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Any one updated the latest software.53?. I heard that allows Canadian customers to remote start.
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Any one updated the latest software.53?. I heard that allows Canadian customers to remote start.
I was told that this would be coming soon to Canada as an option.
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Any one updated the latest software.53?. I heard that allows Canadian customers to remote start.
Using the key FOB, phone app or both?

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Any one updated the latest software.53?. I heard that allows Canadian customers to remote start.
Using the key FOB, phone app or both?

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Both phone app / key fob
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Both phone app / key fob
My wife will be so happy to know that she will be able to do this.
It is one of the things that annoys her the most about having BMWs.

Please someone confirm that it is indeed working on a Canadian car.

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Yes, I would love to know as well as we were told this was going to become an option for us in Canada.
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Any one updated the latest software.53?. I heard that allows Canadian customers to remote start.
Is this just a coding update, or a new option they're going to make avail? I figure the tech must be already built into a fully loaded G05, just disabled for whatever reason. Would be nice to get some confirmation from somebody.
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Is this just a coding update, or a new option they're going to make avail? I figure the tech must be already built into a fully loaded G05, just disabled for whatever reason. Would be nice to get some confirmation from somebody.
Just the coding update will enable the remote start option that hides under the climate control.

Once you enable that option in the car then you can start the car from key fob/connect app
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Is this just a coding update, or a new option they're going to make avail? I figure the tech must be already built into a fully loaded G05, just disabled for whatever reason. Would be nice to get some confirmation from somebody.
Just the coding update will enable the remote start option that hides under the climate control.

Once you enable that option in the car then you can start the car from key fob/connect app
Are you talking about starting the ventilating or actually starting the car?
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Are you talking about starting the ventilating or actually starting the car?
Starting the car. The "Climatize now" actually starts the car for 15 mins.
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Are you talking about starting the ventilating or actually starting the car?
Starting the car. The "Climatize now" actually starts the car for 15 mins.
Nice!! Thank you for verifying.

Do the heated seats and steering wheel come on in cold weather via the remote start?
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Nice!! Thank you for verifying.

Do the heated seats and steering wheel come on in cold weather via the remote start?
I guess not but US customers can give us more info, how it works.
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I guess not but US customers can give us more info, how it works.
So you actually have this software update and your X5 now has remote start? Enhanced or Excellence Package? Wondering if its package dependent since it was an option in the US.
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I guess not but US customers can give us more info, how it works.
So you actually have this software update and your X5 now has remote start? Enhanced or Excellence Package? Wondering if its package dependent since it was an option in the US.
I am not yet get the software update .53. I believe the remote start option is standard but my car has the enhanced package.

I checked all the package details again and I don't see any remote start option mentioned so it must be a standard feature.
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I am not yet get the software update .53. I believe the remote start option is standard but my car has the enhanced package.

I checked all the package details again and I don't see any remote start option mentioned so it must be a standard feature.
Mine also has the Enhanced package, and my assumptions are the same as yours. BUT BMW is full of surprises, so I'll believe the remote start software update when I actually see it or get a first hand account.
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I pick up mine on Tuesday, will test it out and report back
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Remote start option still not available in Canada on version
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Remote start option still not available in Canada on version
Is your car on update version .53?

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Is your car on update version .53?

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Yes it is
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Yes it is
That sucks...

I texted my CA on Monday morning to ask if he could confirm what was stated by the OP, and this evening he just texted me back that he got confirmation from BMW Canada that there will indeed be a remote starter for the X5 (and X7) and that there will be a retrofit for already delivered vehicles.

They are supposed to get a bulletin by the end of this week with the details, like availability dates or software version, whether or not it will be for all models, or if it will be an option or in a package, etc.

I will keep you posted as I get the info.

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Yes it is
That sucks...

I texted my CA on Monday morning to ask if he could confirm what was stated by the OP, and this evening he just texted me back that he got confirmation from BMW Canada that there will indeed be a remote starter for the X5 (and X7) and that there will be a retrofit for already delivered vehicles.

They are supposed to get a bulletin by the end of this week with the details, like availability dates or software version, whether or not it will be for all models, or if it will be an option or in a package, etc.

I will keep you posted as I get the info.

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Great thank you! Keep us posted!
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Thought so. I did hear this will be come available as option for us.
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