Foreign Language (Russian)

Maxim · 05-24-2010, 01:31 PM

So I have this problem in my 2008 128i. When I listed to my iPod, connected with the USB, if the track in in Russian, all I see on the dash is ????????. If I receive a phone call on my iPhone connected via Bluetooth and stored under the Russian name in my contact list, again, all I see is ????????. Spoke to BMW, they said it is the iPod or the iPhone and they looked like the had no clue. It shows just fine on iPod or iPhone display but not on the dash. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Dackelone · 05-24-2010, 01:52 PM

You need to go to a Russian BMW dealer!

<jk>

I have no idea why it is doing that. Maybe have you tried changing the system language for the BC? Would that change anything? I

Sylon · 05-24-2010, 02:18 PM

Are the letters in Russian characters? It may not have the font in its computer.

Maxim · 05-24-2010, 03:24 PM

There is no option in BC to switch to Russian. I thought may be I could take it to BMW and they will upload some software which will allow BC to recognize Russian font but they were just as lost. [/I]

Bimmer-Bob · 05-24-2010, 03:49 PM

Are you taking about Cyrillic characters? The display seems to have pretty limited functionality. I remember on one track of mine an apostrophe didn't display correctly (for example, "Joe's" would appear as "Joe?s"). If something as simple as an apostrophe won't show up, there's probably no hope for Cyrillic, unless you can find an appropriate software reflash. You would think that the displays are compatible with Cyrillic characters in Russian markets, but who knows?

Maxim · 05-25-2010, 04:11 PM

Yes the Cyrillic characters won't display. Sucks that even the BMW can not help me. I wonder if I drive it to the Russian BMW dealer in Russia, will they program it, hmmm....

Dackelone · 05-25-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxim

There is no option in BC to switch to Russian. I thought may be I could take it to BMW and they will upload some software which will allow BC to recognize Russian font but they were just as lost. [/I]

Ask your dealer to email BMW AG. Maybe write down exactly what the problem is. Maybe take some pics too. Your dealer can ask special Q's like this thru BMW AG. Maybe you could email your dealer this music file - so they in turn can send it to BMW for "testing" on a car at AG.

That was how(email Qs) my local dealer fixed a miss fire for me. Only took one day before they got back to me with an answer/fix.

Good Luck

Maxim · 05-27-2010, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Ask your dealer to email BMW AG. Maybe write down exactly what the problem is. Maybe take some pics too. Your dealer can ask special Q's like this thru BMW AG. Maybe you could email your dealer this music file - so they in turn can send it to BMW for "testing" on a car at AG.

That was how(email Qs) my local dealer fixed a miss fire for me. Only took one day before they got back to me with an answer/fix.

Good Luck

Thanks for the response. I have an appointment with the BWM soon, I will ask them then because this issue is very frustrating and as some one posted before, I just noticed today. The name if my iPhone's is "Maxim's iPhone" so the " ' " is displayed as ? on the BC as well.

Sylon · 05-27-2010, 12:14 PM

Maybe just rename the music files?

I haven't paired my iPhone to it yet, so I haven't noticed the ' issue. That part does seem a little odd, especially this day in age when everything is supposed to work with the iPod/iPhone.

Maxim · 06-01-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Maybe just rename the music files?

I haven't paired my iPhone to it yet, so I haven't noticed the ' issue. That part does seem a little odd, especially this day in age when everything is supposed to work with the iPod/iPhone.

No it has nothing to do with the music file because even my iPhone's name is displayed as "Maxim?s" were it should be the "Maxim's".

Maxim · 06-07-2010, 12:44 PM

So just a quick update. I turned my car in today to get it detailed by local BMW here in Weiden area and asked him about my "?????" issue. He, just like few months ago, looked surprised and did not know the answer. However, he told me that the Germany Beemys don't have that kind of a problem. I asked him if he can reload the software on which he agreed but did not guaranteed that this will fix the problem. I will pick my car up on Thursday and will let you guys know what's up. Also I saw lots of posts on here about the people having tail light issues. I also had one and the BWM replaced it. Anyways, today they told me that the BWM (Not sure if worldwide or not) did the recall on all the tail lights they have made for 1 Series. Might want to take yours in to get them replaced before they crap out.

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Maxim Faithful to BMW and only BMW 6 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 128i M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Foreign Language (Russian) So I have this problem in my 2008 128i. When I listed to my iPod, connected with the USB, if the track in in Russian, all I see on the dash is ????????. If I receive a phone call on my iPhone connected via Bluetooth and stored under the Russian name in my contact list, again, all I see is ????????. Spoke to BMW, they said it is the iPod or the iPhone and they looked like the had no clue. It shows just fine on iPod or iPhone display but not on the dash. Does anyone know how to fix this?
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Dackelone European Editor 10539 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	You need to go to a Russian BMW dealer! <jk> I have no idea why it is doing that. Maybe have you tried changing the system language for the BC? Would that change anything? I
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Maxim Faithful to BMW and only BMW 6 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 128i M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	There is no option in BC to switch to Russian. I thought may be I could take it to BMW and they will upload some software which will allow BC to recognize Russian font but they were just as lost. [/I]
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Bimmer-Bob ! 693 Rep 3,266 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Anacortes, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 BMW 128i (E82) [9.25]	Are you taking about Cyrillic characters? The display seems to have pretty limited functionality. I remember on one track of mine an apostrophe didn't display correctly (for example, "Joe's" would appear as "Joe?s"). If something as simple as an apostrophe won't show up, there's probably no hope for Cyrillic, unless you can find an appropriate software reflash. You would think that the displays are compatible with Cyrillic characters in Russian markets, but who knows? __________________ ____________________________ My Build Thread
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Maxim Faithful to BMW and only BMW 6 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 128i M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Yes the Cyrillic characters won't display. Sucks that even the BMW can not help me. I wonder if I drive it to the Russian BMW dealer in Russia, will they program it, hmmm....
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Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Maybe just rename the music files? I haven't paired my iPhone to it yet, so I haven't noticed the ' issue. That part does seem a little odd, especially this day in age when everything is supposed to work with the iPod/iPhone. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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Maxim Faithful to BMW and only BMW 6 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 128i M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	So just a quick update. I turned my car in today to get it detailed by local BMW here in Weiden area and asked him about my "?????" issue. He, just like few months ago, looked surprised and did not know the answer. However, he told me that the Germany Beemys don't have that kind of a problem. I asked him if he can reload the software on which he agreed but did not guaranteed that this will fix the problem. I will pick my car up on Thursday and will let you guys know what's up. Also I saw lots of posts on here about the people having tail light issues. I also had one and the BWM replaced it. Anyways, today they told me that the BWM (Not sure if worldwide or not) did the recall on all the tail lights they have made for 1 Series. Might want to take yours in to get them replaced before they crap out.
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