Need help: Can you go from NAV software V18 straight to V21 ?........ - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

FAST 5 · 1st May 2003, 06:37

Hi Guys,
Ever since I acquired my 2003 M5 car, I've almost forgotten about my wifes (originally my ride) 2001 540ia sport pack. In discussion, I told her that I upgraded my beast's NAV software up to V21. Her reply, "well, how about my car?" The software in the 540 is the "V18" software. Can I upgrade this NAV software from version 18 and go straight to version 21, or do I need a lower number/version, such as version 20 and then go to V21 ???
Also, will I need a CD key to achieve this goal ?
Thanks for your help and replies.
Robert

atomic80 · 1st May 2003, 17:00

You should be able to go from v18 straight to v21. If your wife's 540 has the newer split interface then you have it otherwise you're still at v17.

FAST 5 · 1st May 2003, 17:42

By chance, would you happen to have a spare V21 CD disc lying around that you no longer need?
I actually had one mailed to me and I used it to update my M5 car, but like a dummy, I totally forgot to do my wife's car. A member of this board, DARRYL WOO contacted me by PM and asked if he could use it, so I mailed it off to his San Francisco CA address. Now, Im back to square one with the 540, trying to update the NAV software. I forgot Darryl's handle, so I can't reach him, to ask if he can send back to CD disc, once he's done updating his car. Basically Im in limbo because I let the CD go before I was really done with it. Can you assist ?
Thanks Jason.
Robert

TriflowM5+M3 · 1st May 2003, 18:37

robert...

hey man your stuff should go in the mail today and i should get my Key Cd or Ver 17 from dave Z today in the mail...i can update all my stuff and then throw the cd in the mail with the other stuff...how bout that?

FAST 5 · 1st May 2003, 18:53

I just called you & left you a message on your voice mail system. I spoke with Dave Z. about my situation and told him you are offering me the two CD discs once your done doing your update to your ride. dave tols me that it will work for my wifes 540 car. This way, I can update her car, and she'll one again be a happy wifeee ! Get back to me, okay.
Thanks Pal!
Robert

TriflowM5+M3 · 1st May 2003, 22:07

ill check my voice mail

Need4Spd · 3rd May 2003, 18:19

Fast 5 and Triflow M5:
I've been out of town all week, sorry, or I would have gotten back to you sooner.

Fast 5, your CD arrived while I was away. I just emailed you my reply, which was I'll send back your CD this Monday after I install it.

BUT! I just realized I have V17, so I need a key and go to V18 first, right?

So I can't really do this until I get the older software first. Can you help? Sorry to be such a pest!

TriflowM5+M3 · 3rd May 2003, 20:05

need,

i think once you have version 17 you can go straight to 21...i think. I tried going from 16 to 21 and that didnt work. Im not the software expert as you can tell

atomic80 · 4th May 2003, 03:45

You won't be able to go from v17 to v21. You need to first go to v18 with the key CD and then you'll be able to upgrade to v21.

DZeckhausen · 4th May 2003, 04:53

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Originally posted by atomic80
You won't be able to go from v17 to v21. You need to first go to v18 with the key CD and then you'll be able to upgrade to v21.

You can go right to V21 without upgrading to v18 as long as you have the CD key.