2011.5 E92 Service Visit

Tonyfsu21 · 05-10-2012, 11:06 AM

Brought in the E92 for its first service after the 1200 mile break in service. I have had the car since 10/11 and don't drive it too much. The car just hit 10,000 miles. Does anyone have any info as to what type of software updates will be uploaded to the car? We just got a new 2013 X3 and the iDrive system software (pertaining to phone calls) seems different then my car. When the phone rings in the X3 via Bluetooth it gives a faint beep unlike my M3 which scares the crap out of you when it suddenly rings. Would this potentially be something that's updated? Also are there performance software upgrades that may also be uploaded during service?

aajami · 05-10-2012, 11:09 AM

If you have a MY11.5 then chances are it already came loaded with the latest iDrive update, and you probably already have the 231E software that you're referring to.

And yeah, the phone ring in the M3 is incredibly loud, isn't it?

kscarrol · 05-10-2012, 11:12 AM

The volume can be adjusted down if it is too loud for you....

ILSMKU · 05-10-2012, 11:43 AM

I have a 2011.75 and I have super old software. I have however updated the BT software myself (you can download it to USB drive) and it did NOT change anything I could notice.

If your ringer is too loud, turn the volume dial down to where you like it when its ringing...

Tonyfsu21 · 05-10-2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kscarrol

The volume can be adjusted down if it is too loud for you....

It's not necessarily the ring volume. The difference in the 2013 X3 and the system on the M is the X3 "dings" it does not ring when there is a call.

jphughan · 05-10-2012, 12:22 PM

Software updates aren't part of normal service, so even if newer versions change things, chances are you won't get them. Dealers only install software updates for free if a newer version is mentioned in a TSB as fixing a problem that you complain about. Otherwise, some dealers will do it if you pay, and others apparently won't do it even then because they're worried about bricking your car during an update and potentially having to replace a module, which they wouldn't pay for and which they obviously expect you would not to be willing to pay for.

And as others have said, the ring volume can be lowered. You just have to tweak the volume knob while the ring is happening; I don't think there's a volume slider in a menu anywhere just for the ring. Same goes for the volume of the navigation voice guidance.

The USB software update is essentially a "driver" update that mostly fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with certain phones. I've talked to people who have BMW Live enabled and it improved tethering connectivity there.

Tonyfsu21 · 05-10-2012, 05:13 PM

UPDATE:
The iDrive unit now functions in the same manner as the 2013 X3 so whatever update they did now makes my telephone incoming calls to "ping" instead of ring and the interface is slightly different then the previous version of the software I had.

ILSMKU · 05-10-2012, 08:30 PM

^^^ interesting!

05-10-2012, 11:06 AM	#1
Tonyfsu21 Private Drives: 2011 E92 M3, Jet Black, ZCP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	2011.5 E92 Service Visit Brought in the E92 for its first service after the 1200 mile break in service. I have had the car since 10/11 and don't drive it too much. The car just hit 10,000 miles. Does anyone have any info as to what type of software updates will be uploaded to the car? We just got a new 2013 X3 and the iDrive system software (pertaining to phone calls) seems different then my car. When the phone rings in the X3 via Bluetooth it gives a faint beep unlike my M3 which scares the crap out of you when it suddenly rings. Would this potentially be something that's updated? Also are there performance software upgrades that may also be uploaded during service?
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05-10-2012, 11:09 AM	#2
aajami Brigadier General Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 3,322 iTrader: (4)	If you have a MY11.5 then chances are it already came loaded with the latest iDrive update, and you probably already have the 231E software that you're referring to. And yeah, the phone ring in the M3 is incredibly loud, isn't it? __________________ Current: '09 E92 M3 \| Space Gray, Black Novillo, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP suspension retrofit \| Euro airbox \| LCI Euro taillights \| Style 359M wheels \| CRT lip \| BMW Performance CF Mk. II spoiler \| BMW Performance CF mirror caps \| BMW Performance front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem \| Factory alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs Gone: '01 "AP2" Honda S2000, '97 Ford Probe GT

