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      02-06-2018, 02:45 AM   #1
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how much for a software update?

hi all, just wondering how much you were charged if you had to update the software for the transmission? more specifically, i'm planning to bring in the x3 for SI B24 02 12 (delay engine response). i'm out of the warranty period and my local dealer won't quote me an exact price. they said they need to diagnose it themselves and if they find they need to update, they will. they said it could take from an hour up to four, but i've read other members saying it took 7 to 8 hours. i get that they need to diagnose it themselves but i can't bring myself to pay for 4+ hours of labor if the technician is letting the computer do all the work...
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      02-10-2018, 03:16 AM   #3
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Anyone else have any info? Still waiting for a reply from Alex.

What are the chances the dealer will do this for free? Since X3's after a certain build date got this straight from the factory...
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When I bring my car into BMW for oil changes they do the updates for free.
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      02-17-2018, 01:55 AM   #5
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So, I called my local dealer and after giving them my vin, they told me everything looks like its up to date. Can it be true that they can see what software version I have over the phone with my vin? I mean I guess, but it still doesn't displace the fact that I'm experiencing these symptoms.
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