07-10-2016, 09:26 AM | #1 |
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Can't add my car in BMW ConnectedDrive
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When I try to add my car in my ConnectedDrive account I always get a error saying that it's not possible to add the car to my account. If I try to add the car through the BMW Remote App I get an error saying "Unable to connect to the BMW server". Can this be related to the previous owner still has the car linked to his ConnectedDrive account? Is it possible to unlink it without his consent since I'm the new owner now? Can the dealer do this? Thanks for the help! |
07-10-2016, 03:37 PM | #2 |
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I've just had the same thing. I had to ring up customer service and have the car added manually. I had an issue where the remote dashboard kept trying to send the "Unlock" command despite the car receiving it and completing the instruction. I was advised to remove the car and try to re-add. When I came to re-add it, I could not. The reason mine could not be re-added was that it was an older F30 (2012) so the car could not receive the verification code (or that is what customer services told me).
I'm no expert but maybe you are right in that the previous owner may still have it registered on their account? Maybe give customer services a call? My experience with them was mixed as only one person out of all the people I spoke with seemed to understand the connected drive system. Hope you get it sorted! |
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I hope they can add the car manually. I've been thinking, why should I try to add the car to my ConnectedDrive account? I don't have BMW Apps so I guess it's pointless no? |
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01-16-2017, 03:16 PM | #4 |
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Sorry to revive an old post, but I've got a similar problem. Bought my car new on Dec 31, dealer incorrectly added me to Connecteddrive, (misspelled my email address when registering me). I've called BMW assist and Connecteddrive a couple times. They told me they corrected my email address, but it will take up to three weeks for them to "reset the back end" or some crap. After which I will be able to add my car to my account.
Well, going on three weeks now, haven't heard a peep, try to add the car every other day or so. Feeling pretty frustrated. Has anyone else run into a "yea, it'll take up to three weeks to have our techs reset your back end" line? I feel like I'm getting it in the back end alright! |
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My car is registered in the settings, but never shows up in the App or on the welcome page of the website. When I e-mailed the support link in the app to ask about it, I got this response:
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01-19-2017, 04:18 PM | #8 |
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Functionality with my 2013 335xDrive ceased with the latest app rev (4.0.560.14). It disconnected from my car. When I try to add it back, the message, "In order to add a vehicle, you must own a 2014 or new BMW..." A cheesy ploy to prod new car purchase?
Pity, the ability to send destinations to the car's nav, especially since I went for the heads-up display, was really handy. |
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01-20-2017, 08:55 AM | #10 |
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Same situation for the most part. I decided to call again and they had my email incorrect yet again. I asked why no one could understand a simple email and I was told they're backlogged, maybe someone was rushing trough it. Nice to hear....:/ Now I get to wait another 2-3 weeks!!!!
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01-21-2017, 08:54 AM | #11 |
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I found that customer service was nothing shy of useless in this regard. It's like they have this magical new "connected drive" functionality, that NOBODY at BMWNA has a clue about.
I got the "Oh... you're from CANADA... Ughhh... That's a lot more work" WTF? I ended up going back to my dealership, and my sales guy reset it for me. Email and phone directly to BMW was a colossal waste of time (at least in Canada). |
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01-28-2017, 09:55 AM | #13 | |
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No email indication ever shows up for my phone. I can go into the connected office, and see there are read/unread emails, but incoming ones show no notifications on the NAV. |
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01-28-2017, 03:38 PM | #14 | |
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You need to ask your BMW Genius at your local dealer, they will submit the setup for the "Connected Drive Services Electronic Subscriber Agreement" (ESA) while you wait. In that process it asks for an email and you create a password/pin. You then use these credentials to login to the mobile BMW Remote app. You also use the same account to activate the connected drive services within the car. The whole process takes a few mins and you are up and running. |
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03-22-2017, 06:02 PM | #16 |
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I had the same thing and my dealership said connect the phone to Bluetooth and it will fire across a code to your phone.
It did and hey presto the connected app worked.
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Hope this helps. Last edited by vestokes; 04-28-2017 at 10:54 AM.. |
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09-10-2017, 03:36 AM | #18 |
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Just wanted to add I had a similar issue when trying to set up a "secondary subscriber" user account. I couldn't add my vehicle manually entering the vin #.
What resolved it for me was following the iOS app instructions suggesting to connect to the vehicle via USB. This allowed me to add the vehicle to my account and then was asked if designating as the primary or secondary user. I still had some issues connecting through the cloud/network as it finished confirming my account, but when it would ask to "try again" it worked on the 2nd attempt. ...for what it's worth. |
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09-12-2017, 05:00 AM | #19 |
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Hello Guys,
I have a question. What about cars with a retrofitted NBT, How can I add it? every time I try i get the same error.. ur advice will be appreciated |
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09-12-2017, 01:13 PM | #20 |
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Mine isn't retrofitted but I just went online, tried to login then failed. I then called BMW Connected Services about 4 times, waited 11 months and now it works. What a joke that was but at least the app works now along with the rest.
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Hi, Did you find a solution to add your BMW to connected drive? I'm currently facing the same issue. please advice me to add my car if you know a way. thank you |
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12-09-2018, 03:56 PM | #22 |
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I'm having a similar issue, connected drive seems to be disabled in the car no functionality, added the car to my connected drive portal and it's requesting I confirm the security code sent to the car, however the car isn't receiving anything.
I've sent them email tonight so lets see what they say.
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