Software updates

spikespiegel · 01-07-2017, 08:10 PM

Hey guys. Took my m6 to a bmw specialist and he found software updates for about 4 modules. He said if im not having any issues w the car its fine w not updating. He also said that sometimes the modules find a fault and need replacement in order to work w the updated software.

I think that if theres a software update, its worth having it. Have you guys done it to stay up to date w the latest version pushed out by BMW? Would love some feedback on this

M6-Coupe · 01-08-2017, 04:18 PM

You should ask your dealer to perform the software update is there is any update available. It takes only couple hours. Usually this software update minimize or resolve some issues. For example at one point when they performed software update on my M6, the drive got more smooth and shifting changed ... I would do that if I were you

schnell1982 · 01-08-2017, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by spikespiegel

Hey guys. Took my m6 to a bmw specialist and he found software updates for about 4 modules. He said if im not having any issues w the car its fine w not updating. He also said that sometimes the modules find a fault and need replacement in order to work w the updated software.

I think that if theres a software update, its worth having it. Have you guys done it to stay up to date w the latest version pushed out by BMW? Would love some feedback on this

It's best to keep up to date on all latest software versions.
Even if your component is acting properly, the revised software was created for a reason meaning, that there are random issues and if you don't experience it now you could later on.
I recommend to update to the latest always.

spikespiegel · 01-08-2017, 05:39 PM

makes sense, I concur. Will be updating everything at my next service/mods install

Almaretto · 01-08-2017, 06:23 PM

Dealer will only update if they are getting paid. This is either directly by customer or reimbursed by BMW if they can document issue through testing components or find faults.

There are internal service bulletins, but never official release dates. If someone is offering to update, might as well take it. Some decline updates so personalized coding is not lost, but that can easily be reapplied.

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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)	You should ask your dealer to perform the software update is there is any update available. It takes only couple hours. Usually this software update minimize or resolve some issues. For example at one point when they performed software update on my M6, the drive got more smooth and shifting changed ... I would do that if I were you __________________ 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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spikespiegel Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 238 Posts Drives: BMW M6 comp Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 Aprilia RSV4 [0.00] 2015 Land Rover Ran ... [0.00] 2014 MV Agust Rival ... [0.00] 2009 KLR650 [0.00] 2016 Kawasaki KX450F [7.50] 2016 BMW S1000RR [8.50] 2014 BMW M6 [8.00]	makes sense, I concur. Will be updating everything at my next service/mods install
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Almaretto Major General 2374 Rep 8,364 Posts Drives: Test Vehicles Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (0)	Dealer will only update if they are getting paid. This is either directly by customer or reimbursed by BMW if they can document issue through testing components or find faults. There are internal service bulletins, but never official release dates. If someone is offering to update, might as well take it. Some decline updates so personalized coding is not lost, but that can easily be reapplied.
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