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| monkey777 (137hp) | Quote: Originally written by TZ Has the timing chain guide been changed? No, not yet. This is one of my suspicions, but I'm not sure what to test to determine if this is the cause of the problem. I own the BlueDriver Bluetooth scanning tool that can monitor live data. Is there anything specific I should check or monitor??
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| 11122233 (180hp) | Try ista on PC or Bimmerlink for mobile. Both scan deeper and provide more information than the blue driver. Look at the codes and pay attention to boost pressure, timing, etc. Blink had three different error tabs that store different error data. Which engine and what mileage? I just got a headset, turbocharger and cam drives in my N20...
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| 02101984 (346hp) | Hello everyone! I searched the forum here and found that this problem has been common for others, particularly code 120308. My car started getting the "Powertrain Malfunction" error message about a month ago while driving uphill for an extended period of time. That was the only scenario where it worked. Turn the car off and on again and there will be no problem. Additionally, there are no check engine lights. It happened last night when I was driving on a breakdown for the first time, so now I know I need to figure it out. Based on these codes, any suggestions?
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| anika1 (114hp) | Has the timing chain guide been changed???
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| 1969camaro (451hp) | Quote: Originally written by TZ Has the timing chain guide been changed? No, not yet. This is one of my suspicions, but I'm not sure what to test to determine if this is the cause of the problem. I own the BlueDriver Bluetooth scanning tool that can monitor live data. Is there anything specific I should check or monitor??
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| logan07 (354hp) | Try ista on PC or Bimmerlink for mobile. Both scan deeper and provide more information than the blue driver. Look at the codes and pay attention to boost pressure, timing, etc. Blink had three different error tabs that store different error data. Which engine and what mileage? I just got a headset, turbocharger and cam drives in my N20...
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| juice2 (889hp) | I need a new hubcap for an '18 OEM wheel. Can anyone confirm the correct size is 65mm? Thanks.
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| 7890uiop (411hp) | We don't have enough information to help you because as you found out, there are different sizes depending on what type of hub cap your BMW wheel has. There is more than one 18-inch wheel for your car. Search for your wheel style on one of the online parts database sites and you will find information about which hubcap you need. If the hubcap diameter is not listed in the part number index below the diagram, copy the 11-digit BMW part number listed and simply google that number (e.g. BMW xx xx x xxx xxx {where x = the actual numbers}) . You can find more than enough information about the correct size you need if you google BMW and your wheel hub cap part number. If it is one of the most common hubcaps (like #4 in the image below for wheel type 281) then it is BMW part number 36 13 6 783 536 and is a 68mm roundel. Good luck. https://bimmercat.com/bmw/en/search/...iX/ECE/36_1472 If you have the wheel style listed below you will need #5 and the hubcap badge is 64.5mm. To avoid ordering/purchasing the wrong size, provide the correct BMW part number for your wheel. Then purchase with the correct 11-digit BMW part number. This reduces the chances of you purchasing the wrong part.
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| 7777777z (339hp) | I need a new hubcap for an '18 OEM wheel. Can anyone confirm the correct size is 65mm? Thanks.
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| 131085 (271hp) | We don't have enough information to help you because as you found out, there are different sizes depending on what type of hub cap your BMW wheel has. There is more than one 18-inch wheel for your car. Search for your wheel style on one of the online parts database sites and you will find information about which hubcap you need. If the hubcap diameter is not listed in the part number index below the diagram, copy the 11-digit BMW part number listed and simply google that number (e.g. BMW xx xx x xxx xxx {where x = the actual numbers}) . You can find more than enough information about the correct size you need if you google BMW and your wheel hub cap part number. If it is one of the most common hubcaps (like #4 in the image below for wheel type 281) then it is BMW part number 36 13 6 783 536 and is a 68mm roundel. Good luck. https://bimmercat.com/bmw/en/search/...iX/ECE/36_1472 If you have the wheel style listed below you will need #5 and the hubcap badge is 64.5mm. To avoid ordering/purchasing the wrong size, provide the correct BMW part number for your wheel. Then purchase with the correct 11-digit BMW part number. This reduces the chances of you purchasing the wrong part.
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| hotdog22 (748hp) | Hello friends, I have a 14 535i with a N55 M Sport - I replaced the exhaust with F10 M5 exhausts (got them from a 40k M5) - The car sounds a bit heavy with the exhaust and also has some vibrations. I wanted to install/configure Burbles in my car and heard that an MHD tune is required for this. From what I've found out so far, MHD can be run as tier 1 or 2, but there is an option to simply tune Burbles on the standard map. I have a few questions: What parts/hardware do I need to install the Level 1 card for example? ? (Other than the cable/adapter I have, I couldn't find clear instructions on what all is needed for a tune) PREFERRED (since I don't have to go to a store - $$): Can I just keep the stock card? and only configure the best-before date pages? Will keeping things stock - hardware wise - ruin the car? How bad are we talking about? Thanks for the answers, guys!! Cheers
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| 21061984 (885hp) | Quote: Originally posted by technics_13 What parts/hardware do I need to install the level 1 card for example? (Other than the cable/adapter I have, I couldn't find clear instructions on what all is needed for a tune) PREFERRED (since I don't have to go to a store - $$): Can I just keep the stock card? and only configure the best-before date pages? Will keeping things stock - hardware wise - ruin the car? How bad are we talking about? 1. Level 1 tunes are software-based remappings. You usually don't need any additional hardware for this. However, I would HIGHLY recommend replacing the stock plastic charge tube with an aftermarket aluminum charge tube. The stock models are notorious for breaking even at the factory boost level. I personally run a level 1 BootMod3 tune with just an updated chargepipe for peace of mind. I would also recommend replacing your spark plugs with NGK SILZKBR8D8S (97506) as they are a step colder. Depending on your mileage, you may also consider replacing your coils. It's a good idea to make sure you're aware of all other maintenance items before tuning anything. 2. You can keep the stock map and configure the bubbles yourself. I have done this too, but it comes with a word of caution. I STRONGLY recommend not making the sounds too aggressive as this will inevitably ruin your factory cats by melting them. For BootMod3 owners, PTF recommends keeping noise aggression below 5 (on a scale of 1-12) with the stock downpipe. I'm not familiar with the MHD platform, but suspect they will have a similar suggestion. High-flow catalytic converters or a catless downpipe are the only solution for more aggressive burble tunes. One final note: the Tier 1 cards really make the 535i stand out in my opinion. For a simple software remapping, the additional power/torque values are nice and wake up the car. Why not flash the car with a Stage 1 sound and see how you like it? It's not like you can't go back to the stock if you don't like it. Splashing or not doesn't matter in this case! I'm sure you'll appreciate the performance increase, I know that.
