upgrade NAV?

Hoah999 · 07-07-2005, 01:45 PM

I was supposed to pick up my 330i today, but the dealer said that he had to upgrade the NAV software. Anyone know what the upgrade is?

RachelS · 07-07-2005, 03:01 PM

I got this update today, and my NAV is faster and more responsive. I now notice there is no lag between menus and selection.

I also got a new system too.

E90Fleet · 07-07-2005, 03:02 PM

Could be they have a software upgrade for the car ( it can take hours to load ) or you car arrived with a old navigation map disk (like one of the other members car did), and they are getting you the latest version

Whichever it is you will then have the very latest in your car, and not have to take it in later to get it

Steply · 07-07-2005, 03:13 PM

do they just update the nav software or do they upgrade the entire iDrive software? Also, does the latest iDrive software have daytime running lights options?

E90Fleet · 07-07-2005, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Steply

do they just update the nav software or do they upgrade the entire iDrive software? Also, does the latest iDrive software have daytime running lights options?

You would have a certain base software version installed on your car, this base includes many versions of software for different systems ( like idrive, ecu, gearbox ect ect)

If there is a newer base software verision available for the E90 than you have then the dealer can have their computer install it. That would contain certain new software for certain systems. the dealer cannot choose which systems are upgraded, the computer does it.

Remember Idrive is only one of many computers on the car and only controls a few functions

RachelS · 07-07-2005, 04:04 PM

Steply
the DRL does not have an option for on or off by the customer, they do have the software to turn it on all the time. I think they may add it to the vehicle setup one day.
The guy at the dealer said a major update is due in September for the e90, but there will be bits of updates here and there till then. i am almost sure I got a new NAV update, like I said, it's zippy now, no wait for menus like before, I could have knit a sweater waiting for the screen to change.

Steply · 07-07-2005, 04:23 PM

that's good to know... I think my dealer is updating my nav today (though it seems they will do nothing about the rattle in my door)...

I've had a quarky problem with my nav -- (aside from it having long lags when trying to input an address) -- when I lose the gps signal (like when I'm driving through lots of trees or through downtown) it continues to work fine (dead reckoning, I guess), but if I lose the signal AND miss a turn (while it's navigating to a specific location), then it usually tries to recalcuate a new route, but on a couple of occasions, it has completely crashed the system... then in a few seconds I see it reboot (with the BMW screen)... then it takes a long while for it to regain the current location....

Hopefully the updated software will fix this little bug...

RachelS · 07-07-2005, 05:00 PM

OH MY GOD THE RATTLE IN THE DOOR is terrible

I think it's the seat belt tensoner.

That is what mine did and they replaced my complete nav system today. parts came from germany express. mine was overheating and reboot. You dealer should pull an error code and replace the unit need be

bzzbenz · 07-12-2005, 07:08 PM

I am picking my car up on Thursday of this week, I informed my dealer that i want the NAV software update complete before i pick it up.... He called the service dept. in which they said they did not know of it.... Dealer said if there is an update it will be done when they PDI the car... does this sound right? Thanks!

AznBeemer23 · 07-12-2005, 07:14 PM

do all the cars need nav update? I wonder if mine needs to be updated?

RachelS · 07-12-2005, 07:31 PM

I am not tired of asking the dealer for updates. I am now waiting till some time the end of september and get them all done at once.

TwinPowerF30 · 07-12-2005, 11:32 PM

how does navigation work? when entering addresses is it voice command or using that iDrive knob?

Spaceman · 07-12-2005, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by weiweiwei

how does navigation work? when entering addresses is it voice command or using that iDrive knob?

You enter address using the idrive know. No voice entry available. Not too bad though, the system has a huge database of all the streets, so once you enter your first letter, it checks its database and eliminates letters that is not used, and usually by the 3rd or 4th letter entered, the systems will give you a list of streets matching your description.

TwinPowerF30 · 07-13-2005, 12:56 AM

does it take a while to enter in the address?

like a number etc..
12345 broadway street

wouldn't that take forever to key in?

itznin · 07-13-2005, 09:30 AM

My NAV is a bit laggy but it isn't as bad as you guys are saying (at least I don't think so)

I also am going to just wait until late September and get all of the updates at once. That way I am not out of my car for ANY time until then

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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 got this update today, and my NAV is faster and more responsive. I now notice there is no lag between menus and selection. I also got a new system too.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Could be they have a software upgrade for the car ( it can take hours to load ) or you car arrived with a old navigation map disk (like one of the other members car did), and they are getting you the latest version Whichever it is you will then have the very latest in your car, and not have to take it in later to get it
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Steply Enlisted Member 8 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 330i Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	do they just update the nav software or do they upgrade the entire iDrive software? Also, does the latest iDrive software have daytime running lights options?
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RachelS Private First Class 46 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Steply the DRL does not have an option for on or off by the customer, they do have the software to turn it on all the time. I think they may add it to the vehicle setup one day. The guy at the dealer said a major update is due in September for the e90, but there will be bits of updates here and there till then. i am almost sure I got a new NAV update, like I said, it's zippy now, no wait for menus like before, I could have knit a sweater waiting for the screen to change.
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Steply Enlisted Member 8 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 330i Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	that's good to know... I think my dealer is updating my nav today (though it seems they will do nothing about the rattle in my door)... I've had a quarky problem with my nav -- (aside from it having long lags when trying to input an address) -- when I lose the gps signal (like when I'm driving through lots of trees or through downtown) it continues to work fine (dead reckoning, I guess), but if I lose the signal AND miss a turn (while it's navigating to a specific location), then it usually tries to recalcuate a new route, but on a couple of occasions, it has completely crashed the system... then in a few seconds I see it reboot (with the BMW screen)... then it takes a long while for it to regain the current location.... Hopefully the updated software will fix this little bug...
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RachelS Private First Class 46 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio iTrader: (0)	OH MY GOD THE RATTLE IN THE DOOR is terrible I think it's the seat belt tensoner. That is what mine did and they replaced my complete nav system today. parts came from germany express. mine was overheating and reboot. You dealer should pull an error code and replace the unit need be
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bzzbenz First Lieutenant 19 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I am picking my car up on Thursday of this week, I informed my dealer that i want the NAV software update complete before i pick it up.... He called the service dept. in which they said they did not know of it.... Dealer said if there is an update it will be done when they PDI the car... does this sound right? Thanks! __________________ \| 2006 325i \| Jet Black \| Black ette \| 6spd manual\| Nav \| Xenon \| Burl \| Chrome Tips \| 545 sport wheels \| Blacklines\| \|DOB 6/2/05\|Delivered 7/14/05 \|
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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 am not tired of asking the dealer for updates. I am now waiting till some time the end of september and get them all done at once.
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TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	does it take a while to enter in the address? like a number etc.. 12345 broadway street wouldn't that take forever to key in?
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itznin Captain 27 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	My NAV is a bit laggy but it isn't as bad as you guys are saying (at least I don't think so) I also am going to just wait until late September and get all of the updates at once. That way I am not out of my car for ANY time until then
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