Software update question

HenkRogiersen · 07-14-2005, 05:31 AM

First of all, great board, just registered and read all the software threads.

I expierenced some 'bugs' with the iDrive/NAV myself including:
- Total system failure (black screen).
- Slow menu's
- While scrolling through a list larger then on screen you need to
"override" the iDrive knob's "stopping" power to see the rest of the list.
etc..

So i read that a software update should be available and i went to drive to the dealer. Now somehow i can't get along with dealers very well since they try to ignore your questions.

When asking about a software update this "Service guy" told me there was no update available for the E90, but he would recieve version 18.0 in the next 2 weeks.
He wasn't sure if it was for the E90 as well.

Question: anyone heard the same? + Is there a list of software modifications anywhere ?

Regards,
Henk.

RachelS · 07-14-2005, 06:10 AM

I heard september, but 18 I think is the next version yes,

onesixeight · 07-14-2005, 06:14 AM

Yup...there isn't any new software except for the stuff that is in all the first production run E90s. Dealer tried some new programming on my car, but it was the version that's on my car now.

And all this time, I thought iDrive would have been perfected by now. It's been out for 3 years now, and on four different models

yetdog · 07-14-2005, 07:22 AM

Version 18????? Wow. That's a lot of major revs.

E90Fleet · 07-14-2005, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by yetdog

Version 18????? Wow. That's a lot of major revs.

Its called CIP 18.0, it conains software for all the new BMW models, CIP 1.0 started with the E65 7 Series, the E90 started with CIP 16.0 and most have CIP 17.0 loaded

I havent had any confirmation yet what new E90 CIP 18.0 contains if any. ( its just starting to be released in europe)

The big September update should be CIP 19.0

For those wondering, only the dealer can tell you which software version is loaded

amcar · 07-14-2005, 09:37 AM

Getting my 330i upgraded with 18.1 version today. Not sure whatis ncluded, but I went in for DRL and speed-sentitive locking programming and wheel alignment and balancing. I have to wait and see what the upgrade brings. will talk to the service guy andlet you all know.

bobnaz · 07-14-2005, 09:56 AM

One of the items was to fix a problem wuth the scan button on the radio.

E90Fleet · 07-14-2005, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobnaz

One of the items was to fix a problem wuth the scan button on the radio.

That fix was/is done though the radio service mode, no need to upload new software

07-14-2005, 05:31 AM	#1
HenkRogiersen New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW 320d - E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Software update question First of all, great board, just registered and read all the software threads. I expierenced some 'bugs' with the iDrive/NAV myself including: - Total system failure (black screen). - Slow menu's - While scrolling through a list larger then on screen you need to "override" the iDrive knob's "stopping" power to see the rest of the list. etc.. So i read that a software update should be available and i went to drive to the dealer. Now somehow i can't get along with dealers very well since they try to ignore your questions. When asking about a software update this "Service guy" told me there was no update available for the E90, but he would recieve version 18.0 in the next 2 weeks. He wasn't sure if it was for the E90 as well. Question: anyone heard the same? + Is there a list of software modifications anywhere ? Regards, Henk.
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RachelS Private First Class 46 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio iTrader: (0)	I heard september, but 18 I think is the next version yes,
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onesixeight Captain 102 Rep 614 Posts Drives: F82 M4/i8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3)	Yup...there isn't any new software except for the stuff that is in all the first production run E90s. Dealer tried some new programming on my car, but it was the version that's on my car now. And all this time, I thought iDrive would have been perfected by now. It's been out for 3 years now, and on four different models
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yetdog Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Utica, NY iTrader: (0)	Version 18????? Wow. That's a lot of major revs.
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amcar New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	version: 18.1 Getting my 330i upgraded with 18.1 version today. Not sure whatis ncluded, but I went in for DRL and speed-sentitive locking programming and wheel alignment and balancing. I have to wait and see what the upgrade brings. will talk to the service guy andlet you all know.
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