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Old 01-07-2010, 02:30 PM
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Takes a while to be able to change Sirius channels, navigate between screens, etc. Common, or a problem that can be fixed? '06 550 w/nav.
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Mine is as well... usualyl when its cold,
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mine too, i hate how it freezes twice and then i can manage the idrive. i think its a software issue on 06 550i's
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Originally Posted by rick circeo' post='1086206' date='Jan 7 2010, 06:30 PM
Takes a while to be able to change Sirius channels, navigate between screens, etc. Common, or a problem that can be fixed? '06 550 w/nav.
2010 iDrive is faster.
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Originally Posted by rick circeo' post='1086206' date='Jan 7 2010, 06:30 PM
Takes a while to be able to change Sirius channels, navigate between screens, etc. Common, or a problem that can be fixed? '06 550 w/nav.
normal vehicle operation
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Originally Posted by rick circeo' post='1086206' date='Jan 7 2010, 05:30 PM
Takes a while to be able to change Sirius channels, navigate between screens, etc. Common, or a problem that can be fixed? '06 550 w/nav.
I have the same issue on my '07 550i w/nav. It is presently at the dealer for this issue, for the second time in a month. I will report the results tomorrow when I get it back.
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I think it's a universal problem... mine is pretty slow as well!

You know, when using voice recognition as well - when you say "A to Z List" (for your phonebook) - it takes like 5 seconds and then the computer repeats "A to Z List" and then shows you the list of contacts! It's stupid!

Start-up is definitely slow! I find that it's quite slow when entering navigation address as well!
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I think it's common and "normal" (according to BMW). Mine takes a while to start, especially if I need to enter an address into the NAV. The farther away I am when I open the doors (waking up the iDrive) it seems the sooner it is fully active.
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Try unlocking your doors sooner. It seems I drive starts booting when you unlock the doors.
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I agree with it being a universal problem. You just gotta give it a minute to load up. Its the GPS that slows it down, it has to relay the signal. My radio is usually a tad sluggish at first, but after a minute its all good. Not worth taking to BMW, you're just wasting your time.


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