[creativ101]

Hi,
There are various thread / posts on how to enable 7 digit post codes on a CIC unit, but the responses seem to be a mixture of firmware and map updates.

On a late 2010 CIC unit (it has the small tick on the bottom left in the nav), do i need to upgrade the firmware to get 7 digit post codes or simply upgrade the maps to 2014 (the maps on the unit are 2010). I think the CIC came out of a car which had a combox (not sure if that matters).

Thanks

[ukbeemerboy]

The firmware needs updating. A map update will not give you 7 digit postcode entry....

[creativ101]

Hhhmm. Not the answer I was hoping for

[bungleaio]

I have a dec 2009 build car with Pro CIC nav. When I got it I could only get 5 digit postcode. I upgraded the maps to 2013 version and then I could get full 7 digit entry.

I'd say its worth trying a map update before you start with firmware.

[creativ101]

Better
Thanks

[dj219957]

Same as above. I had 59 plate pro with the tick but had 5 digit. I upgraded to 2014 maps and now I have 7 digit. Yeah!

[Tonyblade]

Same here 2010 with pro nav updated to 2013 maps and I now have 7 digit postcode no firmware update needed for me.

[ukbeemerboy]

We have had this debate before and came to the conclusion that some cars need firmware, and some only need a map update. I'll see if I can find the thread...

[ukbeemerboy]

Here you go... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...digit+postcode

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...digit+postcode

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by ukbeemerboy

We have had this debate before and came to the conclusion that some cars need firmware, and some only need a map update. I'll see if I can find the thread...

Correct. It depends on the firmware which is on the CIC.
Few firmwares allow 7 digits postcode search whereas old CIC(s) require flashing.

[creativ101]

I have all the traffic options enabled on the cic however whilst driving / stuck in traffic the satnav route map doesn't show anything to indicate traffic.
I have tried this over a few days so it across various routes.
If I click on the triangle in the navigation it does show where there's traffic but just not on my map/ route.

Any ideas?

[jammy78]

It will show all traffic nearby, not only jams related to your route!

But the CIC will change the original route if there if traffic!

[creativ101]

That's the problem. It's not showing any jams on my route.

[jammy78]

Originally Posted by creativ101

That's the problem. It's not showing any jams on my route.

Maybe you've been lucky?

[creativ101]

. Unfortunately not. Going round the m25 stuck in traffic and nothing showing up on satnav.

[IanS100]

When traffic warnings do appear they tend to hang around for hours after the traffic has cleared, so it's not exactly reliable

[PaulR]

Originally Posted by makkan00

Correct. It depends on the firmware which is on the CIC.
Few firmwares allow 7 digits postcode search whereas old CIC(s) require flashing.

It's like the man says.

For instance: I have an early CIC build E92, '09 plate, manufactured October '08. I updated the maps to the 2013-1 version shortly after getting the car. Yet I still only have 5 digit postcode entry.

By that I mean that I can enter the whole 7 digits, but the Nav will issue directions to the centre of the town, rather than where the postcode actually is.

A CIC software update is on the cards at some point. I hate having stuff that doesn't work properly.

[creativ101]

Originally Posted by IanS100

When traffic warnings do appear they tend to hang around for hours after the traffic has cleared, so it's not exactly reliable

Problem is I don't have any traffic warnings. So wondered of is a coding thing ??

[jammy78]

Why didn't you hold out for a 2011 CIC.... then you wouldn't have any of these issues!

School boy error!

[creativ101]

Originally Posted by jammy78

Why didn't you hold out for a 2011 CIC.... then you wouldn't have any of these issues!

School boy error!

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. But not sure what the difference between a 2011 and a late 2010 would have been.

[jammy78]

Originally Posted by creativ101

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. But not sure what the difference between a 2011 and a late 2010 would have been.

The 2011 versions are the ones you want (I think post 03/2011).... correct FW & are combox friendly without buying any codes or messing about with the software!

[creativ101]

Mine was taken from a m3 with cbox and all apps.