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03-30-2011, 12:14 PM | #1 |
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Good reasons for requesting software update by dealership?
Any tips on ways to request the dealership to update software on e9x to latest software without being charged. I'm not asking for a map update, but system software for the car.
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03-31-2011, 05:46 AM | #2 |
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I had my July 2008 e93 updated yesterday (first time in 20months, since they first properly fixed the DCT lag problem). I phoned my dealer last week and mentioned that my car "fluffed and popped around while on cold start and early warm up" and also complained that it "occassionally missed DCT paddle gear changes".
Having left the car with them the night before, yesterday they called me back and said they'd tested the car, and couldn't find any problems that I'd mentioned with the gear box (strange), but that there was a software update available and they would update the car before testing it again. Picked the car up yesterday evening but haven't had a chance to test it properly yet. According to others though, more recent software updates have improved the DCT gear box further. Hope that helps you, at least you have something to 'mention' to the dealer so that they take a look. |
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03-31-2011, 08:59 AM | #3 |
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Thanks, worth a try.
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03-31-2011, 06:06 PM | #4 |
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I gave my key to an SA while picking up the 335 that was getting an oil change, and she said I was due for a recall for software programmin.
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Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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03-31-2011, 06:22 PM | #5 |
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took my car today for software upgrade
i droped it off today for upgrade today that i have to pay for. i have a 2011 m3 convertible that is 3 months old and was told that i have upgrade ready. i didnt have time to pick up the car tonite but they told on the phone that there were 4 upgrades. 1. SMG 2. combox 3. Transmission and 4th one i didnt underestand. But I am excited to see what else is about especially the combox one. will update tomorrow.
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03-31-2011, 07:09 PM | #6 |
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You have to pay for a software update?
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Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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03-31-2011, 08:26 PM | #7 |
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if is not a manadotory recall or an acute problem ( like going wrong) then is considered a extra thing to do. $250 dollars. I used to pay that just for a freaking service for my regular Infiniti suv. So i dont mind it so much.
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04-01-2011, 03:24 AM | #8 |
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Can you Paypal me $200 please?... Just thought I'd ask as you seem pretty happy to part with your cash
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