BMW Navigation Update

hxman · 05-10-2013, 12:43 PM

Has anybody done the latest BMW Navigation Update, if so has it improved?

Thanks

Canuck135i · 05-10-2013, 01:24 PM

I did it.
Now my street is there. lots of new streets in my area are now there.

Cheers

themellly · 05-10-2013, 01:47 PM

Heeeeey! I want an update lol.. How can you update?

Canuck135i · 05-10-2013, 02:09 PM

Check this post.....http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=823869

Very easy to do.

pinmagic · 05-13-2013, 07:46 AM

I'm a little confused. According to this site, you need the map update (list $204) AND the USB (list $41).
Map Update

But people on the linked page above seem to be saying they just used the USB.

And if you just buy the update, without the USB, how is it delivered to you? I'm so confused!

shodanusmc · 05-13-2013, 08:46 AM

The dealer did it for me for free because of all of the problem area's associated with the original software back in 09. Now it no longer shows a gas station in my back yard.

Canuck135i · 05-13-2013, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinmagic

I'm a little confused. According to this site, you need the map update (list $204) AND the USB (list $41).
Map Update

But people on the linked page above seem to be saying they just used the USB.

And if you just buy the update, without the USB, how is it delivered to you? I'm so confused!

The update alone comes on a USB stick(32gig) and can be purchased from many sources. I used getbmwparts.com

Then you can take it to the dealer to have it installed $$$
or
Go to dealer and have them supply the update and installation. $$$$
or
Get an FSC code and do it yourself.

Just search BMW FSC code needed.

Good luck.

neglectedX5 · 05-13-2013, 04:16 PM

I have an 08 135i. So i would need just the disc set. No code. Correct?

getBMWparts · 05-16-2013, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canuck135i

The update alone comes on a USB stick(32gig) and can be purchased from many sources. I used getbmwparts.com

Then you can take it to the dealer to have it installed $$$
or
Go to dealer and have them supply the update and installation. $$$$
or
Get an FSC code and do it yourself.

Just search BMW FSC code needed.

Good luck.

Thanks for your order - if anyone's interested, we offer the 2013 Map Update here on this page of our site (at the bottom of the page).

Tommeh · 05-16-2013, 09:57 AM

I have always wondering is there anything I can do for my 2008 135i nav? It is the only year with the flip up screen, not widescreen, and has the crappiest navigation of them all... Can I update with 2012 disks?

pinmagic · 05-16-2013, 10:39 AM

When I complained to my SA about how bad the BMW nav system is, he told me that there'd been a comparison of 26 nav systems, and the BMW system came in 26th. And BMW steadfastly refuses to do anything about it.

P1 · 05-16-2013, 03:59 PM

Does the NAV "look" any different? Or just an update with new maps, points of interest, etc.?

cpt97m3 · 05-16-2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason@Tischer

Thanks for your order - if anyone's interested, we offer the 2013 Map Update here on this page of our site(at the bottom of the page).

I'm interested. I have a 5/2009 135i, and the page says I need the FSC code, and I have to take it to the dealer. Is there a way I can do it myself once I have the FSC code, or is that only for the 9/2009 models and newer?

Canuck135i · 05-17-2013, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1et

Does the NAV "look" any different? Or just an update with new maps, points of interest, etc.?

As far as I can tell only the maps and POI are updated.
I went from 2012 -> 2013

MIAblu1 · 05-17-2013, 08:19 AM

x3 on this... '08 with pop up... what if any update possibilities are there?

m_thompson · 05-17-2013, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpt97m3

I'm interested. I have a 5/2009 135i, and the page says I need the FSC code, and I have to take it to the dealer. Is there a way I can do it myself once I have the FSC code, or is that only for the 9/2009 models and newer?

It depends on the firmware revision in the CIC. If you have the original firmware from 5/2009 you cannot update the maps via USB. If the firmware has been updated then you might be able to update the maps via USB.

getBMWparts · 05-17-2013, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_thompson

It depends on the firmware revision in the CIC. If you have the original firmware from 5/2009 you cannot update the maps via USB. If the firmware has been updated then you might be able to update the maps via USB.

This is correct according to folks that have been able to perform the update themselves on a vehicle produced up to 9/2009 - however, the general rule according to BMW is that the USB media stick is only applicable to models produced from 9/2009 and on.

MightyMouseTech · 08-27-2013, 12:56 PM

OK, have a weird Navigation Update issue.

Did a Euro Delivery. Received car here, still has European maps loaded. It currently shows my car sitting in the middle of the Atlantic, and the closest city is in Spain. Dealer had told us we would have to buy the North American maps.

Tried to order the map update (USB key) online from BMW. They told me I don't need an update and cancelled my order?!??!

For those that did Euro Delivery and had Navigation, was the vehicle delivered to you here with the North American maps already loaded?

m_thompson · 08-27-2013, 01:13 PM

Mine had the European maps loaded at delivery in Munich. They were replaced with the North American maps when it was at the delivery center in the USA. If the Canadian procedure is the same your Euro maps should have been replaced before it arrived at the dealer for redelivery. Try contacting BMW directly and ask why the North American maps were not installed and ask what will they do about it.

pinmagic · 08-29-2013, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_thompson

Mine had the European maps loaded at delivery in Munich. They were replaced with the North American maps when it was at the delivery center in the USA. If the Canadian procedure is the same your Euro maps should have been replaced before it arrived at the dealer for redelivery. Try contacting BMW directly and ask why the North American maps were not installed and ask what will they do about it.

Ditto.

MightyMouseTech · 08-29-2013, 06:48 AM

Ya, called the dealer. Have an appt on Sept 10th to have it updated.

Thanks folks.

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pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	I'm a little confused. According to this site, you need the map update (list $204) AND the USB (list $41). Map Update But people on the linked page above seem to be saying they just used the USB. And if you just buy the update, without the USB, how is it delivered to you? I'm so confused! __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered.
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shodanusmc Captain 21 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 09 135 Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago burb iTrader: (0)	The dealer did it for me for free because of all of the problem area's associated with the original software back in 09. Now it no longer shows a gas station in my back yard.
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neglectedX5 Private 0 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 08 135i/90 325i/02 M5/12 X5 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MT iTrader: (0)	I have an 08 135i. So i would need just the disc set. No code. Correct?
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Tommeh Lieutenant 56 Rep 481 Posts Drives: 96 BMW M3 & 16 GMC Canyon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	I have always wondering is there anything I can do for my 2008 135i nav? It is the only year with the flip up screen, not widescreen, and has the crappiest navigation of them all... Can I update with 2012 disks?
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pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	When I complained to my SA about how bad the BMW nav system is, he told me that there'd been a comparison of 26 nav systems, and the BMW system came in 26th. And BMW steadfastly refuses to do anything about it. __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered.
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	OK, have a weird Navigation Update issue. Did a Euro Delivery. Received car here, still has European maps loaded. It currently shows my car sitting in the middle of the Atlantic, and the closest city is in Spain. Dealer had told us we would have to buy the North American maps. Tried to order the map update (USB key) online from BMW. They told me I don't need an update and cancelled my order?!??! For those that did Euro Delivery and had Navigation, was the vehicle delivered to you here with the North American maps already loaded?
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Ya, called the dealer. Have an appt on Sept 10th to have it updated. Thanks folks.
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