V28, any new features?
 

Okay, downloaded it and install it on the M3. Yes, V28 shows up as 4-1/80 now. Can't tell any significant difference? Anyone got a BMW SIB re: the difference with V28?:confused:

Basically, no changes - http://xoutpost.com/pdf/v28.pdf

Thanks for the update and thank you Jeff for the official PDF file!:)

directional guidance seems to always be on for me, aux ventilation reappeared, and now it takes me straight to the map when i click "directions"

No more TMC? Arg, why? BMW did not wanted to pay the licence anymore?

See you,

Thomas

TMC works fine for me with V28.

The PDF applies to BMW North America cars only. In the US, we never had TMC as an option.

However, apparently, BMW is finally releasing TMC for the 2007 BMW model years.

While not exactly an enhancement in V28, "Disable Icons" now reads "Hide Icons" under Travel Information.

Good catch. I knew there was something different under the "Travel Information" menu....aha..."Hide Icons" makes more sense.

Not sure if this is a "new" feature of v28 or not, but certainly didn't work on my X3 before I installed the V27 -> v28 update:

When following directions (dest guide), the display at the bottom of the speedo displays the yards to next junction / intersection as I approach : 250, 200, 100, 80, 70 etc etc mirroring the info in the CID. This appears to work only when the computer is set to show remaining range on the clock display. No units (Uk would be yards) are displayed.

This is a useful feature on the X3 when the flip up monitor is stowed / off but dest guidance is active.

Anyone else seen this - was it always there but missed ?

I also get the distance to the junction in v27. I haven't updated to v28 as there's no new features and I don't want to risk losing the Assist yet (I don't use it, but nonetheless).

What do you mean with "set to show remaining range" ? I don't recall an option like that...

OK thanks - it may have been activated after my retrofit was coded.

Remaining range is the computer stalk option to show miles left on current fuel based on consumption (as opposed to time, temp etc).

Davipt - whilst we're on the subject of X3 nav features , do you see the "dynamic routing" options as well as fastest, shortest etc. This seems to work with V27/28 on X5's but not on my X3. Wondered if I was alone in not having this feature. TMC works ok in UK.

Thanks

Interesting as the the satellite & software used by Navteq (licenced by BMW) is only guaranteed to an accuracy of 10 metres (39 feet). When I reach a junction my satnav invariably displays a further 100 yds to go! Thats fine on country roads but when in a town/city it becomes hilarious for the driver behind me! - Brake lights - No -Yes-No-Yes-YeSSSSS- suddenly indicate & turn:nanana: .

Check that your Wheel Sensor is working OK. You do this in the service menu. Wheel Sensor should increase with speed. If it doesn't it MAY be a wiring fault in the multi-plug to the Navicomp. I had this on my E46 and it took the dealer months to resolve & only after I had provided a load of info from one of the US forums & they had logged a PUMA case to BMW.