Software upgrade

[cwl18]

Have you tried to update your car software from PML ?

While PML discourages it, I heard that software upgrades can improve your car's performance - fuel consumption, responsiveness, etc. Of course, it is a double edge sword - the change may introduce new problems, or make your car feel unfamiliar.

I complained about jerky gear shift from takeoff on my E60. PML updated the software, and the transmission feels more responsive now. However, I cannot decide if this change is good - my car also felt edger. I usually drive more calmly.

Any experience to share ? BTW, do you know how to read the software version from the console ?

 

[Slater]

Re: Software upgrade

bro, its definitely a good thing to reset it every now and then. i did ask PML but they will charge me for it unless its a clear case that the transmission is working up. the 1st couple of km is vital after reset. would suggest u load a full tank of fuel and drive from one end to the other end on the highway, increasing ur speed from 80km/h to 90km/h then 100kh/h at 15 mins intervals. this will tune the gearbox to a more spirited drive. no point in resetting the software then drive in urban stop go traffic. ur just gonna make it sluggish again.

 

[Max88]

Re: Software upgrade

I think PML upgraded my car software recently when I went for some warranty claims. How to check whether the software has been upgraded (I didnt speak to the CSA when I collected my car)? When I am washing my car, the side mirrors auto-close when the car is being locked and auto-open when the car unlocks. But the side mirrors do not auto close or open normally. This only happens randomly during car washes after my last visit to PML. My coupe has comfort access, so it auto-lock and unlock during car wash (when I splash alot of water at the car handle). Anyone has the same experience (automatic close-open side mirror) after software upgrade?

Also, anyone can advise how to update the maps in our idrive GPS at a reasonable cost (other than from PML)? Thanks.