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05-28-2013, 06:13 PM | #640 | |
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I am tired of these sellers telling everyone that "I have sold many many updates - no problem." This is rubbish. It will not work for all cars (I can only be certain that the issues I have seen relate to LCI's built prior to September 2009). Fact is - I required a replacement CIC - and where do the sellers of these map downloads and FSC's run to when you advise them the Nav System now doesn't work?? They blame the car and/or user. It is impossible to get the update process wrong if you get to the 'enter FSC code' input. So, it is not user. If it is the car (that may require firmware update if LCI prior to Sep-09 build date) - then inform the buyer BEFORE you sell them the FSC and maps, rather than tell people everything will be ok. I am sorry, I have sat by watching everyone update their maps with success and am genuinely happy for those owners. But the sellers are continually not advising of the caution which must be showed - and there are now owners popping up that are damaging their CIC's. Buyer beware. Its a shame really. If the sellers did their research prior (rather than just assuming all LCI's would be ok) and advised of the potential issues, I'd too be appreciative. Fact is they are taking easy cash (whilst to my knowledge not sponsoring) and not providing/aware of the the full implications of what they are proposing. |
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05-29-2013, 01:40 AM | #641 |
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I uploaded the map via DVD because this is what another user with same map as me did on a 2011 X6. (the user was recommended to me by the FSC code seller.) The map was provided by the FSC code seller.
I dont know yet if the CIC is bricked or not, I should know today. What annoys me is what ZooTV says. I was never warned I needed to update the firmware. And all over internet you read posts from the FSC sellers "all problems can be solved.. dealers have never had to be called." Yet after searching a little I discover I am not the only person with the problem. Also, my car is October 2010, no past the 2009 firmware problems. |
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05-29-2013, 01:53 AM | #642 | |
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So - after hearing my experience is the same, I will voice my concern to others considering this upgrade - upgrading maps via USB can damage the CIC - something BMW mentioned to me that it has happened to my local dealer on the odd occasion themselves.... |
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05-29-2013, 03:51 AM | #643 |
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I am a lucky one.. The firmware update fixed my problem.
At least we now know that DVD update can work (again my car is an October 2010 E92 with full option including Combox). But buyers beware. Check that you dont need a firmware update before doing anything . The firmware btw cost me 150 USD.. so total 200 USD for the map upgrade. Still better than the dealer's map update. |
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05-29-2013, 11:02 PM | #645 |
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I got the code and Torrent from Sergej, installed without any issues on my 335 2011.
BUT Now everytime I start my car I get a Map Error, saying something like Address Can't be Found. Anyone else having this issue? |
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05-29-2013, 11:14 PM | #646 |
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You need to clear out your recent navigation history. Should clear it up.
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06-03-2013, 07:27 PM | #650 |
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And possibly firmware update also. These, I believe, are what caused my issue which the sellers of the maps/codes SHOULD be making people aware. In certain situations, like mine, there could be issues.
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06-03-2013, 10:12 PM | #651 |
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That's what I'm referring to as a software update. Where the dealership connects the vehicle to ISTA/P and updates the software on the iDrive (CIC unit).
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06-03-2013, 10:59 PM | #652 | |
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Therefore, I can surmise if the above is correct that I had in fact had a firmware update prior to the attempted map update - and the CIC was still damaged. |
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06-04-2013, 03:50 PM | #653 |
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Hi I have a 2011 X3, Canadian version. The nav system has never been updated. I am wondering as my vehicle has dvd will the usb update work and will it now give the speed cameras and real time traffic. I am really new to this so I do appreciate any and all help....thanks in advance
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06-04-2013, 04:27 PM | #654 | |
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Real-time traffic is a completely separate option and speed camera's aren't in the navigation data from BMW. |
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06-04-2013, 11:17 PM | #656 |
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So this means it probably needs to head into the dealer to get it done?
I have to go in for the battery terminal recall.. will they do the FW update free as a routine check thing? I've heard of people losing all their bmw coding after going in for random service, is this from FW updates? |
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06-05-2013, 07:08 AM | #657 |
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Hi I am wondering if anyone has tried any 3rd party providers. I was looking at BMWnav.net and they are offering an update for $50. ...thanks in advance for any assistance....
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06-06-2013, 11:29 AM | #658 | |
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MY2009 and up require the Premium navigation upgrade, which for North America is 2013-1A and only available on the USB flash drive. This update does require an FSC code in order to update. |
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06-07-2013, 05:43 PM | #660 |
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So I am still having trouble and thought I would post an update to share / seek advice.
Based on my earlier post / what I have read so far it seemed I needed a firmware update for my 2009 328i built in 4/09. I had already downloaded a copy of the map plate back in Jan from a different thread on this forum and my car never saw the update via the glovebox USB drive. At the time I had a 32GB PNY USB 3.0 drive that worked fine on my PCs that I was using as well as the armrest USB (just as confirmation that the car could see it from the music port). I ended up getting a quote of $300 to update firmware at one local dealer so I called the other in my area and got a quote of $135 (which turned out to be $150 in actuality). I took my car to that dealer and they had it for about 2 hours. In that time they verified that all of my software was already up to date but had not yet been activated. Hmmm. Sounds a bit odd to me (I'm not sure how you update firmware on anything without activating it/using it) but I go with it in the hopes that it will work and I can buy an FSC code and be happy. Needless to say it didn't work when I got home so I verified with Dracon that Lexar is the USB stick that BMW uses but Sandisk should also be good. Best Buy miraculously agreed to swap my PNY I bought in Jan for a Sandisk so I came home, formatted the new USB drive and loaded the maps (holy slow as this stick was clearly NOT USB 3.0). Tried it in the car and it doesn't work either (after 5-10 minutes waiting). Armrest USB sees the drive fine as does my laptop so I know the drive itself works, but the glovebox USB is still DOA. At this point I see two options: 1) get a Lexar drive and cross my fingers or 2) try to get a drive that has worked for someone else and see what happens. I am kind of partial to 2 at this point since I am not sure the dealer did anything and it would be good to have a working USB stick in hand if I have to go back and push them. If anyone has one that they would be willing to let me borrow for a bit I would be happy to pay shipping both ways. I am also happy to hear any other suggestions anyone might have to share. Thanks! |
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