01-31-2024, 04:06 PM | #1 |
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BMW wouldn't service - Coded display
Hey all - brought my M850i to service at the dealer - in addition, had them check an issue that I was having with the emergency brake sensor. They wouldn’t work on the car because I had “aftermarket software coding” (Alpina display cluster). They claimed the only way they would is if they flashed the software, at a charge, to the original software.
I have never had such an issue from any car manufacturer and have coded my cars software for years. After arguing with the dealer I told him that I would take the car home, flash it and return - he agreed of course but what a pain in the ass. Just thought I would share. |
01-31-2024, 05:31 PM | #2 |
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Not surprised with these modern cars honestly.... The first thing they do no a days is to keep potential responsibility away from them. Meaning they won't risk anything if anything with the electronics or software indicates other than standard. I'm not saying I agree with it but its the way most are now... You are in a prime location for independent higher end shops, I'd start working with them.
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02-02-2024, 09:19 PM | #6 |
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I've never heard of that. Maybe it's a new thing. My dealer actually set me up with the original coder. I used some years back before you could do it on your own with Bimmercode
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02-23-2024, 12:05 PM | #8 |
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I avoid anything that would negatively affect the warranty…why take a chance?
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