Combox/6NR- Enabling BMW Assist

knicks0819 · 04-19-2013, 11:41 AM

Hey guys,

I have the Combox/6NR retrofitted into my '10 E93. However, I really miss being able to use the SOS button and especially having the ability to send directions/POI straight to my car via Google Maps.

I've searched the forums and see some conflicting answers (some say it's not possible, others say you need a dealership to activate).

So what's the deal? Is it possible? If it does require a visit to the dealership, are there any in NJ/PA/NY/DE area that are willing to do this?

Thanks in advance.

didithepest · 04-19-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by knicks0819

Hey guys,

I have the Combox/6NR retrofitted into my '10 E93. However, I really miss being able to use the SOS button and especially having the ability to send directions/POI straight to my car via Google Maps.

I've searched the forums and see some conflicting answers (some say it's not possible, others say you need a dealership to activate).

So what's the deal? Is it possible? If it does require a visit to the dealership, are there any in NJ/PA/NY/DE area that are willing to do this?

Thanks in advance.

Who did your instal? As of now their is no way to fix the bmw assist or sos.

Johndong888 · 04-19-2013, 03:01 PM

You probably got the Combox Media edition. For starter you would need combox telematic edition. That's the easy part.

Then you have to find a dealer who's willing to transfer your old assist box number to the new telematic number.

knicks0819 · 04-19-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by didithepest

Who did your instal? As of now their is no way to fix the bmw assist or sos.

Alekshop, but now I'm on the east coast.

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Originally Posted by Johndong888

You probably got the Combox Media edition. For starter you would need combox telematic edition. That's the easy part.

Then you have to find a dealer who's willing to transfer your old assist box number to the new telematic number.

Stupid question, but how can I tell which one I have? Do you happen to know if the guys at Mt Laurel (or any other dealership) would be willing to do this kind of transfer?

knicks0819 · 04-22-2013, 04:38 PM

I spoke to my installer and I believe I have the Media edition.

Has anyone actually had any luck with activation of the Telematics version via dealership or through BMW Assist folks?

THE TECH · 04-22-2013, 04:46 PM

If you have the media one then it's probably not worth it for you to spend the extra cash on the telematics + having to pay a dealer to do the switch.

knicks0819 · 04-22-2013, 04:56 PM

Dang, ok. Thanks for the input. Guess I'm stuck with it.

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knicks0819 Enlisted Member 24 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2010 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roseville, CA iTrader: (0)	Combox/6NR- Enabling BMW Assist Hey guys, I have the Combox/6NR retrofitted into my '10 E93. However, I really miss being able to use the SOS button and especially having the ability to send directions/POI straight to my car via Google Maps. I've searched the forums and see some conflicting answers (some say it's not possible, others say you need a dealership to activate). So what's the deal? Is it possible? If it does require a visit to the dealership, are there any in NJ/PA/NY/DE area that are willing to do this? Thanks in advance.
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knicks0819 Enlisted Member 24 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2010 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roseville, CA iTrader: (0)	I spoke to my installer and I believe I have the Media edition. Has anyone actually had any luck with activation of the Telematics version via dealership or through BMW Assist folks?
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knicks0819 Enlisted Member 24 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2010 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roseville, CA iTrader: (0)	Dang, ok. Thanks for the input. Guess I'm stuck with it.
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