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| HPG2N89qif (601hp) | Hello friends, I have a 14 535i with a N55 M Sport - I replaced the exhaust with F10 M5 exhausts (got them from a 40k M5) - The car sounds a bit heavy with the exhaust and also has some vibrations. I wanted to install/configure Burbles in my car and heard that an MHD tune is required for this. From what I've found out so far, MHD can be run as tier 1 or 2, but there is an option to simply tune Burbles on the standard map. I have a few questions: What parts/hardware do I need to install the Level 1 card for example? ? (Other than the cable/adapter I have, I couldn't find clear instructions on what all is needed for a tune) PREFERRED (since I don't have to go to a store - $$): Can I just keep the stock card? and only configure the best-before date pages? Will keeping things stock - hardware wise - ruin the car? How bad are we talking about? Thanks for the answers, guys!! Cheers
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| dell10 (160hp) | Quote: Originally posted by technics_13 What parts/hardware do I need to install the level 1 card for example? (Other than the cable/adapter I have, I couldn't find clear instructions on what all is needed for a tune) PREFERRED (since I don't have to go to a store - $$): Can I just keep the stock card? and only configure the best-before date pages? Will keeping things stock - hardware wise - ruin the car? How bad are we talking about? 1. Level 1 tunes are software-based remappings. You usually don't need any additional hardware for this. However, I would HIGHLY recommend replacing the stock plastic charge tube with an aftermarket aluminum charge tube. The stock models are notorious for breaking even at the factory boost level. I personally run a level 1 BootMod3 tune with just an updated chargepipe for peace of mind. I would also recommend replacing your spark plugs with NGK SILZKBR8D8S (97506) as they are a step colder. Depending on your mileage, you may also consider replacing your coils. It's a good idea to make sure you're aware of all other maintenance items before tuning anything. 2. You can keep the stock map and configure the bubbles yourself. I have done this too, but it comes with a word of caution. I STRONGLY recommend not making the sounds too aggressive as this will inevitably ruin your factory cats by melting them. For BootMod3 owners, PTF recommends keeping noise aggression below 5 (on a scale of 1-12) with the stock downpipe. I'm not familiar with the MHD platform, but suspect they will have a similar suggestion. High-flow catalytic converters or a catless downpipe are the only solution for more aggressive burble tunes. One final note: the Tier 1 cards really make the 535i stand out in my opinion. For a simple software remapping, the additional power/torque values are nice and wake up the car. Why not flash the car with a Stage 1 sound and see how you like it? It's not like you can't go back to the stock if you don't like it. Splashing or not doesn't matter in this case! I'm sure you'll appreciate the performance increase, I know that.
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| agoetz (107hp) | I have real time traffic information up to 3/23/22 on my 2016 550 but I feel like it's a bug lol
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| 01071986 (102hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Gameplayer504 I have real time traffic information up to 3/23/22 on my 2016 550 but I feel like it's a bug. lol It's not a mistake as the services for some of us have been extended until they phase out completely next year due to the 3G shutdown. I just spoke with BMW USA and learned that my vehicle, 2016 535ix, will be among the 60% of vehicles that will no longer receive any further updates or upgrades after the current updates expire in 2022. This is what they told me last time for the transition from 2G to 3G they had a huge headache as people kept throwing away the gift cards sent to them and had to track them down and reissue them. This is disappointing as many people seem to be affected by this. The representative told me that all calls regarding this will be logged so perhaps more of us can call and hopefully be considered for the 4G upgrade. Fingers crossed!
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| clooney (178hp) | I'm calling BS, they are logging all calls regarding this. I was transferred four times and everyone tried to get rid of me as quickly as possible. No one took notice or gathered further information. I doubt they will sign up or do anything else about it unless they face a class action lawsuit.
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| 160793 (855hp) | Quote: Originally written by Walmark. I call BS, they log all calls on it. I was transferred four times and everyone tried to get rid of me as quickly as possible. No one took notice or gathered further information. I doubt they will sign up or do anything else about it unless they face a class action lawsuit. It's probably logged automatically or after the fact
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| springbok (737hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Unspec It's probably logged automatically or logged after the fact. Your customer service system would log and categorize the calls, but that doesn't necessarily translate into better knowledge for frontline workers. However, at the end there would be a report that would be viewed by management. Whether this helps is of course an open question.
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| paultantk (180hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 Quote: Originally posted by Gameplayer504 I have real time traffic information up to 3/23/22 on my 2016 550 but I feel like it's a bug. lol It's not a mistake as they have extended the services for some of us until they phase out completely next year due to the 3G shutdown. I just spoke with BMW USA and learned that my vehicle, 2016 535ix, will be among the 60% of vehicles that will no longer receive any further updates or upgrades after the current updates expire in 2022. This is what they told me last time for the transition from 2G to 3G they had a huge headache as people kept throwing away the gift cards sent to them and had to track them down and reissue them. This is disappointing as many people seem to be affected by this. The representative told me that all calls regarding this will be logged so perhaps more of us can call and hopefully be considered for the 4G upgrade. Fingers crossed! Why not let users log into Connected Drive and receive a one-time downloaded coupon that they can take to the nearest retailer to upgrade? You can only download it once and need your full Vin number to download. The gift card idea sounds complete nonsense to me. And with an affected vehicle rate of 60%, that sounds too high for a company not to expect a backlash.
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| roxie123 (81hp) | Do you use (888) 333-6118 when calling BMW about this issue? I'll probably end up calling to tell them what I think
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| 10011979 (796hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RJV3 Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 Quote: Originally posted by Gameplayer504 I have real-time traffic information up to 3/23/22 on my 2016 550, but I feel like it's a bug. lol It's not a mistake as they have been expanded For some of us the services will be limited until they are completely phased out next year due to the shutdown of 3G. I just spoke with BMW USA and learned that my vehicle, 2016 535ix, will be among the 60% of vehicles that will no longer receive any further updates or upgrades after the current updates expire in 2022. This is what they told me last time for the transition from 2G to 3G they had a huge headache as people kept throwing away the gift cards sent to them and had to track them down and reissue them. This is disappointing as many people seem to be affected by this. The representative told me that all calls regarding this will be logged so perhaps more of us can call and hopefully be considered for the 4G upgrade. Fingers crossed! Why not let users log into Connected Drive and receive a one-time downloaded coupon that they can take to the nearest retailer to upgrade? You can only download it once and need your full Vin number to download. The gift card idea sounds complete nonsense to me. And with an affected vehicle rate of 60%, that sounds too high for a company not to expect a backlash. When I heard the 60%, I thought it was a big number too. And I suspect that not many BMW owners were interested in the upgrade at the time, which is why they opted for the gift card. By the way, that's the number I called: +18008311117
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| bolivar (207hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 It's not a mistake as they have extended the services for some of us until they phase out completely next year due to the 3G shutdown. I just spoke with BMW USA and learned that my vehicle, 2016 535ix, will be among the 60% of vehicles that will no longer receive any further updates or upgrades after the current updates expire in 2022. This is what they told me last time for the transition from 2G to 3G they had a huge headache as people kept throwing away the gift cards sent to them and had to track them down and reissue them. This is disappointing as many people seem to be affected by this. The representative told me that all calls regarding this will be logged so perhaps more of us can call and hopefully be considered for the 4G upgrade. Fingers crossed! When I heard the 60%, I thought it was a big number too. And I suspect that not many BMW owners were interested in the upgrade at the time, which is why they opted for the gift card. On a side note, this is the number I called: +18008311117 Wait, what was the purpose of these gift cards? The way you first phrased it, I understood that the gift cards were sent to BMW owners to be used for the upgrade from 2g to 3g, like a coupon or entry ticket that will be redeemed exclusively for the upgrade could (essentially the voucher had no cash value and could do this). cannot be used for other BMW products). Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm confused now since you mentioned people opting for the GC as if it was some sort of consolation for the lack of an upgrade. In this case, where is our gift card? Lol
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| sk8forlife (543hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ChampagneQrtzPapi Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 It's not a mistake as they have extended the services for some of us until they phase out completely next year due to the 3G shutdown. I just spoke with BMW USA and learned that my vehicle, 2016 535ix, will be among the 60% of vehicles that will no longer receive any further updates or upgrades after the current updates expire in 2022. This is what they told me last time for the transition from 2G to 3G they had a huge headache as people kept throwing away the gift cards sent to them and had to track them down and reissue them. This is disappointing as many people seem to be affected by this. The representative told me that all calls regarding this will be logged so perhaps more of us can call and hopefully be considered for the 4G upgrade. Fingers crossed! When I heard the 60%, I thought it was a big number too. And I suspect that not many BMW owners were interested in the upgrade at the time, which is why they opted for the gift card. On a side note, this is the number I called: +18008311117 Wait, what was the purpose of these gift cards? The way you first phrased it, I understood that the gift cards were sent to BMW owners to be used for the upgrade from 2g to 3g, like a coupon or entry ticket that will be redeemed exclusively for the upgrade could (essentially the voucher had no cash value and could do this). cannot be used for other BMW products). Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm confused now since you mentioned people opting for the GC as if it was some sort of consolation for the lack of an upgrade. In this case, where is our gift card? Lol Apparently you either went to the retailer to get the upgrade for free or, if you don't care, you got a gift card with the same value as the service. This is my own understanding of this process. I'm not sure if any of these owners can say exactly what happened, but we may be in the wrong forum for that, lol. I can imagine this can lead to a mess as many people simply don't have white envelopes in their mailbox. You should let those who want to upgrade just go to their retailer and have it done, no gift cards required.
