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      08-02-2014, 12:03 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by volkswackin View Post
haha..thats funny..i totally saw your car programming today! anywho..let me attempt to explain this. when you have an assist account in europe(either euro delivery or you buy it there because you live in europe)..the cars tcu is set up differently than it is here in the US. when you come here, your assist doesnt work because it attempts to call bmw assist in europe..which obv doesnt work. so, the new numbers for not only your US dealership, but the numbers for BMW assist have to be entered into the vehicle. which, isnt always the easiest thing to do.
- I think I am having the same issue with my car.
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