Blank Idrive screen
08-05-2004, 03:02 PM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
welp, I'm not sure how to remedy this problem, I just returned from running an errand and to my surprise my idrive screen did not turn on (no radio/controls/screen). It stayed blank/off all the way back to my house, a good 15 minutes.
When I arrived home I turned the vehicle off then on and nothing changed. I'll let it sit in the garage for another hour or so before trying again.
Just wondering if this has happened to anyone?
When I arrived home I turned the vehicle off then on and nothing changed. I'll let it sit in the garage for another hour or so before trying again.
Just wondering if this has happened to anyone?
08-05-2004, 03:07 PM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
yeah, I've read past threads about the idrive screen staying blank for 1-3 minutes, I'm hoping it resolves itself.
08-05-2004, 03:15 PM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
It seemed to have resolved itself, It just came on. I really don't mind rare glitches. I'm just happy I didnt have to visit the dealer. 
08-05-2004, 06:16 PM
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My IDrive screen has a red pixel drop-out in it. It is anoying most of all.
What do you guys think, should I have them replace it? I just can't believe someone doesn't quality check for something as obvious as that....
What do you guys think, should I have them replace it? I just can't believe someone doesn't quality check for something as obvious as that....
08-05-2004, 11:04 PM
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Busta,
Did you try pressing the Controller down once ? - sometimes I get a blank for a few seconds and this simple action switches the screen on. Also were there an characters at all on the bottom of the screen or was it truly blank ? If it's completely blank it sounds like a boot up problem (this has been seen before).
Did you try pressing the Controller down once ? - sometimes I get a blank for a few seconds and this simple action switches the screen on. Also were there an characters at all on the bottom of the screen or was it truly blank ? If it's completely blank it sounds like a boot up problem (this has been seen before).
08-06-2004, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by DrT' date='Aug 6 2004, 12:04 AM
Busta,
Did you try pressing the Controller down once ? - sometimes I get a blank for a few seconds and this simple action switches the screen on. Also were there an characters at all on the bottom of the screen or was it truly blank ? If it's completely blank it sounds like a boot up problem (this has been seen before).
Did you try pressing the Controller down once ? - sometimes I get a blank for a few seconds and this simple action switches the screen on. Also were there an characters at all on the bottom of the screen or was it truly blank ? If it's completely blank it sounds like a boot up problem (this has been seen before).