06-29-2021, 04:05 PM | #221 |
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Just back from the dealer after the free upgrade ($600 hw unit in the roof plus ISTA update that took me to step F020-21-03-545, as my trial plan showed).
I used MHD to check/verify that my DME wasn’t locked in the lot. Lol. As advised, my DME variant wasn’t. Then did a quick bit of BimmerLink (check/clear codes, open flap) and a couple essential BimmerCode tweaks (mainly the B&O extended DSP) for the drive home since I was connected already… Flashed back to my MHD tune upon arrival home. Went through my full BimmerCode mods, and noticed stuff had gone away, some added, some rearranged. I knew some stuff would be gone, but so far it’s okay. Haven’t dug into any Telematics features/settings - yet - to see what’s different… One last tidbit, you might recall that in my trial hookup, ISTA immediately flagged my car as ‘likely tuned’. I guessed it was due my flasher counter exceeded the count value ISTA had for my VIN. So this time I set my counter to the proper Fkssh counter value. Well ISTA flagged me again anyway. So be aware their little AI scan module is way smarter than that… lol. |
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06-29-2021, 05:59 PM | #222 |
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To the person earlier stating that only voice services are affected by the service cutoff, be aware that there is at least the possibility that bmw will not allow us to subscribe to connected services UNLESS the free upgrade has been done on the vehicle. In which case it's a moot point whether only voice is affected…. We wouldn't be able to use other connected services without the subscription, even if the car was still capable of delivering such services.
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06-29-2021, 06:24 PM | #223 | |
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07-06-2021, 08:56 PM | #224 | |
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I mean this is a 6 year old car, but it may have communication technology from the stone age. In addition I do not see that BMW is seriously interested to upgrade the car, either for free or for a fee. It is not a good time to buy a new vehicle. Does anybody have found alternatives for a 2015 435i apart of a class action lawsuit? |
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07-06-2021, 09:42 PM | #225 |
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Stole this from another thread, it might be useful to some of you guys:
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07-07-2021, 02:52 AM | #226 |
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That would be terrific, if there it's a solution that they are holding back. I would love to see if someone with the same message from BMW found a solution anyway, maybe just by insisting. I called customer care today and they told me that for my vehicle (based on VIN), no solution is available
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07-09-2021, 06:53 AM | #227 | |
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Unfortunately, any vehicle running a current 3G connection cannot just be upgraded to 4G LTE without first changing the entire hard drive to at least iDrive 4 EVO and above. This upgrade BMW is offering is only applicable to vehicles which are already running an earlier version 4G LTE. So, think of this upgrade as like swapping the internet modem in your home for a more faster unit, however, it does not change your home computer's overall operation which it is actually capable of - or its lack thereof. TL: DR Current BMW iDrive 3G owners are unfortunately SOL when it comes to this fixing this issue. Other manufacturers are offering alternative options for 3G customer, such as enabling their factory device to accept an outside internet hotspot connection (FORD) but thus far, BMW has not offer any option to upgrade to current 3G customers. . |
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07-09-2021, 11:38 AM | #228 |
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So...my car is 4G, so all the above doesn't really apply to me...but maybe someone would know.
I went to renew my subscriptions, but it presents me with only one option, the "Core" services. Granted, that's the stuff I'm really the most interested in, but I don't seem to have the ability to renew services such as real time traffic info, automatic map updates, etc. Anyone else have this issue? 2017 330i with the professional navigation system. ^ This is the only renewal option ^ These are all the features I have activated currently
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07-09-2021, 02:21 PM | #229 |
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Just called two separate and unrelated dealers (one of them a high volume dealer) about this, and neither of them seemed to know wtf I was talking about. I'd figured this fix has been out for a while and most if not all dealers have tackled it but guess not. I have a DP on order and looking to go stage 2 so I want to get this fix+update out of the way. At this point I don't care if they lock the dme or not, I can deal with that. The TIS procedure requires the headliner to be dropped however the module can be replaced by just removing C pillars and 3rd brake light, and I'm sure that a tech who has done several would be able to do it quicker and with minimal invasion. I'm not excited about taking it to a dealer who hasn't done a single one yet, but oh well...
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07-14-2021, 03:06 AM | #232 | |
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It does make a sense if you call it as a car would not be able to give an emergency call and transmit location where it is, so rescue services can't exactly determine a location and a driver might not be able to call for urgent death or life help. And even then, I do not know if all other cars and models on at US market have this option and whether it is a law or legal requirement for a car to have that sos option in order being able to be selling in the US. |
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07-19-2021, 07:27 AM | #233 |
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Just dropped my 2016 off, part arrives tomorrow and I could have the car back by then. Now to wait and see if they lock it...
Edit: a bit if intel from the dealer...if you have a trunk mounted combox it's backordered close to a month out so don't expect a quick turnaround. Last edited by im_an_alien; 07-19-2021 at 08:05 AM.. |
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07-20-2021, 07:06 PM | #235 |
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Got the car back, thankfully was able to flash MHD successfully. Part 8410 9843 931 was installed plus the software update. I haven't hooked up ISTA or e-sys yet to see what the i-step was updated to. Now to start redoing my coding and get Dinan shockware reinstalled.
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07-23-2021, 04:13 PM | #236 |
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nob question - I just recently picked up a 2016 335i GT.. how would I be able to identify if my car would be eligible for upgrading or not?
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07-23-2021, 06:45 PM | #237 | |
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Do you currently have any ConnectedDrive services active? Contact ConnectedDrive services with the VIN to see if the PO carried any, if it’s transferable… Or just see what ConnectedDrive services are shown as offered for your car - it might cite eligibility. |
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07-23-2021, 08:52 PM | #238 |
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Call BMW NA, provide your VIN #, you do not need to have a current ConnectedDrive services contract to be eligible for 3G to 4G upgrade if your car qualified
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I don't see anyplace that displays which cellular ver I have. Car didn't have ConnectedDrive services when I got it - believe it must have been sitting in limbo for a year or two. Build Date best I've found is 10/7/2015. If I've looked at this correctly I have the ID4 NBT Evo? I did call BMW and they said I couldn't get the service but didn't mention whether I could get the hardware upgrade or not. |
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