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| qwertyui2p (582hp) | I am happy with this matter because I don't want to continue to be bitter about it. Yes, BMW (and all other car manufacturers) need to be strategic about introducing new technologies in their vehicles from the very beginning during the design and development phase. BMW, of all companies, designs these cars so modularly that there's no reason why they can't offer either free upgrades or low-cost modular options for these outdated technology replacements that don't even require dealer involvement. Just think that there is more power and technology in an iPhone 12 mini than in a dozen boxes in our cars (DME, TCB, etc.). I bought a SAAB 93 in 2003, which became obsolete in 2004 when the mobile phone providers switched from analogue to digital. The same thing happened to my Mercedes C class in 2013 when it switched to 2G > and 3G. Now this. Once CarPlay (or Android Auto) is standard in all cars, hopefully this will all be meaningless.
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| mommy16 (988hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 Apparently you either went to the retailer to get the upgrade for free, or if you didn't care, you got a gift card worth the same value as the service. This is my own understanding of this process. I'm not sure if any of these owners can say exactly what happened, but maybe we're in the wrong forum for that lol... I received the options for our 2012. The options were a free upgrade, a gift card (no details). amount) or a credit note in the BMW shop (no specific amount). I decided to upgrade to 3G. What upsets me is that when they shut down 2G, BMW must have known that 3G couldn't be far behind, especially since 4G was already in use and 5G/LTE was just around the corner. In my opinion they did a huge disservice by not adding 4G to the F10 LCIs. Damn, my buddy's G70 has more standard tech than a Gxx! In fact, I'm seriously considering replacing our 2012 535 with a G70. His last Genesis (a 2010 4.6) lasted 180,000 miles with no problems.
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| kevin8 (392hp) | To get around this connected drive issue, replacing the Android head unit seems to be the right way to secure navigation with RTTI. Thoughts?
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| nesha1 (618hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RJV3 To work around this connected drive issue, replacing the Android head unit seems to be the right way to secure navigation with RTTI. Thoughts? I'm not convinced about the Android head units yet. As great as they seem, it seems that they are not perfect. Many report problems sooner or later. I'm waiting for something stable and reliable and I'm not sure when that will happen. Or maybe there's something out there that I haven't seen yet. Maybe we need to deal with it at some point...
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| andi123 (568hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I'm not convinced about the Android head units yet. As great as they seem, it seems that they are not perfect. Many report problems sooner or later. I'm waiting for something stable and reliable and I'm not sure when that will happen. Or maybe there's something out there that I haven't seen yet. Maybe I'll have to deal with it at some point... Same thing. I'm waiting for the solution from BMW.
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| 123qwaszx (574hp) | Quote: Originally written by zvery777 I'm not convinced about the Android head units yet. As great as they seem, it seems that they are not perfect. Many report problems sooner or later. I'm waiting for something stable and reliable and I'm not sure when that will happen. Or maybe there's something out there that I haven't seen yet. Maybe I'll have to deal with this at some point... For the same reason, Android head units don't support HUD navigation, which is one of the best features and the reason to stick with the OEM.
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| John316 (346hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Walmark Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I'm not convinced about the Android head units yet. As great as they seem, it seems that they are not perfect. Many report problems sooner or later. I'm waiting for something stable and reliable and I'm not sure when that will happen. Or maybe there's something out there that I haven't seen yet. Maybe I'll have to deal with this at some point... For the same reason, Android head units don't support HUD navigation, which is one of the best features and the reason to stick with the OEM. I forgot that, I really like the function too.
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| eagles2 (792hp) | I'm not sure if it's different here in Canada, but I signed up for the Connected Drive package yesterday, which includes BMW Online, RTTI and Remote services. It shows an expiration date of June 2022 (since it's a 1 year subscription) and everything works great.
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| euxenite (197hp) | Quote: Originally written by BMW FOREVER I'm not sure if it's different here in Canada, but I signed up for the Connected Drive package yesterday, which includes BMW Online, RTTI and Remote Services. It shows an expiration date of June 2022 (since it's a 1 year subscription) and everything works great. It's different in Canada, see here: https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=27407303
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| ahahah (42hp) | I guess it's official now... This sucks, I just bought the car and in a year a lot of my favorite technologies will be useless. And it doesn't seem like BMW is going to do anything about it as I spoke to them a few weeks ago and they said this would apply to 60% of people like me.
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| goodwife (872hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I guess it's official now... This sucks, I just bought the car and in a year a lot of my favorite technologies will be useless. And it doesn't seem like BMW is going to do anything about it as I spoke to them a few weeks ago and they said this would apply to 60% of people like me. I'm honestly a little amazed that everyone is complaining about the loss of this thing. At least with the F10, ConnectedDrive didn't bring much added value. Google Maps overwhelms the built-in navigation system, and smartphones do everything that BMW Online does, just much easier and faster. What is the use case of a CD for people who actually use it??
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| rocking (585hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Unspec Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I guess it's official now... This sucks, I just bought the car and in a year a lot of my favorite technology will be useless. And it doesn't seem like BMW is going to do anything about it as I spoke to them a few weeks ago and they said this would apply to 60% of people like me. I'm honestly a little amazed that everyone is complaining about the loss of this thing. At least with the F10, ConnectedDrive didn't bring much added value. Google Maps overwhelms the built-in navigation system, and smartphones do everything that BMW Online does, just much easier and faster. What is the use case of a CD for people who actually use it? I use navigation because I like the integration with the HUD. I also like the business search option and the ability to send an address from my phone. Remote services are nice too, but they don't work half the time. I'm sure I'll get over it when they're gone for good, but I'll definitely miss some of them.
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| pumbaa (937hp) | I have real time traffic information up to 3/23/22 on my 2016 550 but I feel like it's a bug lol
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| brit123 (652hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Gameplayer504 I have real time traffic information up to 3/23/22 on my 2016 550 but I feel like it's a bug. lol It's not a mistake as the services for some of us have been extended until they phase out completely next year due to the 3G shutdown. I just spoke with BMW USA and learned that my vehicle, 2016 535ix, will be among the 60% of vehicles that will no longer receive any further updates or upgrades after the current updates expire in 2022. This is what they told me last time for the transition from 2G to 3G they had a huge headache as people kept throwing away the gift cards sent to them and had to track them down and reissue them. This is disappointing as many people seem to be affected by this. The representative told me that all calls regarding this will be logged so perhaps more of us can call and hopefully be considered for the 4G upgrade. Fingers crossed!
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| 0410 (56hp) | I'm calling BS, they are logging all calls regarding this. I was transferred four times and everyone tried to get rid of me as quickly as possible. No one took notice or gathered further information. I doubt they will sign up or do anything else about it unless they face a class action lawsuit.
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| emmalou (301hp) | Quote: Originally written by Walmark. I call BS, they log all calls on it. I was transferred four times and everyone tried to get rid of me as quickly as possible. No one took notice or gathered further information. I doubt they will sign up or do anything else about it unless they face a class action lawsuit. It's probably logged automatically or after the fact
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| jordan123 (973hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Unspec It's probably logged automatically or logged after the fact. Your customer service system would log and categorize the calls, but that doesn't necessarily translate into better knowledge for frontline workers. However, at the end there would be a report that would be viewed by management. Whether this helps is of course an open question.
