Idrive s/w update

[stevenchiayl]

Guys, i was trying to get my mechanic to update my Idrive s/w with the latest update but the update was unable to proceed and need to change the CID before proceeding.According to the mech, i need to change the display console....any suggestion for me on how to proceed or solve this issue? many many thanks.

 

[Kentchong81]

I did my updated also, it take me 5 days & nights to complete the whole process, at first the prog keep rejecting the updating, thanks God it finally solved. It really depand on ur luck, u can ask mr.Wong (M1 016-722 3559) for help.

 

[jarance]

Guys,

i was trying to get my mechanic to update my Idrive s/w with the latest update but the update was unable to proceed and need to change the CID before proceeding.

According to the mech, i need to change the display console....any suggestion for me on how to proceed or solve this issue? many many thanks.

Who is your mechanic? Not many mechanic have the latest software and tool to do the job. Only some BMW specialist have this tool and they advertise it cos it is not legal to have it..

 

[davidtch]

Based on my understanding from a fren, for 2009, BMW no longer distribute the software via disk. it is pulled directly from their server.

 

[stevenchiayl]

Thanks for the update.

Btw, did you feel any difference before updating and after updating?

 

[Kentchong81]

Gear changing smoother... feel like power output better.... i think all this can be done via the setting...

 

[Peter Sauber]

IDrive sofware update

Bros, hope u all experienced sifus could share with me these questions:-

(1) If my model is year 2004, can i update it to current version without changing anything?

(2) Where is the most reliable workshop to go to and how much will it cost?

(3) What are the benefits/changes after updating?

 

[Kentchong81]

I'm not sifu, still a new bird, just sharing:
1. Mine also year 2004, updated to latest version 32, but if ur ride is japan spec... the updating may encounter some problem, sometime only need longer time, maybe 3-5days or the updating will fail.. or the worst, whole ccc or control units have to change. I do my updating due to the software problem, auto rain/light sensor fail, fuel supply & gear changing not smooth enough & eye lips led light not function.

2. you may feel the differents once updated to lastest version, but after sometiime.... as usual already.

3. Reliable workshop u may ask the other sifus, there may provide you the details....

 

[stevenchiayl]

Guys,

when i got the car few month back, my screen was having some problem and they probably change it with a unit for the chop shop. Now, BMW is telling me that there is a pass code that need t match the main system code else it will allow it to perform s/w update.......any one have encountered this before?

 

[BMWLCH]

Sorry for bringing up this thread again. Would anybody know where and how to get the Idrive software update? Mine is a 2011 E90.

 

[dark1234]

ccc or cic ? ( old or new inteface ) if new one you have to go back to bmw dealer, as i think the CIC is harder to update as it require different cable ?

 

[Olive E60]

Anyone know where can I update I drive s/w in ipoh?

 

[kojak818]

Anyone know where can I update I drive s/w in ipoh?

M/// power ipoh, jalan kuala kangsar.

 

[shiva73]

Check with Bro Princevick . His frorum vendor and he should be able to give a good advice.

If aint broken , dont fix it , unless your vallet is thick. Mine is Japanese spec and was so keen into updating the software. After hearing some nighmare stories , i gave up . Its all about luck , some was lucky and some fried their CCC.

Anyhow , no harm asking someone who know in detail about the Pro and Cons.

cheers