Stereo Mode Switch Problem
12-04-2007, 08:13 AM
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I have searched the forums and have not found issue that I am experiencing:
I just received my new 550. It has Logic 7 sound and ipod/usb aux connection. No CD changer. No Sirius.
When I look at the various modes available they read: FM, AM, WB, CD, AUX.
Here is the problem: If I am listening to FM and switch the modes, it will cycle through all of them except for AM. If I am listening to AM, it will cycle through all of the except for FM.
This was not a problem on my '04 545 which did not have the AUX.
Has anyone experienced this? Is this a known software issue?
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I just received my new 550. It has Logic 7 sound and ipod/usb aux connection. No CD changer. No Sirius.
When I look at the various modes available they read: FM, AM, WB, CD, AUX.
Here is the problem: If I am listening to FM and switch the modes, it will cycle through all of them except for AM. If I am listening to AM, it will cycle through all of the except for FM.
This was not a problem on my '04 545 which did not have the AUX.
Has anyone experienced this? Is this a known software issue?
Much Thanks.
12-04-2007, 10:07 AM
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Can't say that I've experienced that problem. If I want to switch modes, I either speak it into existence or use the iDial. 
12-04-2007, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='502566' date='Dec 4 2007, 11:07 AM
Can't say that I've experienced that problem. If I want to switch modes, I either speak it into existence or use the iDial.
Seems like in issue if the mode button does not switch to all available modes.
I was hoping those with expertise with the software versions would know if this is a know issue.
Not sure what version i have running but the car was purchased 12/1 from the BMW dealer.
12-04-2007, 02:16 PM
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that sounds weird.
but make sure you're not pressing the button many times too quickly - sometimes iDrive lags. wait for the next source to come up before pressing the button again.
but make sure you're not pressing the button many times too quickly - sometimes iDrive lags. wait for the next source to come up before pressing the button again.
12-04-2007, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='502676' date='Dec 4 2007, 03:16 PM
that sounds weird.
but make sure you're not pressing the button many times too quickly - sometimes iDrive lags. wait for the next source to come up before pressing the button again.
but make sure you're not pressing the button many times too quickly - sometimes iDrive lags. wait for the next source to come up before pressing the button again.
12-04-2007, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by camquest' post='502679' date='Dec 4 2007, 06:18 PM
Nope, pushing it real slowly and watching it change on the screen. This occurs if i use the programmed wheel button or the mode button on the stereo.
12-04-2007, 02:26 PM
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I experience a similar issue. When cycling through the modes on the steering wheel, I can get FM, AM, Weather Channel respectively. But it will not switch to AUX, it will just go back to FM. Any solution to this problem? Is this a dealer recode issue?
