Idrive/screen dead
06-28-2008, 08:16 PM
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Anybody have any advice on what to do about my Idrive screen not booting?
I start the car and have no screen and the Idrive control is spinning freely.
Is there a fuse that I am not aware of?
How about a re-boot method? I don't have a owners manual and I am relying on everyones knowledge here on the forum.
Please enlighten me fellas.
Thanks in advance,
Scott
PS- dont reply with "take it to the dealer"......
I start the car and have no screen and the Idrive control is spinning freely.
Is there a fuse that I am not aware of?
How about a re-boot method? I don't have a owners manual and I am relying on everyones knowledge here on the forum.
Please enlighten me fellas.
Thanks in advance,
Scott
PS- dont reply with "take it to the dealer"......
06-28-2008, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 5r1' post='612152' date='Jun 29 2008, 12:16 AM
Anybody have any advice on what to do about my Idrive screen not booting?
I start the car and have no screen and the Idrive control is spinning freely.
Is there a fuse that I am not aware of?
How about a re-boot method? I don't have a owners manual and I am relying on everyones knowledge here on the forum.
Please enlighten me fellas.
Thanks in advance,
Scott
PS- dont reply with "take it to the dealer"......
I start the car and have no screen and the Idrive control is spinning freely.
Is there a fuse that I am not aware of?
How about a re-boot method? I don't have a owners manual and I am relying on everyones knowledge here on the forum.
Please enlighten me fellas.
Thanks in advance,
Scott
PS- dont reply with "take it to the dealer"......
Press and hold the Mute button the CD eject and DVD eject at the same time...if you didn't have NAV DVD I'm not sure....
Usually if it happens when you start up the car leaving the car sitting ignition off for 10 minutes it will reboot. I had one time when the above procedure didn't work and it needed to sit for 10 minutes.
06-28-2008, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='612155' date='Jun 28 2008, 11:20 PM
Press and hold the Mute button the CD eject and DVD eject at the same time...if you didn't have NAV DVD I'm not sure....
Usually if it happens when you start up the car leaving the car sitting ignition off for 10 minutes it will reboot. I had one time when the above procedure didn't work and it needed to sit for 10 minutes.
Usually if it happens when you start up the car leaving the car sitting ignition off for 10 minutes it will reboot. I had one time when the above procedure didn't work and it needed to sit for 10 minutes.
I let the car sit for 20-30 minutes in between restarts and still no Idrive.
06-28-2008, 08:50 PM
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"take it to the dealer"......
Just kidding.
that sucks. I had similar issue with my Cayenne S navigation unit that the dealer just replaced it iwht a new one.
Let me know what the fix is.
Just kidding.
that sucks. I had similar issue with my Cayenne S navigation unit that the dealer just replaced it iwht a new one.
Let me know what the fix is.
06-28-2008, 08:52 PM
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Scott, found these 2 threads regarding the subject..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=49098
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=44636
most replies are to try and reboot the ccc via: Hold down both the CD eject, DVD eject, and the power button (a.k.a. the volume knob) at the same time.
or it's the answer you didn't want us to reply with...
curious as to see why you do not want to hear that answer tho, as it seems as if the problem would be a software issue(hopefully not hardware), the answer could just be that simple...
GL, hope things gets resolved, keep us posted
gene
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=49098
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=44636
most replies are to try and reboot the ccc via: Hold down both the CD eject, DVD eject, and the power button (a.k.a. the volume knob) at the same time.
or it's the answer you didn't want us to reply with...
curious as to see why you do not want to hear that answer tho, as it seems as if the problem would be a software issue(hopefully not hardware), the answer could just be that simple...
GL, hope things gets resolved, keep us posted
gene
06-28-2008, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='612171' date='Jun 28 2008, 11:52 PM
Scott, found these 2 threads regarding the subject..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=49098
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=44636
most replies are to try and reboot the ccc via: Hold down both the CD eject, DVD eject, and the power button (a.k.a. the volume knob) at the same time.
or it's the answer you didn't want us to reply with...
curious as to see why you do not want to hear that answer tho, as it seems as if the problem would be a software issue(hopefully not hardware), the answer could just be that simple...
GL, hope things gets resolved, keep us posted
gene
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=49098
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=44636
most replies are to try and reboot the ccc via: Hold down both the CD eject, DVD eject, and the power button (a.k.a. the volume knob) at the same time.
or it's the answer you didn't want us to reply with...
curious as to see why you do not want to hear that answer tho, as it seems as if the problem would be a software issue(hopefully not hardware), the answer could just be that simple...
GL, hope things gets resolved, keep us posted
gene
I'll keep researching and hope for a resolution.
I really appreciate everyones help though!
I'll keep you posted and thanks agian ,
Scott
06-29-2008, 05:22 AM
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some things on car have warranty longer than u and I think it has.
For example, my brother-in-law has an e39 540i sport. With Manufacture warranty well over expired years ago, his catalyic converted went bad (both of them). He took to the mecanics (who is a bmw mechanic works on the side) told me to take to the dealer and they fixed it free of charge. :-) He was so happy. Cuz I think it would have costed him close to 2k with installation if it ame out of his pocket.
For example, my brother-in-law has an e39 540i sport. With Manufacture warranty well over expired years ago, his catalyic converted went bad (both of them). He took to the mecanics (who is a bmw mechanic works on the side) told me to take to the dealer and they fixed it free of charge. :-) He was so happy. Cuz I think it would have costed him close to 2k with installation if it ame out of his pocket.
06-29-2008, 11:09 AM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by 5r1' post='612178' date='Jun 29 2008, 01:13 AM
Well simply , the car is not under warranty and I have a strong suspicion the dealer is not going to be inexpensive or quick with a repair.
I'll keep researching and hope for a resolution.
I really appreciate everyones help though!
I'll keep you posted and thanks agian ,
Scott
I'll keep researching and hope for a resolution.
I really appreciate everyones help though!
I'll keep you posted and thanks agian ,
Scott
06-29-2008, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='612171' date='Jun 28 2008, 11:52 PM
Scott, found these 2 threads regarding the subject..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=49098
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=44636
most replies are to try and reboot the ccc via: Hold down both the CD eject, DVD eject, and the power button (a.k.a. the volume knob) at the same time.
or it's the answer you didn't want us to reply with...
curious as to see why you do not want to hear that answer tho, as it seems as if the problem would be a software issue(hopefully not hardware), the answer could just be that simple...
GL, hope things gets resolved, keep us posted
gene
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=49098
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=44636
most replies are to try and reboot the ccc via: Hold down both the CD eject, DVD eject, and the power button (a.k.a. the volume knob) at the same time.
or it's the answer you didn't want us to reply with...
curious as to see why you do not want to hear that answer tho, as it seems as if the problem would be a software issue(hopefully not hardware), the answer could just be that simple...
GL, hope things gets resolved, keep us posted
gene
Latest update:
Everything was fine at start up this afternoon. Screen was enabled and Idrive functioned correctly.
20 minutes into my drive the Idrive chimed with an electrical failure warning and advised me to seek the nearest BMW dealer. After about 5 seconds the warning went off and everything went back to normal.
I parked the car within 30 minutes but, noticed my Escort x50 was still powered up after arming the alarm.
What the hell?
Any ideas???