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07-10-2008, 05:17 PM

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My Ride: 2008 535xi- Alpine White, Natural Brown Interior, Sport Pack, Premium Pack, Comfort Access, 20 way Multi-contor seats, Navigation, 18" rims, Cold Weather Pack

i know there were topics on this issue before but i could really clear any issues for myself from what was posted, maybe im dumb?

. but it froze and i couldnt do anything, no option no menu just a warning on the dash, i turned the car off and on and nothing still after about 20 min of driving it rebooted and all was normal. should i be concerned, does anyone know what it is? or is just a matter of computers being computers, should i notify the dealer, any help that could shed some light would be appreciated from you fine bimmer gents

i guess thats what i get for praising the i-drive to all my friends who read the bad reviews on it!

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07-10-2008, 07:53 PM

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if it happens once in a while its microsoft being microsoft... did you try hitting Alt+Ctrl+Del?

Volume Button + Navigation Eject + CD Eject?

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07-10-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='621014' date='Jul 10 2008, 08:53 PM

if it happens once in a while its microsoft being microsoft... did you try hitting Alt+Ctrl+Del?

Volume Button + Navigation Eject + CD Eject?

or just:

up,up,down, down, left, right, left, right, B,A,B,A

BTT: Do you remember what your were doing when it froze? I was dialing thru my phone at the same time it was trying to connect via BT. Screen froze, went blank, then restarted all with 2 minutes. Didn't even need to stop and cut the engine/car off then on...

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07-10-2008, 08:32 PM

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My Ride: Original E60 Spec: 530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights, Mods: OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akaliusï¿½ Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides, Engine Mods: Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3ï¿½ Tips, RPI Scoop (Red) Added Electronics: V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit, Shoes: SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD New Shoes: 19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY ^_____________ Retired ______________ Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,

I had the same prob once. I accidently made my alarm go off while doors where open. Everything froze on screen and the iDrive knob spun loosely n freely. After driving for about an hour and trying to figure out wtf happened, it all came back to normal after a simple arm and disarm with the doors closed.