03-01-2021, 02:34 PM | #45 |
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Given the high cost of retrofitting an evo with atm, they'll likely be unwilling to absorb these costs and will offer owners a mug and a cap as compensation
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Your notes seem promising and I am keen to see what they do. BMW has already shown a trend of replacement. It would be almost impossible for them to win a suit if they so chose to fight this. In regards to services with an active subscription.... I know for a fact that they are actively canceling subscriptions. They forcibly disconnected my service refunded the remaining balance. After speaking with them, they claimed it was not working in my vehicle. Which is false, it was working fine and I asked how they came to that summation, no response. |
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03-01-2021, 03:02 PM | #47 |
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I think the more noise we make the more attention it will attract. I've spoken with both the connected team and the customer relations. I think it may also be helpful to engage the dealership as well.
It will become increasingly difficult for BMW to ignore if they are inundated with calls, emails and letters. |
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03-02-2021, 10:07 AM | #49 |
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I was browsing the Internet last night an came across several different model forums on here, owners bringing up the same concerns towards this issue (old and new)
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...955&page=2 https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1230815 https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/h...e-away.935284/ I'm still hopeful... 🤷🏽 |
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03-02-2021, 06:00 PM | #51 |
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Keep calling them guys! Just got off the phone with BMW rep and he told me that they are now looking into options and they might try to offer something. This a big list of cars using the NBT unit with 3G connection so the only way to get things going is to bother BMW NA.
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"Hear ye, Hear ye... you is screwed" ... I'm still hopeful 🤷🏽 |
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Not sure anyone would have bought these models, and have waited until later down the road if we were told "in 9 years" (MY2014) some of these features that we're showcasing now will not work on your vehicle 🤣 I will write them again today for sure, this time to have written evidence. |
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03-03-2021, 02:24 PM | #54 |
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Upgraded part for 4G
If you visit RealOEM you’ll find that the replacement TCU for pre-8/16 F15’s is the same part as for 8/16 and later builds and carries the designation as 4G. If you click into the part number, you’ll note that this latest part number supersedes several previous TCUs. Checking around it appears that this part sells for ~$600.
I can’t find anyone that has swapped out the earlier TCU for the later one. I might be the first. But first I’ll drop the Connected group an mail and see if they can shed some light on this. BMW might be balking at making F15 owners aware of this solution as they might not have a similar solution for other models. I have no clue actually. I’ll post something back if I learn anything. |
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It must be attached to your VIN, how would you connect it to the Connected Drive w/o VIN? From what I understand in order to get updated you need new head unit, ATM module and ATM wire. That is the main problem that NBT uses 3G TCM unit, and has GPS antenna on the back of the HU. NBT EVO uses ATM 4G LTE unit for positioning and data. I am not sure if it is possible to make NBT unit to work with ATM module.
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To make this solution work, in so far as I can presently determine, would require that the work be done by the dealer. My CSR is a fairly nice guy and I'll probably give him a call and see what he says. |
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RealOEM indicates that the originally installed TCU part number changed with 8/16 production. Now they all use the later TCU.
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03-03-2021, 10:11 PM | #62 |
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I give up. Way too many conflicting parts lists and information. There’s too big a market for someone not to figure this upgrade out, but I officially give up. I sent a note to Bimmer Tech for help and they indicated that only BMW could make this happen. I’m not holding my breath on this one, but I suspect that somehow, someone will have an upgrade path.
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03-04-2021, 09:56 AM | #63 |
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So I just wrote their customer service another email.. most likely re-direct me somewhere else. I like how you cannot email BMW NA, you have to write them a letter or call. I'm sure they will not like it when I tell them 'this call is being recorded for the purposes of evidence... and quality assurance" 😂😂
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I wrote both the Connectedrive team and BMW (which my email was redirected to their BMW i Team since I have the 40e). Both replies were that they were going to look at extending service without a year commitment to at least Feb of 2022 and provide further information in the future.
Really hoping that they allow/figure out some type of upgrade path and let it register on BMW's servers. I really take advantage of climatizing my car remotely since it brings the hybrid battery pack into a better, optimal temperature. |
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03-04-2021, 03:55 PM | #66 |
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Ladies & Gentlemen,
Was just getting some 90k love done on my F15. I spoke to my SA about this, he said BMW has already sent a TB in reference to this. That it did not say much other than "follow on emails will be sent with instruction to dealerships" I tried to get that TB# but he was kind of scared for some reason. He also said some 2016 owners have already complained about this to their dealership. It's making traction. I also tried to get an email for BMW NA, but they do not have one. Hell, I'm at the point that I'm looking for Bernhardt Kuhnt on social media 😅 |
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