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| beba123 (735hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 Quote: Originally posted by Gameplayer504 I have real time traffic information up to 3/23/22 on my 2016 550 but I feel like it's a bug. lol It's not a mistake as they have extended the services for some of us until they phase out completely next year due to the 3G shutdown. I just spoke with BMW USA and learned that my vehicle, 2016 535ix, will be among the 60% of vehicles that will no longer receive any further updates or upgrades after the current updates expire in 2022. This is what they told me last time for the transition from 2G to 3G they had a huge headache as people kept throwing away the gift cards sent to them and had to track them down and reissue them. This is disappointing as many people seem to be affected by this. The representative told me that all calls regarding this will be logged so perhaps more of us can call and hopefully be considered for the 4G upgrade. Fingers crossed! Why not let users log into Connected Drive and receive a one-time downloaded coupon that they can take to the nearest retailer to upgrade? You can only download it once and need your full Vin number to download. The gift card idea sounds complete nonsense to me. And with an affected vehicle rate of 60%, that sounds too high for a company not to expect a backlash.
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| beaner12 (568hp) | Do you use (888) 333-6118 when calling BMW about this issue? I'll probably end up calling to tell them what I think
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| delete1 (730hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RJV3 Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 Quote: Originally posted by Gameplayer504 I have real-time traffic information up to 3/23/22 on my 2016 550, but I feel like it's a bug. lol It's not a mistake as they have been expanded For some of us the services will be limited until they are completely phased out next year due to the shutdown of 3G. I just spoke with BMW USA and learned that my vehicle, 2016 535ix, will be among the 60% of vehicles that will no longer receive any further updates or upgrades after the current updates expire in 2022. This is what they told me last time for the transition from 2G to 3G they had a huge headache as people kept throwing away the gift cards sent to them and had to track them down and reissue them. This is disappointing as many people seem to be affected by this. The representative told me that all calls regarding this will be logged so perhaps more of us can call and hopefully be considered for the 4G upgrade. Fingers crossed! Why not let users log into Connected Drive and receive a one-time downloaded coupon that they can take to the nearest retailer to upgrade? You can only download it once and need your full Vin number to download. The gift card idea sounds complete nonsense to me. And with an affected vehicle rate of 60%, that sounds too high for a company not to expect a backlash. When I heard the 60%, I thought it was a big number too. And I suspect that not many BMW owners were interested in the upgrade at the time, which is why they opted for the gift card. By the way, that's the number I called: +18008311117
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| andrew9 (90hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 It's not a mistake as they have extended the services for some of us until they phase out completely next year due to the 3G shutdown. I just spoke with BMW USA and learned that my vehicle, 2016 535ix, will be among the 60% of vehicles that will no longer receive any further updates or upgrades after the current updates expire in 2022. This is what they told me last time for the transition from 2G to 3G they had a huge headache as people kept throwing away the gift cards sent to them and had to track them down and reissue them. This is disappointing as many people seem to be affected by this. The representative told me that all calls regarding this will be logged so perhaps more of us can call and hopefully be considered for the 4G upgrade. Fingers crossed! When I heard the 60%, I thought it was a big number too. And I suspect that not many BMW owners were interested in the upgrade at the time, which is why they opted for the gift card. On a side note, this is the number I called: +18008311117 Wait, what was the purpose of these gift cards? The way you first phrased it, I understood that the gift cards were sent to BMW owners to be used for the upgrade from 2g to 3g, like a coupon or entry ticket that will be redeemed exclusively for the upgrade could (essentially the voucher had no cash value and could do this). cannot be used for other BMW products). Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm confused now since you mentioned people opting for the GC as if it was some sort of consolation for the lack of an upgrade. In this case, where is our gift card? Lol
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| archibald (343hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ChampagneQrtzPapi Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 It's not a mistake as they have extended the services for some of us until they phase out completely next year due to the 3G shutdown. I just spoke with BMW USA and learned that my vehicle, 2016 535ix, will be among the 60% of vehicles that will no longer receive any further updates or upgrades after the current updates expire in 2022. This is what they told me last time for the transition from 2G to 3G they had a huge headache as people kept throwing away the gift cards sent to them and had to track them down and reissue them. This is disappointing as many people seem to be affected by this. The representative told me that all calls regarding this will be logged so perhaps more of us can call and hopefully be considered for the 4G upgrade. Fingers crossed! When I heard the 60%, I thought it was a big number too. And I suspect that not many BMW owners were interested in the upgrade at the time, which is why they opted for the gift card. On a side note, this is the number I called: +18008311117 Wait, what was the purpose of these gift cards? The way you first phrased it, I understood that the gift cards were sent to BMW owners to be used for the upgrade from 2g to 3g, like a coupon or entry ticket that will be redeemed exclusively for the upgrade could (essentially the voucher had no cash value and could do this). cannot be used for other BMW products). Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm confused now since you mentioned people opting for the GC as if it was some sort of consolation for the lack of an upgrade. In this case, where is our gift card? Lol Apparently you either went to the retailer to get the upgrade for free or, if you don't care, you got a gift card with the same value as the service. This is my own understanding of this process. I'm not sure if any of these owners can say exactly what happened, but we may be in the wrong forum for that, lol. I can imagine this can lead to a mess as many people simply don't have white envelopes in their mailbox. You should let those who want to upgrade just go to their retailer and have it done, no gift cards required.
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| 090182 (275hp) | I am happy with this matter because I don't want to continue to be bitter about it. Yes, BMW (and all other car manufacturers) need to be strategic about introducing new technologies in their vehicles from the very beginning during the design and development phase. BMW, of all companies, designs these cars so modularly that there's no reason why they can't offer either free upgrades or low-cost modular options for these outdated technology replacements that don't even require dealer involvement. Just think that there is more power and technology in an iPhone 12 mini than in a dozen boxes in our cars (DME, TCB, etc.). I bought a SAAB 93 in 2003, which became obsolete in 2004 when the mobile phone providers switched from analogue to digital. The same thing happened to my Mercedes C class in 2013 when it switched to 2G > and 3G. Now this. Once CarPlay (or Android Auto) is standard in all cars, hopefully this will all be meaningless.
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| 050284 (971hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 Apparently you either went to the retailer to get the upgrade for free, or if you didn't care, you got a gift card worth the same value as the service. This is my own understanding of this process. I'm not sure if any of these owners can say exactly what happened, but maybe we're in the wrong forum for that lol... I received the options for our 2012. The options were a free upgrade, a gift card (no details). amount) or a credit note in the BMW shop (no specific amount). I decided to upgrade to 3G. What upsets me is that when they shut down 2G, BMW must have known that 3G couldn't be far behind, especially since 4G was already in use and 5G/LTE was just around the corner. In my opinion they did a huge disservice by not adding 4G to the F10 LCIs. Damn, my buddy's G70 has more standard tech than a Gxx! In fact, I'm seriously considering replacing our 2012 535 with a G70. His last Genesis (a 2010 4.6) lasted 180,000 miles with no problems.
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| may1993 (538hp) | To get around this connected drive issue, replacing the Android head unit seems to be the right way to secure navigation with RTTI. Thoughts?
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| zachary2 (513hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RJV3 To work around this connected drive issue, replacing the Android head unit seems to be the right way to secure navigation with RTTI. Thoughts? I'm not convinced about the Android head units yet. As great as they seem, it seems that they are not perfect. Many report problems sooner or later. I'm waiting for something stable and reliable and I'm not sure when that will happen. Or maybe there's something out there that I haven't seen yet. Maybe we need to deal with it at some point...
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| 123123p (833hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I'm not convinced about the Android head units yet. As great as they seem, it seems that they are not perfect. Many report problems sooner or later. I'm waiting for something stable and reliable and I'm not sure when that will happen. Or maybe there's something out there that I haven't seen yet. Maybe I'll have to deal with it at some point... Same thing. I'm waiting for the solution from BMW.
