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Security recall
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OnlineX5Sport
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Re: Security recall
Together with a/c settings, key specific settings, seats etc etc..... >:(
Some may work but a lot won't and have to be reset. My radio was OK though - DAB - though why that should make a difference I cannot tell.
Some may work but a lot won't and have to be reset. My radio was OK though - DAB - though why that should make a difference I cannot tell.

- pvr
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Re: Security recall
Ok, car back.
Radio was fine (DAB still rubbish so no change there
) . Key memory gone (and why do they have to change all the seat and mirror settings for a software update????
Radio was fine (DAB still rubbish so no change there

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Re: Security recall
Just got mine back at 4:00 after dropping it off at 8:30 at Cooper Teesside this morning. Climate, seat settings and all journey computer (consumption, av speed etc) wiped but radio and preset buttons all as before. No charge, free visual check and car washed and vacuumed.
Best wishes,
Graeme
Best wishes,
Graeme
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Re: Security recall
Booked mine in for Friday next week, said it should only take 1 - 2 hours... ::)
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Current: 2008 BMW X5 xdrive 35d MSport 7 seater
Previous: 2006 BMW 525d SE & Vauxhall Zafira
Current: 2008 BMW X5 xdrive 35d MSport 7 seater
Previous: 2006 BMW 525d SE & Vauxhall Zafira
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Re: Security recall
Mine.s back.
Security update done, tailgate rattle sorted and handbrake operation checked.
No loss of settings , nothing appears to have changed and all doen in a day.
Well done Arden .
Security update done, tailgate rattle sorted and handbrake operation checked.
No loss of settings , nothing appears to have changed and all doen in a day.
Well done Arden .
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OnlineX5Sport
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Re: Security recall
[quote="Nat"]
No loss of settings , nothing appears to have changed and all doen in a day.
Well done Arden .
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Probably didn't do it then......
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No loss of settings , nothing appears to have changed and all doen in a day.
Well done Arden .
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Probably didn't do it then......


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Re: Security recall
Haven't had any phone/emails like some on here but bloody booked it in myself at my local Beemer stealers with loan car at £10!
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Re: Security recall
Friends 40d went in on Wednesday and is still broken 

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Re: Security recall
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Friends 40d went in on Wednesday and is still broken
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What the CAS module got fried in the update process?
Friends 40d went in on Wednesday and is still broken

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What the CAS module got fried in the update process?
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Re: Security recall
Went to have wheels replaced under warranty asked if I'll wait for software update plugged in to bmw servers 1/2 hour later all done all I need to is cancel appointment with my other dealer!
- bubbabear
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Re: Security recall
What a result !! are u still in the balance of 3yr manufacturers warranty...i cant see bmw replacing my alloys due to corrosion when it is 4yrs old
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X5 xdrive30d sport 2012, past E39 530i sport touring , e46 330ci.
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Re: Security recall
Yes still in warranty very slight corrosion but its still corrosion in my books didnt really need to fight to get authorised.
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Re: Security recall
Mine is booked into BMW in Hereford Next Wednesday.
They want it all day, its amazing as the car has had every service with them! and hasn't had either the security enhancement or drive shaft recall done
They want it all day, its amazing as the car has had every service with them! and hasn't had either the security enhancement or drive shaft recall done

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- bubbabear
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Re: Security recall
What is the driveshaft recall ?
X5 xdrive30d sport 2012, past E39 530i sport touring , e46 330ci.