Navigation: Map Update - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

Z4@Phuket · 07-31-2012, 03:08 AM

Yeaterday I went to BMW dealer and ask for an updated map. I though it was in the BSI (BMW Inclusive Service) which is 5 years free mainteneace in Thailand.
Surprise!! They asked for $450 to update the map by using a DVD but. I did not do it yet
DO YOU PAY for this update?

ZheHbKa · 07-31-2012, 06:45 AM

no way, u can download it soon if its not out already

///MMB · 07-31-2012, 08:54 AM

You need the disks and a FSC code

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=669831

redhot · 07-31-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MMB

You need the disks and a FSC code

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=669831

Is the FSC code vin locked or is it generic for a specific car model? Anyone care to share

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///MMB · 07-31-2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redhot

Is the FSC code vin locked or is it generic for a specific car model? Anyone care to share

..

It's based off your VIN

. There's ppl who can sell it to you for like $75-$100. I believe there's a guy selling them in that thread I posted.

redhot · 07-31-2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MMB

It's based off your VIN

. There's ppl who can sell it to you for like $75-$100. I believe there's a guy selling them in that thread I posted.

Thanks Brian! I guess I will have to figure the most optimal way to get the dvd's and the code as there seems to be little action here in AZ regarding such stuff as I tried looking for someone who had done some coding to no avail

.

Cheers!

redhot · 08-01-2012, 06:50 PM

For E89 owners here - have anyone of you updated your 09 / 10 with the provided MAP SW and the FSC code from someone in Europe? I called around locally to a well known BMW shop but they told me that using their BMW connected system, I will have to pay 1.5 labor hrs to get the FSC code.

Those with the update - what difference did you notice in the maps and POI's??

TIA

az34 · 08-02-2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4@Phuket

Yeaterday I went to BMW dealer and ask for an updated map. I though it was in the BSI (BMW Inclusive Service) which is 5 years free mainteneace in Thailand.
Surprise!! They asked for $450 to update the map by using a DVD but. I did not do it yet
DO YOU PAY for this update?

when i went for the hpfp recall last fall the dealer did it for free. it's more accurate now but the screen is darker then before.

ManiacGT · 08-02-2012, 08:25 AM

People get confused about updates. There are two types:

The first is a software update, this affects functionality (and yes they did darken the screen a little). This is a paid update if the customer wishes the update, however many people get it for free if the car is being updated for warranty reasons.

The second type of update is map data, this is not a software update and as it is not made by BMW you must pay for new map data.

az34 · 08-02-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManiacGT

People get confused about updates. There are two types:

The first is a software update, this affects functionality (and yes they did darken the screen a little). This is a paid update if the customer wishes the update, however many people get it for free if the car is being updated for warranty reasons.

The second type of update is map data, this is not a software update and as it is not made by BMW you must pay for new map data.

Maniac you are right what they did on my car was a software update however it had been a good for the nav system.

redhot · 08-03-2012, 05:45 PM

Update: Contacted Sergej based on the recommendations. The dude is fantastic! I was a bit apprehensive xferring monies, however the code was e-mailed in minutes of sending monies and I installed the new files that I downloaded from one of the board members on the M3 forum. Now I have 2012 maps! Yay!

For those of you who have been using the maps - have you noticed anything different? I cannot see 3D Panoramic buildings however the map is like a single point perspective view.

Z4@Phuket · 08-03-2012, 10:18 PM

Can someone share the map "Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia 2012"
What is the contact email for the unlock guy?

07-31-2012, 03:08 AM	#1
Z4@Phuket Lieutenant Drives: Z4 E89 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 435 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW Z4 [4.00] 2004 BMW 525i [0.00]	Navigation: Map Update Yeaterday I went to BMW dealer and ask for an updated map. I though it was in the BSI (BMW Inclusive Service) which is 5 years free mainteneace in Thailand. Surprise!! They asked for $450 to update the map by using a DVD but. I did not do it yet DO YOU PAY for this update? __________________
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07-31-2012, 06:45 AM	#2
ZheHbKa Major Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,447 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW Z4 35is [4.87]	no way, u can download it soon if its not out already __________________

07-31-2012, 08:54 AM	#3
///MMB Member Drives: 2011 e93 m3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 259 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 e93 [0.00] 2011 BMW Z4 3.5is [0.00]	You need the disks and a FSC code http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=669831 __________________ -brain 2011 e89 Z4 35is 2011 e93 m3 2004 e46 m3 (gone)

08-01-2012, 06:50 PM	#7
redhot Private Drives: 09 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chandler Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	For E89 owners here - have anyone of you updated your 09 / 10 with the provided MAP SW and the FSC code from someone in Europe? I called around locally to a well known BMW shop but they told me that using their BMW connected system, I will have to pay 1.5 labor hrs to get the FSC code. Those with the update - what difference did you notice in the maps and POI's?? TIA __________________ 09 Z4 35i

08-02-2012, 08:25 AM	#9
ManiacGT Captain Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 811 iTrader: (0)	People get confused about updates. There are two types: The first is a software update, this affects functionality (and yes they did darken the screen a little). This is a paid update if the customer wishes the update, however many people get it for free if the car is being updated for warranty reasons. The second type of update is map data, this is not a software update and as it is not made by BMW you must pay for new map data. __________________ BMW Z4 E89 sDrive35i Mods: Stubby! LED Halos! DVDInMotion! GolfT! SmartTop! BMW Performance 313 Alloys! http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=265084

08-03-2012, 05:45 PM	#11
redhot Private Drives: 09 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chandler Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	Update: Contacted Sergej based on the recommendations. The dude is fantastic! I was a bit apprehensive xferring monies, however the code was e-mailed in minutes of sending monies and I installed the new files that I downloaded from one of the board members on the M3 forum. Now I have 2012 maps! Yay! For those of you who have been using the maps - have you noticed anything different? I cannot see 3D Panoramic buildings however the map is like a single point perspective view. __________________ 09 Z4 35i

08-03-2012, 10:18 PM	#12
Z4@Phuket Lieutenant Drives: Z4 E89 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 435 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW Z4 [4.00] 2004 BMW 525i [0.00]	Can someone share the map "Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia 2012" What is the contact email for the unlock guy? __________________

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