‎2013 Navigation Map Updates - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

also1412 · 12-29-2012, 07:40 PM

Not sure if this is supposed to be an old post but in the gpsunderground forum there is a lot information regarding this update.

For the mostly concerned issue, the cost, apparently you can get a cheaper FSC code from a guy called sieras5 (email: sieras5@inbox.lt) and he could instantly generate a code for $60, which I think it is kinda acceptable.

For the files you can download them from various of places, thepiratebay seems to be a good place to start searching. I used a shortcut way where I downloaded from some cloud storage service sites using a 2 days premium account - costs £2.

After having the files on your hard drive, you could either burn them into 3 Double Layer DVDs or more preferably copy the files into a 16G usb drives. If you are a man of gadget you should have in possession of USB 3.0 flash drives which can save you a heck lot of time for the actual updating process.

Now here is the step where I got stuck. I tried both the DVD and the flash drive, but after I inserted the media, the CIC doesn't seem to recognise and doesn't seem to initialise the updating process. In a sunny day scenario and according to the guys who own some older models of the CIC cars, they said 30s after you inserted the 1st DVD or USB drive, it will automatically ask you to input the FSC on screen and it will just be a waiting game afterwards. However this has not happened on my F30.

I am posting this just to seek if there is anyone in this forum is interested in this or has done the similar process by any chance? Any suggestion is much appreciated.

themoveforward · 12-29-2012, 08:25 PM

I have a copy of the BMW NA 2013-1A Maps if anybody needs them. You'll need an FSC if required, but I just added them to my new 328i and it didn't ask for one.

also1412 · 12-30-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by also1412

Not sure if this is supposed to be an old post but in the gpsunderground forum there is a lot information regarding this update.

For the mostly concerned issue, the cost, apparently you can get a cheaper FSC code from a guy called sieras5 (email: sieras5@inbox.lt) and he could instantly generate a code for $60, which I think it is kinda acceptable.

For the files you can download them from various of places, thepiratebay seems to be a good place to start searching. I used a shortcut way where I downloaded from some cloud storage service sites using a 2 days premium account - costs £2.

After having the files on your hard drive, you could either burn them into 3 Double Layer DVDs or more preferably copy the files into a 16G usb drives. If you are a man of gadget you should have in possession of USB 3.0 flash drives which can save you a heck lot of time for the actual updating process.

Now here is the step where I got stuck. I tried both the DVD and the flash drive, but after I inserted the media, the CIC doesn't seem to recognise and doesn't seem to initialise the updating process. In a sunny day scenario and according to the guys who own some older models of the CIC cars, they said 30s after you inserted the 1st DVD or USB drive, it will automatically ask you to input the FSC on screen and it will just be a waiting game afterwards. However this has not happened on my F30.

I am posting this just to seek if there is anyone in this forum is interested in this or has done the similar process by any chance? Any suggestion is much appreciated.

I just got mine update to 2013 PREMIUM. Went smoothly. The problem was, if you want to do the faster way via USB drives, you need to plug them into the glovebox, not in the armrest.

john08135i · 12-30-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themoveforward

I have a copy of the BMW NA 2013-1A Maps if anybody needs them. You'll need an FSC if required, but I just added them to my new 328i and it didn't ask for one.

PM sent

jamie335i · 01-06-2013, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themoveforward

I have a copy of the BMW NA 2013-1A Maps if anybody needs them. You'll need an FSC if required, but I just added them to my new 328i and it didn't ask for one.

PM sent also

john08135i · 01-14-2013, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themoveforward

I have a copy of the BMW NA 2013-1A Maps if anybody needs them. You'll need an FSC if required, but I just added them to my new 328i and it didn't ask for one.

THANK YOU SIR.. it worked great with my code i got.. it took about 1 hour to update.

gerbs · 01-15-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by john08135i

THANK YOU SIR.. it worked great with my code i got.. it took about 1 hour to update.

What are the changes? Anything visible/noticeable right away?

john08135i · 01-15-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gerbs

What are the changes? Anything visible/noticeable right away?

i dont see anything yet but i have a long roadtrip next week so i hope it helps

pcbrew · 01-21-2013, 08:27 PM

I got the files from torrent but wondering if it's worth it to buy the update code.
Does anyone in the DFW area have the new maps and do they show the new 190 section going out to I-30?

SamS · 01-21-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pcbrew

I got the files from torrent but wondering if it's worth it to buy the update code.
Does anyone in the DFW area have the new maps and do they show the new 190 section going out to I-30?

Which part, exactly? The part going over the lake?

pcbrew · 01-22-2013, 12:01 AM

Yes

It's not in the version I have:
112111.2.18
Nav Maps North America Premium 2012 in my April 2012 build

SamS · 01-22-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pcbrew

Yes

It's not in the version I have:
112111.2.18
Nav Maps North America Premium 2012 in my April 2012 build

That section of 190 is not showing up in the 2013 version, either.

legaleye3000 · 02-02-2013, 09:47 PM

Someone above said he didn't require an FSC Code... Is there any way to load the maps and try without FSC code...? If it DOES want an FSC Code, can you just revert back to your old maps and no harm done? Thanks.

SamS · 02-02-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by legaleye3000

Someone above said he didn't require an FSC Code... Is there any way to load the maps and try without FSC code...? If it DOES want an FSC Code, can you just revert back to your old maps and no harm done? Thanks.

New maps won't even start to load if you don't have the code.

