I recognize some of these, here's my take.
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Drive freezes during routine actions
-setting address
-scrolling music
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I have the latest software version (just upgraded). I've never had the address problem, but don't use it often. Scrolling music is still a problem. Also, when the vehicle is first turned on, it will sometimes "skip" in songs. (MP3s) I believe it is because it is reading other song titles to populate the list. Once on for five minutes or so, it's gone. Still, an annoyance
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Ipod interface really slow
-2-3 minutes to load a playlist
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Mine doesn't have the iPod interface, so no help here.
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Backup Camera problems
-takes too long to activate when starting car (1+minutes)
-useless in low light
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Both are still a problem. And, I don't understand those of you saying that software will solve all of the issues this individual is having. It won't fix a cheap CCD being used for the camera, or poor back-up lights that could illuminate better. And, frankly, BMW really did poorly on this one. Unlike software issues which can take some very specific circumstances to produce the problem, the poor camera picture is always there in near-low to low light. They should have caught this and corrected it before they even sold the first vehicle. VERY poor quality on BMW's part---and there is no excuse...other than to reduce costs. My friend's Lexus doesn't have this problem---nor does his Odyssey.
It does take awhile for the warning screen to disappear and then for the camera to come on, but on mine it is around 10 seconds. Prior to this upgrade it was much longer.
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PDC doesn't work
-beeps constantly
-been in for this issue, not resolved
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I don't have this issue, and it's not normal. It is normal if one has first started the vehicle (or pressed the PDC button), and gone into reverse...but only if close to objects.
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Backup Camera/PDC split screen not available
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This was fixed in the latest software version. It is pretty useful.
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Handsfree phone interface not loud enough
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Mine is loud enough for me, but I have extremely good hearing. (Just had it tested, in fact.) I don't see a software upgrade fixing this on either.
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Trunk unlock by remote sets off alarm, doesn't open trunk
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If held, I believe. It shouldn't do it if just pressed once.
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Memory seat doesn't adjust steering wheel back to position
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This was fixed in the latest software version.
Regardless of what can or cannot be fixed by software, if one is so unhappy with a 70K+ vehicle, s/he should dump it if it is an an option. There's nothing worse than not being "excited" about one's ride. The morning shouldn't be, "damn, I wonder what's going to happen today with the vehicle."
Joel