (starts up with the "i" in the middle and has 4 options for climate/communication/navigation/entertainment).

[Technic]

Originally Posted by byee

i recently picked up a CPO 328i coupe equipped with iDrive. i was a little bummed i couldn't find a 2009 so that i could get the newer version of iDrive because i wanted the new interface, the benefits of faster start up due to the SSD, and mainly because i would be able to send an address from my computer to my car via BMW Assist.

i was at home last night searching for an address on google maps, and figured i'd try clicking the "send to car" option. after entering my email address that i gave BMW Assist, i forgot about it, until i was driving into work today. low and behold the two addresses i sent showed up under "My Info" in the BMW Assist menu (located in the Communications section).

according to BMW's website this is only available on 2009+ 3 series (http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...MyInfoFAQ.aspx) but it sure was a nice surprise. now i can send addresses to my car, or have someone send them to me while i'm driving (just have to give them the email address i associated with my BMW Assist profile).

thought i'd share in case any of you thought you didn't have this feature. i haven't modified my navigation at all, and yes i do have the older iDrive (starts up with the "i" in the middle and has 4 options for climate/communication/navigation/entertainment).

No pre-2009 3-Series iDrive in the USA is supposed to have MyInfo enabled, however if you ask nicely to Assist they may enable it. I did that almost a year ago and both my CCC and retrofitted CIC iDrive had MyInfo enabled: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=18

Most probably the previous owner of your CPO asked Assist as well.

[Kilgore Trout]

Wow! This is interesting.

If they have the technical capacity, why don't they just enable on all 2008s?

I presumed it couldn't be done because the 2008 has a CDMA modem rather than a EDGE modem (if I recall).

[MB135i]

does this work on 2007s?

[Technic]

Originally Posted by Kilgore Trout

Wow! This is interesting.

If they have the technical capacity, why don't they just enable on all 2008s?

I presumed it couldn't be done because the 2008 has a CDMA modem rather than a EDGE modem (if I recall).

A GSM TCU is required, which replaced the CDMA TCU from 03/08 production-on in the USA.

[Jay1977]

I have '08 328i and tried it and confirm that this works!!!

[Jay1977]

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Originally Posted by Jay1977

I have '08 328i and tried it and confirm that this works!!!

Here is the proof (my apology in advanced for poor quality pic)[/IMG]

[ollarliaka]

I am so bummed!!!!!!!
I have a 2008 335XI with idrive.
I called bmw assist and they told me i have myInfo and it is active. BUT i cant find it on my idrive menu.
I am looking under communication//BMW Assist/

I have also updated by bmw active services in the main Info screen and nothing.

Why........
any ideas?

[Canadian 335xi]

Originally Posted by Technic

A GSM TCU is required, which replaced the CDMA TCU from 03/08 production-on in the USA.

So if my 'in service' date is 02/2008 that would mean I'm screwed? I'm trying to find out what I can update under my new car warranty (ending in on Feb 26). I was hoping I could get the "most updated" iDrive available... now I guess this means I can't.

Is the "iDrive Info" thread somewhere for these early 2008's? I can't find it and it's pissing me off.

Thanks

[MidLifeCrisis330Xi]

bumping this old thread to see if anyone here can help before starting a new one. I have a 2006 330xi with nav and would LOVE to have the send to nav feature and would pay for the BMW Assist service if it allowed it. Any chance it would?