How do you find out if you have the latest GPS Program?

TIA,

Frank in Toledo

 

IIRC - select 'Settings' and the version number will be in the upper right. If you have a DVD version I believe the current version is 4-1/40.

 

Thanks Eric.

 

Is that just the Nav software or does it list the ECU software version as well?

(I'm not near my Mini to check to see if I can tell in person

 

I have the DVD and it shows 4-1/50. I'm not sure if it refers to software or data.

 

The SW X-X/XX number refers to Nav software, not data. The data is the map disc itself... pop it out and look at the label to get the version of that. The latest Nav software version is 4-1/50, and I believe the latest Nav DVD version is 2005-2.

More information can be found at this page:

X5world - Articles Section - BMW Navigation System FAQ

NOTE: Don't be concerned that it says "BMW Navigation System", the OEM system in BMWs is exactly the same as the one in the MINI, except for the startup logo (which, don't worry, won't be replaced if you apply the BMW software update).

The OEM Navigation system has been discussed at great length in NAM's Navigation & Audio forum, so if you have more specific questions, that's the best place to look first.

 

I realize that the data is on the DVD, but the Nav unit has software as well (I've had upgrades done to it on BMWs). I just can't recall if the software version displayed as above is the Nav software or if it will display the ECU/engine software, or if they are one in the same

 

It's just the Nav software, nothing more. See the x5world link I referenced. :smile:

 

Yep, Nav only. Would be cool if having Nav allowed you to see what super secret version of software was on the ECU/BCM though! And while they're at it, let us change some of the programmed attributes.
During my last service my SA kindly offered to update my programming 'preferences' gratis (after I balked at the cost), but ended up unselecting the 'unlock on engine off' feature. Now I have to see if they can do me another favor and get that feaure back! $70 to change those preferences is ludicrous.