iDrive corrupted characters and now blank screen
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: BMW
Model Year: 2006
Before getting into a big hissyfit about it... Try pulling power from the car for an hour or so.
einstellungen is "preferences" or "settings" so it looks like something in the iDrive reset to German.
It might be that the current flash image of the iDrive is corrupt. This could be resettable by removing power from the battery to the car. simply pull the NEGative battery terminal off. Wait an 30 min to an hour. Reconnect.
If that doesn't work. See if the SA would be willing to perform a CIP update. This is just a firmware (software) issue.
einstellungen is "preferences" or "settings" so it looks like something in the iDrive reset to German.
It might be that the current flash image of the iDrive is corrupt. This could be resettable by removing power from the battery to the car. simply pull the NEGative battery terminal off. Wait an 30 min to an hour. Reconnect.
If that doesn't work. See if the SA would be willing to perform a CIP update. This is just a firmware (software) issue.
Hey, I work in the Information Technology and alot of times computers need a hard boot once in awhile. I guess the iDrive is no exception. 
Same thing happened to another member. Perhaps you can find it with searching. But, that member pointed out that the heating and a/c system didn't work right unless the screen worked. That pushed it from not covered to covered. Look at all the items in iDrive that aren't the ones you have only in iDrive. Get the mnanual. Here are some that come to mind:
checking oil level !!!!! - you can't do that task without the screen, isn't the enough??
various heating and a/c things
heated seat control if you have comfort seats
all the various CBS (condition based service) indicators (brakes, etc.)
changing the door locking and unlocking things
changing the triple turn signal setting
changing the entry/exit lighting setting
etc
etc
etc
Bring the list to the guy and tell him these don't work. Ask him to fix these without fixing the parts that aren't covered.
checking oil level !!!!! - you can't do that task without the screen, isn't the enough??
various heating and a/c things
heated seat control if you have comfort seats
all the various CBS (condition based service) indicators (brakes, etc.)
changing the door locking and unlocking things
changing the triple turn signal setting
changing the entry/exit lighting setting
etc
etc
etc
Bring the list to the guy and tell him these don't work. Ask him to fix these without fixing the parts that aren't covered.
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Portland, Oregon, USA
My Ride: 2006 550i, 1984 Mercedes Gelandewagen
The CID (Central Information Display) data comes from the CHAMP (Central Head Unit and Multimedia Platform) or M-ASK (Multi Audio System controller). Both can be 'reset' by using the BMW diagnosis system, disconnecting it from the MOST and CANBUS (K_CAN), or removing power for a few minutes.
The system diagnosis of the CID that I've read says that when there are frozen graphics or partially hidden image contents that the display is working correctly but the CHAMP or M-ASK has a fault.
Since it's the CHAMP or M-ASK that has the fault and it is considered part of the audio system I highly doubt that the extended warranty will cover this issue.
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Mount Laurel NJ
Join BMWCCA.....they have Ombudsman who will help you deal with BMWNA! Like the guys said.....Idrive is integral to the operation to all your systems! How will you check your oil level?
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