Mjbmw1 wroteCool!The Navigation is used to change the suspension stiffness depending on the road, or turns. Is used the maps to stiffness the suspension on a curve in the direction. I read this somewhere I cant remembered. But I feel like it does work.
Mjbmw1 wroteMjbmw1Alright got the pricing to get the new TCU installed.
Sir as discussed by telephone, an offer about the TCB plus installation.
Telematics Communications Box - € 631.95 incl.VAT
Battery - € 66.50 incl.VAT
Installation- € 535 incl.VAT
Total costs € 1233.45 incl.VAT
osteome wroteHi,Thanks for the information about the maps! We have an order pending with Euler and as of about 2 weeks ago, our SA there was still of the mindset that European maps could not be installed on iDrive 7.
Hopefully by the time we receive the X5 (April), their knowledge will have"improved".
Delgv wroteThanks for the heads up. I just need to find a reason to go TDY to Bavaria and take the X5 (will be the wife's car).Hi,
I imagine it is a bit far for you but I got mine installed two weeks ago in Ansbach. It took about 2 1/2 to 3 hours to get it done. I drove there on Sunday stayed over night in a guest house and I was at the dealer at 07:30 when they opened.
Vic
Mjbmw1 wroteHey,Alrlight guys, I finally got all features working on a US SPEC X5 M50I. I sent emails to BMW CEO for NA, and DE. I complained about the process how it makes no sense with the Technology in the car that this would not be possible. I found schematics that showed all the LTE bands that it supports and called them out saying there was no differences between the modules and I told them i was will to buy new hardware just to get this to work in Europe. Well all the hard work paid off and I was able to get it activated in Europe. I have upload the video of the features working.
The current TCU/TCB that came with the Car is US Version. No hardware changes made. I made calls to the BMW connected Drive Team in Europe and in the US. I think it was BMW DE that got the US team involved to finally figure out the issue. I thought I was out of luck when they told me I needed to replace the TCU/TCB unit. I called around and guess what they would sell it to me because my car VIN didnt match the German system. Serveral calls to BMW DE informing them that I could not replace the part because its not possible to order the EU version. They came back and said well we will see what we can do. Well 2 months later all features are working
... priceless
Delgv wroteHi,Hey,
You are my hero!!!
What is the process point of contacts to get it done? You mentioned your car still has the US TCU/TCB. So no parts change? Did you had to pay anything? Where did you get it done? Uhhh! lots of questions for you!
Mjbmw1 wroteDear Customer,I worked with the German Connected drive for a month but I think it was the emails to BMW CEO that finally got their attention. To activate you need to call connected drive USA they will need proof of ownership. (Vehicle registration)
I do not think you will be able to register online must be done by phone and email but you can try online.
Please reach out to BMW Assist directly for assistance with creating your ConnectedDrive account. They can be reached at 1-888-333-6118 or at customercare@bmwassist.com.
Your BMW Center should have filled out an Electronic Subscriber Agreement with you during your purchase to setup your ConnectedDrive account.(but since we bought in Europe this doesnt happen)
Tell them that you haven't filled out this form and need too. The email address on this agreement is your username for the ConnectedDrive account.
If you purchased your vehicle pre-owned, you will need to reach out to BMW Assist directly to supply proof of ownership in order to create your BMW Assist/ConnectedDrive account.
No parts changed, no programming, no cost. Just my time to get this all figured out.
Mjbmw1 wroteI created the account but the apps and service field is grayed out. Do I have to do any additional steps? My phone connected app shows the car, however, most of the fields are gray and cannot activate them. When I try to locate the car it looks like it still in the states. I went to setting, general settings, looking for the data agreement? But it is not there. Cannot create a profile. Called the supposed “Genius” and he told me that he cannot help me because the car still in Germany.Have them pull my vin 5uxju4c07l9b50927
It works have them register the vehicle.
You recently signed up for ConnectedDrive services for your 2020 X5 M50I, Vehicle Identification Number 5UXJU4C07L9B50927.
This email provides you with important documents and links relating to your ConnectedDrive services contract.
Terms & Conditions - Attached is a copy of the Terms & Conditions to which you agreed during the signup of ConnectedDrive services. If you are not familiar with these Terms or Conditions, or did not agree to them, please contact BMW AssistCustomer Care, toll free, at 1-888-333-6118.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) Confirmation - Your vehicle is equipped with Stolen Vehicle Recovery, which may entitle you to insurance discounts. This email may be use as proof that your vehicle is so equipped. If you require further documentation, please contact BMW Assist Customer Care, toll free, at 888-333-6118.
LTE Signal Booster Information - If your vehicle is equipped with a Signal Booster for Wireless Charging, information will be attached with specific instructions on how to register your Signal Booster in order to use it.
