B guess it's not just Porsche that has issues! M5 Navigation flickering and no fix!

soooma · 04-30-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertEagle50

I've got this exact problem on my '14 750Li. It's been in the shop since last Thursday. I'll let you know what the fix is once they tell me.

I will keep you posted sir
Last thing I heard that they had too new 2014 "Unit" that their software was too old to be installed and tomorrow they are supposed to download the newest software to their system and then down to my M5!!

I hope it is this simple..
I am used to German cars' issues and don't mind... and over the years mainly non mechanical and mostly tech or software...
Though my 2010 E550 coupe was a bad one as I almost lemoned it and because of how desperate and frustrated I was, I traded it into G37 infinity a lease which I couldn't keep for more than 3 months and got rid of it in 3 months!! Seriously!! Very nimble and more lively than the 550i I traded that infinity into but just couldn't keep it!! No clue why, I really liked how it handled but that's it!! -

soooma · 04-30-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GNALUZU

You taped the problem. They replaced the unit. It still isn't functioning properly, right?

It's called trouble shooting. Let the dealership try and fix the problem. Expecting a car to be 100% problem free these days is totally unrealistic.

I sympathize with your situation, but ranting about it and throwing in the "I can't believe in a $100k car..." comments make you look arrogant and pompous.

Relax, take a breath. If they can't fix the problem then go ahead and sell the car and head back to Acura. I'm sure the new NSX will be 100% trouble free when it hits the showroom floors...

Sorry if you felt I were pompous or arrogant
I really didn't mean to sound that way -

You probably just read too much into my post
I may be a bit frustrated!
The thing about 100k cars they can be from the get go what you can call an over promise and when it ends with under delivery people start venting -

I am.upset onky because I can't drive my M5 and I love driving this thing -

and I don't know why everytime I go I ask them to give me a 3 series as I see no reason why I have to be given their only 5 series -

Loaner as it embarrasses me them trting to make me feel more VIN THAN others when I am not!
But they gave me 528D that I just couldn't say no too but I really don't like it -; )

soooma · 04-30-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Since we are talking perceptions: I don't think the OPs post makes him look arrogant and pompous. I think your post makes you look pompous. If you don't have any empathy, just stay quiet

Thank you Stealth.Pilot
Hahahhaha
I have friends here who have my back it seems -

soooma · 04-30-2014, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Entertained RPiM5?
hahahha

greentrbo95gst · 04-30-2014, 09:57 PM

I still have a 2005 Acura tsx with 150k miles on the clock and not even a light ever went bad.
On a side note, my 2013 m5 never had a single issue and the car gets a serious beating every mile. Some of you see all the events I attend with the car. There is always going to be number of models that will have an issue here and there, humans build these cars and electronics are prone to fail so just give them a chance to fix it. Bmw is known to make things right for customers and that is why I will never leave the brand unless I can't afford it.

soooma · 04-30-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dhirm5

No - OP doesn't come across as arrogant or pompous - but your response to this guy kinda does. You don't go straight to "shut the fuck up".

OP comes across as irrational - somewhat hysterical. This guy was just reacting to that. I get it.

Thanks
I didn't know I have those good qualities
I was called worse before -

Bimmer6 · 04-30-2014, 09:57 PM

Behaive boys it's just a car, and the all have gremlins. My M5 back up camara went out after two months, and no big deal as I know the dealer will screw up something I actually like as in the car running. 2200 miles the Pcar is problem free..

soooma · 04-30-2014, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by v12

Does it seem to happen when light conditions change, for instance when entering or exiting a tunnel or similar?

If that sounds right, have your shop look into this:
I have seen this happen and it was related to the wires connecting the light sensor(s) in the rear view mirror.

Doubt it
First thing I thought about
And hope they didn't change the "Unit" -

for the sensor
Goodness
Thousands of dollars

soooma · 04-30-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dhirm5

Isn't it always?

It seems ;-)
I have been trying to believe otherwise,
I hate it when my partners at work rave about the reliability of the same car I am having trouble with!!

soooma · 04-30-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

I still have a 2005 Acura tsx with 150k miles on the clock and not even a light ever went bad.
On a side note, my 2013 m5 never had a single issue and the car gets a serious beating every mile. Some of you see all the events I attend with the car. There is always going to be number of models that will have an issue here and there, humans build these cars and electronics are prone to fail so just give them a chance to fix it. Bmw is known to make things right for customers and that is why I will never leave the brand unless I can't afford it.

sir you can't talk here unless you are in the 10's
Don't come back before then ;-)
Everybody is waiting on you!!
Don't do like BMW !
Overpromise and underdeliver,,,, 11.07 is awesome but ;-)
Just teasing ya
hhahahaha

AlphaM · 04-30-2014, 10:13 PM

Ho boy, you have a nav screen issue and you miss your Acura???
Someone is having a bad day.
Me too i can't stand it when mechanics are fiddling with my chick (M5).

It's all good dude, the techs will give your car tomorrow and you'll be a happy camper again...patience...

avlnch · 04-30-2014, 10:20 PM

I must have missed something.

No

for me.