05-10-2012, 11:12 AM	#3
kscarrol Major Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,453 iTrader: (0)	The volume can be adjusted down if it is too loud for you.... __________________ Current: 2011 Space Grey E90 M3, DCT, Comp. Pkg., Conv. Pkg., everything but Cold Weather Pkg! Gone: 2008 550, Space Grey, Sports Package, Sport Auto Transmission. Sold: 2004 545i (U.S.), Steptronic, Silver Gray.

05-10-2012, 11:43 AM	#4
ILSMKU BMW FTW Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ///OC Posts: 1,065 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 BMW E92 M3 [5.00] 2011 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	I have a 2011.75 and I have super old software. I have however updated the BT software myself (you can download it to USB drive) and it did NOT change anything I could notice. If your ringer is too loud, turn the volume dial down to where you like it when its ringing... __________________ Jet Black E92 Competition Edition M3: MORR VS8.2 19" ET10 Brushed Silver Wheels/ BMW GTS Wheels, Megan Ti Exhaust, AFe Dry Filter, RPI Scoops, MS Power Pulley(365WHP), 3M Tint, JL Motoring Arkym Style Lip, LUX 8 LED Halo Kit, Full in/exterior LED Kit, BMW Performance Spoiler, Music Car NW Custom Trunk Sub Enclosure, 12" JL W3, 600:1 JL Audio AMP with Technic's Harness, Custom One Off Dave Navone HQ LOC and TLP Coding

05-10-2012, 12:22 PM	#6
jphughan Colonel Drives: 2011.75 M3 E92 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,157 iTrader: (0)	Software updates aren't part of normal service, so even if newer versions change things, chances are you won't get them. Dealers only install software updates for free if a newer version is mentioned in a TSB as fixing a problem that you complain about. Otherwise, some dealers will do it if you pay, and others apparently won't do it even then because they're worried about bricking your car during an update and potentially having to replace a module, which they wouldn't pay for and which they obviously expect you would not to be willing to pay for. And as others have said, the ring volume can be lowered. You just have to tweak the volume knob while the ring is happening; I don't think there's a volume slider in a menu anywhere just for the ring. Same goes for the volume of the navigation voice guidance. The USB software update is essentially a "driver" update that mostly fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with certain phones. I've talked to people who have BMW Live enabled and it improved tethering connectivity there. __________________ 11 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT \| Premium 2 \| Convenience \| 19" \| EDC \| Prem Audio \| Moonroof \| BMW Apps \| Vorshlag Adjustable Camber Plates \| StopTech Street Perf Pads \| Castrol SRF Fluid \| ModMyNav.com rear camera

05-10-2012, 05:13 PM	#7
Tonyfsu21 Private Drives: 2011 E92 M3, Jet Black, ZCP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	UPDATE: The iDrive unit now functions in the same manner as the 2013 X3 so whatever update they did now makes my telephone incoming calls to "ping" instead of ring and the interface is slightly different then the previous version of the software I had.

05-10-2012, 08:30 PM	#8
ILSMKU BMW FTW Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ///OC Posts: 1,065 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 BMW E92 M3 [5.00] 2011 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	^^^ interesting! __________________ Jet Black E92 Competition Edition M3: MORR VS8.2 19" ET10 Brushed Silver Wheels/ BMW GTS Wheels, Megan Ti Exhaust, AFe Dry Filter, RPI Scoops, MS Power Pulley(365WHP), 3M Tint, JL Motoring Arkym Style Lip, LUX 8 LED Halo Kit, Full in/exterior LED Kit, BMW Performance Spoiler, Music Car NW Custom Trunk Sub Enclosure, 12" JL W3, 600:1 JL Audio AMP with Technic's Harness, Custom One Off Dave Navone HQ LOC and TLP Coding

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