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| andromeda1 (460hp) | Quote: Originally written by zvery777 I'm not convinced about the Android head units yet. As great as they seem, it seems that they are not perfect. Many report problems sooner or later. I'm waiting for something stable and reliable and I'm not sure when that will happen. Or maybe there's something out there that I haven't seen yet. Maybe I'll have to deal with this at some point... For the same reason, Android head units don't support HUD navigation, which is one of the best features and the reason to stick with the OEM.
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| janessa1 (203hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Walmark Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I'm not convinced about the Android head units yet. As great as they seem, it seems that they are not perfect. Many report problems sooner or later. I'm waiting for something stable and reliable and I'm not sure when that will happen. Or maybe there's something out there that I haven't seen yet. Maybe I'll have to deal with this at some point... For the same reason, Android head units don't support HUD navigation, which is one of the best features and the reason to stick with the OEM. I forgot that, I really like the function too.
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| parker123 (149hp) | I'm not sure if it's different here in Canada, but I signed up for the Connected Drive package yesterday, which includes BMW Online, RTTI and Remote services. It shows an expiration date of June 2022 (since it's a 1 year subscription) and everything works great.
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| davion (822hp) | Quote: Originally written by BMW FOREVER I'm not sure if it's different here in Canada, but I signed up for the Connected Drive package yesterday, which includes BMW Online, RTTI and Remote Services. It shows an expiration date of June 2022 (since it's a 1 year subscription) and everything works great. It's different in Canada, see here: https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=27407303
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| 9119 (526hp) | I guess it's official now... This sucks, I just bought the car and in a year a lot of my favorite technologies will be useless. And it doesn't seem like BMW is going to do anything about it as I spoke to them a few weeks ago and they said this would apply to 60% of people like me.
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| shadow15 (747hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I guess it's official now... This sucks, I just bought the car and in a year a lot of my favorite technologies will be useless. And it doesn't seem like BMW is going to do anything about it as I spoke to them a few weeks ago and they said this would apply to 60% of people like me. I'm honestly a little amazed that everyone is complaining about the loss of this thing. At least with the F10, ConnectedDrive didn't bring much added value. Google Maps overwhelms the built-in navigation system, and smartphones do everything that BMW Online does, just much easier and faster. What is the use case of a CD for people who actually use it??
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| 251986 (323hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Unspec Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I guess it's official now... This sucks, I just bought the car and in a year a lot of my favorite technology will be useless. And it doesn't seem like BMW is going to do anything about it as I spoke to them a few weeks ago and they said this would apply to 60% of people like me. I'm honestly a little amazed that everyone is complaining about the loss of this thing. At least with the F10, ConnectedDrive didn't bring much added value. Google Maps overpowers the built-in navigation system, and smartphones do everything that BMW Online does, just much easier and faster. What is the use case of a CD for people who actually use it? I use navigation because I like the integration with the HUD. I also like the business search option and the ability to send an address from my phone. Remote services are nice too, but they don't work half the time. I'm sure I'll get over it when they're gone for good, but I'll definitely miss some of them.
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| 4grandkids (476hp) | Hello guys, I need some opinions here. I have two things that are really worrying me and I don't have an answer as to what they might be. I drive a 528i M Sport 2016. The first problem is that, for example, every time I go over a speed bump and turn my steering wheel all the way (on each side), I hear this creaking noise and I don't know what it is can be. Problem 2: Whenever I'm driving on the highway and decide to step on the gas, my car accelerates but shakes. This doesn't happen on the road, it only happens when I'm already traveling at high speed and decide to increase the speed. I'm not sure if this information can be helpful, but BMW said that my car is not eligible for the N20 timing chain recall because it is not one of the affected vehicles. Any suggestions?
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| 130986 (621hp) | Regarding your second problem: Does the shaking happen at the same speed every time? It could be due to a bent wheel or the need for balancing.
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| hasan123 (856hp) | According to my German mechanic, it is not uncommon for engine mounts to need replacing, especially on 4 cylinder cars. Noises when driving over speed bumps as well as new vibrations can give an indication.
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| 251991 (755hp) | Quote: Originally written by Trian. Regarding your second problem: does the shaking occur at a similar rate each time? It could be due to a bent wheel or the need for balancing. To be honest, not necessarily. This usually happens when I'm already at highway speeds (around 60-70+) and then decide to go full throttle
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| 291192 (468hp) | Quote: Originally written by Pierre Louis According to my German mechanic, it is not uncommon for engine mounts to need replacing, especially on 4 cylinder cars. Noises when driving over speed bumps as well as new vibrations can give an indication. I'll ask my mechanic about it, thanks!
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| buknoy (766hp) | Hello guys, I need some opinions here. I have two things that are really worrying me and I don't have an answer as to what they might be. I drive a 528i M Sport 2016. The first problem is that, for example, every time I go over a speed bump and turn my steering wheel all the way (on each side), I hear this creaking noise and I don't know what it is can be. Problem 2: Whenever I'm driving on the highway and decide to step on the gas, my car accelerates but shakes. This doesn't happen on the road, it only happens when I'm already traveling at high speed and decide to increase the speed. I'm not sure if this information can be helpful, but BMW said that my car is not eligible for the N20 timing chain recall because it is not one of the affected vehicles. Any suggestions?
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| xandra (289hp) | Regarding your second problem: Does the shaking happen at the same speed every time? It could be due to a bent wheel or the need for balancing.
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| girlgirl (61hp) | According to my German mechanic, it is not uncommon for engine mounts to need replacing, especially on 4 cylinder cars. Noises when driving over speed bumps as well as new vibrations can give an indication.
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| baywatch (168hp) | Quote: Originally written by Trian. Regarding your second problem: does the shaking occur at a similar rate each time? It could be due to a bent wheel or the need for balancing. To be honest, not necessarily. This usually happens when I'm already at highway speeds (around 60-70+) and then decide to go full throttle
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| nick776 (931hp) | Quote: Originally written by Pierre Louis According to my German mechanic, it is not uncommon for engine mounts to need replacing, especially on 4 cylinder cars. Noises when driving over speed bumps as well as new vibrations can give an indication. I'll ask my mechanic about it, thanks!
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| sanila71 (143hp) | What causes this? It only binds in hot weather.
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| 123456852 (276hp) | What causes this? It only binds in hot weather.
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| gar (20hp) | I have a 2013 BMW 535i that got stuck at an intersection due to a dead battery. I had someone stop and help and they tried to start the unit from the trunk battery while it was still plugged in. I heard a few ticks coming from the engine compartment so I told him to stop. In the end the car was towed home and a new battery was purchased. I installed the battery, all the lights are on, but the car won't start (starter won't turn on). After further research, I realized that this was not the right way to attempt a jump start. How badly I may have screwed up the vehicle??
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| !@#$%^&*( (562hp) | How did you come to the conclusion that the battery was the culprit? Was it age? Or did the battery die because the alternator broke and left it to do all the heavy lifting? Are there warnings like the battery light coming on? If so, it is a charging system warning, which usually points to the alternator or charging system as the culprit or problem. When you replaced the battery, did you replace it with a similar type (specs) or did you change the specs? If changed. Have you coded the car with the new battery specs? Have you also registered the new battery? Registration is required every time a new battery is installed.
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| sativa (345hp) | Quote: Originally posted by jayscarratt I have a 2013 BMW 535i and it got stuck at an intersection due to a dead battery. I had someone stop and help and they tried to start the unit from the trunk battery while it was still plugged in. I heard a few ticks coming from the engine compartment so I told him to stop. In the end the car was towed home and a new battery was purchased. I installed the battery, all the lights are on, but the car won't start (starter won't turn on). After further research, I realized that this was not the right way to attempt a jump start. How badly did I possibly deface the vehicle? The guy who stopped looked like he knew what he was doing? If you reverse the polarity you can definitely destroy a few modules.
