Software upgrade..got a call to book car in. Anyone else recently?

TikoV · Post by **TikoV** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:51 pm

Hi folks..

Got a call from dealership to book car in for some software update. Afaik it's something to do with locking...Is this anything to do with the recent related thefts?

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:15 pm

Not heard anything yet for my 2011 X6. It's certainly possible. There's no VOSA safety recall on the website list, so could be anything. BMW GB were still refusing to acknowledge the issue just two months ago.

You'll have to ask the Dealer in case others on here need to start badgering their Dealers. Mine knew nothing of a BMW fix last weekend even though BMW had told the Press they were releasing a 'fix' for the theft issue 'in August'.

Perhaps they're going to turn off the ODB port too when the car is locked, or at least put a PIN on it.

Interesting to say the least.....

. Let us know more when you find out please....

Richard

TikoV · Post by **TikoV** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:21 pm

It just seems fitting and ironic all this has happened given the negative press BMW have received recently...

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:24 pm

Absolutely......

The list of cock-ups was.....
OBDII port easy to get at and remains powered.
No 'break glass' sensor
'blind spot' for interior alarm close to the A-pillar
No security code to access car systems.....
Car key System virtually unchanged since 2004.....

Muppets!!

stevee · Post by **stevee** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:31 pm

Got the same call. Car will have software update for 'security' issue next week. I was told it has something to do with electric windows. The recall notice is quite enigmatic - it's certainly not obvious if this is for the OBD issue.

S

acideraser · Post by **acideraser** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:18 am

I didn't get any call yet. Should I call dealer myself - if yes do you know if I can find any info about this on BMW website somewhere?
It's 2011 E70, February production I believe

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:39 am

No call for me either.

leosayer · Post by **leosayer** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:17 pm

My car is in for some warranty work next week. I'll let you know if they do anything.

Black X5 · Post by **Black X5** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 2:24 pm

Been in touch with my local dealer- they know nothing about this yet!? Maybe it's being rolled out gradually or is there a specific recall number?

IvanG · Post by **IvanG** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:56 pm

I have a 2011 E70 40d but heard nothing from my dealer so far...

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:21 pm

Left a message with my Dealer. Will wait and see what response is forthcoming.

Richard

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:48 am

Mine goes in next Thursday. Software Update to what has been described as the 'Comfort Pack'. I don't have comfort access, but it's still going in. All day job apparently.

Methinks this is (or may be) the key issue. The Dealer was being somewhat cagey about it. That of course could be because the phone drone didn't know because BMW have kept quiet, or has been told to be evasive. Take your pick.

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Sat Sep 08, 2012 5:07 pm

Interesting, if this is to do with thefts I wonder how far back they will go, just those in proper warranty eg less than 3 years or all cars affected?

mark09 · Post by **mark09** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 7:27 am

Mine going in Monday. Called the local garage and they knew all about the issue. Interesting

dennys · Post by **dennys** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 7:49 am

what exactly are they going to do?

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