How long to program?

BayernMuenchen · 11-10-2006, 06:17 PM

Just got a call from my dealer. I'm getting the alarm installed and was told that the install was done, but the programming is still running and might not finish today. How long can it possibly take to program the car?

ALPINE6SPD · 11-10-2006, 06:20 PM

it can take hours. It depends on the car and how fast the information is downloaded. The dealership is not playing games with you.

zamboni · 11-11-2006, 12:37 AM

I just got mine program and dealer kept the car for two days in order to complete the software update on the TCU.

findtom · 11-11-2006, 01:52 AM

When they did the software update on my car they ended up keeping it overnight.

BayernMuenchen · 11-11-2006, 01:38 PM

Well I guess I wont beat up the dealership too badly. I ended up picking up the car with the alarm system installed, but the software update not completed.... no way they were keeping it all weekend.

zamboni · 11-11-2006, 04:14 PM

Now you have to take it back to complete the software update why ?

ALPINE6SPD · 11-11-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

Now you have to take it back to complete the software update why ?

I would think he wants to drive his car for the weekend instead of a loaner.

bronco · 11-11-2006, 05:11 PM

I hate US dealerships...the most clueless creatures on this Earth....If I could, I would avoid them so baaaad, but unfortunately I cant...especially when buying new car

Ryan 330i · 11-11-2006, 07:21 PM

mine took all day (8a-8p)

Van_bimmer · 11-11-2006, 07:21 PM

Anytime I have had a software update with my cars (past E60 530i, and M5) it has always been an overnight process.

BayernMuenchen · 11-12-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I would think he wants to drive his car for the weekend instead of a loaner.

Exactly

Park2670 · 11-12-2006, 07:17 PM

Programming takes forever, and there are rare times when a control unit doesnt wake up. And then it needs to be reprogrammed or replaced...

Barry626 · 11-13-2006, 03:19 AM

I had my 07 Sedan programed for alarm & only took 2 hrs.
They gave me a loaner thinking it should take 5-6 hrs.
Called me less than 2 hrs. and said car is ready. I was shocked.

11-10-2006, 06:17 PM	#1
BayernMuenchen Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Encinitas, CA iTrader: (0)	How long to program? Just got a call from my dealer. I'm getting the alarm installed and was told that the install was done, but the programming is still running and might not finish today. How long can it possibly take to program the car? __________________ 2007 335i Coupe
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11-10-2006, 06:20 PM	#2
ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	it can take hours. It depends on the car and how fast the information is downloaded. The dealership is not playing games with you. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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findtom Colonel 129 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	When they did the software update on my car they ended up keeping it overnight.
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BayernMuenchen Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Encinitas, CA iTrader: (0)	Well I guess I wont beat up the dealership too badly. I ended up picking up the car with the alarm system installed, but the software update not completed.... no way they were keeping it all weekend. __________________ 2007 335i Coupe
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zamboni I want to drive a Zamboni 1131 Rep 5,557 Posts Drives: 13 E93 M3 18 F80 M3 16 K71 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monte Sereno, CA iTrader: (7) Garage List 16 K71 F800GT [10.00] 2018 F80 M3 [10.00] 2013 BMW E93 M3 [10.00]	Now you have to take it back to complete the software update why ? __________________ 18 F80 Imola Red 6MT 16 K71 F800GT Montego Blue 13 E93 M3 Melbourne Red 2000 E46,2006 E90,09 E82,13 E93 328i,14 F30 335i,18 F80 M3 My next vehicle would be a Zamboni
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Ryan 330i Major 56 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: '09 E93 335i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Francisco \| LA \| Oregon iTrader: (0)	mine took all day (8a-8p) __________________ 2009 E93 335i \| Jet \| Black Dakota \| Grey Poplar \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| Step \| Paddles \| i-Drive \| CA \| Sirius \| HD \| Logic7 \| 06FL \| 06NF \| PDC \| OEM Alarm \| LUX Retired: 2007 E92 335i Retired: 2006 E90 330i
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Van_bimmer Private First Class 109 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2020 m850 GC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Anytime I have had a software update with my cars (past E60 530i, and M5) it has always been an overnight process.
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11-12-2006, 07:17 PM	#12
Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	Programming takes forever, and there are rare times when a control unit doesnt wake up. And then it needs to be reprogrammed or replaced...
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11-13-2006, 03:19 AM	#13
Barry626 Captain 23 Rep 724 Posts Drives: Coming: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I had my 07 Sedan programed for alarm & only took 2 hrs. They gave me a loaner thinking it should take 5-6 hrs. Called me less than 2 hrs. and said car is ready. I was shocked.
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