[grubster]

I have an '07 e92 335i with manual tranny. I believe it had a software update back in '07. I have a small glitch on the radio where it sometimes loses the check mark next to the preset station I am on. They said they would do a full software update to fix it? I was hesitant due to lag issues, but what should I do now? Don't want to risk having problems?
Also, will the new software prevent me from tuning in the future if I decide to? Right now I have done nothing to it and don't plan on it, but you never know.

[BimmerBlack11]

so i went to bmw o f seattle... i asked em what the latest version is n of course they said 29.2... i mentioned 36.5 and the SA said yeah i heard it makes a big difference but when this tech dude came in he said there is no update...? wuts up with that...?

[RBBMWE46M3]

After all the problems I have had with my car and with the dealer....lookie here...
http://nwitimes.com/business/local/a...0c18116b1.html

[Manboy]

Originally Posted by RBBMWE46M3

After all the problems I have had with my car and with the dealer....lookie here...
http://nwitimes.com/business/local/a...0c18116b1.html

Does this mean you might be getting a BMW again after all

[dab3]

How do find out which version of the firmware you have?

[blisstik]

Go to a dealer and have your key fob read. If you have a 3 series, there should be something on a piece of paper that shows E89X-09-##-##

Then go to this page and print out the PDF.

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B090707g.htm

Then mix and match.

Originally Posted by dab3

How do find out which version of the firmware you have?

[RBBMWE46M3]

Originally Posted by Pavel

Does this mean you might be getting a BMW again after all

I have to say...yes...I will prob go with the new m3 when is comes out, but after all has said and done, my car right now absolutely rips. It is fun to drive again, has that nasty growl, every one I take a ride in it (except my kids) gives me that look that says "Your crazy" It only took BMW a year and a half to get it right. (and 4 yes 4 HPFP's) I am thrilled of a new owner at the dealer. I am a BMW guy in and out, have been since 1972 when my dad bought a R75/5 bike and a 2002 tii. I have owned dozens of BMW's since. I'm German too!!

[RBBMWE46M3]

started getting long starts again yesterday...could we be talking about HPFP#5 ....omg...

[VTGT]

Originally Posted by RBBMWE46M3

started getting long starts again yesterday...could we be talking about HPFP#5 ....omg...

Absurd!

[Jbabl]

I took my car in and the paper only states that it was referred to SIB 11 13 07
I just wrote the SA that I need to know which version of the software I ended up with-so hopefully tomorrow I'll know
My car is 04/07 build date-originally I took the car in for ABS lamp that came on and they did an oil change/interval service-after I asked about wastegate noise there was a gasket replaced(that's what the work order said)but yesterday I took the car back to make sure I have the latest software

If I have a newer version of the software will my idrive colors look different too? They look the same to me. Somewhere I read that there is a way to access info though the idrive?

Thanks

[Jbabl]

I was upgraded to 36.1.1.0

[A4rings]

so loooong story short, i have a 2007 335i and im taking the car in to the dealer for long starts. Should i ask for the software update if i already plan on getting procede v4? thanks guys

[NRG]

Originally Posted by A4rings

so loooong story short, i have a 2007 335i and im taking the car in to the dealer for long starts. Should i ask for the software update if i already plan on getting procede v4? thanks guys

Yes.

[Pseudo Nim]

Originally Posted by A4rings

so loooong story short, i have a 2007 335i and im taking the car in to the dealer for long starts. Should i ask for the software update if i already plan on getting procede v4? thanks guys

Originally Posted by NRG

Yes.

Even considering there's been some discussions about O2 sims not working on v4+latest software, etc.? Or has that been more or less resolved?

[NRG]

Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

Even considering there's been some discussions about O2 sims not working on v4+latest software, etc.? Or has that been more or less resolved?

I would ask Shiv about it. But the new ISTAs are def. improvement.

[Jules-B]

Quick one for you, since i am a newb

Without reading 200 odd pages,
I had the wastegate rattle problem, which upgrades were supposed to fix, but only made it more laggy
should version v36.5 or newer get rid of the rattle, and the lag?

Thanks

[meyergru]

Originally Posted by Jules-B

should version v36.5 or newer get rid of the rattle, and the lag?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...99&postcount=5

[Jules-B]

Thankyou for the quick reply

I get it now. Do you have a part number for the new actuators?
thanks

[meyergru]

Originally Posted by Jules-B

Do you have a part number for the new actuators?
thanks

No, sorry. They depend on the fitted turbos, as far as I know. Most of the repair cost is installation, anyway.

[Jules-B]

Is there any way of being able to find the correct part number?,as my warranty just ran out so I'd need to fit them myself
Also is there any way to tell the new actuator for the old?

[meyergru]

Originally Posted by Jules-B

Is there any way of being able to find the correct part number?,as my warranty just ran out so I'd need to fit them myself
Also is there any way to tell the new actuator for the old?

As far as I know, one can see the difference by measuring the thickness (new ones are thicker). However, the part numbers for the actuators (as we know, there are several types) are not in the ETK. In there, you'll find only the part numbers for the whole turbos including wastegates and actuators. As this type of repair is discouraged by the latest SIB, it will be hard to find out. You'll have to ask your dealer.

[Quisp]

Meyerguru, always on top of the situation and in the know.