Originally Posted by m_power

Thanks for the welcome! I think I will be a regular on here from now on.

R9NDY I'D LIKE TO THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! I went to another BMW dealership this morning, and it was the fuse that went!!! It only cost me 1.5 hours of labor, and the fuse cost a couple dollars. As soon as I went in to see the Service Manager, I specifically told him I would like to see the fuse tested in front of me. After spending 4 hours at the dealerhsip they finally told me the fuse had gone.

Thanks to all of you for your input, your help cancelled out the other possibilities. The fuse behind the CCC module was my final resort. I did not know it existed until R9ndy pointed it out. I saved $1500.


NOW... The first BMW dealership I went to charged me 2 hours of labor and they diagnosed the car with needing a brand new iDrive system. Should I go back there and request a full refund only, or a full refund and make a complaint?


Thanks so much guys! I owe you one.

Originally Posted by EuroCarFan

That's awesome. Great job Randy.

I'd definitely go back to the first dealer and squeeze something out of it even if it's just credit or goodwill for the next visit.

Originally Posted by m_power

I'm guessing they are going to re-install/update the iDrive software. Anyone know how many hours of labor that is?