3G SIM card on board?

copello · 11-19-2012, 02:56 PM

I have a 2012 520d with nav pro.
All Connected drive connections run through edge SIM card. On newer models, this SIM card is now 3G: Any one Knows if the upgrade is possible? Internet and email are so slow through edge connections.....
Tranks for the feedback!

SamS · 11-19-2012, 03:11 PM

I've never heard of an upgrade for that. Seems like it would be more involved than just swapping out SIMs, i.e. programming, maybe different hardware required, etc.

AP · 11-19-2012, 03:46 PM

I could be wrong but I thought the 3G sim was for cars with the new nav system introduced in the second half of this year.
Give how patchy 3G reception can be* , I ownder how much of an advtanage that actually turns ot to be?

* (I'm going by my blackberry coverage into London on the train every day!)

SamS · 11-19-2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AP

I could be wrong but I thought the 3G sim was for cars with the new nav system introduced in the second half of this year.
Give how patchy 3G reception can be* , I ownder how much of an advtanage that actually turns ot to be?

* (I'm going by my blackberry coverage into London on the train every day!)

You are correct, the 3G SIM is standard for the new Nav introduced this summer. Which means the older system in the 2012s would probably need a lot of modification, if such a thing was at all possible.

The original poster may be better served by holding out for a complete "new" Nav retrofit, should some third party offer it, in the upcoming years.

We have excellent 3G coverage here, and pretty decent LTE coverage as well. It is is not uncommon for me to hit 40Mpbs+ on downloads via my iPhone 5!

copello · 11-20-2012, 02:36 AM

Thanks for your contribution.... Probably best to swap the entire car.....

monogramus · 11-20-2012, 03:11 AM

You need to change combox, about 500E.

AP · 11-20-2012, 06:41 AM

just out of curiosity, where exactly is the sim?
Is it hidden away? I've no idead where it is.

SamS · 11-20-2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by copello

Thanks for your contribution.... Probably best to swap the entire car.....

Correct, unfortunately.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AP

just out of curiosity, where exactly is the sim?
Is it hidden away? I've no idead where it is.

I understand it to be in the rooftop antennae aka shark fin.

SamS · 11-20-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by monogramus

You need to change combox, about 500E.

I don't think so. Which Combox is he going to swap it out for? The new Nav hardware is not available via any 3rd party members, and likely won't be for some time.

Dandle · 11-20-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

I understand it to be in the rooftop antennae aka shark fin.

The E60s sim was located in the telematics control unit I would imagine as the combox has replaced the TCU thats where it would be.

shawnsheridan · 11-27-2012, 11:48 PM

The SIM Card is located in the Combox Telematics module.

The new NBT Head Unit with 3G has the Combox built into it.

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11-19-2012, 03:46 PM	#3
AP Lieutenant Drives: F10 530d Msport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Posts: 424 iTrader: (0)	I could be wrong but I thought the 3G sim was for cars with the new nav system introduced in the second half of this year. Give how patchy 3G reception can be* , I ownder how much of an advtanage that actually turns ot to be? * (I'm going by my blackberry coverage into London on the train every day!)

11-20-2012, 02:36 AM	#5
copello New Member Drives: 2012 F10 520d Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: France Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your contribution.... Probably best to swap the entire car.....

11-20-2012, 03:11 AM	#6
monogramus Private Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: net Posts: 65 iTrader: (1)	You need to change combox, about 500E.

11-20-2012, 06:41 AM	#7
AP Lieutenant Drives: F10 530d Msport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Posts: 424 iTrader: (0)	just out of curiosity, where exactly is the sim? Is it hidden away? I've no idead where it is.