Wally5280 · 02-04-2013, 06:16 PM

So where is the best place to get an FSC code? Do I have to go through my dealer?

john08135i · 02-04-2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally5280

So where is the best place to get an FSC code? Do I have to go through my dealer?

pm sent.

DJHakim · 02-13-2013, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by legaleye3000

Someone above said he didn't require an FSC Code... Is there any way to load the maps and try without FSC code...? If it DOES want an FSC Code, can you just revert back to your old maps and no harm done? Thanks.

Therein lies my main issue with nav maps. You gotta pay ~$300 just to see what's in the update. They don't even list what changes there are from previous versions and you can't "try before you buy." It's a shady business. For some, the "update" is no update at all in regions they care about. For that much $$, you should be given a guarantee or multiple updates.

CESIUM · 02-14-2013, 03:47 PM

This is my first BMW. So am I to understand we do not get any free updates for the maps in our nav packages? The same free updates that my friends with Fords get??

SamS · 02-14-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CESIUM

This is my first BMW. So am I to understand we do not get any free updates for the maps in our nav packages? The same free updates that my friends with Fords get??

Ford owners get charged $199 as well, same for Honda owners, etc., etc...

miguex@ecuprogram · 02-15-2013, 09:33 AM

If you need a FSC Code for updating your BMW navigation, I can make 100% working code. PM me.

Buzzman · 02-15-2013, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CESIUM

This is my first BMW. So am I to understand we do not get any free updates for the maps in our nav packages? The same free updates that my friends with Fords get??

I wouldn't say it needs to be free, but as far as I understand it, you pay for every BMW updates. I would rather have a lifetime update deal like the one Garmin offers. Then, when a new update is available, you can download it, because you have already paid for it. Having to go through the dealer for a GPS update is retarded.

legaleye3000 · 03-02-2013, 08:07 PM

Can someone PM me a link to download the maps? Thanks.

01-21-2013, 08:27 PM	#31
pcbrew Captain Drives: 2012 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 731 iTrader: (0)	I got the files from torrent but wondering if it's worth it to buy the update code. Does anyone in the DFW area have the new maps and do they show the new 190 section going out to I-30? __________________ 2012 F30 335i 6MT - Imperial Blue w/Everest Gray: Sport, Adaptive M, Premium, Tech & Parking Pkgs, Assist, Apps

01-22-2013, 12:01 AM	#33
pcbrew Captain Drives: 2012 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 731 iTrader: (0)	Yes It's not in the version I have: 112111.2.18 Nav Maps North America Premium 2012 in my April 2012 build __________________ 2012 F30 335i 6MT - Imperial Blue w/Everest Gray: Sport, Adaptive M, Premium, Tech & Parking Pkgs, Assist, Apps

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12-29-2012, 07:40 PM	#23
also1412 Enlisted Member Drives: F30 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Not sure if this is supposed to be an old post but in the gpsunderground forum there is a lot information regarding this update. For the mostly concerned issue, the cost, apparently you can get a cheaper FSC code from a guy called sieras5 (email: sieras5@inbox.lt) and he could instantly generate a code for $60, which I think it is kinda acceptable. For the files you can download them from various of places, thepiratebay seems to be a good place to start searching. I used a shortcut way where I downloaded from some cloud storage service sites using a 2 days premium account - costs £2. After having the files on your hard drive, you could either burn them into 3 Double Layer DVDs or more preferably copy the files into a 16G usb drives. If you are a man of gadget you should have in possession of USB 3.0 flash drives which can save you a heck lot of time for the actual updating process. Now here is the step where I got stuck. I tried both the DVD and the flash drive, but after I inserted the media, the CIC doesn't seem to recognise and doesn't seem to initialise the updating process. In a sunny day scenario and according to the guys who own some older models of the CIC cars, they said 30s after you inserted the 1st DVD or USB drive, it will automatically ask you to input the FSC on screen and it will just be a waiting game afterwards. However this has not happened on my F30. I am posting this just to seek if there is anyone in this forum is interested in this or has done the similar process by any chance? Any suggestion is much appreciated.

12-29-2012, 08:25 PM	#24
themoveforward Private First Class Drives: 13' 328xi MG mSport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	I have a copy of the BMW NA 2013-1A Maps if anybody needs them. You'll need an FSC if required, but I just added them to my new 328i and it didn't ask for one.

02-02-2013, 09:47 PM	#35
legaleye3000 Private First Class Drives: BMW 328i Sedan 2012 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South FL Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	Someone above said he didn't require an FSC Code... Is there any way to load the maps and try without FSC code...? If it DOES want an FSC Code, can you just revert back to your old maps and no harm done? Thanks.

02-04-2013, 06:16 PM	#37
Wally5280 New Member Drives: 2013 328xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	So where is the best place to get an FSC code? Do I have to go through my dealer?

02-14-2013, 03:47 PM	#40
CESIUM Private Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Luxury Line Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 70 iTrader: (0)	This is my first BMW. So am I to understand we do not get any free updates for the maps in our nav packages? The same free updates that my friends with Fords get??

02-15-2013, 09:33 AM	#42
miguex@ecuprogram Private First Class Drives: 2010 X5 M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 199 iTrader: (3)	If you need a FSC Code for updating your BMW navigation, I can make 100% working code. PM me.

03-02-2013, 08:07 PM	#44
legaleye3000 Private First Class Drives: BMW 328i Sedan 2012 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South FL Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	Can someone PM me a link to download the maps? Thanks.