Updating Nav software CIC E89 Z4

[PixelpeepZ4]

Hi, recently bought a Z4 and the nav is running on the 'dusty dirt track' edition so i'd like to update it ASAP.

current version is: ECE BMW 1.2.4 Road map europe PREMIUM 2008-2
i have a USB in the globebox but not the arm rest

My understanding is:

as i have the word premium in my existing map code i can only get maps that are premium
Firmware (like the OS) from BMW only ? any idea on links / costs
MAPS from anywhere really but will need an FSC code which can be bought from ebay?

I have seen some companies that do an all in one 'update on a stick' - does anyone on here offer that service and if so, how much please?

thank you for any help.

[PixelpeepZ4]

Got the response from another forum, thanks anyway !

[l34052]

I have a 2013 e92 m3 and I'm interested in where you got your update from if you don't mind sharing.

[PixelpeepZ4]

l34052 said:

I have a 2013 e92 m3 and I'm interested in where you got your update from if you don't mind sharing.

Update on the nav upgrade.

CIC unit with the little tick in the bottom left of the map - this means i can upgrade maps on my own without the need for the stealership (result!)
Ordered a USB stick and activation code from here for £39.99.

Arrived 2 days later on a 32gb thumb drive. Frustratingly, no activation code inside. i wondered if the code was included inside the loader config so, optimistically, i went out to the car once i'd got home.

17:40 - sit in car, full of hope and promise, insert USB stick in glovebox socket...

CIC recognises the update! - do i want to proceed? HELL YEHHHHH!!!

CIC: "please enter your activation code"

me: "sob..."

I send a frustrated email to the supplier, knowing that they've probably all gone home for the evening/not checking work emails.

i get a reply back within 8 minutes, RESULT!! - here we go ... new maps baby!!

reply: "We will send your code through later"

me: "what is later?! - its already 18:30 by now and i'm getting frustrated, why didn't they just send the damn code with the stick?! - i reply and ask them that very question.

i get another reply,"some people get the wrong map file and we have to be sure their unit recognises it before we generate the FSC code as this can't be refunded"

grrrrr. fair enough.

I sit in the car on the driveway like a chump for the next 30 minutes waiting for my code. Nothing. I go indoors, with the right hump. Other half called me a spoilt brat, "just got that car you really wanted and now you're sulking because you don't have up to date maps?!" - she had a point.

I then make a statement... "I don't care what time it is, if i still have clothes on when that activation code comes through, i'm going out to the car and doing it!"

She rolls her eyes at me.

Anyway... 22:10 and the code arrives in my inbox!!

RIGHHHHTTTT, off to the car, bye!

all is good, it picks up the update, accepts the code and off we go..

One slight snag.. it was taking on average 30secs per 1% update - i calculated total time would be 50 minutes ish - far too long to be sitting there with the ignition on and no engine running.

Our neighbours have two small children and our driveway runs down the side of the house, it's kind of enclosed so it wouldn't be cool for me to just sit there with the engine idling for that time, not to mention no good for the car.

So, i let it get to 40% and then i went for a (very) slow drive.

Coming up to 98% i pulled into the local M&S/BP near me and waited patiently for the completion.

To show my dedication to the cause, please note the time in the top right of the display



I know it's just a nav update, but in these odd times, i was really looking forward to my first mod/fix on the new car.

Sorry for rambling lol

[BFleming]

I generally use GPSpower.net for map updates. You would need a FSC code from elsewhere; I bought a lifetime code a couple of years ago, now any upgrades are downloaded free.

[margerison]

It's pretty easy to generate your own lifetime codes on CIC cars. I'm not sure we can talk about here though.

[SiT]

Brilliant I love this! True dedication, thanks for the heads up on this thread, off to do some (more!) shopping!

Si

[PixelpeepZ4]

SiT said:

Brilliant I love this! True dedication, thanks for the heads up on this thread, off to do some (more!) shopping!

Si

no worries, i'm sure you're gonna be a great help to my journey too

if you need any help with the nav just holla