[mrseattle]

I have a 2011 X70 50i, with the original maps (CIC), and wanted to update as there have been a lot of changes to the local roads here in Seattle. The local dealers were lagging behind TomTom and asked something close to $450 with parts and labor - so I ordered mine online directly from store.bmwgpsmaps.com, where it sells for about $250.

It took them 10 days to get it out, but finally I got the USB stick in the mail, along with a printed letter with the activation code. The code is based on the VIN, and I double checked that the VIN is correct on the order as well as the activation letter itself - but the car wouldn't accept it saying it's wrong. It is 20 characters as expected. I tried entering it 4 times.

Has anyone had this happen? Is there a trick I'm missing somewhere or they just shipped a bogus code?