TitanTim wrote:pingu wrote:TitanTim wrote:BMW have sorted this now with a recall software update.
Tim.
They have only admitted there is a problem on post-07 cars, though pre-07 cars are still being stolen without the keys.
A VERY poor show by BMW - see the PH thread for more details
PH Thread
Thats probably because BMW did a cut off date to save them some pennies.
End of the day its not just BMW, any manufacturer that employs a key slot transponder is vulnerable, it was BMWs bad luck that the interior alarm had a blind spot where the OBDC is located
Tim.
Tim.
Anyone can have **** happen, it's how you deal with it that counts, and BMW's response has been appalling. It took Watchdog before they even admitted there was a problem, even though they had been told by many people who had had their cars stolen without the keys (even some CCTV).
As you say, I think they have chosen the cut-off of 07 to limit their liability. They have admitted that the code changes to pre-07 cars may have unintended consequences, so they have investigated it. This doesn't mean that the problem doesn't exist, but BMW's attitude is no solution = no problem. Unbelievable attitude.
Many of those in the know will not be buying BMW again, but there are lots of people out there who don't know the story and will make their next new car a BMW - good luck to them, I just hope nothing similar will happen, because the answer will be the same. We've had our cash, now bog off.
New Z4s may be affected, but E85 Z4s and E36 Z3s are not affected.
, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
The Z4 wasn't included as 2012 build. BMW were contacting owners but I don't know how the selection process was undertaken.
