I bought a used BMW X5 2019 Xdrive40I (5UXCR6C57KLL22681) in Florida (car plate AL70TV)
And that car had a problem with SOS malfunction. After taking the car to a workshop it was found that the TCU module was flooded and needed a replacement due to a leak under shark fin antenna. TCU module was replaced and worked nicely with the car.
Then due to employment changes I had to relocate from the US to Estonia (European Union) and had taken this vehicle with me.
Unfortunately during transport it seems the telematics TCU module got flooded again due to a leak under fin antenna on the roof.
Now I am scratching my head together with BMW dealerships in Estonia as to what part I should replace this TCU module with? The US part or ECE (European part)?
If i were to replace the TCU model with original US part (
https://www.bmwautoparts.net/en/cata...2681/0/0/0/0/0 ):
Would it connect to 4G LTE in Estonia or elsewhere in European Union? Will my car receive then BMW message in data/apps to verify my login details?
According to these posts on bimmer forum:
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1682440 https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1782592
The vehicle in the post was capable of connecting without any hardware change in Germany (also in EU), however it worked only after email complaints and escalation to BMW upper management to get connected drive working only then there was some sort of collaboration from BMW North America assist and connectedDrive folks to make it work
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If i were to replace the TCU model with ECE part (
https://www.bmwautoparts.net/en/cata...439/2083/63172 ):
Will my US GSM antenna work with a European module?
Can or should I replace the GSM antenna as well and what implications then?
Will BMW ISTA+ service software allow you to code ECE parts with a vehicle which VIN is US vin code?
//Realizing that this is a complex question with multiple conditions and unknowns, I drew this flowchart diagram in lucid (
https://lucid.app/lucidchart/dd18994...e-f68c394f73a1 ) with my dilemma and idea how to attempt this replacement.
and just P.S. my car already had connectedDrive in the US and i have an account. Now its hardware issue to get it online to login.