M6-Coupe · 04-30-2014, 11:50 PM

Don't worry and don't be upset. Hopefully they will fix it. I understand your feeling and you are completely right, but nothing is 100% even with a 100K+ car. After getting my M6 and driving about 100 miles, I found out the horn is not working. Dealer figured out the issue. They placed the order for part and fixed the car after arriving the part in 4 weeks. Months later the trunk shock was broken. Dealer said that they had this issue with couple M6. I was waiting for about 2 months for part to be delivered from Germany due to what I was told " no specific part number yet"

Still I enjoy the ride since I understand today's cars are the combination of electronic and mechanic and thing like this may happen!
BTW I had a 2007 Acura TL Type-S for 4 years with no issue but I ended up to a cracked seat leather that convinced me to switch to F13 650i

v12 · 05-01-2014, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by soooma

Doubt it
First thing I thought about
And hope they didn't change the "Unit" -

for the sensor
Goodness
Thousands of dollars

They can very easily miss it. I don't think the rear view mirror sensors are on their diagnostic path for this issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by soooma

I will keep you posted sir
Last thing I heard that they had too new 2014 "Unit" that their software was too old to be installed and tomorrow they are supposed to download the newest software to their system and then down to my M5!!

I hope it is this simple..
I am used to German cars' issues and don't mind... and over the years mainly non mechanical and mostly tech or software...
Though my 2010 E550 coupe was a bad one as I almost lemoned it and because of how desperate and frustrated I was, I traded it into G37 infinity a lease which I couldn't keep for more than 3 months and got rid of it in 3 months!! Seriously!! Very nimble and more lively than the 550i I traded that infinity into but just couldn't keep it!! No clue why, I really liked how it handled but that's it!! -

Wow, new software version has been out for 3 weeks already.
What shop is this?

Hope you get it back by Sat. or you will miss my annual Floyd Bennett Field meet - this year with a cruise! Check the link in my signature.

greentrbo95gst · 05-01-2014, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avlnch

I must have missed something.

No

for me.

soooma · 05-01-2014, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v12

They can very easily miss it. I don't think the rear view mirror sensors are on their diagnostic path for this issue.

Wow, new software version has been out for 3 weeks already.
What shop is this?

Hope you get it back by Sat. or you will miss my annual Floyd Bennett Field meet - this year with a cruise! Check the link in my signature.

Any idea what is the difference in software?
I am supposed to pick up car today
Will let you know guys!

DesertEagle50 · 05-01-2014, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soooma

I will keep you posted sir
Last thing I heard that they had too new 2014 "Unit" that their software was too old to be installed and tomorrow they are supposed to download the newest software to their system and then down to my M5!!

I hope it is this simple..
I am used to German cars' issues and don't mind... and over the years mainly non mechanical and mostly tech or software...
Though my 2010 E550 coupe was a bad one as I almost lemoned it and because of how desperate and frustrated I was, I traded it into G37 infinity a lease which I couldn't keep for more than 3 months and got rid of it in 3 months!! Seriously!! Very nimble and more lively than the 550i I traded that infinity into but just couldn't keep it!! No clue why, I really liked how it handled but that's it!! -

That's what they told me last week. They upgraded software and no effect.

soooma · 05-01-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertEagle50

That's what they told me last week. They upgraded software and no effect.

It worked and picked up the car but hasn't been hot in the sun yet and that's when the problem happens.

Hendrick BMW and particularly Luca Reyner and Nate Coffee make this dealership experience like a dream and they absorb your frustration.

Love this dealership in Charlotte NC especially for service.

Thanks

black993s · 05-02-2014, 10:46 AM

Misery loves company. Screen started flashing on my 2014. Have had the car for 45 days. Consistently happens after being in the afternoon sun. Will keep you posted on my fix.

soooma · 05-02-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by black993s

Misery loves company. Screen started flashing on my 2014. Have had the car for 45 days. Consistently happens after being in the afternoon sun. Will keep you posted on my fix.

Sorry to hear -

I know ot must be something with the "Units" -

I will let you know whether swap even worked ot nono sun today -

bobs619 · 05-02-2014, 10:52 AM

Is this an excuse to get a Porsche? Lol

black993s · 05-02-2014, 04:17 PM

Already have a '98 993... Maybe an excuse to get another Porsche?

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AlphaM THE UNTOUCHABLE 126 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2022 IX 50 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Athens iTrader: (0)	Ho boy, you have a nav screen issue and you miss your Acura??? Someone is having a bad day. Me too i can't stand it when mechanics are fiddling with my chick (M5). It's all good dude, the techs will give your car tomorrow and you'll be a happy camper again...patience...
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avlnch Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2013 Individual M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	I must have missed something. No for me. __________________ 2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
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M6-Coupe Major General 1125 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: F92 M8 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay area iTrader: (0)	Don't worry and don't be upset. Hopefully they will fix it. I understand your feeling and you are completely right, but nothing is 100% even with a 100K+ car. After getting my M6 and driving about 100 miles, I found out the horn is not working. Dealer figured out the issue. They placed the order for part and fixed the car after arriving the part in 4 weeks. Months later the trunk shock was broken. Dealer said that they had this issue with couple M6. I was waiting for about 2 months for part to be delivered from Germany due to what I was told " no specific part number yet" Still I enjoy the ride since I understand today's cars are the combination of electronic and mechanic and thing like this may happen! BTW I had a 2007 Acura TL Type-S for 4 years with no issue but I ended up to a cracked seat leather that convinced me to switch to F13 650i __________________ Current : 2020 F92 Black Sapphire M8 - ZF8 Gone : 2018 F80 Mineral Gray M3 - 6MT Gone : 2016 F82 Austin Yellow M4 - 6MT Gone : 2013 F13 Sakhir Orange M6 -7DCT Gone: 2013 F13 Alpine White 650i -ZF8
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black993s Enlisted Member 4 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 - Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	Misery loves company. Screen started flashing on my 2014. Have had the car for 45 days. Consistently happens after being in the afternoon sun. Will keep you posted on my fix.
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