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| sexybaby12 (134hp) | What was the first issue that blocked you? Does your car have an automatic on/off switch? What you describe ("All the lights come on but the starter won't turn on") could be that it was actually the starter that was bad - and it wasn't the battery - you hear a click in the front but nothing happens. (My starter failed and the symptoms were exactly as above)
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| RandomGuy152 (744hp) | Any update? Curious people need to know.
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| 5841314521 (815hp) | I have a 2013 BMW 535i that got stuck at an intersection due to a dead battery. I had someone stop and help and they tried to start the car from the trunk battery while it was still plugged in. I heard a few ticks coming from the engine compartment so I told him to stop. In the end the car was towed home and a new battery was purchased. I installed the battery, all the lights are on, but the car won't start (starter won't turn on). After further research, I realized that this was not the right way to attempt a jump start. How badly I may have screwed up the vehicle??
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| smartguy (248hp) | How did you come to the conclusion that the battery was the culprit? Was it age? Or did the battery die because the alternator broke and left it to do all the heavy lifting? Are there warnings like the battery light coming on? If so, it is a charging system warning, which usually points to the alternator or charging system as the culprit or problem. When you replaced the battery, did you replace it with a similar type (specs) or did you change the specs? If changed. Have you coded the car with the new battery specs? Have you also registered the new battery? Registration is required every time a new battery is installed.
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| swizzle (283hp) | Quote: Originally posted by jayscarratt I have a 2013 BMW 535i and it got stuck at an intersection due to a dead battery. I had someone stop and help and they tried to start the unit from the trunk battery while it was still plugged in. I heard a few ticks coming from the engine compartment so I told him to stop. In the end the car was towed home and a new battery was purchased. I installed the battery, all the lights are on, but the car won't start (starter won't turn on). After further research, I realized that this was not the right way to attempt a jump start. How badly did I possibly deface the vehicle? The guy who stopped looked like he knew what he was doing? If you reverse the polarity you can definitely destroy a few modules.
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| edward4 (145hp) | What was the first issue that blocked you? Does your car have an automatic on/off switch? What you describe ("All the lights come on but the starter won't turn on") could be that it was actually the starter that was bad - and it wasn't the battery - you hear a click in the front but nothing happens. (My starter failed and the symptoms were exactly as above)
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| bently1 (124hp) | Any update? Curious people need to know.
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| kasia123 (868hp) | SOLD - SOLD BMW 19 Winter Wheels, Tires, TPMS Kit - $1,500 OBO (local preferred, shipping at buyer's expense) BMW OEM Winter Setup for 2016 F10 M5 for 4,500 miles (3 months) - 19 BMW 408 M Rims in Silver Finish - Only one has curb damage as shown, one has a small scratch as shown, the rest are in excellent condition. - Wheels are 19x9, with ET32 (front) and ET25 (rear) - Pirelli Sottozero Winter 240 Series II tires - Tire size: 255/40 R19 100V - Remaining tread depth 7/32 - Newly replaced TPMS and BMW hub caps included - Storage bags not included (but get a set, very helpful). Pictures will come when I can post them, otherwise I'll send a PM. I have pictures to send.
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| springer1 (56hp) | SOLD - SOLD BMW 19 Winter Wheels, Tires, TPMS Kit - $1,500 OBO (local preferred, shipping at buyer's expense) BMW OEM Winter Setup for 2016 F10 M5 for 4,500 miles (3 months) - 19 BMW 408 M Rims in Silver Finish - Only one has curb damage as shown, one has a small scratch as shown, the rest are in excellent condition. - Wheels are 19x9, with ET32 (front) and ET25 (rear) - Pirelli Sottozero Winter 240 Series II tires - Tire size: 255/40 R19 100V - Remaining tread depth 7/32 - Newly replaced TPMS and BMW hub caps included - Storage bags not included (but get a set, very helpful). Pictures will come when I can post them, otherwise I'll send a PM. I have pictures to send.
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| 241280 (90hp) | Boy, my car killed me last week. It's a 2011 535xi. I'm out of town for medical reasons and I'm driving a lot of miles in the car after it's been sitting for a few months. I looked through it again before I left, but it clearly wasn't good enough. I'm listing things in the order they happened, but many may not be relevant. - The code for a battery error appears and works again for a short time. -Drivetrain issue, the drive shows moderate again, limp mode, this time clearing the codes doesn't help. -I'm replacing the battery and for some reason Carly can't register it as a new battery type (converted from non-AGM to AGM). - The next day I wake up, the car starts, starts and dies. Happens twice until I quickly put it in gear, hit the gas, move, and then it stays alive. - An error message about stabilizing the 4x4 chassis now appears and the comfort assistant door locks do not work. -I take the car to a workshop and have the battery registered. Now the battery error code is gone. On the car, the 4x4 chassis stabilization message appears as soon as it starts and it never goes away, even when I clear the codes with Carly. The last bit is the problem because it's stuck in limp mode and I have to drive the damn thing. All the problems surfaced when the battery really started to fail on the highway, but replacing the battery and clearing the codes doesn't seem to fix them. The convenience lock still doesn't work, although that's a minor issue. I pulled up the codes for 4x4 and got 48097d - transfer case clutch position open, reverse only. There are also a few engine codes that relate to the HPFP, but Carly classifies them as minor. I'm assuming they are not the cause of the chassis stabilization failure, but if so, let me know. The working theory is that the dying battery made the transfer case think it was failing, locked the clutch, and now it's stuck like this. An Esys cable is coming tomorrow, I'll play around with it and make sure it's pointed in the right direction if possible.
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| crossbow (330hp) | Boy, my car killed me last week. It's a 2011 535xi. I'm out of town for medical reasons and I'm driving a lot of miles in the car after it's been sitting for a few months. I looked through it again before I left, but it clearly wasn't good enough. I'm listing things in the order they happened, but many may not be relevant. - The code for a battery error appears and works again for a short time. -Drivetrain issue, the drive shows moderate again, limp mode, this time clearing the codes doesn't help. -I'm replacing the battery and for some reason Carly can't register it as a new battery type (converted from non-AGM to AGM). - The next day I wake up, the car starts, starts and dies. Happens twice until I quickly put it in gear, hit the gas, move, and then it stays alive. - An error message about stabilizing the 4x4 chassis now appears and the comfort assistant door locks do not work. -I take the car to a workshop and have the battery registered. Now the battery error code is gone. On the car, the 4x4 chassis stabilization message appears as soon as it starts and it never goes away, even when I clear the codes with Carly. The last bit is the problem because it's stuck in limp mode and I have to drive the damn thing. All the problems surfaced when the battery really started to fail on the highway, but replacing the battery and clearing the codes doesn't seem to fix them. The convenience lock still doesn't work, although that's a minor issue. I pulled up the codes for 4x4 and got 48097d - transfer case clutch position open, reverse only. There are also a few engine codes that relate to the HPFP, but Carly classifies them as minor. I'm assuming they are not the cause of the chassis stabilization failure, but if so, let me know. The working theory is that the dying battery made the transfer case think it was failing, locked the clutch, and now it's stuck like this. An Esys cable is coming tomorrow, I'll play around with it and make sure it's pointed in the right direction if possible.
