[larbel]

I just activated CarPlay thinking I can finally stop using the useless built-in map (BMW Hong Kong map is provided by a Chinese provider, and not what you guys are using).. But then I'm hit with the GPS issue like everyone else here... I'm constantly several blocks away from my actual location when using wireless CarPlay and GPS data feeding from the car, this is nothing new and has been around for years, my E39 M5 has the same issue with the aftermarket HU and built-in GPS antenna. Apple could have easily address this by adding an option to choose which GPS signal to use when using wireless CarPlay, but instead, we can't rely on something as simple as basic navigation...

Anyone good with coding and able to look if the MGU has any specific GPS output data format to play around? I wouldn't be surprised if this can be fixed by coding to the proper GPS protocol needed for CarPlay... Just a thought...

 

[larbel]

In my opinion the solution is simple. Apple could let the user decide whether to use the car`s gps or the phone`s gps.
This option implemented in Carplay would solve everybody`s problems.

People has been suggesting that to Apple through beta feedbacks etc for YEARS, well... Every since wireless CarPlay anyway, and Apple never did anything...

 

[larbel]

I level is BMW’s integration level software, it’s more than just the head unit, it’s basically the entire car’s ECU etc, you pretty much need ISTA to read the version, but it might be also coded into the key fob so your dealer can check it with the key fob too.

But no, it’s entirely different than head unit’s software…

 

[larbel]

Copying in the specific SIB:

GPS location determination incorrect

Complaint

Customer perception:

• The customer is shown an incorrect location which does not match the correct one.

Motor vehicles affected:

Development series: F40, F44, F90, F91, F92, F93, F95, F96, F97, F98 G01, G02, G05, G06, G07, G08, G09, G11, G12, G14, G15, G16, G18, G20, G21, G22, G23, G26, G28, G29, G30, G31, G32, G38, G42, G45, G80, G82, G83

Vehicles with an I level less than 22-11-530 are affected.

Cause

Telematic Communication Box (TCB-3) software.

Solution

Notice.

Revisions to the last version: Defect code adjusted

In the event of a customer complaint, proceed as follows.

Read out I level of the vehicle. If the I level is lower (less) than 22-11-530: Program and encode vehicle with ISTA.

What about this fix? Fake?