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[ard]

Here is a bit of a different question:

Does the language in the BMW new car warranty require them to repair any defects in the map data due to 'defects in worksmanship'?

I am not talking about a road that isn't listed, but where there are defects either in the media- or in the coding- such that erroneous operation results.

And this is a narrow discussion on the legal issue, not a "I asked my dealer and he said no"....anyone need a pdf of the warranty booklet? I cannot find any exclusion for software.

Thoughts?


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[ard]

Anyone find a working source for the CIC maps???

This is the 3 DVD set for cars that require a FSC activation code and the data gets loaded on the hard drive...so 2010 E70 and newer....

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[ard]

Originally Posted by AlexK

You can buy those DVD's at official BMW parts dealer for $7, why would you bother pirating them?
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As far as for activation code - there are no known software "keygens" for it, so you'll probably have to rely on your dealer for this... Maybe tell him that your car "all of the sudden" started to ask for this code so maybe they can provide the code to you over the phone (all you'll need is provide the VIN #) or something...

So I've been unable to find a dealer selling those. Yes there WERE links to sites...NO they are not valid any longer.

Anyone have a good link to ANY site actually selling the DVDs????

(Note that my request was not specific to 'pirated' sources... although it appears BMW is seeking to monopolize the upgrade process to only BMW dealers with a cost of $400+... in which case I am less aghast at the concept of 'pirating'...)

I can buy the FSC for $100. and not at "my" dealer, but yes from someone who has the BMW keygen capability....

Thx

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[richmondguy]

I tried to download the zipped files from the link. The download took 1 second and the files are "invalid". Does anyone have the files? Will this update work on an '07 X5?

[jdbretz]

The links to the zipped files don't work very well because you will often get disconnected from the hosting server before the file completes, which is what happened in your case. These files are very large and even on an extremely fast internet connection should take at least 30 minutes and probably closer to 1-2.5 hours. I recommend using the torrent links. Send me a PM if you aren't familiar with torrents and I'll explain everything to get you set up.

[rh71]

Does each require dual-layer discs? Can't tell cause they're zipped.

EDIT>> looks like the east is just 4.1GB unzipped... surprised since the previous one (also 2 parts) needed DL.

[brian5]

Originally Posted by rh71

Does each require dual-layer discs? Can't tell cause they're zipped.

EDIT>> looks like the east is just 4.1GB unzipped... surprised since the previous one (also 2 parts) needed DL.

No, not dual-layer discs (for 2011).

If I remember correctly, the 2010 version was not dual layer either. The initial 2009 version was but then BMW released another version for 2009 maps that was not DL (probably because of problems that some cars were having with DL).

[jdbretz]

Originally Posted by brian5

No, not dual-layer discs (for 2011).

If I remember correctly, the 2010 version was not dual layer either. The initial 2009 version was but then BMW released another version for 2009 maps that was not DL (probably because of problems that some cars were having with DL).

That is correct, 2010 was single layer discs as well.

[GPSnV1]

I would gladly pay for a single double layered DVD like we got in 2009, but I can't imagine the joy of going 120 mph on I-40 when the nav tells me to change CDs as I approach AR state line 4 times a year. I suppose one will also always get the new cd warning asking to stop the iDrive for 5 minutes.

[jdbretz]

The new maps warning will only appear once when you first insert either East or West disc, and you can switch freely between the 2 with no need to shutdown the idrive. I do agree with you though that a single dual layered disc would have been much more convenient and practical.