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| ig4abox4 (174hp) | Posting here because engines are engines. I am grateful for any information. Okay guys, I need some help if possible as it's blowing my mind. I recently had my turbos changed along with the charge cooler. I drive Single Mid Full Decat. When the weather gets warmer, I always get a cloud of blue smoke once the car is up to temperature and I'm in stop-and-go traffic. Sometimes it is severe due to long idling and obviously decreases with the valves closed as airflow is restricted. However, with the valves open it is much more visible. This only happens when starting off at low speeds and then disappears. What could it be? Does seafoam help? Videos are attached for your reference
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| 050994 (691hp) | Posting here because engines are engines. I am grateful for any information. Okay guys, I need some help if possible as it's blowing my mind. I recently had my turbos changed along with the charge cooler. I drive Single Mid Full Decat. When the weather gets warmer, I always get a cloud of blue smoke once the car is up to temperature and I'm in stop-and-go traffic. Sometimes it is severe due to long idling and obviously decreases with the valves closed as airflow is restricted. However, with the valves open it is much more visible. This only happens when starting off at low speeds and then disappears. What could it be? Does seafoam help? Videos are attached for your reference
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| 100300 (33hp) | Hello everyone, I need help with my 2014 535i (m Sport) with 90,000 km. I'm not sure, but I believe these cars have a feature where the brakes are automatically activated when you drive in the rain to prepare the rotors for an emergency stop. Something I heard (and felt) while driving in the rain. So the road was a bit wet this morning. Braking was activated automatically as usual. However, this time it is as if the brake is stuck. I had trouble keeping the car moving enough to pull into a gas station, put it in park, and turn it off. After waiting a few minutes, I turned the car back on and was back in business. I still feel a slowdown (after driving to work - +30 miles), but it wasn't as intense as when I first started riding. Does anyone have any ideas what's going on with my car? Thank you very much! -Microphone
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| 3pointer (880hp) | Hello everyone, I need help with my 2014 535i (m Sport) with 90,000 km. I'm not sure, but I believe these cars have a feature where the brakes are automatically activated when you drive in the rain to prepare the rotors for an emergency stop. Something I heard (and felt) while driving in the rain. So the road was a bit wet this morning. Braking was activated automatically as usual. However, this time it is as if the brake is stuck. I had trouble keeping the car moving enough to pull into a gas station, put it in park, and turn it off. After waiting a few minutes, I turned the car back on and was back in business. I still feel a slowdown (after driving to work - +30 miles), but it wasn't as intense as when I first started riding. Does anyone have any ideas what's going on with my car? Thank you very much! -Microphone
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| bribri12 (965hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I use navigation because I like the integration with the HUD. I also like the business search option and the ability to send an address from my phone. Remote services are nice too, but they don't work half the time. I'm sure I'll get over it when they're gone for good, but I'll definitely miss some of them. I rely heavily on traffic information. Plus, these old eyes can see the factory 10 screen much better than my phone's tiny (in comparison) screen. I don't use the remote services, but I do use the traffic and online functions. It's much easier to find a company that uses the factory system than to fiddle with a phone, which is illegal here. Unlike buying a new car, I will (probably) do whatever it takes to retain these features.
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| 112234 (811hp) | Yes, it's officially dead. I just tried to air the car out but that was rejected pretty quickly :/
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| porshe (818hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ChampagneQrtzPapi Yes, it's officially dead. I just tried to air out the car but that was dismissed pretty quickly :/ Are you talking about the MyBMW app? It just worked for me... The ConnectedDrive app is dead.
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| 07121988 (774hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc Quote: Originally posted by ChampagneQrtzPapi Yes, it's officially dead. I just tried to air the car but that was dismissed pretty quickly :/ Are you talking about the MyBMW app? It just worked for me... The ConnectedDrive app is dead. Yes, I called right after posting and apparently they issued a service ticket. Sounds like it's a unique problem.
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| canatrela (66hp) | Just curious – does this mean that my car’s clock will no longer automatically adjust to daylight saving time??
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| tennis2 (953hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc I rely heavily on traffic information. Plus, these old eyes can see the factory 10 screen much better than my phone's tiny (in comparison) screen. I don't use the remote services, but I do use the traffic and online functions. It's much easier to find a company that uses the factory system than to fiddle with a phone, which is illegal here. Unlike buying a new car, I will (probably) do whatever it takes to retain these features. Maybe consider installing a Carplay/AA box from Andream? If you were local I would install it for you, but alas.
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| Brandon6127C (869hp) | I'm now super glad that BMW has done away with ConnectedDrive and won't be upgrading my car from 3G because it made me want to try the NBT Evo option and just yesterday I installed it in my car. Carplay is a game changer and I wish I had done it sooner. Having Waze (or even Apple Maps) instead of the BMW map and RTTI is 1000x better. There's no arguing about that. My new Evo HU came with a built-in GPS chip, so I didn't have to worry about ATMs, TCB or anything like that. Honestly, the cost wasn't all that high and definitely well below what some popular aftermarket manufacturers charge. Ironically, just this morning I received the email from BMW saying my car was ineligible.
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| gsxr1300 (726hp) | I find BMW Advanced Real-Traffic far better than Google Maps or Waze and prefer it over Apple Maps, primarily because of better traffic/congestion management as well as fuel saving and mileage limiting features not available in the phone apps. Yes, the HUD is also a big feature that is missing now.
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| 24041980 (664hp) | Quote: Originally posted by spielnicht I'm now super glad that BMW has done away with ConnectedDrive and won't be upgrading my car from 3G because it made me want to try the NBT Evo option and just yesterday I installed it in my car . Carplay is a game changer and I wish I had done it sooner. Having Waze (or even Apple Maps) instead of the BMW map and RTTI is 1000x better. There's no arguing about that. My new Evo HU came with a built-in GPS chip, so I didn't have to worry about ATMs, TCB or anything like that. Honestly, the cost wasn't all that high and definitely well below what some popular aftermarket manufacturers charge. Ironically, just this morning I received the email from BMW saying my car was ineligible. Quote: Originally written by Pierre Louis. I find BMW Advanced Real-Traffic far better than Google Maps or Waze and prefer it over Apple Maps, primarily because of the better traffic/congestion management as well as the unavailable fuel saving and mileage limiting features in the phone apps. Yes, the HUD is also a big feature that is missing now. The. Provides the EVO HUD navigation information??
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| 300182 (739hp) | That's not the case, but I personally always had it disabled in my HUD. I'll miss it in my 6WB cluster, but again, the benefits of Waze/Gmaps/Amaps outweigh this feature for me. Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc This. Provides the EVO HUD navigation information??
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| 2906 (456hp) | Quote: Originally posted by spielnicht That's not the case, but I personally always had it disabled in my HUD. I'll miss it in my 6WB cluster, but again, the benefits of Waze/Gmaps/Amaps outweigh this feature for me. Well... I guess I'll have to wait for the BMW upgrade (or worse, get a new car that probably won't be a BMW). I know they say there won't be one, but if they have a retrofit for 2016 I see no reason why it won't work in one 2014.
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| ujnbrf (602hp) | I just received this email from BMW. Does anyone have any news on the class action lawsuit???
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| 196868 (63hp) | There is a service bulletin for this retrofit - see this post in the F15 forum. The F10 is not even included in the list of affected vehicles, although F06/F12/F13 are included. Series 5 and 6 use similar architecture, so I don't understand why F10 is omitted!
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| gray (62hp) | Quote: Originally written by GrabacrOne. There is a service bulletin for this retrofit - see this post in the F15 forum. The F10 is not even included in the list of affected vehicles, although F06/F12/F13 are included. Series 5 and 6 use similar architecture, so I don't understand why F10 is omitted! I suspect there are a lot more F10s than F06/F12/F13, and since they were lower cost vehicles they just don't want to bother with them. I don't see any technical reason why F10 should be excluded from the upgrade, but I can definitely imagine a financial one.
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| dpetty (838hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I use navigation because I like the integration with the HUD. I also like the business search option and the ability to send an address from my phone. Remote services are nice too, but they don't work half the time. . Just for your information, as long as your navigation maps are up to date, you will still have BUSINESS INFO available, which you can access via the POI (Point of Interest) data available in iDrive. You will find a search box with filters to reduce the number of companies to be filtered out. For example, if you need to find a McDonalds to feed your brood while on vacation in an unknown location, you can go to POI, search for restaurants, then use the controller button and select MCD... and McDonalds should appear in the list according to the nearest to the furthest location. Select the one you want and its address and phone number can be selected. You can then select “Call” to see if the dining room is open or if you need to drive through. You can also select directions and navigation instructions will be displayed. For some, this is probably possible with voice commands. Unfortunately, this could all have been done through the concierge service.
