Software Update Q's
 

Hi everyone,

My X5 has a build date of 02/2010 which falls before the newer software version.

I want to update the software but will that also update the iDrive?

Dealer wants $170 which I would, do if it updated both firmware and iDrive software.

Thanks for your input!

It will not, and to be honest, you probably won't notice any difference.

I recently updated my CCC ECU, which turned into a giant headache because I was not aware that it is a big no-no to do over a K+DCAN cable. I was fortunate enough to find someone local with ISTA/P and a proper power supply, but it was still a big hassle, and I don't really see any difference.

But to get the updated iDrive, it requires a full hardware change, plus coding. Expect to spend like $1,500.00 +

Thanks, I guess it's not worth h it.

I think the 2/1010 X5 has the CIC, not the CCC. What do you expect the newer iDrive software to do that the current doesn't?

I purchased the code and software for the NAV update and got to disc4 at 87.7% then the hard drive error came up "disc unable to be read" I reset the CIC tried again and every time it errors at the exact same % complete on disc 4. I thought the update would solve my hardrove issue.

How much music is on the HD? Why are you using DVD's to load the maps. I use the USB port in the glove box. Did you try it?

HD is empty.
I used USB drive first and got the exact same error at the exact same %

Im totally at a loss here. No one seems to know why?

Did the maps come from a reliable source?
Was navigation working normal before you attempted to upgrade the maps?
There's a thread on bimmerfest about replacing the HD. DIY Upgrade Navigation CIC Hard Drive to SSD Solid State Drive - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

Thanks for that link, might be a project.
Yes everything was working fine before the upgrade attempt.
I tried files from 2 reliable sources and both did the same thing.

Thanks for posting this. I will be doing this in the very near future... for no reason other than I love solid state storage. :D

See post 2510. Looks like a firmware update is needed. He mentions "checkbox on Nav screen" as indicator firmware update is needed. Not sure what this is.
Post 2759 says having dealer program the entire car will fix this issue.

2016 Navigation Map Update DIY for CIC models (2009+) Here - Page 101 - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums