I was up on the BMW site looking for info on the new ICOM Next A and I saw this warning! Two months old now, might have already been talked about on this great forum , but
3/1/2016 2:01:13 PM
Subject: Important Information regarding DME Replacements in X5 and 3 series vehicles with the N55 Engine
Due to an internal software issue in replacement DME modules for the X5 and 3 Series with the N55 engine it is not possible to program the new DME with ISTA/P. This problem affects both dealer and independent workshops. While a solution is being developed for those vehicles any DME replacements can only be completed at a BMW Center by having a field engineer come in to complete the work. We apologize for this inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
3/1/2016 2:01:13 PM
Subject: Important Information regarding DME Replacements in X5 and 3 series vehicles with the N55 Engine
Due to an internal software issue in replacement DME modules for the X5 and 3 Series with the N55 engine it is not possible to program the new DME with ISTA/P. This problem affects both dealer and independent workshops. While a solution is being developed for those vehicles any DME replacements can only be completed at a BMW Center by having a field engineer come in to complete the work. We apologize for this inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.