I have my M5 in for service and software upgrade today and asked that if a new version of the SMG software exists, to flash it as well. I'll report after I pick up the car.
This is just speculation, but what if it is an SMG update that completely removes the "not documented in the user manual" feature of launch control from the car altogether? I fear this is what BMWNA is going to do in order to address the issue -- they could take the stance that it's not in the manual, it shouldn't be in the car -- especially seeing as how they recently seem to have updated the manual (the PDF floating around here, if that really is the update) and it STILL doesn't talk about launch control. Hmmm.. what could they be up to?
I'm just worried after hearing ParkerF's story about it not working at all. I just hope he's not the first victim of a launch control removal SMG software update. USA launch control inop ?
-J.C.
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'06 E60 M5 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Perforated Merino Leather
2006 BMW E60 M5 - Active Autowerke's ECU upgrade; Charcoal Filters removed
-Silver Gray with Black perf. interior
-Rear side impact airbags
-comfort access
-front multi-function seats with active width adjustment
-wood trim, walnut
-power rear sunshade with rear manual side window shades
-front ventilated seats
-heads-up display
-3M Ultrashield clearbra
2008 Black Yukon Denali - on order!
2007 Saleen Mustang Parnelli Jones Limited Edition 1 of 500 - Sold
2006 Sterling Grey/Grey BMW X5 4.4i w/all available options
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (red) - Sold
2004 Quicksilver Cadillac Escalade ESV - Sold
2003 Cold Stone Creamery #00 Mini Cooper S Challenge Series Race Car
2003 Sterling Grey/Black M5 - Sold
2000 White Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 SB Pick 'em up truck - Sold
1994 Yellow Land Rover Defender 90 - Sold
1980 Nissan 2WD pickup - Sold
1971 Fiat Spider - Sold
Just my luck! The BMW regional rep. was at the dealership today! They did NOT upgrade ANY of my software! My chief complaint was my CD player running after I shut the car down, and supposedly, they fixed the issue with a setting in the I-Drive menu??!!?? They also told me that my oil level system was working properly, although it will drop suddenly from 1.0 to .4, this is normal???!!!??? As for the SMG software, I was told that no upgrade exists.
Where is that post that details ALL the bug fixes that 21.02 addresses? I have searched, but to no avail.
I had my M5 serviced today because of a transmission malfunction warning. It turns out that the service technician found an SMG Fault 5101 for the Hydraulic Pressure Sensor and also found a broken ground cable. According to SIB 23 01 96, they needed to upgrade the software and reprogram the car. They updated my car with PROGMAN 21.02.02. I will let you know if I can get another transmission malfunction warning after the software upgrade today.
DrLaw--did the idrive "fix" stop your CD player run-on problem? Doesn't sound likely but since I have this with both the CD and DVD drive thought it was worth asking. Last time in to the dealer they didn't have a fix.
DrLaw--did the idrive "fix" stop your CD player run-on problem? Doesn't sound likely but since I have this with both the CD and DVD drive thought it was worth asking. Last time in to the dealer they didn't have a fix.
Glad you asked. They did NOT fix the problem yet and I am planning to return to the dealer and firmly ask that they flash the new software this time. Besides, I have sent $550 to AA and I would like to have this done before I send the ECU to them.
Glad you asked. They did NOT fix the problem yet and I am planning to return to the dealer and firmly ask that they flash the new software this time. Besides, I have sent $550 to AA and I would like to have this done before I send the ECU to them.
I've heard from BMWNA that the software fix for the CD player will not be available until late summer. I had the 21.02.01 installed 4/26 and it did not fix the CD.
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Mike
2006 E60 M5 Silverstone II/Silverstone/Aluminum, All Options, 35% tint, Aluminum Pedals, Valentine V1 and Passport 9500i Hardwired, Blinder Xtreme M40, Michelin PS2's on 20 inch BBS RS-GT's, Winter Pirelli Sottozeros on OEM 19 inch wheels, Resonator Delete, Charcoal Filters Removed, Eibach Springs and Spacers, Active Autowerks ECU, BMC Filters, RPI Air Intakes, Evosport Pulley. Retired from track duty 10/08. Dinan diff replaced with OEM at my cost due to failure at 56,000 miles. First on the list for the upcoming F10 M5.
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