2016 DME update

bjcarls · 03-03-2016, 03:43 PM

Got a call last week requesting to bring in my car for a DME update. Anyone know what it entails, service dept didn't know. Nov production.

alphaod · 03-03-2016, 09:22 PM

Just came back from service. Nothing done here.

stewy604 · 03-04-2016, 10:37 AM

I've had several updates on my 2014 MY...they performed one on my last service as well. Not sure exactly what the update included.

MysticBlue · 03-04-2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bjcarls

Got a call last week requesting to bring in my car for a DME update. Anyone know what it entails, service dept didn't know. Nov production.

If they don't know what it's for, it must not be too important. Personally, if I wasn't having any problems, I wouldn't take it in special for that. I would wait until it was time to take it in for scheduled maintenance, and they could do it then. Depends on how busy you are and how much of a pain it would be to take it in.

stewy604 · 03-07-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticBlue

If they don't know what it's for, it must not be too important. Personally, if I wasn't having any problems, I wouldn't take it in special for that. I would wait until it was time to take it in for scheduled maintenance, and they could do it then. Depends on how busy you are and how much of a pain it would be to take it in.

^^ Agreed. If its there anyways, then have them do it. Don't make a special trip.

Taran.J · 03-07-2016, 02:08 PM

I'm going to pick up my X5 today around 2pm. Will it show on my copy of services? I was in for my PDC system malfunctioning.

Kzang · 03-07-2016, 02:36 PM

Taran, ask your SA to see if the update is available and ask them to proceed.
I have my annual oil change coming up this week, so I'll ask my SA about it.

F15GorDe · 03-07-2016, 02:45 PM

^^^ I'd ask them specifically.

Jimmie48 · 03-07-2016, 03:14 PM

Got a call saying I had a recall due for emissions on the diesel...anyone else get this call? Should know more when I head in this week

Taran.J · 03-07-2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Taran, ask your SA to see if the update is available and ask them to proceed.
I have my annual oil change coming up this week, so I'll ask my SA about it.

Do you know what it's for?

I'm headed there right now takes me 45 mins

Kzang · 03-07-2016, 03:23 PM

Digital Motor Electronics.

Its a comprehensive management system for the engine that controls all the engine's operation, ensuring reliability, maximum performance and the lowest possible fuel consumption and emissions.

Some have said that their performance have increased with an update.

ano0oj · 03-07-2016, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticBlue

If they don't know what it's for, it must not be too important. Personally, if I wasn't having any problems, I wouldn't take it in special for that. I would wait until it was time to take it in for scheduled maintenance, and they could do it then. Depends on how busy you are and how much of a pain it would be to take it in.

agreed.

Taran.J · 03-07-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Digital Motor Electronics.

Its a comprehensive management system for the engine that controls all the engine's operation, ensuring reliability, maximum performance and the lowest possible fuel consumption and emissions.

Some have said that their performance have increased with an update.

SA said nothing is out for my 2015 35i

Now he checked twice and lives in my community so I trust him. I asked him if it comes up to take my X5 for the day. We've done this before really works good for the both of us lol

Bigb348 · 03-07-2016, 07:24 PM

Went for service last Thursday for first oil change and SA mentioned that dme software needed to be updated. I told them not to as I'm coded and have a 6wb cluster installed. I suppose it's an update for the 50i since most responses would indicate that. My build date is 10/15.

bjcarls · 03-07-2016, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Digital Motor Electronics.

Its a comprehensive management system for the engine that controls all the engine's operation, ensuring reliability, maximum performance and the lowest possible fuel consumption and emissions.

Some have said that their performance have increased with an update.

Classic bullshit service today. Call for appointment, it will only take 1 hour, ok I'll wait with my 1yr old daughter, no loaner needed, get there, SA says this will be at least 2 hours and most likely 4...let's check in 30 and see what it says. I ended up leaving in a x6 and coming back 5.5 hours later...

Per above, it does actually feel a little smoother and quicker. But the x6 was a 35i so it's probably just me. One thing I will say is the 35i is much smoother and has better transmission programming than the 50i. I asked the SA and it just said DME update, not what was actually being changed.

stewy604 · 03-07-2016, 07:51 PM

^^ Wow, 1 hour turned into 5.5?!?! Definitely not a positive experience, that sucks. I had something similar happen, so now even for an oil change, I take my free loaner and I leave...typically coming back at days' end.

Kzang · 03-07-2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stewy604

^^ Wow, 1 hour turned into 5.5?!?! Definitely not a positive experience, that sucks. I had something similar happen, so now even for an oil change, I take my free loaner and I leave...typically coming back at days' end.

Same here, I never wait... I drop off my car, drive off in a BMW loaner and come back after work to pick up the car all completed.

Kzang · 03-10-2016, 09:56 AM

FYI -

Dropped off the car today and my SA told me that he did update the DME on some F15 X5. He mentioned that it all depended on the production date of the car. My 2015 X5 which was produced mid March 2015 did not need the update.

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Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Taran, ask your SA to see if the update is available and ask them to proceed. I have my annual oil change coming up this week, so I'll ask my SA about it. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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F15GorDe Well versed in the care and feeding of BMWs 261 Rep 733 Posts Drives: F15d, F10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	^^^ I'd ask them specifically. __________________ B&O, parking assistant, executive package, 3rd row seats and the manual rear shades are the ONLY items we didn't order. Having everything else makes our F15d a NICE ride.
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Jimmie48 Private 12 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 Xdrive35D Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Got a call saying I had a recall due for emissions on the diesel...anyone else get this call? Should know more when I head in this week
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Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Digital Motor Electronics. Its a comprehensive management system for the engine that controls all the engine's operation, ensuring reliability, maximum performance and the lowest possible fuel consumption and emissions. Some have said that their performance have increased with an update. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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Bigb348 Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	Went for service last Thursday for first oil change and SA mentioned that dme software needed to be updated. I told them not to as I'm coded and have a 6wb cluster installed. I suppose it's an update for the 50i since most responses would indicate that. My build date is 10/15.
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stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	^^ Wow, 1 hour turned into 5.5?!?! Definitely not a positive experience, that sucks. I had something similar happen, so now even for an oil change, I take my free loaner and I leave...typically coming back at days' end. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	FYI - Dropped off the car today and my SA told me that he did update the DME on some F15 X5. He mentioned that it all depended on the production date of the car. My 2015 X5 which was produced mid March 2015 did not need the update. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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