Noob stuck with NAV

Paul1966 · 08-28-2017, 09:28 AM

Hi All,
I have am proud owner of a LCI E92 330d.
When I enter a postcode ( zip in US)
the Idrive lets me enter most of it,
but not all of the code..
I'm sure this is a simple problem
but I have never bothered with satnav before...

thanks for you help in advance
Paul1966

Paul1966 · 09-10-2017, 03:08 PM

Hmmm...
2 weeks, 100 views & no replys....
Am I on the wrong forum ????

anees · 09-12-2017, 01:29 AM

A quick search will reveal that you need to update the firmware on your CIC, as well as have the newer maps installed on the hard drive.

For you, it will be easier to find someone with an ICOM / MOST to help you update your
CIC firmware.

Paul1966 · 09-12-2017, 03:27 PM

Hi anees,
thank you for your reply,
hmm perhaps I will earn my noob title....
so here gos...
CIC is the newer idrive (thanks google !!)
bit stuck with the ICOM/MOST ??

also as this car is nearly 8 years old are you saying that the sat nav has never worked properly ??
why wouldn't this have been updated by BMW on the numerous times they have had the car since new ??

also where would I find someone with ICOM/MOST ??
you have provided the only help in what is nearly 150 views ?

thank you for your patients
Paul1966

Paul1966 · 09-13-2017, 11:47 AM

Hi timt976
thanks for your help
but I don't think maps = ICOM/MOST

opjose · 09-14-2017, 02:30 PM

How old are the installed maps?
How old is the car?

Paul1966 · 09-14-2017, 04:21 PM

Hi opjose,
thanks for your reply,
the car is an LCI 2010
I believe the car has never been updated.

I understand why the maps don't get updated (because they can charge !!)
but I don't understand why the software doesn't get updated at service.

thanks in advance
Paul1966

Paul1966 · 09-17-2017, 08:47 AM

Hi,
thanks to all who have helped....
I found this web site:
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/d...on-54817.html#
I followed their instructions & links,
I have now successfully updated my Idrive ;-)
I still have know Idea what ICOM/MOST is or if indeed I have updated it/them ?!

I have also found a maps update will cost about £36, which I will probably get as a crimbo prezzy,

then I can find out if this will fix my original problem...LOL

thanks again for all the help
Paul1966

anees · 09-17-2017, 11:52 AM

Guv, that website is for updating a combox, if you have a combox.

You need to update the software on the CiC, the controller and then load newer maps for it.

BMW dealerships will not necessarily update your vehicle unless it relates to a specific problem and that they will be supported by BMW head office, if something goes wrong with the update

Paul1966 · 09-17-2017, 01:52 PM

Thanks for your post anees,
So....
how do I update the software on the CiC ??

Paul1966

anees · 09-18-2017, 02:56 PM

Go look in the main UK thread for coders required. You can post in there for updating your CiC.

Look at the attached file for the latest CiC maps ( 2017-2 ). It is a single usb update version.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul1966

Thanks for your post anees,
So....
how do I update the software on the CiC ??

Paul1966

Paul1966 · 09-21-2017, 01:47 PM

Hi anees
thanks for your help,
the torrent shortcut says "premium" will this work on a "pro" system ??
Cheers
Paul1966

Paul1966 · 09-21-2017, 01:48 PM

also how easy is it to update if I owned the cable ??

anees · 09-22-2017, 10:36 AM

Yes, the premium maps are for the CIC professional version.

You will need an ICOM A and ICOM B + a dedicated power supply unit. Then obviously the necessary software. This, altogether, will set you back in the region of £600 - £700.

Considering that the last of the CIC's are over 5 years old now, I don't think BMW has released any major updates to them. Therefore, you would be better off paying someone a once off fee to update your CIC for you.

