Car has hung..

Slipmiester · 11-18-2021, 01:19 PM

BMW Assist ... look no further... Apologies, hadnt read through thread,..... Hopefully you'll get sorted out promptly.

225 · 11-19-2021, 03:13 PM

Well dealer said the Body Domain Controller had died so new one being fitted next week. Don't know if it was the sw update that borked it but assume the update process killed it some how.

xenon · 11-20-2021, 01:57 AM

The Body Domain Controller, eh? That was always playing up on my 1975 Vauxhall Viva. A tap with a hammer usually got it going again.

paulockenden · 11-20-2021, 02:07 AM

The nerds amongst us will be wondering why there’s a Windows enterprise network in there…

225 · 11-20-2021, 02:28 AM

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The nerds amongst us will be wondering why there's a Windows enterprise network in there…

Well makes sense if a Windows NT one as bl00dy thing would need a reboot after the slightest change to take effect...

xenon · 11-20-2021, 02:41 AM

I went from a Unix background to NT 3.51 and thought I had made a big mistake....

225 · 11-20-2021, 02:45 AM

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I went from a Unix background to NT 3.51 and thought I had made a big mistake....

I don't know I fondly remember my stack of over a 100 disks to install, dos, windows, office if needed on one machine.. Cutting edge compared to the big floppy drives and tapes! #ITgeekoldfarts

xenon · 11-20-2021, 02:54 AM

I won't mention that when I started stuff was loaded by paper-tape readers...

bmnut · 11-20-2021, 04:19 AM

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I won't mention that when I started stuff was loaded by paper-tape readers...

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ramparts · 11-20-2021, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 225

Well dealer said the Body Domain Controller had died so new one being fitted next week. Don't know if it was the sw update that borked it but assume the update process killed it some how.

Thought as much, had the same thing happened to my x3 when it was in the dealer having a software update.

HighlandPete · 11-20-2021, 06:48 AM

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I won't mention that when I started stuff was loaded by paper-tape readers...

Takes me back. Were you familiar with Kode, based in Calne, Wiltshire? I recall having a lot of their redundant cabinets and stripping out the readers and converting to storage for my workshop.

xenon · 11-20-2021, 08:46 AM

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Takes me back. Were you familiar with Kode, based in Calne, Wiltshire? I recall having a lot of their redundant cabinets and stripping out the readers and converting to storage for my workshop.

No. I only had a bit of experience with the paper-tape as it was in the process of being phased out at the time in favour of CDC disc systems which were huge and held an incredible 96Mb.

agentorange · 11-21-2021, 06:29 PM

This "cannot release the handbrake" bullshit has got to stop, along with "no key for the boot". Stuff happens (or not) with electrical items, and immobilizing your car or preventing access to the battery (tnx, Jaguar) when the electrics play up simply not acceptable.

marksandygill · 11-22-2021, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by agentorange

This "cannot release the handbrake" bullshit has got to stop, along with "no key for the boot". Stuff happens (or not) with electrical items, and immobilizing your car or preventing access to the battery (tnx, Jaguar) when the electrics play up simply not acceptable.

The perils of trusting modern technology too far, like using your phone as your key and not taking your physical key with you, then the servers go down...

bmnut · 11-22-2021, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by marksandygill

The perils of trusting modern technology too far, like using your phone as your key and not taking your physical key with you, then the servers go down...

You're not wrong there!
I've got the digital key thingy and never bothered activating it!
If the wife and I go away anywhere with the car she keeps the spare key with her in a Faraday pouch just in case!

JNW1 · 11-22-2021, 06:15 AM

I'll admit to having some luddite tendencies but at times I really do think modern cars have become too technical and complicated for their own good. To me it's just plain ridiculous when a vehicle can be immobilised as a result of the remote installation of a software update which wasn't even needed in order to drive the car....

bmnut · 11-22-2021, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JNW1

I'll admit to having some luddite tendencies but at times I really do think modern cars have become too technical and complicated for their own good. To me it's just plain ridiculous when a vehicle can be immobilised as a result of the remote installation of a software update which wasn't even needed in order to drive the car....

Never a truer words spoken!

225 · 11-23-2021, 01:09 PM

Well she's back I'm glad to say!
All updated and actually on 07.2021.62 (6 something anyway) so hopefully won't need an ota for a while.
Only thing I'll miss on the 420 is the surround view as not had that before but certainly won't miss the rattle box engine. Honestly it was so loud it sounded like there were tins of bolts in the engine bay.

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agentorange Major 1508 Rep 1,387 Posts Drives: 328d Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Desert SW iTrader: (0)	This "cannot release the handbrake" bullshit has got to stop, along with "no key for the boot". Stuff happens (or not) with electrical items, and immobilizing your car or preventing access to the battery (tnx, Jaguar) when the electrics play up simply not acceptable.
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JNW1 Major General 3122 Rep 5,681 Posts Drives: F56 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I'll admit to having some luddite tendencies but at times I really do think modern cars have become too technical and complicated for their own good. To me it's just plain ridiculous when a vehicle can be immobilised as a result of the remote installation of a software update which wasn't even needed in order to drive the car....
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225 Brigadier General 2281 Rep 4,933 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Well she's back I'm glad to say! All updated and actually on 07.2021.62 (6 something anyway) so hopefully won't need an ota for a while. Only thing I'll miss on the 420 is the surround view as not had that before but certainly won't miss the rattle box engine. Honestly it was so loud it sounded like there were tins of bolts in the engine bay.
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