Service Availability - For information about services available in your vehicle, please view the Service Availability Matrix at the following link. www.bmwusa.com/content/dam/bmwusa/connected-drive/pdf/ServiceAvailabilityMatrix.pdf
Summary of your activated services - To see a summary of which services are activated on your vehicle, or which services may be available for purchase, please visit the BMW ConnectedDrive customer portal at www.bmwusa.com/MyBMWConnectedDrive. You will be required to login with your ConnectedDrive username and password, which you created earlier during the ConnectedDrive account signup.
Mjbmw1 wroteI created the account but the apps and service field is grayed out. Do I have to do any additional steps? My phone connected app shows the car, however, most of the fields are gray and cannot activate them. When I try to locate the car it looks like it still in the states. I went to setting, general settings, looking for the data agreement? But it is not there. Cannot create a profile. Called the supposed “Genius” and he told me that he cannot help me because the car still in Germany.Have them pull my vin 5uxju4c07l9b50927
It works have them register the vehicle.
You recently signed up for ConnectedDrive services for your 2020 X5 M50I, Vehicle Identification Number 5UXJU4C07L9B50927.
This email provides you with important documents and links relating to your ConnectedDrive services contract.
Terms & Conditions - Attached is a copy of the Terms & Conditions to which you agreed during the signup of ConnectedDrive services. If you are not familiar with these Terms or Conditions, or did not agree to them, please contact BMW AssistCustomer Care, toll free, at 1-888-333-6118.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) Confirmation - Your vehicle is equipped with Stolen Vehicle Recovery, which may entitle you to insurance discounts. This email may be use as proof that your vehicle is so equipped. If you require further documentation, please contact BMW Assist Customer Care, toll free, at 888-333-6118.
LTE Signal Booster Information - If your vehicle is equipped with a Signal Booster for Wireless Charging, information will be attached with specific instructions on how to register your Signal Booster in order to use it.
Service Availability - For information about services available in your vehicle, please view the Service Availability Matrix at the following link. www.bmwusa.com/content/dam/bmwusa/connected-drive/pdf/ServiceAvailabilityMatrix.pdf
Summary of your activated services - To see a summary of which services are activated on your vehicle, or which services may be available for purchase, please visit the BMW ConnectedDrive customer portal at www.bmwusa.com/MyBMWConnectedDrive. You will be required to login with your ConnectedDrive username and password, which you created earlier during the ConnectedDrive account signup.
Delgv wroteExact same email I received here in Korea with a US Spec 2020 X5. I am able to add the vehicle to MY BMW after submitting the Warranty Validation Form, but it lists it as a non-US Spec car. When I try to add it to CD I get to the point where it sends a code to the car but I think my Telematics/car cellular service is not activated so never receive it.Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting BMW Assist Customer Care.
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Vehicle is an U.S spec vehicle. Furthermore, the ConnectedDrive services are delivered by a Simcard embedded in the vehicle TCU that allows vehicle to connect with all services. This SimCard is registered for the U.S market. Therefore, technology will not operate in other countries.
Once vehicle returns to the United of States, military vehicles must go through a process called the Warranty Validation Process. For further information please email: Validations@bmwna.com.
After this is completed, please reply under this email tread so we can check the account and advise with further steps.
Mjbmw1 wroteYou mentioned above "schematics that showed all the LTE bands that it supports" any chance I could take a look at that info to determine if I can get this working for us US Spec cars here in Korea? I'm told the 2020s have an eSIM which leads me to believe the Cell service shouldn't be a problem.Alrlight guys, I finally got all features working on a US SPEC X5 M50I. I sent emails to BMW CEO for NA, and DE. I complained about the process how it makes no sense with the Technology in the car that this would not be possible. I found schematics that showed all the LTE bands that it supports and called them out saying there was no differences between the modules and I told them i was will to buy new hardware just to get this to work in Europe. Well all the hard work paid off and I was able to get it activated in Europe. I have upload the video of the features working.
The current TCU/TCB that came with the Car is US Version. No hardware changes made. I made calls to the BMW connected Drive Team in Europe and in the US. I think it was BMW DE that got the US team involved to finally figure out the issue. I thought I was out of luck when they told me I needed to replace the TCU/TCB unit. I called around and guess what they would sell it to me because my car VIN didnt match the German system. Serveral calls to BMW DE informing them that I could not replace the part because its not possible to order the EU version. They came back and said well we will see what we can do. Well 2 months later all features are working
Mjbmw1 wroteSo far the apps have not downloaded. Is there anything else you might have done differently?There will be no support from BMW but it will work. You will get all the apps but the connected drive app from the phone, will not work. No remote start, unlock or lock and 3d cameras.
But this helps you with CarPlay and the bmw connected drives apps. News works, drive recorder's and weather. Also you should be able to do the Android Digital key now.
