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Old 03-06-2011, 01:09 PM
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2011 X5 Nav Update

Is there a way to update my 2011 X5 Nav maps to the new 2011 version without taking the car back to the dealership? Thanks
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Old 03-06-2011, 01:20 PM
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Yes.

Buy the 3 disk DVD set, then find someone to sell you the FSC activation code- do it yourself.

The FSC code is purchased from a BMW dealer or someone with access to the BMW system. Usually the parts guys order it and give it to the techs.

THe FSC code is a digital convolution of the map SWID number with your specific VIN. So the FSC code will only work to load THAT map on THAT car.

I purchased the map DVDs for just under $10. Yes, ten. I've been quoted 100 to 200 for the FSC code. Still working on it.

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Yes.

Buy the 3 disk DVD set, then find someone to sell you the FSC activation code- do it yourself.

The FSC code is purchased from a BMW dealer or someone with access to the BMW system. Usually the parts guys order it and give it to the techs.

THe FSC code is a digital convolution of the map SWID number with your specific VIN. So the FSC code will only work to load THAT map on THAT car.

I purchased the map DVDs for just under $10. Yes, ten. I've been quoted 100 to 200 for the FSC code. Still working on it.

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Isn't a map update $200 installed these days?
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Old 03-07-2011, 10:16 PM
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Isn't a map update $200 installed these days?
$400-450 seems to be what I've been hearing.

BMW has been sending out emails about the 2011 update, with $199 pricing, but when you actually inquire and they discover it is a CIC hard drive, they tell you to call the dealership.
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Sorry, I forget.. Is CIC the older unit and CCC the newer unit?

(and what does it stand for?)
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Old 03-08-2011, 02:24 PM
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CIC is the newer (computer in car perhaps?)

CCC is the older 'dedicated DVD drive in the dash' system.
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OK, so why do they care if it's newer?

When we started the actual car delivery, they hadn't received the code yet so the dealer gave it to me and said I may need to enter it.

Shortly before we finished, however, they received the code and entered it for me.

So it's not like - at least at my dealer - they OBJECT to an owner doing it themselves..

Strange. Well, the roads change so often here I'll probably be looking at an update late this year.

May I be so bold as to ask where you're trying to negotiate for your code?
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OK, so why do they care if it's newer?

When we started the actual car delivery, they hadn't received the code yet so the dealer gave it to me and said I may need to enter it.

Shortly before we finished, however, they received the code and entered it for me.

So it's not like - at least at my dealer - they OBJECT to an owner doing it themselves..

Strange. Well, the roads change so often here I'll probably be looking at an update late this year.

May I be so bold as to ask where you're trying to negotiate for your code?
I'm lost. I cannot follow your context.

The code you are talking about may be one of several codes...most notable is the FSC code to active Sirius service- this is supposed to be done at the dealer since it also starts the subscription.

The maps are preloaded and only need new codes for new maps.

I am guessing my source is not in the USA, and may or may not be a "bmw dealer". They may work at a dealer....

We shall see....
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