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anees Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 207 Posts Drives: E90 330i Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Woking, England iTrader: (0)	A quick search will reveal that you need to update the firmware on your CIC, as well as have the newer maps installed on the hard drive. For you, it will be easier to find someone with an ICOM / MOST to help you update your CIC firmware.
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Paul1966 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Hi anees, thank you for your reply, hmm perhaps I will earn my noob title.... so here gos... CIC is the newer idrive (thanks google !!) bit stuck with the ICOM/MOST ?? also as this car is nearly 8 years old are you saying that the sat nav has never worked properly ?? why wouldn't this have been updated by BMW on the numerous times they have had the car since new ?? also where would I find someone with ICOM/MOST ?? you have provided the only help in what is nearly 150 views ? thank you for your patients Paul1966 __________________ Sapphire Black E92 LCI 330d. M sport, 19" Wheels, HK HiFi, Leather heated electric memory seats, Pro Sat Nav mods: change grill to all black, phone cradle delete
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Paul1966 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Hi timt976 thanks for your help but I don't think maps = ICOM/MOST __________________ Sapphire Black E92 LCI 330d. M sport, 19" Wheels, HK HiFi, Leather heated electric memory seats, Pro Sat Nav mods: change grill to all black, phone cradle delete
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opjose Major 242 Rep 1,354 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2016 Location: Md iTrader: (0)	How old are the installed maps? How old is the car?
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Paul1966 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Hi opjose, thanks for your reply, the car is an LCI 2010 I believe the car has never been updated. I understand why the maps don't get updated (because they can charge !!) but I don't understand why the software doesn't get updated at service. thanks in advance Paul1966 __________________ Sapphire Black E92 LCI 330d. M sport, 19" Wheels, HK HiFi, Leather heated electric memory seats, Pro Sat Nav mods: change grill to all black, phone cradle delete
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09-17-2017, 08:47 AM	#8
Paul1966 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Hi, thanks to all who have helped.... I found this web site: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/d...on-54817.html# I followed their instructions & links, I have now successfully updated my Idrive ;-) I still have know Idea what ICOM/MOST is or if indeed I have updated it/them ?! I have also found a maps update will cost about £36, which I will probably get as a crimbo prezzy, then I can find out if this will fix my original problem...LOL thanks again for all the help Paul1966 __________________ Sapphire Black E92 LCI 330d. M sport, 19" Wheels, HK HiFi, Leather heated electric memory seats, Pro Sat Nav mods: change grill to all black, phone cradle delete
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09-17-2017, 11:52 AM	#9
anees Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 207 Posts Drives: E90 330i Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Woking, England iTrader: (0)	Guv, that website is for updating a combox, if you have a combox. You need to update the software on the CiC, the controller and then load newer maps for it. BMW dealerships will not necessarily update your vehicle unless it relates to a specific problem and that they will be supported by BMW head office, if something goes wrong with the update
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Paul1966 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your post anees, So.... how do I update the software on the CiC ?? Paul1966 __________________ Sapphire Black E92 LCI 330d. M sport, 19" Wheels, HK HiFi, Leather heated electric memory seats, Pro Sat Nav mods: change grill to all black, phone cradle delete
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Paul1966 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Hi anees thanks for your help, the torrent shortcut says "premium" will this work on a "pro" system ?? Cheers Paul1966 __________________ Sapphire Black E92 LCI 330d. M sport, 19" Wheels, HK HiFi, Leather heated electric memory seats, Pro Sat Nav mods: change grill to all black, phone cradle delete
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Paul1966 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	also how easy is it to update if I owned the cable ?? __________________ Sapphire Black E92 LCI 330d. M sport, 19" Wheels, HK HiFi, Leather heated electric memory seats, Pro Sat Nav mods: change grill to all black, phone cradle delete
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09-22-2017, 10:36 AM	#14
anees Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 207 Posts Drives: E90 330i Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Woking, England iTrader: (0)	Yes, the premium maps are for the CIC professional version. You will need an ICOM A and ICOM B + a dedicated power supply unit. Then obviously the necessary software. This, altogether, will set you back in the region of £600 - £700. Considering that the last of the CIC's are over 5 years old now, I don't think BMW has released any major updates to them. Therefore, you would be better off paying someone a once off fee to update your CIC for you.
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