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Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 05-07-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 928
Posted By CC Brown
THERE WAS A HARDWARE CHANGE Sept 2010 to a combox...

THERE WAS A HARDWARE CHANGE Sept 2010 to a combox that allows software updates and bluetooth audio. If you don't have it you cannot do the things you are discussing. To retrofit the combox is about...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 01-25-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,792
Posted By CC Brown
Don't trust your trip computer!! Mine is 10%...

Don't trust your trip computer!!

Mine is 10% high-535i. My sister's is 10% high-328i.

So trip computer says 40mpg really 36mpg. You have to compute when you fill up to know the real story!
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 01-21-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By CC Brown
No

No
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-08-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,228
Posted By CC Brown
http://store.bmwgpsmaps.com/ This is where I...

http://store.bmwgpsmaps.com/

This is where I bought my maps and FSC code. It is a TomTom company authorize by BMW. On that web page is a place to submit map changes.

Close to my house there is...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-07-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,228
Posted By CC Brown
Three things I have noticed about the new maps. ...

Three things I have noticed about the new maps.
1. I like the new arrangements of POI. It seems better organized to me plus I found some new places
2. When I looked at traffic it had some local...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-06-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,294
Posted By CC Brown
I have had night view with HUD for 2 1/2 yrs....

I have had night view with HUD for 2 1/2 yrs. Part of the time it didn't work in that it did not identify people. It has been fixed and I did notice a yellow flash in my HUD. It does accurately...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-05-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,228
Posted By CC Brown
BMW/TomTom sent the correct code for the map...

BMW/TomTom sent the correct code for the map update today. It took about 55 minutes to complete the entire process. Much faster than last year with the CD's. I did pay $250 and not $100 but I am...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-04-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,228
Posted By CC Brown
Thank you for offering assistance. TomTom called...

Thank you for offering assistance. TomTom called plus answered my e-mail. This is a new venture for them and I am one of the first ones to get the product. All of the first ones have had the same...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-04-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,228
Posted By CC Brown
I do not have an enet cable. What could that do...

I do not have an enet cable. What could that do for me? I did have my car programmed by a guy here in Atlanta to have the mirrors close when locking plus a couple other things. I hope that didn't...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-04-2012, 05:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,228
Posted By CC Brown
This code is for a 2010 535i GT built 08/10. I...

This code is for a 2010 535i GT built 08/10.
I did this upgrade last year and the only problem was I could not tell an O from a 0-zero. Once I figured that out no problems.

I have concluded they...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 12-04-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,228
Posted By CC Brown
I got my USB stick and code from TomTom/BMW. It...

I got my USB stick and code from TomTom/BMW. It took almost two weeks.
I inserted the USB in the glove box and it asked for the code. I entered it and it said code incorrect. So I though maybe the o...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 11-26-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,228
Posted By CC Brown
Well I don't know how the code is sent. My guess...

Well I don't know how the code is sent. My guess is BMW is tired of people illegally generating FSC codes and selling them. Plus they are not selling CD's of the maps for $8 like they did last year...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 11-26-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,228
Posted By CC Brown
I ordered last Weds from this site. ...

I ordered last Weds from this site. http://navigation.teleatlas.com/bmwusa

From what I can tell; this how you get a map update now. This site looks like it is owned by TomTom but is only for BMW...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 10-28-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,106
Posted By CC Brown
I don't think the windshield is polarized-this is...

I don't think the windshield is polarized-this is dealer BS to have them replace your windshield. If it is put on a pair of polarized sunglasses and have them turned 90 degree to the orientation of...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 09-12-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,077
Posted By CC Brown
eyeatl I sent private email of the guy who...

eyeatl

I sent private email of the guy who coded my car in Atlanta. I do recommend him after he did my car.
CC Brown
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 09-06-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,919
Posted By CC Brown
I have 27,000 on my car and probably used Active...

I have 27,000 on my car and probably used Active Cruise Control for at least 20,000 of those miles. It great on highway and especially good in stop and go traffic. It is an excellent safety feature....
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 08-23-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,755
Posted By CC Brown
I assume you paid the $199 since you said you...

I assume you paid the $199 since you said you paid for the service. The car has a cell phone built into the car and does not require an external cell phone. Mine works most of the time but when it is...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 08-20-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,244
Posted By CC Brown
When I saw the Tesla you could use the internet...

When I saw the Tesla you could use the internet for another view but turn by turn was done with Garmin maps-Navteq. But you get like 7 years of free updates.

The new BMW maps come out in January...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 08-20-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,077
Posted By CC Brown
I had mine done in Atlanta. The HUD turn signals...

I had mine done in Atlanta. The HUD turn signals worked but the trunk release inside still operates the small trunk to open but it does shut the large trunk when it is open. The tire pressure shows...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 08-03-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,788
Posted By CC Brown
Wow, that is not good. Maybe they need a new SIB...

Wow, that is not good. Maybe they need a new SIB for you. I have decided not to have mine done because it idles OK now and I never saw the other problems. I hope they can figure this out.
Good Luck...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 07-31-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,788
Posted By CC Brown
That's the way I do mine and it seems to work. ...

That's the way I do mine and it seems to work.

I have not had the erratic idle in a couple months now. I am happy with everything else so I will wait until that shows up. I don't want to screw...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 07-26-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,788
Posted By CC Brown
I reset my transmission when my car starts...

I reset my transmission when my car starts feeling jerky and it seems to work every time.

Sounds like there may be an even newer software update than we have heard about. See if it is on your...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 07-18-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 943
Posted By CC Brown
I have it on my 2010 535i GT and love it for road...

I have it on my 2010 535i GT and love it for road trips. My sister ordered it on her 2013 328i. The acc on the 2013 is supposed to look ahead up to 100 yds. Mine looks about 50 yds. So it should be...
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 07-14-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,788
Posted By CC Brown
Go to this bimmerfest posting and look at post...

Go to this bimmerfest posting and look at post #17. There you can print out SIB 12-04-12 that specifically show my model F07 and year -2010 as having theses problems and states the fix for it....
Forum: F07 Gran Turismo (2010 - Current) 07-14-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,788
Posted By CC Brown
My 2010 GT does the same thing. Generally it is...

My 2010 GT does the same thing. Generally it is after the car has warmed up some-then have to restart. This is a safety issue if you try to drive right off. I was going to ask the dealer I am having...
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