BMW 2008 550i idrive problems
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Hey everyone, i seem to be having problems with my idrive. Whenever i want to select some options such as Bluetooth or for the doors to lock automatically when driving it does click them however it does not tick. However, it is not just these two options that are not ticking. On the other hand, most of the options do tick when i press on the knob. Does anyone seem to know what the issue is? i tried to google a way to reboot the idrive but i still have no clue where to locate the eject button for my dvd as i dont think i have one.
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N54
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I have only seen behavior after attempting to program the IDrive to display something that is not fully supported. A new item would display in the menu but ticking it would not work.
My only suggestion is a dealer visit. They can attempt to reprogram the module. You will get a newer version of the software and hopefully eliminate this problem along with it.
My only suggestion is a dealer visit. They can attempt to reprogram the module. You will get a newer version of the software and hopefully eliminate this problem along with it.
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N54
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It can be done with software such as winkfp. Easy to mess up things like navigation and voice control if you have it.
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A good Indy can update all software in the car for less than $200 here in the US. Probably considerably less in Lebanon.
Good luck!
Good luck!