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| pumbaa (713hp) | Honestly and hypothetically speaking, if BMW only offered a paid upgrade option to switch to 4G/5G, I would still go with the NBT Evo retrofit route. No argument. It's right for everyone, but I find Google Maps via Apple CarPlay to be 100,000 times better than ConnectedDrive in every way, even if I miss navigation in my HUD. I had to send my Evo device back to the store that sold it to me to have it programmed for touchscreen support. In the meantime, when I return to my NBT, the car feels old again and navigation is frustrating. The end of 3G sucks and will suck for thousands of F10 owners, but it's not like we don't have better alternatives. I'm just saying it.
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| 281182 (796hp) | Understandably, Apple CarPlay is great, but HUD navigation is a safety feature. My experience with Google Maps was no better at all than the native green programming in iDrive. Even Apple Maps didn't work for me in an area with no connectivity in rural Georgia. iDrive navigation works without internet service.
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| 12021976 (668hp) | Quote: Originally written by Pierre Louis Understandably, Apple Carplay is great, but HUD navigation is a safety feature. My experience with Google Maps was no better at all than the native green programming in iDrive. Even Apple Maps didn't work for me in an area with no connectivity in rural Georgia. iDrive navigation works without internet service. My solution is to simply pay attention to the navigation directions and read the road signs instead of blindly (heh) following turn after turn
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| ewankosayo (268hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 800-831-1117 I called it. It's simple. Be nice. The responder's job is customer satisfaction. You will look up your last 7 to see if you qualify for the upgrade. Mine wasn't, so I stated that the lack of a real-time traffic upgrade basically made my car unsafe since I'm now a distracted driver and asked how I could file a complaint. She filed it and took my statement.
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| bootie1 (373hp) | I just completed a 2,000 mile drive and sat in avoidable traffic jams and traffic jams several times. When running Google Maps on my wife's phone, we weren't always notified when she was using her phone for other purposes. When she spotted a detour, all I needed was the first one or two turns of the detour and then my NBT changed its route and I was back in business. This got me thinking about the Carplay MMI Prime Retrofit. So I talked to CJ from BimmerTech about it. I asked if AppleMaps or Waze could be running in the background at the same time while I'm using my NBT for its splitscreen maps and HUD. He said yes, that would do it. Can you set CARPLAY to only be notified audibly when a redirection occurs? If so, that doesn't solve the problem of losing real-time traffic?
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| emoney (58hp) | Quote: Originally posted by spielnicht Carplay is changing the game and I wish I had done it sooner. Having Waze (or even Apple Maps) instead of the BMW map and RTTI is 1000x better. There's no arguing about that. My new Evo HU came with a built-in GPS chip, so I didn't have to worry about ATMs, TCB or anything like that. If you have time, a few questions about this better Carplay: 1) Can you split the screen so that you have a perspective view on the left and a north view on the right, which you switch back and forth between and zoom in individually with the iDrive button can? ? 2) As you approach a highway exit, does the device automatically switch to a diagram of the exit with precise signage on the right screen and revert back to what you had before after the turn? 3) Do Waze or Apple Maps show you the preferred and next best lane at an upcoming intersection? 4) Does the Carplay navigation automatically switch to night colors via the sensor on the rearview mirror when the ambient light changes? 5) How did you get BMW to transfer your VIN to a new ECU and re-subscribe you to connected services? 6) Will you lose everything if 4G goes away? TIA
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| modelo (125hp) | I'm wondering why BMW can't configure using the owner's cell phone data via Bluetooth... Surely there could be a way to use Bluetooth either via the car's Bluetooth or an external USB drive. Everyone will go home happy. If my kids can watch movies on their iPads using my phone's data connection, BMW can certainly update traffic.
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| T54 (47hp) | Quote: Originally posted by zvery777 I use navigation because I like the integration with the HUD. I also like the business search option and the ability to send an address from my phone. Remote services are nice too, but they don't work half the time. I'm sure I'll get over it when they're gone for good, but I'll definitely miss some of them. I rely heavily on traffic information. Plus, these old eyes can see the factory 10 screen much better than my phone's tiny (in comparison) screen. I don't use the remote services, but I do use the traffic and online functions. It's much easier to find a company that uses the factory system than to fiddle with a phone, which is illegal here. Unlike buying a new car, I will (probably) do whatever it takes to retain these features.
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| aagt (503hp) | Yes, it's officially dead. I just tried to air the car out but that was rejected pretty quickly :/
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| akucintakamu (498hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ChampagneQrtzPapi Yes, it's officially dead. I just tried to air out the car but that was dismissed pretty quickly :/ Are you talking about the MyBMW app? It just worked for me... The ConnectedDrive app is dead.
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| open4me (67hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc Quote: Originally posted by ChampagneQrtzPapi Yes, it's officially dead. I just tried to air the car but that was dismissed pretty quickly :/ Are you talking about the MyBMW app? It just worked for me... The ConnectedDrive app is dead. Yes, I called right after posting and apparently they issued a service ticket. Sounds like it's a unique problem.
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| anglais (631hp) | Just curious – does this mean that my car’s clock will no longer automatically adjust to daylight saving time??
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| 20071995 (668hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc I rely heavily on traffic information. Plus, these old eyes can see the factory 10 screen much better than my phone's tiny (in comparison) screen. I don't use the remote services, but I do use the traffic and online functions. It's much easier to find a company that uses the factory system than to fiddle with a phone, which is illegal here. Unlike buying a new car, I will (probably) do whatever it takes to retain these features. Maybe consider installing a Carplay/AA box from Andream? If you were local I would install it for you, but alas.
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| bwFq23jp7F (174hp) | I'm now super glad that BMW has done away with ConnectedDrive and won't be upgrading my car from 3G because it made me want to try the NBT Evo option and just yesterday I installed it in my car. Carplay is a game changer and I wish I had done it sooner. Having Waze (or even Apple Maps) instead of the BMW map and RTTI is 1000x better. There's no arguing about that. My new Evo HU came with a built-in GPS chip, so I didn't have to worry about ATMs, TCB or anything like that. Honestly, the cost wasn't all that high and definitely well below what some popular aftermarket manufacturers charge. Ironically, just this morning I received the email from BMW saying my car was ineligible.
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| angel96 (982hp) | I find BMW Advanced Real-Traffic far better than Google Maps or Waze and prefer it over Apple Maps, primarily because of better traffic/congestion management as well as fuel saving and mileage limiting features not available in the phone apps. Yes, the HUD is also a big feature that is missing now.
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| geoff (649hp) | Quote: Originally posted by spielnicht I'm now super glad that BMW has done away with ConnectedDrive and won't be upgrading my car from 3G because it made me want to try the NBT Evo option and just yesterday I installed it in my car . Carplay is a game changer and I wish I had done it sooner. Having Waze (or even Apple Maps) instead of the BMW map and RTTI is 1000x better. There's no arguing about that. My new Evo HU came with a built-in GPS chip, so I didn't have to worry about ATMs, TCB or anything like that. Honestly, the cost wasn't all that high and definitely well below what some popular aftermarket manufacturers charge. Ironically, just this morning I received the email from BMW saying my car was ineligible. Quote: Originally written by Pierre Louis. I find BMW Advanced Real-Traffic far better than Google Maps or Waze and prefer it over Apple Maps, primarily because of the better traffic/congestion management as well as the unavailable fuel saving and mileage limiting features in the phone apps. Yes, the HUD is also a big feature that is missing now. The. Provides the EVO HUD navigation information??
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| deluge (756hp) | That's not the case, but I personally always had it disabled in my HUD. I'll miss it in my 6WB cluster, but again, the benefits of Waze/Gmaps/Amaps outweigh this feature for me. Quote: Originally posted by ezaircon4jc This. Provides the EVO HUD navigation information??
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