Satellite Radio

copez4 · 04-04-2010, 07:18 PM

When I purchased my 2010 Z4 35i a few weeks ago, the dealer told me that I'd have to wait to get satellite radio installed as there is currently a software issue.

The waiting is driving me crazy. Has anyone else had the same thing told to them? Or, more importantly, has anyone had the dealer install satellite and have it work OK?

Thanks

alan64 · 04-04-2010, 07:34 PM

my satellite radio came with a years free subscription. When I was at the dealer picking up the car, they activated it while I sat in the car. It works great.

cancinpilot · 04-05-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by copez4

When I purchased my 2010 Z4 35i a few weeks ago, the dealer told me that I'd have to wait to get satellite radio installed as there is currently a software issue.

The waiting is driving me crazy. Has anyone else had the same thing told to them? Or, more importantly, has anyone had the dealer install satellite and have it work OK?

Thanks

i have the same problem,still waiting new software.3 months and counting.it has its own mind .one a while it comes on and after random time it shows acquiring and i can not control volume and other commands:-(i think it is an issue with 2010 models.i will let you know if i get an update.

EandS · 04-05-2010, 04:18 PM

We have a custom ordered 2010 s35i received mid October 2009 that is equipped with satellite radio - absolutely no problems and have not had any software updates.

Best regards,
Ed

mikeinaustin · 04-05-2010, 04:38 PM

so i guess i am missing somethere here. i think you are saying you car did not come with sat. radio and you want it installed but cannot because of some type of software issue? i have sat radio installed from the factory and it has been perfect. if it was not installed at the factory, i can understand there being issues.

msimon18 · 04-06-2010, 08:18 AM

Mine woks fine.. I do not think satellite radio is a dealer installed item anymore...

copez4 · 04-06-2010, 11:06 PM

The 2011 model year have satellite standard. My car is a 2010 and didn't come with satellite, but the dealer can still add it. They just say there continues to be a software issue that prevents them from doing so. I hate waiting! My 545i (that I traded in for the Z4) had satellite and I miss it.

teagueAMX · 04-06-2010, 11:15 PM

Maybe they're saying it's an update for the cars with the dealer installed sat radio module.

Sounds strange though. Maybe the dealers are installing a non-BMW (third party) module to save a buck.

msimon18 · 04-07-2010, 08:12 AM

teagueAMX that would be my guess but unknown as ot how they would integrate it with the BMW software and functionality. That may be the SW issue thoiugh..

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copez4 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2012 535i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle Area iTrader: (0)	Satellite Radio When I purchased my 2010 Z4 35i a few weeks ago, the dealer told me that I'd have to wait to get satellite radio installed as there is currently a software issue. The waiting is driving me crazy. Has anyone else had the same thing told to them? Or, more importantly, has anyone had the dealer install satellite and have it work OK? Thanks
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alan64 Lieutenant 19 Rep 484 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	my satellite radio came with a years free subscription. When I was at the dealer picking up the car, they activated it while I sat in the car. It works great.
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EandS Private First Class 20 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	We have a custom ordered 2010 s35i received mid October 2009 that is equipped with satellite radio - absolutely no problems and have not had any software updates. Best regards, Ed
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mikeinaustin First Lieutenant 42 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2010 z4 3.0 crimson red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: austin, tx iTrader: (0)	so i guess i am missing somethere here. i think you are saying you car did not come with sat. radio and you want it installed but cannot because of some type of software issue? i have sat radio installed from the factory and it has been perfect. if it was not installed at the factory, i can understand there being issues.
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msimon18 Retired 19 Rep 868 Posts Drives: Z4 s30i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Isetta 300 [0.00] 2004 1/5 Scale M3 GTR [10.00]	Mine woks fine.. I do not think satellite radio is a dealer installed item anymore... __________________ M3 GTR - 1/5 scale - 4.2 HP w/ Collari hydraulic brakes - would you believe ~80 MPH on straightaway !!
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copez4 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2012 535i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle Area iTrader: (0)	The 2011 model year have satellite standard. My car is a 2010 and didn't come with satellite, but the dealer can still add it. They just say there continues to be a software issue that prevents them from doing so. I hate waiting! My 545i (that I traded in for the Z4) had satellite and I miss it.
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teagueAMX Colonel 62 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	Maybe they're saying it's an update for the cars with the dealer installed sat radio module. Sounds strange though. Maybe the dealers are installing a non-BMW (third party) module to save a buck.
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msimon18 Retired 19 Rep 868 Posts Drives: Z4 s30i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Isetta 300 [0.00] 2004 1/5 Scale M3 GTR [10.00]	teagueAMX that would be my guess but unknown as ot how they would integrate it with the BMW software and functionality. That may be the SW issue thoiugh.. __________________ M3 GTR - 1/5 scale - 4.2 HP w/ Collari hydraulic brakes - would you believe ~80 MPH on straightaway !!
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