Does the dealer update software automatically?

mackeroni · 10-09-2017, 08:29 PM

My 135i will be at the dealer for a new driver's airbag in a couple weeks. Is it normal practice for the dealer to examine the software version in cars brought in for service, or if everything is working and the owner doesn't complain do they let it slide? I've been doing my own routine service since the warranty ended almost three years ago, so I am not sure what to expect.

Peace... Mack

MightyMouseTech · 10-09-2017, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mackeroni

My 135i will be at the dealer for a new driver's airbag in a couple weeks. Is it normal practice for the dealer to examine the software version in cars brought in for service, or if everything is working and the owner doesn't complain do they let it slide? I've been doing my own routine service since the warranty ended almost three years ago, so I am not sure what to expect.

Peace... Mack

No, they won't. Software updates can take an entire day. No way they will do that on a 30 min airbag job.

desertman123 · 10-09-2017, 08:37 PM

As far as my parents' F10 is concerned, even under warranty the dealer didn't think to update the software until we complained about a slight misfire.

captain slowly · 10-13-2017, 07:57 AM

no. We do software updates only if A) its a recall, but you will be asked at time of write up and B) client complains about something that bmw tells us to update the software first, to see if it fixes the issue.

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captain slowly I like turtles! 726 Rep 698 Posts Drives: '21 M2C 6MT Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	no. We do software updates only if A) its a recall, but you will be asked at time of write up and B) client complains about something that bmw tells us to update the software first, to see if it fixes the issue.
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